Building information modeling (BIM) is useful for its 3D coordination and ability to work within the same model as other disciplines, but the real power of BIM comes when the “I,” or information, is fully utilized.
Generally, a team’s time is better spent working on the design and technical challenges versus adding numbers or managing a model. The larger a project is, the more information it possesses, which can be time-consuming to manage. By using the model information and tools, such as Dynamo, a graphical programming tool, repetitive processes and calculations become more efficient, reduce errors, and improve the transfer of information from one step to another. This requires a deep understanding of the workflows and their intricate relationships.