Construction Magazine August 2020 | Page 71

What is BIM ( Building Information Modeling )?
DIGITAL MANUFACTURING IN CONSTRUCTION
What is BIM ( Building Information Modeling )?
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DIGITAL MANUFACTURING IN CONSTRUCTION
Digital manufacturing is a growing trend that isn ’ t confined to the construction space . In fact , its biggest impact so far has been further up the supply chain in the materials and equipment manufacturing industries . Digital manufacturing is a broad term describing the application of computer systems to the manufacturing process , with the aim of linking together systems and processes in order to create an integrated , end-to-end approach to manufacturing throughout the production process .
In construction , digital manufacturing ’ s primary benefit is the ability to move elements of construction off-site and into controlled environments . These controlled spaces allow for the introduction of manufacturing lines , AI-powered automation and more stringent quality control . Off-site assembly also reduces the amount of time that a project spends on-site , which cuts down on overhead costs and helps minimise environmental
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