In previous articles we’ve talked in detail about BIM (Business Information Model) and how beneficial it is for various types of companies. Not only does it improve their project timeline, overall planning and designing, it also increase their bottom line.
In addition to the advantages above, BIM modeling service is also boosting job-site safety, as well. We all know that safety on a job-site is usually the number one concern from contractors. Making sure there aren’t any on-site injuries is key, as they can be expensive and risky for the project timeline. Reducing injuries is possible when using BIM.
According to the McGraw Hill’s, “Safety Management in the Construction Industry SmartMarket Report,” taking extra measures to ensure safety does not impact the schedule negatively. They found that close to 100% of the cases implementing BIM to help reduce their injuries, resulted in less time in construction – up to 3 weeks or more cut from the estimated schedule.
How Does BIM Reduce Injuries?
3D BIM helps workers understand the job-site in a more visual way. They’re able to recognize hazards before heading to the site. That way, they’re prepared for what might happen during each work day.
Possible dangers can be identified easily with BIM’s 4D scheduling. This makes planning construction activities easier. It also helps to coordinate crews for max safety.
Employees have improved groundwork for each project. BIM helps identify individual tasks easily. Otherwise, they’d be grouped as a whole. This helps each worker understand their area of construction inside and out, instead of having to filter through the rest of the building site, as well. Knowing their set area helps them learn problem areas and focus more on their surroundings.
According to autodesk.com, you’re able to streamline job site inspections and help reduce injuries and safety risk by providing more consistent, accurate, and auditable procedures. Field inspectors, safety directors, and executives can proactively manage and educate their teams about job site safety.
The following benefits are also offered when using BIM to help improve safety measures on a job-site:
- Faster, consistent inspections of the job.
- Access documentation of the job-site on any device, at any time to recheck or rework problem areas.
- Run safety reports on transparent areas.
- Incorporate safety management procedures by studying the BIM plans before construction begins.
