Building Information Modelling helps reduce construction costs

BIM enabled early analysis of building data which minimised field changes and expedited the project enabling completion in 11 months. Early coordination between participants reduced construction costs and the project schedule by an estimated 10 to 15 percent. The model allowed for early energy calculations which added valuable cost/payback information for the owner. Real-time electronic information enabled rapid comparison cost estimates to be carried out. Submissions were completed in days rath...