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Building
Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of
physical and functional characteristics of a facility (a
Digital Twin). Ideally, the BIM model is a shared
knowledge resource for information about a facility
forming a reliable basis for decisions during its
life-cycle accessed, and developed by the various design
professionals involved in the facility, contractors,
subcontractors and suppliers constructing the facility,
and the owners and operators during the life of the
facility through to its demolition (or re-purposing).
BIM is an expansive methodology that extends far beyond
any single software:
- True BIM is about collaboration and data sharing across
the entire project lifecycle. It's a holistic approach to
information management that goes beyond individual tools.
It's about leveraging technology to enhance collaboration,
efficiency, and project outcomes.
- BIM isn't just 3D modeling; it's about data-rich models
that inform decision-making. It encompasses aspects like
project management, cost estimation, and facility
management.
- BIM thrives on interoperability. The ability of
different software tools to communicate seamlessly is what
empowers a BIM project. It's about breaking down silos.
As BIM developes, it has the capability to be an
intelligent model-based process that gives architecture,
engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the
insight and tools they need to more efficiently plan,
design, construct, and manage buildings and
infrastructure.
WP: BIM = Building Information Modelling. BIM is a game changing evolution in the way the ‘built environment’ is designed, built and maintained through life to the eventual decommissioning and either renovation or demolition of the structure. this White Paper offers a concise overview of the technology.
In 2024, there are seven generally agreed dimensions:
Additional levels of BIM are being considered and are available in some software tools at this time there is only general views on how the dimensions may be standardized:
8D BIM: Safety and/or Risk Analysis
8D BIM adds risks, hazard, and/or safety information to
the geometric model to improve safety at work and prevent
accidents. With 8D BIM it is possible for the safety
manager to visualize the construction site before
construction, enabling an effective analysis of all
possible scenarios to prevent hazards and other issues.
9D BIM : Waste Management and/or Lean Construction
9D BIM, is the dimension of BIM that optimizes and
streamlines all the steps involved in the implementation
of a project through processes digitization to minimize
waste. Lean construction is an approach that enables
efficient management of resources and involves monitoring
the use of raw materials in order to minimize the
incidence of waste.
10D BIM: Industrialized Construction
10D BIM aims to make the construction sector more
productive through the integration of new technologies and
physical, commercial, environmental or other type of data
to optimize each phase and increased construction quality.
Next-generation digital infrastructure offers accurate
control at every stage of production of each individual
element through advanced, codified and standardized
processes.
This suite of international standards encompasses concepts and principles (ISO 19650-1), asset delivery phase (ISO 19650-2), asset operational phase (ISO 19650-3), information exchange (ISO 19650-4) and security (ISO 19650-5). Together the documents outline the concepts and principles for information management at a stage of maturity described as 'building information modelling (BIM)' and provides recommendations for a framework to manage information including exchanging, recording, versioning and organizing for all actors. These documents are applicable to the whole life cycle of any built asset, including strategic planning, initial design, engineering, development, documentation and construction, day-to-day operation, maintenance, refurbishment, repair and end-of-life.
Art: BIM in Australia. Australia desperately needs effective leadership from the Federal Government, supported by the States and Territories to reap the benefits and savings achieved by a coordinated implementation of BIM. This article offers a brief overview of the situation as at May 2022.
DP: Government Procurement A Sovereign Security Imperative. Report of the Australian government, March 2022. Recommendation 7 'digital by default' focuses on the use of BIM.
UK BIM implementation map. The Roadmap is owned by BSI committee B555 Construction design, modelling and data exchange, which brings together leading institutions and organizations around the BIM agenda to support the delivery of clear guidance to the UK industry dedicated to providing and operating built assets.
Prs: Projects controls using integrated data. This presentation outlines the future of project controls as an integrated part of an overall project information system using remote sensing, virtual reality and other emerging technologies.
Assemble - A web-based 3D solution that lets you extract meta data, add coding, collaborate, and connect. Part of Autodesk Construction Solutions: https://assemblesystems.com/
Bentley - 4D constructon platform including SYNCHRO:
https://www.bentley.com/
- iTwin Products facilitate the development
and use of 'digital twins'.
- ProjectWise, powered by iTwin, provides a
data centric workflows enabling advanced civil
validations.
- Bentley Infrastructure Cloud delivers
improved insights, decisions, and outcomes for
your infrastructure projects and assets.
BIM 360 - A unified construction management software platform connecting your project teams and data in real-time, from design through construction. Part of Autodesk Construction Solutions: https://www.autodesk.com/bim-360/
iConstruct - A building information modeling (BIM) software for Autodesk Navisworks: https://iconstruct.com
Navisworks® - Project review software, holistically review integrated models and data to better control project outcomes: https://www.autodesk.eu/products/navisworks/overview
Revit - Tools for architectural design, MEP and structural design, detailing and engineering, and construction professionals. Contributors across all disciplines use worksharing and Autodesk BIM 360 to share and save work to the same project: https://www.autodesk.com.au/products/revit/overview
RIB - 5D BIM Enterprise Construction Cloud
incorporating project lifecycle management, enterprise
digitization, BI and AI: https://ribccs.com/oceania/
Full RIB listing on our
construction management page.
UniPhi - Integrated SaaS 5D BIM software to collaborate, track and report on your projects and portfolio: http://uniphi.com.au/
For a list of tools focused on managing the construction process visit our planning and controls, software page.
Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB). Providing a coordinated approach to development of BIM practices, standards, and requirements in Australia: https://www.abab.net.au/
Australian National BIM Portal. Maintained by NATSPEC//Construction Information, all content is accessible free of charge: https://bim.natspec.org/
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership: https://www.ciob.org/about
Constructing Excellence - CE (UK) aims to achieve a step change in construction productivity by tackling the market failures and promoting continuous improvement: http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk
EU BIM Handbook - Click to Download.
ICPMA - The International Construction Project Management Association (ICPMA) is an international umbrella association focusing on international Knowledge Management, the General Annual Meeting, working groups and publications: http://www.icpma.net
World Commerce & Contracting (formally IACCM) world-class standards in contracting and relationship management process and skills: https://www.worldcc.com/ Publishes the IACCM Capability Maturity Model to benchmark contracting processes: https://www.worldcc.com/Research/Capability-Maturity-Analysis-Benchmark
