{"id":473,"date":"2019-12-12T13:39:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T08:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/?p=473"},"modified":"2019-12-12T13:39:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T08:09:29","slug":"how-is-bim-different-from-cad-in-todays-construction-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/how-is-bim-different-from-cad-in-todays-construction-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How is BIM different from CAD in today\u2019s construction process?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the\ntraditional AEC Industry, the structures were built with no written\ndocumentations which let the project get delayed, time-consuming method and\nincurred huge cost on rework. Before the advent of computers, drawings were\nmade by hand. Lines were drawn manually for the indication of walls and\nopenings but in today&rsquo;s world all the lines are drawn by computer and the\ninformation for the same is kept through computer systems.&nbsp; <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Computer-Aided\nDesign (CAD) focuses on the architectural and engineering sector for many\nyears. It helps to create a design on floor plans and models that come out\naccurate and can impress the clients. AEC industry has been evolving over the\nyears since new concepts are coming up rapidly which makes CAD outdated and\ngradually drops the use of this software in the present world.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/bim-services.php\" title=\"Bim Services\">BIM Modelling Services<\/a><\/strong> is one of those new digital technologies which focuses on creating, managing and providing information in the 3D Model. It creates sustainable buildings and a collaborative environment that has changed the way the transformation of the construction industry is prevailing. The rise of cloud computing technology has increased the use of BIM. The model made in the digital environment gets automatically adjusted in 2d, 3D and 4D dimensions that help to increase productivity and is cost-effective solutions.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These types\nof software tools help the architects, drafters, designers, engineers and\nbuilders to create plans, construction documentation, provide information on\nbuilding materials and direct everyone on how and when to put things together.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM and CAD\nprocess is not interchangeable and often people get confused between the two\nconcepts. To know what exactly is CAD and BIM you need to understand the\ndifference between the two concepts and their usage in the construction\nprojects.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is CAD?<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAD is the\ncreation of design and documents related to the construction project through\ncomputers. CAD is used for large scale projects as it allows you to bring up\nseveral designs together so that the model can get fit in a large unit.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\ncreate 2D drawings such as floor plans, roof modeling, etc. in AutoCAD software\nwhich have been changing in recent years to update the drawings. In today&rsquo;s\ntime, CAD can be used to create a 3D model that creates a model accurately and\ncan be used for better representation of the client&rsquo;s ideas.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Now that 3D models are easier to create in\nthis software, it can be enhanced and used for complex projects by the\narchitects. Design in today&rsquo;s world is far more than just creating drawings; it\nhas smoothly shifted from ordinary concept ideas to manufacture much quicker\nsince the past years.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/cad-drafting-services.php\" title=\"Cad Drafting Services\">CAD Services<\/a><\/strong> makes it possible to review a proposed building or structure before the actual construction work begins. It is used to create a precise design and technical illustrations for the product produced in 2D or 3D format.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is BIM?<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core of\nBIM relies upon collaboration and sustainability which allows you to bring all\nthe design, including CAD Model into a single database. Using the cloud, anyone\ninvolved in the project can access the database of the 3D BIM Model where\nchanges can be quickly resolved.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM can\nhelp the client to visualize the complex and large scale projects which is the\nprimary benefit in the construction. The project issues can be spotted before\nthe actual construction begins during the early design phase. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM can expand beyond your basic CAD designs which provide more information to the project stakeholders in the construction process for the building model. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/bim-coordination-services.php\" title=\"Bim Coordination Services\">BIM Coordination Services<\/a><\/strong> and Clash detection is also the initial step in the construction process as it focuses on attaining the primary benefit of BIM that is to collaborate and coordinate among various disciplines in the project and resolve clashes if any easier and quicker.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM\nsoftware not just represents the physical aspect but also the functional\naspects of a building. BIM has various dimensions such as 4D BIM which look\nupon the scheduling of activities on a given time is accomplished or not. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5D BIM is\nthe cost estimation of the construction process carried out which includes the\ndetail of materials, construction process and equipment. 6D BIM looks upon the\nsustainability aspect of the building or structures. 7D BIM looks upon the BIM\nFacility Management of the building that caters to the maintenance and\noperations of the constructed building.