"Our BIM model delivery deadlines are shifting“ - this sounds like a mere formality. In reality, it is the first alarm bell, potentially heralding millions in losses. Until the model is approved, the project effectively grinds to a halt. And errors discovered late are not just simple file corrections. They lead to:
Halted Tender Processes. Procurement of materials and selection of contractors depend on the approved model. A one-week delay can push tenders back by months, disrupting the entire project timeline.
Construction Site Standstills.
Equipment sits idle, workers are paid, but no work progresses. This idleness costs hundreds of thousands per day, not to mention penalties for missing project milestones;
Reputational Damage.
For a developer, schedule overruns are a blow to their reputation as a reliable partner in the eyes of investors and future clients.
Why does this cost the business far more than it seems?
The true price isn't just the cost of revising the model. It is the sum of:
-Direct losses (penalties, idle time payments) -Lost revenue (the asset isn't operational and generating income) -The budget for rectifying errors "in the field", which can cost ten times more than fixing them in the digital model.
Delivering a BIM model on time is not a whim, but a matter of the project's financial security. It hinges on data discipline, clear processes, and proactive quality control at every stage. We structure our work to ensure the model is not just "complete," but high-quality and delivered on time. We understand that behind every file update are real people, equipment, and our clients' capital.
