Building information modeling technology provides tools and workflows that improve the process of planning, designing, constructing, and managing built environments. A building information model (BIM) includes a 3D model of a building or infrastructure project as well as a wealth of detail about the project’s physical structures, functional aspects, geographical site, and other relevant information and smart data.
Construction teams operate in an industry known for budget overruns, lengthy delays, and communication difficulties The right building information modeling technology helps teams to streamline collaboration, improve accuracy, accelerate timelines, and make smarter decisions.
To provide real-time visualizations and accurate information, building information modeling technology requires solutions that can easily connect all the disparate software and data sources. This includes data that architectural, engineering, construction, and building management teams rely on. As a Dynamic Workplace Management platform, Quickbase leverages no-code application development, to support BIM solutions with tools to unify data, integrate technologies, and customize software for the needs of every project and every team.
What’s important in BIM technology?
While a 3D visualization is the most visible aspect of a BIM solution, building information modeling technology also involves workflows, data sets, and best practices that improve planning, designing, construction, operation, and collaboration among many stakeholders.
Three key elements are essential to a successful BIM building management platform.
Automation. The tasks involved in planning, designing, constructing, and operating a built environment are highly complex and prone to risk. To improve the success and quality of a project, building information management technology must automate as many manual tasks as possible. Automation increases efficiency, reduces errors, and ensures workflow consistency.
Integration. BIM platforms must access data and share information with a broad array of applications and systems. These include CAD software, project management solutions, communication platforms, productivity apps, facilities management platforms, and a host of specialized tools for design, construction, and management. The ability to integrate siloed data stores and diverse technology stacks is essential to enabling greater productivity and ensuring that all parties have access to the most recent and accurate data.
Customization. Just as every built environment is different, every process for designing and constructing environments is unique as well. Building information modeling technology and the tools that support it must be completely customizable, allowing teams to adapt software solutions to the needs of each project and the style and workflows of each team.
Solutions for building information modeling technology from Quickbase
Quickbase’s no-code tools empower business users and teams to build new software and continuously improve complex applications without the cost and delays of traditional development processes. When deploying building information modeling technology, users and teams can rely on Quickbase to improve operations and collaborative abilities through automation, real-time insights, and unmatched support.
The Quickbase platform offers a broad range of templates and pre-configured solutions that support BIM technology and facility management software.
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Software for every industry
In addition to software for building information modeling technology, Quickbase offers templates and solutions that solve a variety of business challenges across various industries.
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The Quickbase difference
With 20+ years of experience providing no-code tools and technology, Quickbase accelerates the continuous innovation of unique processes and workflows by facilitating secure, controlled citizen development at scale.
The Quickbase platform provides:
No-code tools. Quickbase helps professional developers work faster by shielding them from the tedious tasks of traditional development processes. Non-coders can use Quickbase to quickly build sophisticated solutions to complex problems.
A flexible governance model. The Quickbase governance framework allows individual developers to create solutions while IT retains control and visibility into what apps are being created, what systems are being integrated, and by whom.
Continuous deployment. Sandbox capabilities enable users to update apps, change schema, and transform data without taking applications offline.
Business enablement services. Quickbase provides personalized and proactive assistance to drive business impact, accelerate innovation, and establish IT governance.
Enterprise-grade security. Quickbase protects data, applications, and users with robust administrative controls, advanced data encryption, multifactor authentication, and comprehensive security and regulatory compliance.
Seamless integration. Quickbase helps businesses integrate disparate data and systems, making new connections in minutes in a drag-and-drop visual builder.
FAQs
What is building information modeling technology?
Building information modeling technology, or BIM, is an intelligent, visually based tool that aids in the design, planning, construction, and management of built environments. In addition to providing a 3D visualization of a built environment, BIM solutions serve as a centralized source of data and specifications for every aspect of a physical structure and its operational systems, geographic site, and other functional aspects.
What are the benefits of building information modeling technology?
BIM technology enables architects, engineers, construction firms, and building management teams to work with one source of authoritative data for a project. BIM solutions help to inform and guide planning, enhance design logistics, and streamline construction processes to simplify operations, maintenance, and management of completed structures.
