AutoCAD to BIM
If you’re an AEC industry professional, you must know the difference between the terms BIM and CAD. Building Information technology (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD) are interrelated but they can’t be used interchangeably. The two terms have often been confused but they are not, it is important to know the difference between the two technologies. What is CAD? CAD is a computer technology that helps create designs and documents related to a project. It allows the architects, drafters, engineers and artists to design accurate models. It is used to bring multiple designs together to accurately implement technical illustrations to the project. The CAD software can be used to create 2D (two-dimensional) and 3D (three-dimensional) models. Technology evolved, and more concepts are being introduced in the AEC industry. BIM is such a concept which has become eminent in the past few years because of its many benefits. What is BIM? BIM is a promising way of changing the