Title: Products & Practice Spotlight: Sharing Constructible Models Reduces Liability

Author(s): Carl Taylor

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 36

Issue: 11

Appears on pages(s): 49-51

Keywords: BIM, risk, benefit, insurance

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Date: 11/1/2014

Abstract:
Building information modeling (BIM) has been introduced into the design and construction industry over the last decade. BIM users benefit from completing even the most complex projects on time and within budget. Yet, many structural engineering firms hesitate to maximize the potential of BIM due to fear of increased liability and risk related to sharing models. In this article, the author explains why this fear is unfounded and how using constructible BIM can help