A construction industry approach to using information - BIM, a shared knowledge resource [ABSTRACT]
Jinfo Blog
31st July 2011
Abstract
How many times have we read about public sector construction projects failing to deliver on time, to specification and to cost? But what role does information play in this and does it lead to better outcomes not just for the tax payer but also for the contractors involved? Paul Wilkinson tells us about a new way to do business in the UK construction industry; with information collaboration and sharing at its heart, BIM (Building Information Modelling) is the future.
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How many times have we read about public sector construction projects failing to deliver on time, to specification and to cost? But what role does information play in this and does it lead to better outcomes not just for the tax payer but also for the contractors involved? Paul Wilkinson tells us about a new way to do business in the UK construction industry; with information collaboration and sharing at its heart, BIM (Building Information Modelling) is the future.
What’s inside
Building information modelling (BIM) started in the 1980s when many architects and engineers were making the transition from hand-drawn designs to computer-aided design (CAD). It effectively adds other dimensions beyond 3D.
First, the model can be used to show how the building will be constructed (including time, so 4D); then you can associate cost data (5D), and then other aspects such as its energy use and sustainability credentials can be modelled. As a result, some commentators describe it as nD.
The value of BIM also extends beyond design and construction, delivering information that an asset owner can use for facilities management, refurbishment or eventual demolition, for example.
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