BIM – Building Information Modeling

What is BIM?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of creating and using information models in the stages of design, construction and operation.

Geometry: length, width, height, distance between structures such as beams, columns, floors, doors, stairs, roofs …

Geometry: information about product characteristics, specifications, such as Lavabo sink from any supplier, model how much, how much, website and product description …

Modeling: As models, as models, BIM tools are used to create information models.

All data related to the building model are stored in CDE (Common Data Environment) – a common data exchange environment. Some of today’s popular CDE drivers like BIM 360, Autodesk Buzzsaw, or Trimble Trimble Connect.

Some of BIM Tools support 3D modeling information such as:

Architecture: Revit, ArchiCad, Grasshopper 3D, Rhinoceros, Lumion …

Structural: Revit, Tekla, Robot Structural Analysis, Bentley, Staad pro …

Electromechanical: Revit, Cadewa …

Energy Analysis: Equest, Energy +, Ecotect, GBS, Vasari …

Project Management: Navisworks Manage (+ iConstruct + Synchro), TeklaBimsight …

Estimated: Vico, CostX …

Some specific applications of the Building information model for construction companies today include:

Architectural design: From concept stage to energy analysis.

Structural design: on the design plan, structural analysis.

Electromechanical design: design options, design optimization (collision reduction, high level assurance, performance analysis)

Shopdrawing drawings, statistics

Simulation of construction, installation

Fabrication services

Site management, site feasibility assessment, occupational safety

Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D Printing, 3D Scanning

Building management, BMS system