The Benefits of BIM: Why It Changed My Way of Working as an Architect - Copy

As an architect, I’ve worked on various projects and have seen how a small mistake in the plans can cause major issues on-site.

The transition to BIM wasn’t because it’s a trend,
But because it’s the method that allowed me to work with more confidence and fewer mistakes.

1️⃣ Reducing Errors Before Execution

In traditional projects, many issues only appear on-site.

From personal experience:
An HVAC duct passing through a structural element.

How was the issue solved?

• The architectural, structural, and mechanical models were integrated.

• Revit was used for modeling.

• Navisworks was used for Clash Detection.

The result:

• The clash appeared immediately.

• It was resolved before execution.

• Without demolition, delay, or additional cost.

2️⃣ Better Coordination Between Disciplines

The biggest difference I noticed with BIM is coordination.

Example from work:
I changed the wall thickness in the architectural model in Revit,
and it updated:

• The structural model

• The HVAC paths

• The electrical wiring

The whole team was working on the same model rather than separate files.

3️⃣ Saving Time and Cost

Every change on-site is a loss.

From reality:
A door location change inside the Revit model was done in minutes,
while the same change on-site would have taken days.

BIM here saved:

• Time

• Cost

• Team pressure

4️⃣ Higher Design and Execution Quality

BIM changed my way of thinking as a designer.

As an architect:
I design in Revit knowing:

• Wall thicknesses

• Realistic details

• The impact of decisions on other disciplines

It’s not just a shape…
It’s a design that is executable.

5️⃣ Clearer Decisions from Early Stages

BIM gave me clearer vision from the start.

Example:
I compared two design options using the Revit model,
then reviewed their impact on other disciplines through Navisworks
before making the final decision.

6️⃣ A Model That Continues After Design

BIM doesn’t end with the last drawing.

In projects I worked on:
The Revit model was delivered to be used later for:

• Operations

• Maintenance

• Locating systems and services

The Importance of BIM for Architecture Students

As an architecture student, when you learn Revit as part of BIM:

• You understand the project as an integrated system

• You connect the idea to detail and execution

• You enter the market with an engineer’s mindset, not a student’s

BIM shortens your years after graduation.

The Importance of BIM for Architects in Practice

As an architect working in the market:

• Revit gives you power in design

• Navisworks gives you a real understanding of coordination

• BIM raises your professional value

• And opens roles such as:

  • BIM Architect

  • BIM Coordinator

Conclusion from an Architect

BIM is not just a single program,
It is a way of working using tools such as:

• Revit

• Navisworks

And those who understand the methodology:
Work with higher confidence and fewer mistakes.

At BIMAAT,
We don’t teach programs as buttons,
We teach you how to use them to solve real problems in projects.