Building Information Modelling and Construction Safety

Abstract

Many construction practitioners may have felt the pinch of information technology in recent decades. Building Information Modelling is one of the most useful pieces of software for people in this profession, as it helps them to foresee a building structure before it is constructed. During construction, BIM can let us see clearly the procedure and process of different parts of creating a structure in different times; hence, it saves the costs of making a building model in physical form. On the other hand, it helps retrofit companies to foresee the facility to be placed in a room before we put all the furniture inside. That essentially enhances the communication between different stakeholders. Besides this, usage of BIM improves safety. The results of our case study suggest that the software fit like a glove with additive manufacturing. This paper casts light on the fact that more information technology and construction practitioners may recognise the importance of BIM in safety at the end of the day. In view of all the above-mentioned advantages brought by BIM, it is high time for construction practitioners to pin their ears back to fully utilise it for safety and cost saving.