Picture this. You wake up with eyes half open, fumbling around on the nightstand for your phone – only to be met with a cold surface and no phone. In an instant, u are wide awake, combing every inch of your room, trying to locate it! Sound familiar? After several such rude awakenings, I finally decided to invest in an RFID tag – and voila, my problem was solved! Now it seems, I am not alone in my thinking. Joined by a constantly increasing number of BIM construction services, using RFID tags for material management, let’s take a look at the benefits of RFID in BIM implementation.
What is RFID?
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a method of communication using radio frequencies, that comprises of two parts – an RFID tag and a reader.
- Tags
The tag stores data and allow tracking of the device it is placed, regardless of whether it has access to the internet. There are two types of RFID tags.- Active – These tags have an internal power source, their data can be re-written and they are the more expensive form of tags in the market today.
- Passive – Passive tags only become active in proximity to the reader. Their data is permanent, i.e. it cannot be re-written.
- Readers
Readers are used to tracking these radio frequency emitting tags. Their functionality is generally limited by proximity, with the exception of active tags.
RFID for BIM construction services
Tracking capabilities are just the tip of the iceberg for RFID. These cost-effective devices (most tag sets are available for under a dollar!) have seen BIM service providers increase their productivity tremendously!
- Inventory Management
RFID tags can be used to maintain an accurate account of raw material inventory and more importantly, it can keep BIM service providers from losing productivity by replenishing stock beforehand, instead of mid-project! - Real-Time Data
Live data capture of materials and machinery, can increase efficiency in two major ways.- By allowing construction designers to request exact material requirements.
- By alerting project managers on maintenance needs of machinery, preventing costly breakdowns and missed deadlines.
- Workplace Safety
BIM construction services become a whole lot safer when machinery is accounted for and maintenance is up to date! - Avoid Human Error
To err is human, but RFID is divine! RFID tags can vastly reduce human error – whether it’s material management of large-scale projects or duplicate ordering! It also eliminates a lot of paperwork – which nobody enjoys! - Estimates
An exact account of material inventory means an exact estimate of cost and an exact estimate of time needed for project completion. BIM service providers have been using RFID tags to create better estimates, and as a result, create happier customers.
RFID tags can improve your BIM construction services by leaps and bounds. And if you’re looking for a top BIM service provider who already has it figured out, Technostruct is the choice for you! https://www.technostruct.com/
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