What is the cost of missing information during construction on the job site?
The Hidden Costs of the Last Mile
Investment in digital execution is often initially measured by the additional hardware or licensing costs. However, the crucial questions are different: What does a project cost if up-to-date plans, models, and project data are not reliably available on-site? And how much effort is saved compared to conventional work methods?
Paper Plans and Plan Logistics
Every plan revision involves extra work: printing, distribution, replacing outdated versions, and clarifying the current plan status.
Information Search and Coordination
When information isn’t immediately available, people have to search for it, make phone calls, and ask questions. Project managers, site managers, foremen, and supervisors lose valuable work time every day.
Delays in execution
Unclear details, missing documents, or conflicting plan versions delay decisions directly on the construction site.
Errors and Consequential Costs
Working based on outdated or incomplete information increases the risk of errors—with direct consequences for corrections, lost time, and project costs.
Strain on Support Functions
When digital systems on the construction site do not function reliably, additional explanatory and support tasks arise for BIM coordination, the maintenance department, or IT—tasks that usually must be handled on short notice.
Where the BIM Pro Station Delivers Economic Benefits
The benefits of construction site digitization unfold on three levels—and are directly measurable in day-to-day project operations.
Less paper, less effort
Fewer printouts and copies of plans. Less effort required to distribute plans during inspections.
Faster workflows, less need for support
Faster resolution of detailed questions. Shorter coordination cycles. More direct decision-making on the construction site. More productive collaboration between the office and the field. Less support effort—both professional and technical.
Higher Quality, Lower Risk
Reliable and detailed information for all parties involved. Fewer errors caused by outdated or incomplete documentation. Greater acceptance of digital processes during execution.
When is the benefit particularly high?
The benefits of BIM Pro Station can be evaluated on a project-by-project basis. The following factors are particularly relevant:
The last mile determines whether BIM investments are effective.
The BIM Pro Station ensures access to digital information, increases acceptance of digital workflows, and maximizes the value of investments in BIM, CDE, data platforms, and digital processes on the construction site.