5 Reasons it is Better to Partner than Outsource BIM
Every BIM consultant provides outsourcing services, but not every BIM service provider are truly partners.
Do you know the difference?
Here are a few key points that should differentiate each partner.
Resource Scaling
BIM Modelling, Coordinating and Documenting is a lot of work. Especially when you are a main-contractor or sub-contractor who just won a new project and need to scale your BIM team quickly. You might also be a design or engineering consultant who has to meet a tough deadline. Either way, you should have a team waiting in the wings to step in and cover the gap in your production on short notice. Ideally, this team will have worked with your company before and are familiar with your project types, standards and expectations. This will help you scale a BIM team up and down to meet project goals and budgets. Your BIM Partner will be able to flex with you as your needs tend to change from project to project.
Subject Matter Experts
Jack of all trades, master of none. You can have both with a dedicated multi-disciplinary BIM team. Your BIM partner should have discipline specific modellers and coordinators who are efficient and effective in their role. The last thing you want is an architect modelling a district cooling system, it would be a poor use of time. An established BIM provider will have a healthy mix of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire service modellers to support a project. Even if it is a simpler, small project, you should expect the appropriate discipline is working on the task. This will help ensure you get the greatest value and accuracy for your project. A true BIM partner will be transparent and communicative about who is working on each task.
Complementary Services
The number of projects requiring BIM will continue to increase. If your firm or construction company does not have a BIM capability, you will likely lose opportunity in the future. It is important to have a good relationship with an existing BIM Partner to complement your service offering and win that next big job. Alternatively, you may have a portion of the job which requires a multi-disciplinary team and having a partner who has that experience will complement your current offering to help fill the gaps. By having a partner already on-board, you can increase your competitive advantage and win more work with a comprehensive offering! The ideal BIM partner will understand your success is their success and provide you support to grow your business.
A New Perspective
Sometimes you need to look at the problem differently to solve it. Having an outside perspective with a broad range of technical experience may help you provide the right solution quickly. We are an international BIM Consultant working on large and small projects around the globe and there is a high chance we have already found a solution to the problem you might have. You can gain valuable insight and solutions by working with an external party who understand your process and technology.
Consistent Quality
A valued BIM partner will return high-quality models and drawings on schedule consistently. Each party must be clear about their expectations in advance of working together. It is one of the most important factors to consider when working together on more than one project. The capability and capacity will improve with each passing project allowing your company standards to be met each time. The right BIM partner will provide uncompromised care whenever you need it most. Until you shortlist a consultant and regularly work together, you will continue to get inconsistent results and underperform.
BONUS! REDUCED COSTS
You will reduce the cost by not needing to purchase expensive hardware and software licenses! Your BIM partner will have all of the necessary tools to complete the job and an efficient team to deliver the works. This is a great value proposition, especially on short-term projects or when you need to quickly scale up.
These are the top points on why you need to partner - not just outsource with a BIM services provider. It is a highly technical field with often complex solutions that require an integrated solution and resources to be efficient and effective. At IDLBIM we consider our client’s problems, our problems and will work diligently to help your project succeed.
We offer remote and on-site BIM Management, Modelling and Coordination services to construct world-class assets.