BIM and Construction Management: Proven Tools, Methods, and Workflows

2.1. Planning a BIM Project

A good construction manager knows that any successful project begins with good planning (see Figure 2.1). This is true for planning a BIM project. Although the deliverables are different between virtual construction and actual construction, the goals and focus of completing a successful project are the same. This is why it is important to define how you'll use BIM as a tool before beginning a project. BIM is a great technology and a resource that will continue to grow and change the construction industry for the better; nonetheless, you should approach it with a fair amount of thought in its use. After all, if a mason is just learning how to use a trowel, you can't expect him to build a great cathedral or temple the ...