As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of engineering services, ICI is now harnessing the power of “BIM”, a revolutionary building design and construction technology. Building Information Modeling, or “BIM,” seamlessly bridges communication between design and construction teams, resulting in coordinated and reliable design information in three dimensions.  The BIM process produces a digital prototype of a building to understand its behavior before construction. This approach increases design productivity and quality for the same cost as the traditional 2-D approach, and results in construction cost savings for our clients.  BIM offers significant advantages throughout every stage of a building’s lifecycle:

• Design issues can be addressed and modified earlier in the process, saving time and reducing costs.
• Virtual “walk-throughs” predict building performance.
• BIM three-dimensional models allows for improved construction planning.
• Design accuracy allows for more shop fabrication, which saves time, improves quality and reduces costs.
• After construction, facility managers have quick access to detailed information about their building, supporting its long-term operation and maintenance.

To discover how BIM technology can enhance your next project, contact ICI today.