Moderator: KP Reddy, RCMS GroupBuilding Information Modeling, or BIM, is the new behind-the-scenes company that is the current trend. It offers up a new language, or way to communicate design for engineers, architects and owners.The advantages of BIM are the ability for the non-technical owner representatives to understand the project and the effect of their decisions, said KP Reddy. BIM is the company that can virtually present the models to the client for the general contractor. People involved in the project can do this by using a computer software model to simulate the construction and operation of a facility by virtual design.The benefits of using BIM technology are: improved communication and collaboration; higher quality project execution and decision making; a greater assurance of project archival; and more comprehensive planning and scheduling. BIM is also 3-D deliverable for the owner….