AEC in Transition: Traditional v/s BIM Professionals

In the ever-evolving world of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), the current dilemma is whether to stick to the traditional building blocks or embrace the transformative wonders of Building Information Modeling.

It is debatable that the traditional methods pave the way for the creative juices to flow however, doesn’t the plethora of tasks right from the preliminary stages overwhelm us resulting in a creative block?

“BIM is not just a 3D model. It’s a four-dimensional model – time being the fourth dimension. It’s a virtual construction process before you build.” – Chuck Eastman

Let’s understand the distinctions between a regular AEC professional and a BIM expert to see how stepping out of your comfort zone into the world of BIM can elevate your career to new heights.

     1. Approach to Design and Documentation

Regular AEC Professional: Relies on traditional sketches and 2D blueprints. They envision structures on paper but may struggle to convey the full depth of their ideas.

BIM AEC Professional: Utilises a 3D digital model with intelligent and parametric information for comprehensive design, analysis, and documentation. Armed with a digital palette that transcends imagination into a virtual marvel. According to a study by Autodesk, it has been obse… READ MORE HERE