Why High-Quality Design Materials Are More Important Than Ever
The construction industry is becoming increasingly complex, and the success of projects depends on precise and up-to-date information about materials and products. High-quality design materials are no longer just helpful—they are essential. In this article, we explore why architects and structural engineers need top-tier BIM objects and design resources and how these impact project efficiency and outcomes.
1. Increased Efficiency
High-quality design materials and models save designers time by ensuring that critical information is easily accessible and accurate. BIM objects containing all necessary technical data reduce the time spent searching for information and help prevent costly mistakes.
During construction projects, up to 30% of time is spent searching for information or filling in missing details.
(Source: McKinsey & Company, "The Next Normal in Construction")
ProdLib is designed to meet the needs of architects and designers. We understand what professionals require from design materials and ensure our clients’ BIM models align with those needs.
2. Better Collaboration
Collaboration improves significantly when all project stakeholders use the same accurate data and up-to-date plans. A BIM project that incorporates high-quality BIM models provides a unified source of information for everyone—from designers to contractors—reducing the risk of design errors and budget overruns.
Poor communication and incompatible design information contribute to up to 50% of construction budget overruns.
(Source: Dodge Data & Analytics, "World Green Building Trends")
ProdLib integrates seamlessly with the software designers use daily, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Archicad, ensuring that CAD and BIM files are always up-to-date and readily available.
3. Supporting Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction is becoming increasingly important. High-quality design materials, such as BIM objects, can include information on product environmental impact, such as CO2 and GWP values, as well as direct links to EPDs and environmental certifications. This helps designers make responsible choices and meet rising client sustainability demands.
The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and 34% of greenhouse gas emissions.
(Source: World Green Building Council, "Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront")
With ProdLib’s product library, manufacturers can add sustainability data to their products, helping designers make informed and responsible choices.
4. Faster Market Entry
For manufacturers, high-quality BIM objects provide a fast and effective way to bring products directly to designers. When a product is easily accessible in a designer’s toolkit, it is one step closer to being specified and used in projects.
The use of BIM objects can accelerate product selection by up to 25%.
(Source: National BIM Report, NBS)
ProdLib streamlines the workflow for designers and increases the likelihood of your products being chosen for projects.
5. Reducing Errors
Accurate and reliable design materials help prevent mistakes early in the planning phase. This minimizes costly rework and improves overall project outcomes.
Each error corrected during the design phase saves up to ten times the cost compared to fixing it on-site.
(Source: Construction Industry Institute, "Cost of Rework in Construction")
With ProdLib, designers can easily switch between products or adjust product specifications, ensuring that accurate measurements and values are incorporated from the very start.
How ProdLib Helps
ProdLib provides designers with a comprehensive BIM library featuring high-quality, manufacturer-specific design materials. With ProdLib, designers can:
- Save time and focus on actual design work.
- Access precise and up-to-date product information.
- Make responsible and sustainable choices.
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Sources:
- McKinsey & Company, The Next Normal in Construction.
- Dodge Data & Analytics, World Green Building Trends.
- World Green Building Council, Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront.
- National BIM Report, NBS.
- Construction Industry Institute, Cost of Rework in Construction.
