THE USE OF BIM METHODOLOGY IN PLANNING AND INSPECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS

Abstract

Civil Construction has been undergoing profound changes in its structure in the past few years, through the use of technologies that have been intensifying the globe. Thus, considering the technological development that the sector has been going through, the BIM Methodology stands out, providing numerous benefits for projects, including public works, minimizing/avoiding probable irregularities that may occur in the process, resulting, consequently, in works with better quality, in addition to being executed within the deadline and according to the agreed value, thus becoming a tool of fundamental importance for the referenced sector. Thus, this article deals with the importance of the BIM methodology, highlighting its applications and presenting, as an objective, an analysis and explanation about its use in planning and inspection regarding public works in Brazil. Regarding the methodology used, a literature review was used to describe the topic in a qualitative way. Through the bibliographic research carried out, using books, magazines, scientific and academic works, it was possible to perceive the fundamental importance for which the BIM methodology represents for the construction sector; in the spotlight, in the planning and inspection of public works, allowing these projects to be carried out in a qualified way, without the expenditure of new resources to be completed and thus, meeting their planning, while paying attention to the demand of public bodies and the population. As a result of this study, the BIM methodology brings relevant benefits in terms of cost and time reduction, as well as subsidies for planning and inspection.