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WHAT IS BIM?
It is a collaborative work methodology applied to the construction sector, a collection of data from a building organized to facilitate the management of construction projects.
engineering, architecture and construction achieving improvements in results and efficiency.
The BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology is the process of generating and managing project data during its life cycle using dynamic modeling software.
in three dimensions and in real time, to reduce the waste of time and resources in design and construction.
In reality, there is no single and agreed definition of BIM, but if we review how different sources respond to the question "what is BIM?", we will see that most contribute
a similar answer. This is due to the fact that BIM is constantly evolving and constantly incorporates new areas of knowledge, new sectors and constantly exceeds the
limits of what we knew yesterday as BIM.
DEFINITIONS
“Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a collaborative work methodology for the creation and management of a construction project. Its objective is to centralize all the
project information in a digital information model created by all its agents.”
(https://www.buildingsmart.es/bim/)
Building Information Modeling (BIM), also called Building Information Modeling, is the process of generating and
data management of a building during its life cycle using dynamic building modeling software in three dimensions and in real time, to reduce loss
of time and resources in design and construction. This process produces the building information model (also abbreviated BIM), which encompasses the geometry of the building,
spatial relationships, geographic information, as well as the quantities and properties of its components.”
(https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_information_modeling)
“BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a collaborative work methodology for the management of building or civil works projects through a digital model.
This digital model forms a large database that allows managing the elements that are part of the infrastructure throughout its entire life cycle.”
(https://www.esbim.es/)
“BIM is a new work methodology based on digitization and collaboration between agents throughout the entire life cycle of a building or infrastructure.
The implementation of this methodology represents a radical change in the traditional way of working in the construction sector, as it becomes based on collaborative work,
and entails significant cost savings and a notable increase in competitiveness, derived from the reduction of risks and uncertainties and the increase in quality
throughout the entire construction life cycle.
(Commission for the implementation of the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, Ministry of Public Works – Spain)
(https://www.fomento.gob.es/el-ministerio/sala-de-prensa/noticias/vie-28122018-1356)
BIM USES
To guarantee the success of this methodology in an organization or administration, it is essential to start from realistic objectives and understand that the use of BIM
It does not consist of an implementation, but rather a methodological development that improves over time
a) BIM implies a change in the organization's work methodology. This can only be possible with the commitment of all the agents involved.
b) Projects are carried out with multiple applications (each part of the model uses the most appropriate software). This requires having a coordination platform.
c) Multidisciplinary and collaborative projects. Collaboration and concurrent engineering should be considered from the outset.
d) Coherent 3D model (integration of 2D and 3D).
This allows to elevate the design to the following levels:
1. 4D (Temporary Programming)
2. 5D (Cost Control)
3. 6D (Sustainability and Energy Analysis)
4. 7D (Facility Management)
5. 8D, 9D…
SUMMARY
It is a set of collaborative work methodologies, technologies and standards that allow the design, construction and operation of a building or infrastructure,
generating a virtual model that contains all the relevant information of the asset and enables management throughout its entire life cycle.
This interoperability working method integrates all the agents involved in the building process, architects, engineers, builders, developers,
sustainability and maintenance managers, etc., and establishes a transversal communication flow between them.
BIM is modeling information to build virtually.
BIM is a methodology, a process that is constantly evolving and expanding.
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