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BIM – A new career option in the Civil Industry

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If you're planning to build a career as a BIM Modeler, this blog can help you to understand the basics of the Building Information Model

What is BIM?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the holistic process of creating and managing information for a built asset. Based on an intelligent model enabled by a cloud platform, BIM integrates structured, multi-disciplinary data to produce a digital representation of an asset across its lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and operations.

Essentially, the BIM process entails the creation of virtual 3D models that can be explored and manipulated, allowing the user working on a given project to get a better understanding of how space, materials, and systems interrelate. The basis of BIM dates back to 1975, when Charles M. Eastman, an American professor, published his description of a working prototype in the AIA Journal.

Later in 2002, Autodesk published its white paper on Building Information Model. The term caught the attention of the civil industry around the globe, and in no time, more and more software started using BIM modeling.

To name a few, these software also adapted BIM modeling. 

  • Solibri
  • Tekla
  • Bentley
  • Revit
  • NavisWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • CADDuct
  • Innovaya
  • Rhino
  • Catia
  • Vectorworks
  • Ecodomus
  • Ecotect

 

Google SketchUpTo sum it up, BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle defined as existing from earliest conception to demolition.

It is a technologically advanced 3D model-based process that aids the professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction industry. It assists them to plan, build, and manage their buildings and infrastructure with ease through sophisticated insights and tools.

Roles as BIM Practitioner

There are numerous roles that you can choose from in BIM. Depending on the organization, the project, and the requirement, you can choose any of the roles in BIM as stated below – 

  • BIM Analyst
  • BIM Facilitator
  • BIM Modeler
  • BIM Application Developer
  • BIM Software Developer
  • Modeling Specialist
  • BIM Consultant
  • BIM Researcher
  • BIM Management
  • Chief BIM Officer

 

So the next question arises, how can an individual become a BIM practitioner? 

To become an efficient BIM practitioner, you need to be able to create an environment virtually based on the guidelines followed universally.

All those applicants who are aiming to be a BIM practitioner must have these qualifications and experience:

  • Educational background in sectors like architecture, engineering, or construction is important.
  • Any degree or a recognized professional qualification related to the civil industry can help as well. 
  • Hands-on practical BIM experience is crucially important as the college syllabus provides insufficient knowledge on the topic. 
  • Thorough knowledge of multiple tools is necessary. 
  • Effective communication and social skills can take you a long way. 
  • Most importantly, strong leadership qualities can help you get a job real quick.

Salary offered to a BIM Practitioner

As a BIM practitioner in the current market, you can get somewhere between 2.5 – 18 lakhs per annum, depending on your experience as an individual or the role she/he is working in the organization.

As a fresher, you can get between 15-25 thousand rupees for the role. Whereas, a beginner with 2-3 years of experience working with software can land a package of 35-50 thousand per month.

Leading professionals with expertise of more than 5-10 years in the industry with real-time experience may land a package of 10-18 lakhs per annum.

There are more than enough opportunities in Building Information Model (BIM) and with time, the field is gaining a lot of traction. If you are seeking to build a future as a BIM practitioner, now is the right time to leap into it.