Leasing BIM Software
What is BIM Software?
BIM software has taken the market by storm over the past two years and it is fantastic to see it benefiting a range of professional firms. But what is BMI, what are the benefits and how can WestWon help with implementing this software into your business? Firstly, BIM stands for ‘Business Information Modelling’ and if you are going by definition, it can be described as below:
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. A BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life-cycle; defined as existing from earliest conception to demolition (NBIMS-US, 2016).
However, it can far more easily be described as a 3D model based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to be able to efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.
What is the process of BIM?
The process of BIM supports the creation of intelligent data that can be used throughout the lifecycle of a building or infrastructure project. Plan, design, build and operate are the four key aspects of the software.
Benefits of using BIM Software
Over the past few years the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals have experienced a range of benefits from using the software. It allows design and construction teams to work more efficiently, but it allows them to capture the data they create during the process to benefit operations and maintenance activities.
According to recent studies here are some of the benefits that companies have experienced:
- Labor productivity– A 75% to 240% increase in labor productivity for modelled and prefabricated areas was found (Poirier, 2015).
- Reducing costs– Savings on paperwork and material costs have resulted in positive returns on investment (Agarwal et.al, 2016).
- Faster Delivery– 50% reduction in overall time, from inception to completion on new builds and refurbished assets.
- Higher Quality Work– It allows for more flexibility and less time spent on coordination and more on solving real architectural problems.
How Can WestWon help?
Here at WestWon, we partner alongside leading providers of BIM software. Offering a lease rental option so you can pay as you use the software. Most companies are now opting to lease software and do so on a monthly or quarterly agreement. We lease a range of software to a variety of different professions and organisations. If you are looking to implement BIM software into your business, then we can help!
To find out more about leasing BIM software and any other software. Please check out our software leasing page using the link below. For a quotation or to get more information, get in touch with Carl Redding on 01494 611 456 or send an email to carl.redding@westwon.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
