BIM

Professional Outsourced 4D and 5D BIM Creation Services

Creating a professional 4D or 5D BIM file for your new construction or existing operation can save you a ton of time and money. These files will give you insight into where your time and money are going, regardless of what type of operation you’re running.

Oftentimes, you’ll be able to spot your operational bottleneck, or an area where you’re wasting too much money. Thanks to a 5D BIM, you can find these problem areas and start resolving them. The result? A completely optimized operation.

Sometimes the answer is as simple as moving a piece of equipment into another area. Other times, you’ll realize that you are spending too much on a needless step, and you can skip it altogether.

It’s the same story when you look at 5D BIMs for new construction projects. By closely reviewing the timeline and costs of each tradesperson, you can start thinking about alternative options or a way to juggle the sequence of events in order to get the best possible results.

Simply put, a 5D BIM gives you every piece of the puzzle, then you just need to rearrange the pieces to get the full picture.

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What Are 4D and 5D BIM Creation Services?

Our 4D and 5D BIM creation services involve an engineer creating high-quality BIM files on your behalf. With these optimized BIM models, you can gain a deeper insight into specifics about your process, allowing you to highlight the cost and timeline impacts of any small decision.

In the world of BIM models, you can choose between a 2D, 3D, 4D, or 5D model.

A 2D BIM model is a flat building layout with added information. This is ideal if you want to map out your site, a single operation room, or a simple facility.

3D BIM adds height to the equation. This is typical if you want to add plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or mechanical details to your drawing. These can also help guide maintenance and installation crews to the right area, giving them a better picture of their worksite.

A 4D BIM takes your 3D BIM one step further by adding in information about timing. For new construction projects, this usually involves a detailed timeline, with time contributions from every tradesperson involved in the big picture. If you have a BIM made for an existing operation, then the addition of time might be done through scheduling maintenance tasks, outlining how long it takes product to move through the process, or showing how long different tasks take. 4D BIMs are great for any new construction or existing production operations.

A 5D BIM is the most detailed option. This BIM will take the 4D BIM (which includes timing information) and add in cost details. For instance, you can include quotes from the site excavation team into a 5D BIM so you can track costs and have a strict understanding of where your money is going. For existing operations, a 5D BIM file will help you track costs across the lifecycle of your product. These BIMs are great for highlighting shortcomings in your operation.

Why 4D and 5D BIM Creation Services Matters

It’s incredibly difficult to make a professional-grade 4D or 5D BIM model. If your engineers have tried in the past, you already know how tough it can be. Still, many outsourced CAD companies will be overconfident and assume they can make a good BIM simply because they know SolidWorks.

Let us be the first to say that 3D CAD is a completely different beast than a 5D BIM. They’re different worlds, require completely different expertise, and have very few similarities.

Picking the wrong outsourced team can waste a lot of your time and money. Usually, people make BIMs for new construction projects, so they don’t have the luxury of extra time and money in the first place.

When you choose CAD/CAM Services, you can avoid all of these disastrous outcomes. Our team of 100+ engineers and drafters have the expertise and direct experience to help you. We’ve been in business for over 35 years, and we’ve created countless 5D BIMs for the biggest companies you can think of.

Our BIM experts go through continued training to hone their skills and make even better BIMs for companies like yours. Allow us to exceed your expectations and make your life a little easier.

Benefits of 4D and 5D BIM Creation Services from CAD/CAM Services

If you choose CAD/CAM Services for your next 4D or 5D BIM creation project, you’ll appreciate the difference:

Much faster turnarounds. Our staff works staggered shifts so we can keep CAD/CAM Services open and operational 24/7. This means faster turnarounds for all of your BIM models.
Huge cost savings. It’s significantly more affordable to outsource your BIM work through us as opposed to handling it with your untrained in-house engineers. Capitalize on the savings with us.
Guidance and expertise during every step. We’re here to teach and give as much guidance as you’d like when it comes to your final BIM model. We’re not afraid to show you exactly what we did since it’s ultimately your file.
A way to save time and money during construction. Our 5D BIM files are almost guaranteed to help you save time and money during a new construction project.
More information in each BIM file. We pack as much data and information as possible into each 5D BIM file to make sure they offer the most functionality.

What Goes into 4D and 5D BIM Creation Services from CAD/CAM Services?

Our 4D and 5D BIM creation services all start with a quick consultation call. You’ll be able to explain what you’re looking for and what you have, and we’ll tell you specifically how we can help. We’ll take some time to understand how many engineers you need, so we can assign an appropriate number of people to handle your project.

If you have any specific budget or timeline figures you’d like to share, let us know now. It will help us devise a strategy for handling your 5D BIM creation.

From there, our team goes to work. We work around the clock to make sure your project is constantly progressing at a rate we’re happy with. When files are done, they’ll go through an extensive internal review to ensure they’re perfect before we send them to you.

All files will be sent to you through a digital DoD-trusted filesharing service. It’s encrypted and very safe to use, so you don’t have to worry about data leaks.

Along the way, feel free to involve us in as many meetings as you’d like. We have clients who like daily or weekly status updates, and we’re happy to accommodate your needs. Alternatively, we can stay out of your hair and just check in when we have updates about big milestones. Simply let us know what your communication preference is and we’ll adhere to it.

