The BIM program builds 3D models of the building's exterior and interior, and it may also be used to calculate material amounts, though in a different way. This distinction is due to the accuracy factor, which translates to fewer guesstimates and time, money, and labor savings by sharing information from the beginning to the end of the construction process. In the masonry sector, in particular, information aspects such as equipment scheduling and planning could be more beneficial than approximate estimates.

For example, if an architect asks about a material or how the end project will look, it is possible and competitive thanks to BIM's incorporation in masonry, which includes flowcharts and images. What is masonry, after all, if not the construction of structures from individual units? Engineers, architects, masons, contractors, and vendors all work together to bring the project through to completion.

In the long run, digitalization of masonry materials and systems, as well as weight, cost, availability, and other factors, could be helpful. Some of the benefits of incorporating BIM into masonry as a concerted rather than haphazard requirement of the hour include improved communication flow and fewer errors.

The following are a few tools that can help with the complexity:

• Trimble
• VectorWorks
• Autodesk Revit
• Tekla Structures
• ArchiCAD
• MagiCAD
• AECOsim Building Designer
• Synchro PRO
• SketchUp