Building information modeling (BIM) facilitates a new way of working collaboratively using a model created from consistent, reliable design information.

From design through construction, BIM lets the extended architectural and engineering team extract valuable data from the model for earlier decision making, more sustainable designs, and faster, more economical project delivery.

BIM is a process which goes far beyond switching to a new software. It requires changes to the definition of traditional architectural phases and more data sharing than most architects and engineers are used to.

• Improved productivity due to easy retrieval of information
• Increased coordination of construction documents
• Reduced costs
• Faster decision-making
• The ability to evaluate building and infrastructure design alternatives before breaking ground

Zahl-Ford believes the following can achieved by utilizing this approach.