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BIM’s 3D shared model provides information access to all stakeholders involved in the project. Designers, architects, engineers and other project members can discuss sustainability of materials and products being used in the construction. These ideas exchanged during the design stage can help in facilitating functional yet environment-friendly solutions.  

With the real-time information model of BIM, workflows can be reviewed at every stage of construction. The timely workflow review along with the simulation of each construction phase ensures faster clash detection and helps foresee human errors that could lead to rework and wastage of resources. Early clash detection also helps create safer working conditions for on-site builders.  

BIM for construction also ensures better planning of material procurement and its utilization. Materials can be procured as per the requirement and not in excess, thus avoiding wastage. Optimum use of resources and reduced wastage, in turn, reduce the carbon footprint of the construction project. Naturally, such measures also invariably lead to saving costs. 

BIM plays a crucial role in facility management. The real-time information transfer from the construction phase to the post-construction phase eases operation and maintenance for asset owners. Facility managers can have access to the design changes that were done during the construction phase. This information helps the project managers schedule asset repair and replacement and work towards increasing energy efficiency of the asset.