Remove Airports Remove BIM Remove Environment Remove Estimating
article thumbnail

KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

Lets Build

An estimated circa 1% project margin improvement from a combination of both an improved efficiency margin and costs avoided (very broadly split 50/50 in terms of the benefit attributable to each). Environment Agency. Heathrow Airport Ltd (Heathrow). UK BIM Alliance Wales. About VolkerWessels UK. Mott MacDonald.

article thumbnail

Life-cycle management of the built environment – To BIM or Not to BIM?

Building Information Management

BIM, building information modeling, is defined as the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, far too much time, effort, and other resources have been allocated upon the 3D component of BIM vs. the fundamental integration of requisite competencies and processes.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Forget “BIM”, and Get on Board with BLM – Building / Built Environment Life-cycle Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. That said, BIM has been preoccupied with 3D visualization to the extent that many/most feel that Revit, Archicad, et al are all that’s needed to implement BIM. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

article thumbnail

BIM – FACT or FICTION?

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM require s the integration of previously d ispara te compet enci es, processes, and technologies. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation.

BIM 40
article thumbnail

BIM – Attempting to Run before you can Walk? – BIM EU-wide Procurement Initiative

Building Information Management

A focus upon these and principles associated with the life-cycle management of the built environment would be of far more value than 3d modeling. Adjusting priorities would provide more significant value such as: 1. getting stakeholders/participants to learn to work collaboratively (a requirement for BIM), and 2.

BIM 40
article thumbnail

LOD – Level of Development – BIM – Life-cycle

Building Information Management

Level of development (LOD) relative to the life-cycle management of the built environment (BIM) should have a solid framework relative to ONTOLOGY. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

article thumbnail

BIM Basics 2014 – Building Information Modeling, Models, and Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by technology. It is a calculation of all facilities-specific costs (not including furnishings or non-facility specific equipment) divided by estimated lifespan of the building (30 or 50 years), and the total gross area. Is this an appropriate metric?