Implementation of BIM in Architectural Offices: A Success Story

The year 2020 is approaching and Spain is working towards adopting a new system of work that aims to make all facilities and public infrastructures use Building Information Modeling (BIM) in all phases of design, construction, and maintenance. As an architectural office, we at CASA Solo have been working with BIM as a usual tool for four years now. In this article, we will explore how we implement BIM in our offices and its benefits.

Using Revit Software

We use Revit software from Autodesk to work on new projects and competitions. The BIM system is a very useful methodology that allows us to quickly modify the model and extract relevant data such as quantities of materials, surfaces, or other documents. In the case of new construction projects, this system helps us to work more efficiently and accurately.

Benefits in Competitions

In competitions, using BIM in architectural offices allows us to move at a great speed, especially in the early stages of design. This is because it is possible to visualize geometry from the beginning, which greatly facilitates the conception of the building. As we handle volumes of considerable dimensions in hospital architecture, having a 3D model on which we work allows us to equip projects with more space wealth and better integration with the environment.

Popular Software Programs

Some of the most frequent software programs used for BIM in architectural and engineering offices are Revit (Autodesk), ArchiCAD (Graphisoft), Allplan (Nemetschek) or Tekla (Trimble). These software programs can be integrated with other programs more related to the engineering sector that complement the accuracy of the BIM methodology.

Integrating Software Programs

An example is the Solibri Model Checker (SMC) software used to detect potential failures ('clash detection') before placing a single brick. It also performs detection of advanced collisions or project deficiencies, through greater quality control in the design, construction, and maintenance of spaces. Another alternative for improving the execution control of the building is Navisworks from AutoDesk.

As architects, our commitment to designing and modeling current and future health spaces is unwavering. We believe that by implementing the most advanced methodologies in our office, we can contribute to improve the quality of life of patients, family, and professionals through the implementation of functioning and structure of hospital spaces. In 1969, Sears, Roebuck & Company was the largest retailer in the world with approximately 350,000 employees.

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