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BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling

Building Information Management

Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively Another critical aspect is clear definition of terms!

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BIM is NOT 3D Visualization – 4D, 5D ….

Building Information Management

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. IPD’s focus is upon major new construction, while JOC focuses upon the numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects so critical to efficient use of our current infrastructure.

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Construction Project Management

Job Order Contracting

The complexity of the new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance project activities requires the integration of people with varying areas of expertise and skill levels that may or may not be co-located. The ability to share and edit current common actionable information provides major benefits.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Definition of BIM. . Definition of THE CLOUD. Applications are available via the Internet on a “right to use” and “pay-as-you-go” subscription model. All of these are common within all phases of construction, repair, renovation, or sustainability projects. BIM can be applied at various levels.

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The Problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy

Building Information Management

”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government). where BIM has stagnated due to an unfortunate focus upon 3D visualization versus building awareness and competency with respect to LEAN collaborative AEC/construction delivery methods. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures.

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Unit Price Books for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. JOC software is available for desktop or cloud deployment. The Contractor”.

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LEAN Construction Delivery Process

Building Information Management

3D visualization and technology will do little to solve construction project delivery woes. There are multiple proven LEAN construction delivery methods and life-cycle / total cost-of-ownership models available. Common Standard Terms, Definitions, & Data Architectures (UNIFORMAT, MASTERFORMAT, OMNICLASS). Shared Risk/Reward.