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Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

What is it?

A collaborative process among construction professionals for creating and managing 3D representations of building design and construction.

Definition

A Collaborative and integrative process among construction professionals that involves the creation, management, and utilization of detailed 3D representations of a building's design and construction. This process, known as Building Information Modeling (BIM), allows architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to work together in a shared digital environment. Through BIM, they can develop and analyze comprehensive models that encompass every aspect of a building's lifecycle, from initial design and construction to maintenance and eventual demolition

Example

3D models incorporating detailed information about the building's physical and functional characteristics, such as geometry, spatial relationships, and materials.