Challenges faced by architects with 2D drawing based processes

Here are some of the challenges

• Erroneous Designs Often errors in the design phase occur when architects work with traditional designing methods in a silo. Design mistakes, if not identified and resolved quickly can lead to inefficient designs. For example, an error in the smallest thing such as tagging or labeling components correctly can lead to costly rework in the construction stage.
• Absence of Collaboration Architects preparing 2D drawings and working in silos often face communication issues with other teams. In case designs need to be updated, architects need to updates all the drawings, and any error can lead to coordination issues later on in the project.
• Lack of client satisfaction Often, clients, have difficulties reading an architect's technical drawings and their 2D presentations due to a lack of technical knowledge. This lack of understanding may lead to a lack of satisfaction among clients.
• Higher project budget and extended timelines Work silos, lack of collaboration, and communication lead to poor and time-consuming coordination processes with other design services. It often results in interdisciplinary clashes during the construction phase, which increases leads to material waste and extended timelines.

4 Benefits of Architectural BIM services for Architects

• Enhanced architectural Designs with multiple prototypes Architects can leverage various BIM tools and BIM software to create clash-free 3D models and use Revit automation to automate their repetitive and monotonous tasks. Once design clashes are identified and resolved, architects can focus on improved building constructability and improving architectural performance as per project or client needs. Revit libraries also help architects in creating quicker design prototypes. Information-rich 3D BIM Models and 3D rendering offer higher visualization bringing greater project clarity and making architectural BIM services extremely essential for architects.
  

  4D BIM model of a multistory mixed-used building created by TrueCADD helped a client complete their construction project before their scheduled timelines. The BIM model also helped the client improve design intent communication with their end client.

• Improved Collaboration Navigating around blueprints is a thing of the past. BIM provides architects the capability to acquire valuable input from every member of the team. The digital nature of BIM makes it easy for stakeholders to collaborate onsite or back-office. With complete version control for every uploaded file, architects can gain holistic design that includes parameters of schedule, cost, and building operations. Architects can easily collaborate with clients and stakeholders and make smarter and more informed decisions. The 3-dimensional visualization provides greater project clarity in terms of design intent.
  

  Revit coordinated model developed by TrueCADD for a Data Center helped clients remain on a budget, with error-free documentation.

  
  
• Increased transparency & client satisfaction BIM shows physical space in its entirety. 3D visual models plug design gaps and promote forward-thinking design with the least number of ambiguities and RFI's. By creating quick and multiple design prototypes, architects can bring greater project clarity to clients. With increased project visualization in a three dimensional view, design sign-offs are faster.
• Savings of cost and time Working up clash-free designs quickly with realistic views of project schedules and cost helps architects and other construction stakeholders save on costs and gain better profit margins. Architects are increasingly collaborating with various construction companies to reduce errors and save on construction cost and time.

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