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/cad-vs-bim-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" title=\"Cad Vs Bim Advantages And Disadvantages\">Advantages and Disadvantages of CAD<\/a> Drafting <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAD has\nplayed an essential role in the engineering and architectural sector and is\ngoing to be part of the AEC industry no matter it is becoming outdated. It\nmight not be perfect but can be useful for the construction process in many\nways stated below.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAD has replaced the paper and clay modeling\ntechniques to create design through computer systems which is easier and offers\nthe tools that can create drawings in 2D and 3D format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced features of the Software allows the drafters\nand engineers to work on complex models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAD software helps to spot errors and fix them\ntogether which makes it a valuable tools used by Architects, Structural engineers\nand MEP engineers.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAD Software provides many tools that make the user\ncomplacent that they can use anything from the library that might make the same\ndesign to deliver the same work issues to the clients every time. This would\naffect the productivity of the drafters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The CAD software is easy to use but does have a\nlearning curve that scale to get the most out of the software, so if the design\ngets a failure, it results in comparison to those of competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/cad-vs-bim-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" title=\"Cad Vs Bim Advantages And Disadvantages\">Disadvantages of BIM<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM\ntechnologies have been adopted and successfully implemented by many\nconstruction companies but it has pros and cons which you need to be aware of\nwhile working on it.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BIM delivers a digital representation of the building\ndesign model and takes the core components into account. This helps the project\nteam to take full advantage of space and resource availability of the design\nmodel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIM allows keeping the documents into a single\ndatabase platform where several people would work on the same model involved in\nthe project and save it to cloud for future use. This way changes can be made\nquickly and you can get instant updates that won&rsquo;t waste time searching the\ndocuments when you need to modify the model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIM can aid in completing the prefabrication of\nelements of a building ahead of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIM Model helps to give your client more than CAD\nwhich allows you to constantly update to work on the project. It helps to get\napprovals for milestones and more efficient project development easier and\nfaster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource tracking is a key component of BIM Models\nthrough 5D BIM Services. This would help to figure out how much resources would\nyou need during the design stage and not waste it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many professionals in the Architectural and Engineering\nindustries have not adopted BIM yet. It can be an issue for your organization\nas firms are rapidly using BIM methodology in their projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of experts who work for projects can get the\nproject to be delayed, incur rework possibility and waste time. So there is an\ninvestment in the training and knowledge session arranged for such\nprofessionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIM needs a huge investment to implement this\ntechnology and software.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The transition from CAD to BIM<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are\nseveral factors which you need to keep in mind while switching from CAD to BIM.\nIt is a new technology so this means you will need to invest in the technology\nand give training to the architects, designers and engineers to make the most\nout of the software. Some countries have not yet adopted BIM and are using CAD\nwhich makes them stand back in the construction industry.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, by\nmaking the right choice and shift you can see the adoption of other digital\ntechnologies with BIM can help to achieve the utmost out of the projects. By\nadopting BIM they see themselves in the industries in a better way.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice\nfor using the technologies out of the two depends on the need and business\ntrading of the firm. Smaller firms may feel it as a hurdle for investment and\nothers might get benefitted from staying ahead of the competition. BIM\nenvironment with a cloud storage method makes it easier for the firm to use the\nmodel, instantly change the issues and make it a complete set of models.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM is becoming\nthe emerging and trending technologies in the AEC industry which if used can\nprovide numerous benefits to the firms such as a coordinated model, saves time\nand money on construction projects, cost estimation of material and equipment\nand tracking of the workers. CAD no doubt has been the technologies available\nin the industry since the 1980s but is getting outdated and doesn&rsquo;t match with\nthe benefits BIM technology would provide the clients.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final\ndecision would depend on the firm of the need to trade with this business which\ntechnology would be helpful to them and how they make the most of it for their\nclients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview In the traditional AEC Industry, the structures were built with no written documentations which let the project get delayed, time-consuming method and incurred huge cost on rework. Before the advent of computers, drawings were made by hand. 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