Take advantage of (B ) IM
The question is deliberately chosen and is intended to indicate a massive communication problem. Three-letter abbreviations , the customer does not understand , are common practice in the IT industry. But you can only aim at targets that are known , and efforts that seem worthwhile. Therefore we hereby try to describe both in an understandable way , the goal and the reward .
What is the difference (B ) IM of CAD?
Both abbreviations , BIM (bim specialist ) and IM ( Infrastructure Modeling) , describe 3D object models . To create these models requires sophisticated tools (Civil , Revit MEP , etc.) and qualified users . The tools are available for many customers , not adequately trained users . And here is a major structural problem : the CAD launches many years ago had a problem because only the drawing board was replaced . Signatories have subscribed and continue to do so today - even with Civil 3D (or with the included therein AutoCAD ) . In order to achieve benefits by (B ) IM , 2D drawing , but not enough , you have to construct complex 3D models. This requires powerful hardware , intensive training , interdisciplinary teamwork ( surveyors, civil engineering designers, transport planners , structural engineers , architects , if necessary ) and corresponding optimized business processes .
( B) IM is more than a software update
Without these structural changes , there is no success with building information modeling , but only increased expense . Such actions are often heard , since this lack of awareness in many places a half-hearted start was practiced without destination and plan. " Is it worth the effort at all? " , You will be asking . "And now is the right time , in these turbulent times," The answer is: "Yes, now , quickly ! " With innovations to achieve efficiency gains and the increased competitiveness. With (permanent ) staff training to develop further and prevents the shortage ago. And to start , there is neither a good nor a bad time , but only time lost by further hesitation .