BIM has been gaining interest among civil engineers as a means to improve project outcomes with multiple design solutions and scenarios and ease of management, of the information and other construction professionals, throughout the projects. Their aim for seamless project delivery on time and budget is easily achievable with BIM. For civil engineers working on infrastructure projects, creating visualizations and walk-throughs with AR/VR can also impact the project delivery and how your current and potential clients perceive your ideas, which can also indirectly impact gaining more work or approvals.

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BIM software allows engineers to produce large 3D models of the project site and its surrounding real-world environments, making it a data-rich model. In addition to 2D and reality capture data, the 3D model can now be incorporated with GIS data for better accuracy. An accurate data-rich model is important for the next steps in the construction process - site analysis and detailed infrastructure design.