Uso da metodologia BIM na elaboração de projetos de loteamentos: vantagens, ferramentas e impactos na produtividade.

Abstract

The intensification of the urbanization process has led to the progressive replacement of single-family residences, traditionally represented by detached houses, with vertical multifamily developments. This phenomenon is largely driven by the population's tendency to settle near traffic-generating hubs, such as educational institutions and employment centers, which are predominantly located in the central regions of municipalities.

However, fueled by demographic growth, rising per capita income, and the expansion of urban boundaries, there has been a noticeable shift of portions of the population toward peripheral areas. In these zones, developments primarily consist of isolated housing units within planned subdivisions. The implementation of such developments follows a technical and regulatory workflow that includes the preparation of urban planning projects, obtaining approvals from relevant public authorities, and executing infrastructure works.

Despite the advancement of available tools in the market, a technological lag remains evident in the design processes and communication among designers, developers, and construction teams. This gap compromises accuracy during the execution phase and highlights the need for modernization and integration of workflows.

In this context, Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerges as a promising alternative to mitigate coordination failures, facilitate interdisciplinary compatibility, and promote resource optimization. This study aims to analyze the impacts, benefits, and challenges associated with the application of BIM in urban infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on residential subdivisions.

The horizontal infrastructure sector still shows a low adoption rate of digital technologies compared to the vertical building sector. To conduct this analysis, a case study was carried out on a residential subdivision project, aiming to assess the practical feasibility of implementing BIM in this type of development.

The results obtained demonstrate that there are currently accessible technological solutions available on the market that can be relatively easily incorporated. When strategically applied, these solutions significantly contribute to the reduction of rework, especially regarding the need for project modifications during execution. When adopted systematically, such practices have the potential to enhance productivity and efficiency in the national construction sector.