As global governments race to build modern healthcare facilities in the wake of COVID-19, the adoption of BIM seems to be the only solution to facilitate and achieve completion of healthcare facilities in a matter of days. By adopting BIM processes early on in the design stage, BIM adopters are witnessing shortened project schedules, reduced project costs and enhanced project quality.
With BIM at the helm, project stakeholders can also leverage real-time coordination and visualization of the entire project before it goes on site. With hundreds of moving parts, complex building systems and various trades collaborating such as Architecture, Structure, MEP and FP, building healthcare facilities requires a clear vision, accurate schedules and costs, precise energy calculations, optimized sustainability and hassle-free maintenance.
When it comes to building healthcare facilities in a matter of days, space management, prefabrication or formwork are crucial processes that reduce construction time by large numbers. Some of the benefits of implementing BIM for healthcare facilities can be listed as –
- Converting visualization to reality with better aesthetics and constructability
- Reduction in material waste and mitigated rework
- Higher collaboration between design and construction teams
- Identifying and resolving clashes early on in the design stage
- Better scheduling and cost estimates for material quantities, fabrication, construction etc.
- Quicker time to market with reduced rework and risk management
- Streamlined equipment layout for various areas such as diagnostics, testing and treatment
- High architectural design significance and sustainability values
BIM is a complete game-changer for the healthcare sector as it facilitates a positive impact on the building process, enables cautious investment of time and money and translates to higher project benefits and deliverables.
