When it comes to inventing new ideas, the BIM industry can expect a little. We’re here to dig through obfuscation and deliver the knowledge you need to easily understand your contract requirements and provide a cost-effective and highly integrated product.

Let’s face it, this can be intimidating, so let’s get to defining the different dimensions of BIM:

3D: Pure geometry. This is a static model and a prerequisite for all higher dimensions.

4D: This adds the dimension of time. A model adds a construction (or demolition) plan and creates a simulation that shows the construction process in the correct order. Sometimes equipment or material provision can be added for visualization purposes.

5D: This adds the dimension of cost. A 4D simulation as well as the budget data can be integrated into a single video to simulate the burning speed of project activities.

6D: In this phase, the 5D simulation can be broken down into its components by Value Engineers (VE) and enables the cost and schedule comparison of various construction options.

7D: I added this for clickbait!

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