Less time spent on the work site means workers spend less time around hazards like heavy machinery and falling objects. Rework also includes demolishing faulty parts of a structure, which increases these hazards. As a result, construction firms can reduce their on-site hazard exposure by reducing rework with BIM.
4. Enabling better communication
Cloud-based technologies also make it easier for all project stakeholders to communicate. Construction involves so many people, and it’s often easy for misinformation and confusion to spread. This, in turn, leads to some workers not knowing pertinent safety information or mishearing new safety procedures.
Cloud storage enables timely and accurate recognition of safety risks [5] during preconstruction phases. Cloud-based communication tools give all teams a single source of truth for this information that can update in real-time as new hazards emerge. That transparency and speed allow everyone to stay up-to-date on the latest safety developments.
5. Making information accessible off-site
Similarly, cloud-based communication platforms can keep stakeholders updated about project progress regardless of their location. Digital twins update along with the actual building [6], providing an accurate, real-time representation of the project. Remote stakeholders can then keep track of any developments without visiting the site.
Minimizing the number of people on-site reduces risks. Investors or other stakeholders may lack the experience necessary to understand and mitigate on-site hazards. Consequently, they should remain off-site, which digital twins on the cloud enable them to do.
