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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. For instance, if a client wants higher return for investment , value management is introduced to determine the kind of project that will provide to the client the expected return on investment (Kelly and Male, 2001). IV.II: The development phase.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

2013 National BIM Standard today! BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. BIM Implementation. BIM Life-Cycle Views. Overview Map.

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