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Read all about it: advanced reporting
One of the most obvious advantages of BIM technology is that we can see the building before a single piece of ground has been broken, enabling us to work with the client to visualise the way it will function in day-to-day use: something that was almost impossible using traditional 2D drawings.
However, before we move onto individual BIM software features I though it was worth a quick overview of some of the powerful reporting you'll be able to benefit from. Today the ability to produce accurate reports is a valuable aspect of our role and this is something that will become much more important as we collaborate more closely on BIM projects.
Keeping everyone informed and up-to-date is essential and producing reports at various stages of the project will help ensure that there are few, if any, unexpected surprises down the line. So imagine the flexibility of creating any type of report, customisable to your existing company style.
That's just what we can do with Vico software, drawing on the rich database of assets it holds about each project. The information you'll need to compile will of course depend upon your involvement as architect, QS or contractor, but here are just some of the reports you can easily extract. The list isn't exhaustive, but what it shows is how BIM covers data across the life-cycle of the project - and with 6D BIM and beyond, possibly the life-cycle of the building. But that's a subject for another time!
Typical BIM reports:
- Quantity takeoff Reports with the total quantities per takeoff item
- Quantity takeoff by locations showing how materials are consumed across the jobsite
- Project cost for estimates, cost variance etc
- Visual budget reports showing the current state of the project versus the target cost
- Flow line reports as a visual representation of the schedule, clearly showing productivity rates
- Cost and resource loaded schedules for communicating with the building owner
- Control charts to monitor the percentage complete for the various trades
- Cash flow reports at any time during construction
So you can see how much we can achieve with BIM using Vico software and we'll be highlighting just what DSG can provide to architects, contractors and their clients over the coming weeks. It'll be a fascinating insight into the working world of BIM and will help show you how it can transform the efficiency, agility and service levels of your business.
Please contact DSG by email or phone to arrange a meeting to discuss your company's requirements or for an estimate for a BIM trial.
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