Issue prevention focuses on proactively addressing potential conflicts during the design process, rather than relying on tools such as Solibri, Navisworks, or BIMcollab to identify problems after modeling. This approach not only saves time but also significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional data reviews.

The Hidden Costs of Data Reviews cycles

Exporting a BIM model to formats such as IFC is not a simple task. This process requires time and resources and can introduce additional complexity and potential data loss. Each export means that BIM Engineers and Coordinators need to spend time on a task that could be more effectively utilized elsewhere. However, these exports are often necessary to work with external tools, bringing hidden risks and costs.

Issue Management overhead

Managing issues after they have been detected can be time-consuming and costly. It involves documenting issues, assigning responsibility for their resolution, and tracking progress.

Issue Management

This administrative work not only requires time but also accuracy and coordination, contributing to the overhead costs of a project.

• Limited Number of Specialists: In many organizations, there are often only a few specialists skilled in using advanced software such as Solibri, Navisworks, or BIMcollab. This dependency can lead to bottlenecks in the process, affecting the speed and efficiency of the project.

The Benefits of Issue Prevention

By preventing as many issues before they arise, these hidden costs can be minimized or even eliminated. This is why issue prevention should play a crucial role in in your organisation.The benefits are:

• Efficiency and Cost Savings: By resolving issues directly in the BIM software, time-consuming exports, expensive software licenses, and the need for specialized training are reduced. This results in direct cost savings and increased efficiency.

• Better Coordination and Fewer Bottlenecks: If issues are resolved internally and in real-time, teams do not have to wait for the results of a clash detection. This ensures a smoother project flow, with fewer delays and better-coordinated teams.

• Improved Quality of the BIM Model: Issue prevention contributes to the overall quality of the BIM model. By avoiding problems, the model remains more consistent and accurate, ultimately resulting in a higher quality end product.

• More Time for Other Important Analyses: By reducing issues at the source, more time and resources are available for other crucial aspects of the BIM process, such as clash detection, planning, and cost analyses. By controlling data quality before export, automating these processes becomes easier.

Conclusion

The DAQS solution helps save money by checking data before it's exported, preventing issues before they arise. DAQS complements programs like Solibri, Navisworks, and BIMcollab by ensuring that the data is accurate and ready for use in these automation software tools.

Issue prevention offers a proactive, cost-effective approach that increases efficiency, reduces dependence on specialized software and personnel, and improves the overall quality of BIM projects.

By embracing this strategy, organizations can not only save costs but also streamline their processes and be better prepared for future challenges. In the evolution of BIM, issue prevention is not just a trend—it is a necessary step toward a more advanced and efficient way of working