Building Information Modeling, or BIM, has risen up and redefined the construction industry. BIM has enabled the construction of more complex projects and simplified the process.
Masonry has been largely left behind in the BIM revolution, due to the complexity, variety and sheer number of components involved. That is, until now.
Finally technology and resources are coming together to bring BIM to Masonry. In this exciting three part series, we examine masonry, from past to present, and explore Building Information Modeling’s imminent arrival.
Part 1: Masonry Past, Present and Future
Masonry has been around since our beginnings as builders and users of tools. From its earliest forms, low walls constructed of mud and dried puddles to stones sealed together with mud, stone masonry is one of the oldest traditional occupations. In many ways masonry has not changed… until now. —Read Post
Part 2: The BIM-Masonry Challenge
One of the primary reasons masonry has not been included in BIM software is the sheer complexity of the material. There are no easy answers, and no shortcuts, just as there is little value in a model unless it is high quality and can take into account the complex layers of data required. But work is already underway to develop first-generation BIM(-M) software for masonry. —Read Post
Part 3: Why BIM is a Game Changer for Masonry
Finally BIM is coming to masonry. It has the potential to dramatically reduce human error, streamline product optimization, simplify complex ordering, curtail costly and time-consuming field cutting and more. This changes everything. —Read Post
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Masonry is a trade as old as man, always evolving and changing. Advances in building technology have driving the development of civilizations. BIM for masonry is the next big shift in how we build our world. Are you ready?
