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BIM 3D Software – The New Game in Town

If you are considering building a home or if you are in the home design business, you might want to look into a design software program called BIM (building information modeling).   This 3D system can manage a project from start to finish.

This design tool has been used successfully and extensively in commercial construction but not as widely in home building, at least not to date.  However, this sentiment is changing.  The current BIM technology along with recent upgrades are making these systems better suited and more streamlined towards home building.  These improvements are getting more and more attention of builders who are taking a very serious look at this technology and the benefits they and their customers will experience.

BIM is a 3D version of the common floor plan.  With these programs you can visualize your home design and make changes before construction actually begins.  These systems actually partner various players required in home building construction.  The home designer can display all aspects of the structure including floors, walls, roof systems, windows etc.  Accurate and detailed building material lists can be made and forwarded to the lumber yard for cost estimation.  All subcontractors can also be included in viewing the plans, making any necessary changes or corrections and submitting an accurate cost quote for review by the general contractor or home builder.  This eliminates the need for numerous sets of prints and for redrawing plans and transference of data.

Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, and being one of the most successful investors ever known, is a strong supporter and advocate of BIM.  He has incorporated this into one of his holding companies and has also written a book exalting BIM’s benefits to home builders.  You can’t get a much better referral than that.

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