Adaptive reuse has long been an attractive alternative to new construction in gridlocked regions, as a way to bring life back into a defunct area or to optimize the operational and commercial performance of a built asset. And now, as businesses across nearly every sector reevaluate the physical space they occupy, owners and managers are having to adapt to meet changing needs - and turning to adaptive reuse to restore or optimize building performance. In certain regions and industries, vacancy rates have shot to new highs, and in others where occupancy remains steady, health and safety protocols are necessitating reimagined spaces. In either scenario, the right technology like building information modeling (BIM) is proving an important asset in informing space utilization decisions, accelerating construction schedules, and mitigating unforeseen, potentially costly problems. In certain regions and industries, vacancy rates have shot to new highs, and in others where occupancy remains steady, health and safety protocols are necessitating reimagined spaces. In either scenario, the use of building information modeling (BIM)--the act of creating a highly accurate computer 3D model-provides a significant improvement in understanding the building structure. BIM assists in overall space management and tenant coordination. And when the structure needs to be modified, it helps in reducing rework, compressing schedule to mitigate downtime, and overall re-design planning.
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