Technology
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
A digital representation of a building's physical and functional characteristics, used for design, construction, and operation.
What is BIM?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places.
Benefits
- **3D visualisation** of the building before construction
- **Clash detection** — find where pipes hit ducts before construction
- **4D scheduling** — link the model to the project schedule
- **5D cost** — extract quantities and costs from the model
- **Facility management** — use the model for operations after handover
Common Tools
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley OpenBuildings
- ArchiCAD
- Tekla Structures (for steel)
Related Terms
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