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

2.6. Site Coordination

Site coordination begins at schematic design and carries through the construction phase, as shown in Figure 2.32.

Figure 2.32. Site coordination timing

Site coordination is important for a construction manager, especially when dealing with dense urban environments or challenging sites. BIM offers tools such as perspective views and walk-through videos to show areas for crews to avoid during certain stages, check crane swings, show vehicular accessibility, and promote safety on site for workers, material hoists, equipment, and scaffolding. These views are called site coordination plans and can be constructed using a path ...