9 Futuristic BIM Trends
1. Prefabrication & Modular Construction 2. Internet of Things (IoT) 3. Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality 4. 3D Printing 5. Laser Scans 6. Drones 7. Energy Modeling & Green Architecture 8. Facility Management 9. BIM Model Sharing on the Cloud1. Prefabrication & Modular Construction
Pre-fabrication & modular buildings have gained popularity in recent years as the construction industry strives.
The modular & prefabricated construction market is projected to grow 7.5% between 2023 & 2032.
Prefabrication - The process of producing construction components off-site, assembled on-site after being customized for a given project.
Modularization - A factory-fitted toilet, a façade component, or a dorm room are standardized components, prefabricated in modular construction.
2. Internet of Things (IoT)
Buildings now cover a vast ecological community, and IOT & BIM have revolutionized building, from design to maintenance.
The global IoT Market size in terms of revenue was estimated at $300.3 billion in 2021 & anticipated to grow to $650.5 billion by 2026, presenting a CAGR of 16.7%.
Benefits:
Track hours, fuel consumption, GPS tracking, idle time
Monitor operational parameters – engine load, fuel, pressure, temperature
Connection of IoT sensor networks & BIM model eases designing process with updated data flow & use of cloud applications
3. Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
AR & VR enhance efficiency of construction process. As per market research, AR market, which had a value of $9 billion in 2021, will increase to $150 billion by 2030.
AR places proposed 3D model or design in realworld environment using mobile & 3D models.
Whereas, VR creates a simulation of physical world or real-environment.
4. 3D Printing
The global 3D printing construction market size was valued at USD 18,175.7 thousand in 2022 & anticipated to register at a CAGR of 101.9% from 2023 to 2030.
Key Benefits:
Enables construction of complex components
Improves accuracy, reduces waste, speeds up process
Simplifies process from design to production
5. Laser Scans
The global 3D scanning market size was $3.72 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $16.66 billion by 2030,
3D laser scanners used in construction industry for renovation, retrofit, or conversion projects.
Scan to BIM captures scanned data from real site, in the form of point cloud through laser scanners & converts it into a 3D model.
Benefits:
Reduced human error & cost
Precision in data capture
Document evaluation
6. Drones
As per Allied Research, the global construction drone market size was valued at $4,800.0 million in 2019, and is expected to reach $11,968.6 million by 2027.
Key Benefits:
Real-time data from drones tracks project progress & unfolds technical issues on time.
Assists team to plan, communicate, fast- track project progress, and manage resources and project budget.
Helps in preconstruction & site planning, job site risk mitigation, quality assurance & safety efficiency.
7. Energy Modeling & Green Architecture
As per Markets & Markets global energy management systems market estimated to be worth $38.6 billion in 2022 & poised to reach $75.0 billion by 2027 .
Energy modeling is a virtual simulation of a building on parameters like:
Energy consumption
Indoor environmental quality
Utility bills, annual CO2 emission
Cost analysis
Comparison of green energy options like solar energy panels, wind turbines, photovoltaics & high energy- efficiency appliances
8. Facility Management
The global facility management market reached USD 42.2 Billion in 2021 & anticipated to grow USD 76.3 billion by 2026.
BIM provides structured information for facility management during operational phase.
Facility management system with BIM brings sustained information flow & optimizes operational practices.
BIM supports facility management, providing data for asset inventories, building system analysis, space management, compliance management, & environmental analysis.
9. BIM Model Sharing on the Cloud
Cloud-BIM or BIM model sharing on the cloud is the new advancement in BIM technology to fight against standalone nature.
Providing real-time communication platform, cloud BIM enhances communication and collaboration amongst project team members.
Read more on Cloud BIM Design Collaboration.
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architectural BIM
The global AEC market was valued USD 8.9 Billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to USD 16.5 Billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.20%.
BIM has been a driving force behind this development.
As a provider of architectural, BIM, and MEP services, Tejjy Inc has assisted organizations in adopting and implementing BIM.
Tejjy provides help with BIM model audits, 4D BIM construction simulation, BIM 5D cost estimation & point cloud to BIM.
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