I've heard that statement a few times... sure, some of the bean counters
be surprised by an increase in cost, but, bidding is bidding... we send
it out for bid, if we don't like what we get back, we adjust our
requirements or something to fit our budget...
Obviously, we're concerned about ROI, but, that's not new to BIM, it
goes hand in hand with every single project we send out.
As long as the contracts are clear, I really don't want anyone worrying
about my budget except me. (heh... 'as long as the contracts are clear'
that makes me giggle, I managed to say it with a straight face though...
obviously it's something we'll all need to stay on top of)
On 4/7/2010 12:02 PM, Doug Bowers wrote:
> I agree with your statements. Depending on the requirements, an architect
> or other member of the design team may need to walk away from a project.
> Reasonable expectations need to be part of the BIM standards and E202, on
> the part of everyone. The owner must realize that the more expectations
> that are placed on the design team and/or the construction team, the more
> the project will cost. The ROI on that extra cost must be analyzed. Having
> more information in the model requires more work, and someone has to incur
> the cost (whether through paying more by the client or more time involved by
> the designers). I am afraid that without good communication at the
> beginning of a project, we will see some small design firms losing too much
> money on a high demand BIM project and not be able to remain in business.
>
> If a client does not have BIM standards in place, that is a good opportunity
> for somebody (probably an Architect) to work with them on setting up some
> standards.
>
> Doug
> www.dougbowersconsulting.com
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> Given how difficult it would be for an provider to survive financially with
> multiple BIM standards from multiple clients, I would think the designer
> would need to be proactive in controlling those standards. Perhaps the only
> way to do it would be to determine the highest level of model information
> your firm can reasonably supply and use that for all clients. If a client
> wants more, you'd either have to walk away from the project or make an
> exception based on future financial considerations.