BIM Technology Promises to Optimize Construction and Reduce Costs

Data from the National Construction Cost Index – M (INCC-M) reveals that in May, there was a 0.59% increase in construction costs. According to Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), this modest growth represents a stabilization in construction costs.

Data from SiiLA shows that in São Paulo alone, 415,000 m² of office space is projected for the next five years. To manage the demands, costs, and teams, the use of technology is necessary.

Building Information Modeling, or simply BIM, is a technology being implemented in civil construction for the creation and management of a project through a digital reproduction of the development. BIM integrates data that covers the entire lifecycle of the project, from the initial design to construction, operation, and eventual demolition.

The Basilica of the Sagrada Família, located in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the most iconic examples of world architecture. Designed by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, construction began in 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026, coinciding with the centenary of Gaudí's death. The complexity of the project and the longevity of the construction have made the Sagrada Família a unique case and a good example of how BIM technology is applied.

The Sagrada Família project is filled with intricate details, complex geometric shapes, and symbolism. With construction spanning over a century, traditional construction methods faced enormous challenges in maintaining the integrity of Gaudí's vision.

The use of BIM has allowed architects and engineers to digitally recreate Gaudí's plans. Detailed 3D models helped understand and execute the complex geometric shapes envisioned, ensuring fidelity to the original design.