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<p><div class="text-justify">BIM is the most common name for this novel methodology that is conceived as a collaborative environment where information and data are managed in real time. </div>

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> But why and for what?

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<p><div class="text-justify"> BIM is the acronym for Building Information Modeling, a methodology that integrates several applications for editing documents and engineering drawings in a single software; contract administration and project management, this is my personal definition after having explored and used it. </div>

<p><div class="text-justify"> It is also conceived as a multifunction server from which you can manage a construction project from the architectural conception phase, through the complex engineering design in all its disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, systems, etc.), to construction through the preparation of the budget and implementation of each element. Under this concept it seems that it is the last wonder of the world, because I think so. </div>

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### Observing BIM from the inside

<p><div class="text-justify"> I dare to define it in 4 environments as follows:

1) Editing environment: This is where the different "design products", documents and project drawings are concentrated, both for architecture and engineering, it should be noted that many of these products could undergo changes and modifications throughout the revision and consolidation, so it is perfectly possible to make these changes in real time.

2) Visualization Environment: Since there is a design phase, there is also a visualization phase, because the project not only has the executors, other professionals such as contract managers and administrators intervene in the project team, such as contractors and builders, so that everyone involved can "view in real time" each phase of the project from its beginning to the end. They are also participants during consultations and reviews.

3) Simulation Environment: this is part of the viewing environment, where through augmented reality applications and simulations, possible interference with the environment can be detected in advance: the environment, the city, existing buildings, and any other type of impact either positive or negative. In this case, the simulation environment allows real scenarios to be recreated before they occur, hypothesis contrasts are made to correct possible deviations or problems that have not been detected during the design phase.

4) Management Environment: In the management environment offered by the BIM methodology, it is possible to monitor each and every one of the steps in the editing phase of each of the design disciplines (architecture and engineering), you can interact with the team and with the project directly; It is also possible to generate the construction investment budget, the construction and investment planning is done, and all logistics are monitored in real time from the beginning of the project to the conclusion of the construction. </div>

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<p><div class="text-justify"> BIM is one of my favorites, in recent years I was dedicated to the management and coordination of engineering projects and concentrating all the information in one place is really wonderful. </div>

<p><div class="text-justify"> Previously and still in some companies in Venezuela, engineering projects comply with the 4 environments described above or more according to the needs of each project, with the difference that each unit or department that carries out these tasks is not necessarily perfectly coordinated between Yes, the most usual thing is to find lags between each stage of the project, information gaps and in the worst case, “unwanted interferences” with existing constructions are not detected or possible environmental impacts are not correctly visualized, for example. </div>


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### Advantages of using BIM in engineering and construction projects

<p><div class="text-justify"> From my perspective I can highlight the following advantages:

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* The development of the project is completely transparent because the BIM is constituted as a server where all those involved have access, even when they are outside the offices, because all the information is hosted in the cloud.

* The capacity of the team of professionals that executes the work is strengthened because the constant contact and you can see the progress of the rest of the members, you can interact immediately by asking questions, leaving your observations and you can collaborate without delay when someone requires it.

* We engineers work a lot with our imagination and the ability to visualize in time and space "things that do not yet exist" and then design them, BIM helps others to visualize what you have in mind, so the design is totally participatory, since the ideas are reflected in a plan or "render" and everyone can see it at the same time.

* This ability to integrate the equipment, monitoring and visualization in real time, allows to reduce costs from the beginning of the project and it is also possible to identify risks to establish mitigation measures before they occur.

* Provides an interactive link between the different phases of the project and construction, for example, if a modification arises in the structure plans, they are edited and simultaneously the cost estimation department is also making the changes that are needed in the budget and investment / execution timeline due to design changes, and at one point "the boss is seeing it all," this is my favorite part. </div>


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### Other BIM applications in the project area:

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* Digitization of plans and elaboration of 3D models.

* Preparation of measurements, preparation of budgets and control of construction works.

* Monitoring and evaluation of the "life" of a structure or construction, in order to establish maintenance and rehabilitation plans. 
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<p><div class="text-justify"> But not everything is as easy as I have described it, a reflection that I can contribute in this regard is that it is not enough to have the latest technology for the preparation and management of projects, it is absolutely necessary to know the work in depth, from all its edges and slopes, because the knowledge of a productive activity is the basis for the adoption and use of these technological tools to be successful. </div>

<p><div class="text-justify"> I hope to see your comments and contributions; the feedback is really valuable. </div>


<p><div class="text-justify"> "All the text has been written according to my professional experience as an engineer, university professor, researcher and developer of engineering projects." </div>

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