College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
3-2017
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Philip Barlow, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
Every day the construction industry is looking for new ways to improve time efficiency and project profitability. Companies in the past have tried value engineering and schedule crashing to save time and money. As the industry continues to grow and innovate, new concepts are being applied. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of these ideas that has made a large impact in the construction industry. BIM is a digital 3D modeling system that allows the user to create a complete rendering of a construction project complete with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing integrated into the model. With this model a prospective contractor has the opportunity to prefabricate aspects of their project in a shop to later be installed on site more efficiently and with less labor necessary than if completely field fabricated. The fire sprinkler contractor JR Wagner Fire Protection has recently integrated prefabrication as a possible project delivery method for several of their recent projects. Possible benefits from their integration include reduction in project cost and shorter project schedule leading to greater company profitability and efficiency.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/29