BIM in Future Construction

In construction, I talked last week about the essentials for incorporating BIM into the design process at every level, from the beginning, including the contractors. This will not only allow for the most proficient design that could be handed to the owner at the time of completion to be used in the future for remodels, additions and maintenance but it will also allow for the most efficient process. I believe that the future will bring in a completely new methodology into the construction world with the incorporation of BIM.

If BIM can be used properly, efficiently and effectively than it would only make sense to develop a new line of construction process into the mix. Like Carpenter said, I believe that BIM will grow increasingly easy to use, not for everyone but for those in the industry it will become a necessity to gain business and a career. If BIM gives us the advances that AutoCAD did then in the next five to ten years it only would seem fitting to see a model of construction process to be developed as outlined below:

-Owner/Architect has general idea and lays out needs, wants and issues to deal with
-The Architect would then create the initial BIM model, possibly utilizing a laser scan of the site to ensure completely accurate information is used whether it is new plot or an existing building that will be remodeled or refurbished.
-After the architectural "shell" is created then the rest of the design team would be chosen, including civil, structural, MEP, specialty contractors and every other necessary member.
-The BIM model would be opened to the entire team allowing for everyone to work simultaneously to complete the design in all aspects.
-Once the design is complete and all clashes were double checked it could then go into construction (construction could possibly begin before hand depending on the project and timeline)

This new model that I am predicting would allow for the most complete and clash free construction process to ever be performed which would not only cut down on cost but, if done properly, would reduce the overall time of construction down dramatically. No one would have to wait around waiting for clashes to be solved with multiply formal rfi's and change orders, all the supplies could arrive exactly when they needed to and be ready when the team was ready because the entire construction process could be planned out to the hour if necessary.