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Definition of BIM – Building Information Modeling – Defintions from Various Sources

Building Information Management

‘Building Information Modelling (BIM) is digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility creating a shared knowledge resource for information about it forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, from earliest conception to demolition.” ” – Wikipedia 12/25/2011.

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Dept. of Events - Extreme BIM at USC - July 8, 2011

Revit OpEd

The Fifth Annual USC Symposium on Extreme BIM: Parametrics and Customization EXTREME BIM : Friday, July 8: (very, very small fee) – we noticed that if we don’t charge a small fee, some people sign up and then forget to show up. Please reserve your spot soon; our BIM Analytics event filled up last year.

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Current and Future Use of BIM – 2013 – UK

Building Information Management

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). BIM in the UK was not as advanced as claimed in the literature. The combination of culture and technology makes BIM unique.

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An Snapshot of International BIM Status and Goals

Building Information Management

Requires IFC BIM in its projects and intends to have integrated model-based operation in future. Mandatory BIM for government projects. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. 3 BIM pilot projects running. Establish Centre for construction IT help key agencies and construction firms to kick start BIM.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. Before jumping into BIM with both feet, let’s work on some fundamentals. BIM changes that and even more. Modeling & Design.

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U.K. National BIM Survey Released 2012 – BIM in UK as Confusing as in the US?

Building Information Management

Latest BIM Adoption Figures for the UK. As annual industry wide survey, carried out by NBS was completed in late 2011 by nearly 1,000 construction professionals representing a range of business sizes and disciplines from across the industry in the UK, including architecture, engineering and surveying. Highlights: BIM Awareness.

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Why BIM has a LONG way to go.

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is not exclusively design, nor does it require 3D modeling. BIM does require information modeling. A recent BIM adoption survey in Canada highlights some of the major educational and cultural issues yet to be overcome.

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