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WHAT IS BIM ?

WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS TO

THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY?
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BIM/BIMs
Building Information Modelling (BIM) – digital
representation of physical and functional
characteristics of a facility. A BIM is a shared
knowledge resource for information about a
facility forming a reliable basis for decisions
during its life-cycle; defined as existing from
earliest conception to demolition

Building Information Models (BIMs) – the

output of the BIM process; digital files that
describe every aspect of the project that support
decision-making throughout a project cycle
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BIM Objects and Design Tools

BIM Objects

Vague and undefined, generic or product-specific, solid shapes or void-space

oriented (like the shape of a room), that carry their geometry, relations and
attributes; also parameters and relations to other objects

BIM Design Tools

Extract different views from a model

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THE 5D MODEL AND VARIOUS DIMENSIONS

5-D Functionality can integrate design, cost, and schedule in 3-D output.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representative of physical and
functional characteristics of a project, forming a reliable basis for decisions during the
project’s life cycle

Element of a 3-D model are

Information that can be
embedded in 3-D model:
linked to the execution schedule
• Geometry
• Spatial data (from geographic
information system/lidar)
Element of a 3-D model are
• Specifications
• Aesthetics ( eg, Color ) used to develop budget and
• Thermal properties linked to cost heads
• Acoustic properties
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ESTIMATING
• Real time
conceptual
modeling and cost
planning (Dprofier)
• Quantity extraction
to support detailed
cost estimates
• Trade Verification SUSTAINABILITY
from Fabrication • Conceptual energy FACILITY MANAGEMENT
SCHEDULING analysis via Dprofiler
Models APPLICATION
• Project phasing Detailed energy
• Structural Steel • • Life Cycle BIM
Simulations analysis via EcoTech
• Radar Strategies
• Lean Scheduling Sustainable element
• Existing Conditions • Mechanical • • BIM As-builds
• Last Planner tracking
Models Plumbing • BIM embedded 0&M
• Just in time (JIT) LEED tracking
• Laser scanning • Electrical • manuals
Equipment
• Ground Penetration • Value Engineering • Cobie data populations
deliveries
• Radar (GPR) • What if scenarios and extractions
• Detailed simulation
conversions • Visualization • BIM Maintenance
installation
• Safety & Logistic • Quantity Extractions Plans and technical
• Visual Validation for
Models • Prefabrication Support
payment approval
• Animations, Solutions • BIM files hosting on
Rendering, • Equipment rooms Lend Lease’s Digital
walkthrough • MEP System Exchange System.
• BIM driven • Multi-Trade
prefabrication Prefabrication
• Laser accurate BIM • Unique architectural
driven layout and structural
elements
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A BRIEF BIM HISTORY

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BIM IMPACT AND BENEFITS

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BIM IMPACT AND BENEFITS

Improved visualization

Improved productivity via easy information retrieval.

Increased coordination of construction documents

Linked vital information such as vendors for specific materials, location of

details and quantities required for estimation and tendering.

Increased speed of delivery.

Reduced overall costs

(Rahmani Asl et.al, 2013)

 Thomas Goubau
CEO

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