I’m back … and we welcome our new 2016/17 cohort of postgraduate students – all 311 of them (so far). Curiosity and excitement is in the air among new students and this started a discussion around Building Information Modelling or BIM. Here are some top links:
UK Government Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a collaborative way of working, underpinned by the digital technologies which unlock more efficient methods of designing, creating and maintaining our assets. BIM embeds key product and asset data and a 3 dimensional computer model that can be used for effective management of information throughout a project lifecycle – from earliest concept through to operation. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/34710/12-1327-building-information-modelling.pdf NBS UK BIM is an acronym for Building Information Modelling. It describes the means by which everyone can understand a building through the use of a digital model. Modelling an asset in digital form enables those who interact with the building to optimize their actions, resulting in a greater whole life value for the asset. https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/what-is-building-information-modelling-bim RICS UK Building information modelling (BIM) gets people and information working together effectively and efficiently through defined processes and technology. BIM was brought to wide industry attention in the UK Government Construction Strategy published in 2011. http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/glossary/bim-intro/ Autodesk UK Building Information Modelling (BIM) is changing how buildings, infrastructure and utilities are planned, designed, built and managed. Autodesk BIM solutions help turn information into insight and deliver business value at every step in the process. http://www.autodesk.co.uk/solutions/building-information-modeling/overview Tekla With BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology, one or more accurate virtual models of a building are constructed digitally. They support design through its phases, allowing better analysis and control than manual processes. When completed, these computer-generated models contain precise geometry and data needed to support the construction, fabrication, and procurement activities through which the building is realised. https://www.tekla.com/uk/about/what-is-bim So, what is it? A 3D model? Technology? Process? Magic? Perhaps we should turn the question around – Do I know what I want and how can BIM help me ? What frustrates me most is when people turn around and say BIM is a 3D model **splat**. NO. Its much, much (much, much, much, much, much, much, much) more than that!! BIM can keep any information you want and the models is only a bonus! ### Rant over ### Welcome back!
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