B4 - Outline and Feedback

In researching the ways that BIM has effected the construction side of our industry specifically, I came across one very in-depth article that essentially speaks to the varying "dimensions" that BIM allows for the modeling of as they pertain to the construction process. BIM models can be host to pertinent Construction-oriented data such as material cost analysis, Scheduling metrics, etc. The author refers to BIM software's granular data analysis capabilities as "n-Dimensional modeling" as a way of expressing how much more significant BIM is than being just a 3d model. Each of these dimensions has implications unique and sometimes exclusive to the construction side of our industry.
My paper will discuss Smith's article in detail and will also offer valuable statistics alluding to the impact that BIM implementation has had on productivity and profitability within the construction firms that have adopted it. These statistics will come from a variety of sources and be presented within context as to properly and fully highlight the impact that BIM has had on the Construction sector.

Comments on others:
Julie Anderson: I'm very interested in this topic as well. I feel that 3D printing has the potential to impact the construction industry much in the same way that modular building design has in the past, if not to a more severe degree. 3D printing enables massive reductions in material waste as well as allows for safe practices in conditions that would represent risk to human laborers. I look forward to learning about your findings regarding heat/moisture transfer and long-term sustainability of the practice.

Blas Andres Rodrigues Vieira:
This is a really solid choice for a topic. People are often excited to explore the "shiny" sci-fi aspects of BIM such as 3D printing and augmented reality modeling, however Security Engineering is an underrepresented field that also stands to massively benefit from advances in BIM technology. I spent one of my Co-Ops as a Security Engineer for PJM so I am familiar with much of the modern technology dating back as far as two years ago and prior- I am excited to see you explore this aspect of engineering.