Let’s be real — BIM is powerful, but it’s also messy when handled wrong. Too many teams rush into modeling without asking: “Is this actually buildable?”

At Tekance, we’ve seen how and why most BIM projects fail — and more importantly, how to fix it. Our process isn’t magic. It’s just smarter.

Step 1: Empathize – Why Most BIM Projects Fail from the Start

Most failures happen before modeling even begins. Teams skip the groundwork and jump into software too fast.
They don’t ask: What does the site need? What’s the builder’s pain point?

At Tekance, we kick off every job by understanding the ground reality — project goals, site logistics, and coordination needs.
This lets us model with purpose, not guesswork.

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Step 2: Define – Setting Clear, No-Fluff Objectives

Scope creep is one of the biggest threats in BIM. Everyone wants everything modeled — even when it’s not useful. That leads to bloated files, wasted hours, and burnt-out teams.

So we simplify. Every project gets a crystal-clear scope: right LOD, right deliverables, right focus.

Where is BIM used the most?
Sectors like infrastructure, commercial buildings, and healthcare rely heavily on BIM — where one error could cost millions.

Step 3: Ideate – BIM Is More Than Just Modeling

Here’s where people go wrong: treating BIM like 3D drafting. But BIM isn’t about pretty models — it’s about smarter decisions.

We think beyond the screen. How will this precast panel be lifted? Will it clash with HVAC later? We apply constructability thinking before we place a single element.

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Top 3 challenges in adopting 5D BIM?

• Syncing cost data across platforms
• Real-time team collaboration
• Skill gaps between design and estimation teams

Step 4: Prototype – Modeling That Matches Site Logic

This is where we actually build the BIM model. But not like most teams do.

Our BIM Modeling Services don’t just replicate drawings. We model to match how things will be built — with joint locations, lift logic, stitch connections, and real tolerance gaps.

If it’s not usable on-site, we don’t model it.

Step 5: Test – The Step Most Teams Skip

Clash detection isn’t enough. Testing means validating:
✔ Is this installable?
✔ Does it follow standards?
✔ Will this actually get built this way?

We simulate real-world workflows before sending files to clients. No guesswork. No surprises later.

What is the problem with BIM?
It’s often used without intent. When models are made to impress, not to construct, failure is inevitable.

Wrapping Up

Most BIM projects fail because people treat it like a box-ticking exercise.
Ours succeed because we treat it like a thinking process.

If your team’s ever dealt with broken models, rework, or last-minute site chaos — maybe it’s time to rethink how you do BIM.

👉 Let’s talk. We’d love to show you how a smarter process can save your team hours (and headaches).