The use of building information modeling (BIM) and an integrated practice offers better results through better decisions. The Construction Users Roundtable has explored how architects can have better outcomes if decisions are made earlier, moving the center of effort of a project earlier in the schedule. BIM provides a platform to inform early design decisions and tools to consider and validate options and operates with the extended design team. Explore real-world case studies.

   Learning objectives:

• Identify team dynamics, staffing, task allocation, and schedule implications with BIM
• Analyze the value of earlier decisions with form, function, cost, and energy usage
• Investigate better collaboration with an extended design team and the value of sharing the right data and identify new business opportunities