Top tools to manage a remote BIM team efficiently. A myriad of AEC teams, BIM managers, and other stakeholders found themselves disconnected during the pandemic. As firms continue to evolve with b etter upgrades and agility, i t is crucial to leverage remote technology and platforms . BIM can be challenging whilst teams work through compartmentalized workflows. BIM tools and technology need to move projects to people, rather than the opposite. Supporting remote teams requires BIM managers to as sess parameters that make remote workflows challenging and rather demanding. Failing to understand these factors leads to a decline in project performance and inefficient engagement. A change in mindset and operating models is needed to achieve effective r emote working objectives in an integrated and seamless manner. C HALLENGES OBSERVED WITH BIM REMOTE SUPPORT – T RANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES FOR NEW WAYS OF WORKING Teams working from remote locations aren’t a temporary fix, but a new working model Reimagin ing orthodox workflows to coordinate and collaborate through remote technologies and managing BIM models can be demanding. As BIM draws in on collaboration, teams need the right set of tools to thrive and move forward. T AKING PROJECTS TO PEOPLE Moving complex projects to teams rather than moving people to projects is the first step in meeting present - day construction demands. Being able to latch onto digital workflows and manage remote working requires a change in the company structure R ECOGNIZING CHALLENGES Assembling teams to work in a remote environment requires the adopt ion of new tools and technology. When reinforcing teams in a remote setup, BIM managers need to consider a myriad of factors to work in a challenging environment The a bsence of accurate digital workflows and tools may result in performance decline and tea m engagement. Remote support challenges include: • Absence of communication and collaboration • Absence of one - to - one supervision • Lack of team cohesion • Inability to access relevant information • Shortage of trust and ownership • Insufficient accountability M O DERN ENGAGEMENT DIRECTIVES FOR REMOTE SUPPORT C OMMUNICATE BETTER Digital transformation requires the presence of Autodesk products like Revit, Navisworks, etc. but it also needs communication tools like iFMeets from iFieldSmart Technologies to resolve communication problems. Leveraging these tools leads to enhanced efficiency , improved expectations, and enhanced communication schedules. Digital communication. B UILD DAILY CHECK - INS Creating daily check - in calls with remot e teams helps teams achieve project goals. A series of 1 on 1 video calls with various team members drives higher collaboration through regular and predictive calls B ROADCAST TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES L ack of communication poses a serious challe nge for a distributed workforce. Beyond daily check - ins, communicating and collaborating daily improves responsibilities, duties, tasks, etc. BIM managers need to leverage tools like iFieldSmart Technologies to build remote support opportunities for regula r meetings and resolve BIM challenges in the preconstruction stage C OMMUNICATING PROJECT CONFIDENCE Emotional intelligence supports BIM managers to identify clues and resolve challenges. BIM managers using new processes and tools can affirm confidence in team members leading to improved project outcomes. M ODERN PROCESSES AND RULES OF REMOTE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT • Deploy video conferencing tools like iFMeets • Utilize cloud storage platforms to store, access, edit, and share BIM project files in real - time • Create team expectations to handle ad - hoc calls and tasks • Use connected construction tools like iFieldSmart to handle 2D drawings, RFIs, reports, construction coordination, submittals, task management, etc. P REEMPTIVE C OLLABORATION Remote teams need pree m ptive collaboration to reduce time and effort and improve access to project data Sharing project documents like 2D drawings , 3D models, RFIs, etc. in real - time reinforced by markups and annotations improve project outcomes and quality of deliverables. iFieldSmart Technologies supports disconnected teams with design coordination and collaboration on a single platform. Model viewing and authoring capa bilities through connected construction workflows improve efficiency and productivity to achieve project goals. Connected construction with iFieldSmart Technologies. A CCOUNTABILITY Tools like iFieldSmart Technologies deliver greater accountability for teams with higher data accuracy, improved task management, reports, clash management, etc. O WNERSHIP Taking ownership of a project, tasks, etc. draws higher initiative to improve project effectiveness and efficiency. Clear and transparent data presence in real - time on a sing le dashboard improves project, data, and task ownership. T RUST The presence of real - ti me data improves accountability amongst remote team members. The ability to connect on a single platform or dashboard makes it easier to create higher trust value at every stage of the project lifecycle. S UMMARY iFieldSmart Technologies make it easier for BIM managers to achieve connected construction through technology collaboration, cloud storage, BIM tools, and more. Our platform builds greater construction authenticity with data - driven processes enriched with AI and ML. 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