How Bim Technology Can Benefit Underground Construction

BIM allows answering those calls for efficiency in underground buildings.

Fremont, CA: Due to the improved capabilities of building information modeling, underground construction technology has become more capable and dynamic than ever before (BIM).

While working around subterranean buildings and components is inherently dangerous, BIM provides the opportunity to make it considerably safer, more efficient, and understandable.

Setting Underground Structures in Context

The capacity to integrate subsurface constructions into the larger context of their surroundings is the most obvious benefit of utilizing BIM construction technology. BIM is already a popular technique for visualizing and creating above-ground structures, but incorporating below-ground things into that visualization provides a complete picture of the project from top to bottom. 

Less Invasive Construction

 Traditional trench excavation can become a highly destructive activity that disrupts the neighboring population and the environment. Microtunneling and other trenchless excavation methods are significantly less invasive. With the help of BIM, these processes are substantially easier to implement.

Above-ground tools can get used to collect information on buried structures or excavations. This data can generate a comprehensive digital model in which pipelines and tunnels can get meticulously laid out. This forethought allows for a quick and unobtrusive excavating process.