Everyone understands that BIM technologies make it possible to collaborate early on a project to identify and resolve problems on-screen instead of on-site. But it's the combination of virtual construction technologies and methodologies that create a level playing field where Owners, architects, general contractors, and subcontractors collaborate with transparency for the good of the project. 

 

We saw at the Dallas AGC BIMForum that Owners don't want to pay for models that are "less bad."  As far as they are concerned, they've already paid for a coordinated building and don't want to hear how we've found 300 clashes and fixed them.  Owners want to realize an ROI from BIM that goes beyond the cost AVOIDANCE of clash detection to a true realization of schedule compression, and therefore, cost REDUCTION.

 

This is why Owners choose Vico: together we build the project once on the computer where we can solve constructability issues, derive model-based schedules, and provide multiple cost plans.  Together we partner to provide a visually-dynamic environment for discussing what-if-scenarios.  Then we move on-site to successfully complete the project, all the while managing to the budget and schedule, coordinating the trades, and solving problems with model-based precision.

 

Benefits for Owners

 

Experience	Vico's Professional Services division has the most 5D BIM project experience in the industry with over 350 successful projects worldwide.
Expertise	Our Six Sigman deliver methodologies, combined with our BIM-neutral software, Vico Office, create an environment for expert peer review from preconstruction through construction.
Balance	Vico is a trusted partner to balance the design intent of the architect with the construction budget and schedule.
Collaboration	We deliver well-coordinated documentation to orchestrate subcontractors and improve off-site fabrication efforts.
Accountability	Cost-loaded schedules are updated automatically to help Owners manage cash flow, keep budgets in check and schedules tight.

 

Construction transparency is critical in a challenging economic environment where schedules and budgets are scrutinized by all project stakeholders.  At Vico we believe that the true BIM ROI comes from schedule compression and its impact on the budget.  .

 

Review these additional materials from Owners who have partnered with Vico:

 

St. Joseph Health System Virtual Mock-Up Webinar

Cadalyst Magazine Article: The Golden Rule of BIM

PDF: Why Owners Choose Vico

Vico Blogs: Congratulations to St. Joseph Health System