BIM for Construction

Embrace the Benefits of BIM for Construction

BIM enables engineers, contractors, and architects to work on a single project from anywhere in the world. It condenses a plethora of information about every detail into a workable format. It makes for easier design, simpler coordination between team members, and easier structure maintenance across the entire built environment — and this is just the beginning. Some benefits of using Scan to BIM include:

• Real-time access to building information
• Accurate project planning
• Improved communication across project teams
• Model-based cost estimation
• Visualization of projects in preconstruction
• Identification and mitigation of clashes
• Improved scheduling and sequencing
• Precise prefabrication of building components
• Reduced errors and rework

Benefits of BIM for Construction from Grid Point:

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  • Communication & teamwork throughout all stages of the construction process

    BIM enables teams to have a more coordinated approach to the construction of a building. From the design phase right the way through to the handover stage, contractors are able to communicate through an individual technology process. This means that decisions can be made quicker, fewer mistakes are made due to lost data in communication trails and improvements can often be discovered along the way.

  • Dynamic monitoring of changes in design

    BIM is a data led process that allows it to be digitally dynamic. What this means is, that if a contractor wants to explore a change of material or layout of one component, the impact can then be seen across the rest of the building. This is far quicker than having to refer back to original architectural drawings and then exploring the knock on impact with different contractors individually.

  • Visualisation at planning stage

    In commercial and industrial building construction, there are usually a number of stakeholders involved, each eager to visualise the end result. BIM facilitates this easily through the planning stages, helping to keep parties engaged in the process and enabling any concerns to be easily addressed before work starts onsite.

  • Clash detection

    Nobody wants to arrive onsite to realise that the site isn’t ready for them, it is expensive and unnecessary. As BIM facilitates dynamic data, it means that clashes can be detected between different trades and sub contractors, helping to streamline work scheduling and avoid ‘dead’ time on site. This in turn, will help to save costs as efficiencies are driven through the project so that all parties can benefit.

  • Improved health & safety

    Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in within the UK- There were 40 fatal injuries in 2019/20 with 61,000 non-fatal injuries reported on average each year (Health and Safety Executive November 2020).


    BIM will flag areas and construction stages with high risk, which in conjunction with strict adherence to health & safety policies helps to minimise the number of health & safety incidents.

  • Reliable budget control

    With BIM you can have sight on the whole project, and as data is entered per commodity, it allows users to see where budgets might overrun ahead of time, and make adjustments accordingly. This is in stark contrast to before BIM, where budgets notoriously ran over in the last stretch, as the knock on impact of decisions caught up with reality.

  • Greener construction

    The construction Industry is driven to lowering it’s carbon footprint, however the plant, materials and processes involved can often make this difficult.  BIM helps to reduce wastage; for example in plumbing and electrical entire plans can be drawn up in advance to minimise materials and resources onsite. In addition new greener technologies can be introduced and the impact of them measured. This benefits not only the live construction project but it also provides data for future builds.

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Processes & Deliverables

We offer a wide range of services to meet your requirements. Get in touch to find out more.

Pre-Construction

• Animation / visualisation
• Site set-up layout
• Swept path drawings / models / analysis
• Pour sequences and concrete volumes
• Induction visuals / models
• Existing to new build model comparison
• Client liaison visuals

Construction

• Viewing models

• Material calcs

• 4D time visuals – animated programme

• Cut and Fill quants

• Falsework calcs and setting out

• Drainage measure

• Temporary Works details

• Batter calcs

• Modelling from point cloud scans

Change Control

• Variation substantiation 
• Design drawing revision change highlighting

As Builts

• 2D As Built drawings, produced from engineer’s DXF surveys
• QA for As Builts
• 3D modelled As Builts

Change Control

• Variation substantiation 

• Design drawing, revision and change highlighting

As Builts

• 2D As-Built drawings, produced from engineer’s DXF survey files

• QA for As-Builts

• 3D modelled As-Builts


3D Model - Clash Detection:

What Our Clients Say

  • Nick Weaver Director of Civils Contracting


    "Thank you Grid Point – very professional, coupled with impeccable service!”

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  • Micheal Fisher - Countryside Properties (UK) Limited


    “Thank you Grid Point for providing reassurance, eliminating the unknown risks and removing the potential for unnecessary costs”

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  • Chris Yates BSc (HONS) MCIOB - Operations Manager for Willmott Dixon


    "The visual drawings produced were extremely beneficial in helping to accurately substantiate works completed”

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What Our Clients Say

  • Nick Weaver Director of Civils Contracting


    “Grid Point were appointed by Civils Contracting Ltd to undertake the complex modelling of the earthworks and ground remediation strategy for a new aircraft hangar for Biggin Hill Airport. Grid Point were instrumental in assisting with the development of a cost effective solution. Having understood our requirements they created 3D computer models and consulted with our commercial team to substantiate and effectively tender the project with a clear understanding of costs and quantities. Not only did we have a clear understanding of the earthworks package and financials, Grid Point provided our contractor with a 3D model that was loaded into their plant (CAT D6) enabling the contractor to cut and fill the site without any fuss. It was a great deal safer and faster than using traditional surveying method, it also eliminated the need for us to have additional resources.  


    Thank you Grid Point – very professional, coupled with impeccable service!”

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  • Micheal Fisher - Countryside Properties (UK) Limited


    “Grid Point were appointed by Countryside Properties as our Earthworks Specialists to provide an Earthworks strategy for our development. Grid Point were able to provide a cost effective solution and a feasible Earthworks Strategy all within a tight deadline and budget. Providing such a high level of service enabled Countryside to progress to the releasing of approved working drawings. One of the benefits of taking these services out of the scope of the Civil Engineer is that the Earthworks strategy can be developed ahead of working drawings stage allowing the Stage 4+ design to proceed without question marks over levels and reduces risk of delay to the design programme or rushed last minute changes or otherwise avoidable retaining walls, muck away etc. 


    Grid Point communicated well with both planning and working drawing engineers smoothing out the design process while reducing groundworks risk and potential groundworks delay due to working in an un-profiled site. Thank you Grid Point for providing reassurance, eliminating the unknown risks and removing the potential for unnecessary costs”

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  • Chris Yates BSc (HONS) MCIOB - Operations Manager for Willmott Dixon


    “Grid Point played a significant role on the Benenden Hospital project assisting all of the site team providing their expertise in most areas predominantly the Site Engineering, Design and CAD/3D volumetric carried out to assist the commercial team. Grid Point prevented Willmott Dixon from being exposed commercially by providing information gained from experience within Earthworks/Civil Engineering and their exceptional knowledge of AutoCAD making it easier for Willmott Dixon to actively forecast final volumes and costs - the visual drawings produced were extremely beneficial in helping to accurately substantiate works completed”

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