The DIY Trap: Why Delegating BIM Coordination Actually Saves You Time (and Money)

We recently started filming training videos for one of our initiatives at UtahBIM, and I hired someone else to do the filming.

Honestly? One of the best decisions I’ve made all year.

Here’s why:

A Lesson in Letting Go

1. He had years of experience filming training content.
   And I didn’t. Sure, I’ve filmed my kids 1,000 times on my phone—but that doesn’t mean I’m ready to light, mic, and direct a professional training shoot.

2. He had all the equipment ready to go.
   I considered borrowing gear from my university, but the time I’d spend figuring it all out—charging, calibrating, syncing—would’ve pulled me away from actually running my business.

3. I got to focus on what I do best.
   I could handle the messaging, the people, and the content—while someone else made sure the video looked professional.

It’s the Same with BIM Coordination

It’s tempting to think, “We’ll just handle BIM in-house.”
And sure, you can overlay PDFs and do basic coordination manually.

But here’s the reality:

• Most GC-issued laptops weren’t built for BIM software (some of them should honestly be in a museum).

• Your PMs and supers are already juggling 14 fires a day.

• If you’re not using a purpose-built team with the right tools, you’re spending way more time than you think—and likely missing critical issues.

That’s where we come in.

At UtahBIM, We Bring:

• Years of experience coordinating complex commercial projects across multiple trades

• High-performance tools—top-tier machines running Revit, Navisworks, Speckle, and more

• Scalable manpower—we plug into your team and handle the coordination lift, freeing your field staff to do what they do best

We’re not just here to check for clashes—we’re here to prevent problems, protect schedules, and improve installability from day one.

Final Word: Don’t DIY What Should Be Delegated

Could I have learned video production?

Probably.

Would it have cost me time, energy, and quality?

Absolutely.

Same goes for BIM coordination.
You could DIY it—but the smarter move is to bring in a team that does it every day, with the right tools, processes, and mindset.

TL;DR: You don’t have to do it all yourself. Let us handle the coordination so you can focus on what matters most.

Ready to get BIM off your to-do list?
Let’s talk. We’ll get you a quote and a plan that works.