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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. information abundance. “Big Data” is here.

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The “BIM Vendor” Problem? New Graphisoft-Archicad White Paper

Building Information Management

Okay, I know they are trying… “they” being major “BIM” vendors such as Autodesk/Revit…and a far second Graphisoft/Archicad. But, are these folks a significant part of the reason why BIM isn’t taking hold? Why BIM is so misunderstood? Also, has it disrupted the design profession?

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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List

Building Information Management

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

Using them as placeholder to connect to a wider source of information provides for a powerful and rich source of information. . To avoid duplication, information should be both structured and coordinated. . All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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BIM – FACT or FICTION?

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Job Order Contracting. . Uncategorized 2013 BIM fact fiction integrated project delivery IPD job order contracting requirements' Does it exist today? RSMeans Strategic Partner.

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Authoritative Source on BIM – Mission: Improve all aspects of the facility and infrastructure lifecycle by promoting collaboration, technology, integrated practices, and open standards

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of facilities (built structures) supported by digital technology. 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, etc. Information is currently exchanged by disparate teams, in different ways and with different content for the same purpose. simply components of BIM.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs.

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