The Contractor - Owner 6D Advantage

The 6D Advantage

2D-3D
As an Owner the BIM benefit pays for itself from project inception on through to its reclamation. At project inception the BIM allows the owner to see the structure or project as a virtual As Built Model and to make changes early on through better visualization. The cost benefit of changes made at the design stage can be considerable. As a contractor the 3D model allows broader project knowledge and understanding of the As Built project before the construction phase saving a considerable amount of time, money and resources.

4D

The 4D or Scheduling portion of the BIM Model allows the contractor an invaluable resource of great proportion. Allowing the contractor to see the project at all phases of construction through As Built simulations gives the ability to better schedule work force and materials to insure a savings in time, money, and resources.

5D

The 5D portion of the 6D advantage is an incredible resource to the owner in the fact that it allows a more precise estimate of the cost of the project and materials to be used in its construction. VBL can show how to pull detailed material information is brought out of the model and used for a more defined overall project cost allowing for changes early on in construction.

6D

The final and possibly most beneficial portion of the BIM is the 6D portion or the Facilities Management end of the project. Here the Model allows a detailed one stop source for all Building Information from occupancy on through reclamation. This information can prove to be an invaluable source and cost savings to the project owner and Facilities Management Firms.

Building Information Modeling Described

BIM is the next step up from CAD (Computer Aided Design) or 3D Drafting. BIM is a Multi-dimensional Accurate Intelligent Object or Smart Model. BIM takes a 2 dimensional or paper drawing representation of a building or any construction project and turns that drawing into a 3D parametric Intelligent Model. The term Intelligent or Smart Model is used because BIM builds into the model highly detailed information relating to every object required to build the building or project, its build schedule (4D), and project cost (5D). This intelligent information details the components all the way down to the type and model number of the nuts and bolts used and there relationship to all surrounding objects.

Why The Use Of BIM:

BIM is the best source for dollar savings and GREEN building ability. VBL demonstrates these abilities through the collaboration with clash detection software (almost eliminating RFI’s, design conflicts, and Change Orders), and therefore accelerating project schedules.
Knowing your Building schedule allows your subcontractors to better understand there role in the project and increases there efficiency in collaboration. Better safety on the site is attained through this understanding also.
Green building comes through the acceleration of project schedules and off-site prefabrication which significantly reduces waste on construction.
This increase in knowledge transcends the build cycle into the Facility Management cycle through a data rich, sole source for all project information.

The end all is a better managed property through its lifecycle because of this one stop source of Building Information.

BIM Team Support

VBL Team Philosophy:

Formed to address the rapidly growing demands placed on developers, owners, contractors, design teams, and trade contractors VBL addresses BIM technology and processes for there clients projects. Partnering with licensed Architects and a LEED accredited Project Manager VBL’s capabilities are wide reaching. Our belief in integrity, ethics, and solid industry experience helps to support long lasting relationships with our clients, partners and co-workers. VBL staff strives for excellence on each project through industry leading technology and leading edge processes. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, VBL respects the position that no two clients are the same, just as no two projects are the same and we pride ourselves on the ability to meet and analyze each as a unique opportunity.

Who is Your Project Team:

Your Project Team consists of a Team Leader who in many cases is on site and your key point of contact and Team Modelers who work specifically on your project from its inception on through its completion. At times our projects have required Teams to travel throughout the US and Internationally.
Each Project Team has vast experience in all disciplines and each Team has the flexibility and commitment to insure Quality, Accuracy, and On time completion of the project at hand.

Team-Customer Relationships:

Our Project Teams develop a seamless working relationship with clients and work with them continuously on multiple projects and proposals. Giving peace of mind to the client who always expects and receives the highest quality of work attainable is the primary goal of every VBL Team member.