Our 4D and 5D BIM Creation Services Include:

BIM 3D Virtual Presentations
2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D BIM Generation
2D to 5D BIM Conversion
New Construction BIM Modeling
Revisions, Updates, and As-Built BIM Creation
And Much More (Including Custom Services)

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Working from a 4D or 5D BIM model is the best way to maximize your dollars and days. We’re here to save you time and money during your new construction, existing operation, or upgraded process line. Let us give you a data-packed BIM file to ensure you know everything about the time and cost that goes into your project. With CAD/CAM Services in your corner, you’ll start saving time and money before you realize it. Get a free quote to get started.

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BIM FAQ

What is BIM?

BIM stands for Building Information Model, Maintenance, or Management. We typically say “Model”, since BIM is a technical model of your new or existing building. A BIM file is much more involved and detailed than a 3D CAD file, and the purpose of a BIM file is completely different. BIM files are created to help your projects in multiple aspects. BIM helps with the cost, performance, appearance, logistics, efficiency, and environmental impact of your new construction or existing facility.

What are the benefits of BIM?

A well-made BIM file can be a lifesaver for any type of company:

BIM files include valuable information that can help the day-to-day efficiency of your production facility.
Your maintenance team can use BIM to predict equipment breakdowns and avoid devastating downtime.
BIM files can keep your building up to code and help establish a paper trail for safety audits, such as audits by fire authorities.
A BIM file is a central file for all different trades to put in information. Your HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and installation crews can all work from the same file.
BIM is great for stakeholders. You can create digital walk-throughs or fly-throughs to look at virtual mock-ups of new or existing buildings.
BIM can help you spot collisions before installation. Maybe a water line is going through an area that’s supposed to be reserved for a structural beam. Spotting issues sooner means avoiding costly mistakes later.
A BIM file can also confirm that everyone is on the same page when it comes to the scope and the design of a facility. After reviews are done, you can lock in the BIM file and use it as a reference, making sure everyone has the same target.

What types of companies use BIM files?

We’ve been offering BIM services for 35+ years at CAD/CAM Services, and you’d be surprised by how many companies we’ve helped from different applications and industries. The simple answer is that there’s no cookie-cutter user for a BIM file. We’ve helped tiny machine shops, massive defense companies, plastics manufacturers, and commercial construction companies all the same.

We have a joke around our office that explains who can benefit from BIM: If your existing building or new construction project has walls, you can benefit from BIM.

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Isn’t BIM just a SolidWorks drawing?

Actually, BIM is completely different from SolidWorks. In 3D CAD files, the file revolves around dimensions and material properties, and that’s it. With 3D, 4D, or 5D BIM, the file revolves around information.

Having a 3D building layout is just the first step of BIM — next, we’ll input information like equipment specs, maintenance tasks, location of critical parts, structural information, cost data, timeline impacts, and much more.

What are some common uses of BIM?

We’ve developed BIM files for companies across industries. There is not one specific use for BIM, but instead there are a ton of common uses:

Visualization
Scope Clarification
Partial Trade Coordination
Collision Detection/Avoidance
Design Validation
Construction Sequencing Planning/Phasing Plans/Logistics
Marketing Presentations
Options Analysis
Walk-throughs and Fly-throughs
Virtual Mock-Ups
Sight Line Studies

Why should I outsource my BIM projects?

BIM work takes a lot of time and previous experience to do correctly. Unless you have a dedicated BIM specialist or BIM department in-house, it will take too long to learn the idiosyncrasies of BIM. In other words, you’ll be wasting a ton of time and money on each part of your BIM file — not to mention, there’s a good chance the final BIM model will be missing a ton of information. By outsourcing to CAD/CAM Services, you will save time, save money, get more data from each file, and be able to handle bigger and more complicated BIM projects.

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What is 5D in BIM?

In BIM, it’s common for us to talk about 2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D files:

2D BIM is no different than a flat building layout. Example: A floor plan of a single room.
3D BIM is a building layout with wall height, and the ability to add multiple floors in a single file. Example: a multi-level hospital building.
4D BIM takes a 3D model and adds in a time component. Sometimes it’s a schedule for project managers, other times it’s a maintenance schedule for your mechanics. Example: a 4D BIM for new construction involves step-by-step project timelines plus a deadline.
‍5D BIM starts with a 4D BIM model and adds in cost. This is the most comprehensive type of BIM file. With 5D BIM, all the information you need for your new construction project can be found in one place. 5D BIM includes the costs for manhours, raw equipment, and different installation steps. Example: New construction of apartment buildings in which the cost and timeline are very important to investors.

Is BIM just for huge multi-million-dollar projects?

Another common misconception is that BIM is just for massive skyscrapers and huge manufacturing facilities. We made a BIM file for a small company’s garage warehouse, so there is certainly no limit to how big your company has to be.

BIM is for any company that operates a facility. The BIM file will include information that helps you every week by minimizing downtime, improving yield, and maximizing your efficiency. Whether you’re making hand-knitted sweaters or skyscrapers in Manhattan, BIM will help your operation.

What is a BEP?

A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is something you’ll put together before starting a project. It outlines how information is managed and shared throughout the lifecycle of your pre-construction and post-construction operation.

A BEP can specifically outline objectives, milestones, responsibilities, contacts across your supply chain, and how you’ll share information. It’s a quick way to make sure all parties are on the same page before construction starts or before you open your doors for business.