Preface To BIM Thinking - If BIM Is Different Things To Different Professionals?
Naveenkumar Nagipogu
BIM | VDC | CDE | ACC Solutions Implementation & Training Consultant | Learning & Development
Everything Connected And Building On Basics / Fundamentals
For example, In the case of science no matter how far we are moving ahead but fundamentals like Empiricism, Objectivity, Reproducibility, Falsifiability, Parsimony, etc are always there.
Similarly in physics, wherever how far we go, again reflect fundamentals like Newton's Laws of Motion, the Law of Conservation of Energy, the Law of Conservation of Mass, The laws of thermodynamics, etc. We are developing/inventing or building everything on the basis of roots.
When it comes to BIM ! Do we have a good understanding? Do we have well-established commonly agreed definitions? Does BIM have a set of objectives and characteristics? What is BIM to an architect, engineer, contractors, property developers and policymakers, etc??
What is BIM Thinking?
BIM thinking refers to a way of thinking that is focused on the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and principles in construction and design. It involves a shift in mindset from traditional construction practices to a more digital and collaborative approach.
BIM thinking involves considering how BIM technology can be used to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of construction projects. It also involves understanding how BIM can be used to promote collaboration among all stakeholders involved in a project, from architects and engineers to contractors and clients.
BIM thinking requires a willingness to embrace new technology and a commitment to working together to achieve common goals. Ultimately, BIM thinking is about using technology to create better buildings and infrastructure and to improve the overall quality of construction projects. (Jai ChatGPT)
Meaning this time, What is BIM?
BIM means different things to different professionals. Some say BIM is a software application, others say it is a process for designing and documenting information on buildings. Some say it is a holistic approach to the design, construction, and maintenance of a building.
As the figure below indicates, BIM is many things and most likely, the construction industry has not yet realized its full capabilities. BIM is intertwined with technology, both hardware and software. As the technology evolves rapidly, BIM will also continue to evolve.
Architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals as well as researchers, have a number of views on what BIM is: “A modeling technology and associated set of processes to produce, communicate and analyze building models .” (Eastman et al., 2008).
BuildingSMART International, a not-for-profit organization supporting open BIM, defines BIM as:? “A new approach to being able to describe and display the information required for the design, construction and operation of constructed facilities.”
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While there are different definitions of BIM, there is a common consensus that BIM is a Process for combining information and technology to create a digital representation of a project. It Integrates data from many sources and evolves in parallel with the real project across its entire timeline, including design, construction, and in-use operational information.
The term ‘Building’ within Building Information Modelling can be misleading. Rather than just referring to Buildings, the term should be thought of as the verb to build. The methodology can be applied to all types of construction projects, both vertical and linear including infrastructure projects and land surveying.
?as generally within the AEC sector today, BIM is regarded as a?process focused on the development, use and transfer of digital information in a?building or infrastructure projects, aiming at improving design, construction and?the operation phase of such facilities.??
The real value of BIM lies in the “I” of BIM, i.e. the information that is?gathered, integrated into the process and shared transparently between all?parties involved. Information is possibly the most important construction?“material”. The sector needs to have access to the right information at the right?time throughout the lifecycle of an asset.?
Within the construction phase, many problems and errors occur due to?shortcomings within the design phase. Difficulties and restrictions in?communication, coordination and standardization are among the problems?facing the industry. Communicating design information effectively, plays a big?role in overcoming these interoperability issues. This is where BIM can play an?important role. In a traditional process documents and drawings are?communicated between projects stakeholders, making a new file each time the?file is shared. In BIM, the model serves as a database, where information are?supplied and pulled out on demand.
Will continue.........Stay tuned "BIM THINKING"
Thanks & Regards,
Founding Team Member at?Construction Leaders
B Tech Civil Engg at?IIIT RK Valley
Well explained from the basics and from a research perspective. Keep sharing Naveenkumar Nagipogu.