BIM object - Revision history

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	Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a very broad term that describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a built asset such as building, bridge, highway, tunnel, and so on.		Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a very broad term that describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a built asset such as building, bridge, highway, tunnel, and so on.

−	BIM objects are digital ~~desciptions~~ of products or materials that, when combined with other BIM objects, create a BIM model.	+	BIM objects are digital descriptions of products or materials that, when combined with other BIM objects, create a BIM model.

−	A BIM object usually has 3D geometry that describes its physical appearance, as ~~will~~ as data that describes what it is, how it is classified, its performance values, material types, expected lifetime, and so on.	+	A BIM object usually has 3D geometry that describes its physical appearance, as well as data that describes what it is, how it is classified, its performance values, material types, expected lifetime, and so on.

	In parametric models, each object need only be defined once and can then be placed in the model in multiple locations as required. If the object is then changed, these changes will appear throughout the model. This makes models automatically consistent and reduces errors.		In parametric models, each object need only be defined once and can then be placed in the model in multiple locations as required. If the object is then changed, these changes will appear throughout the model. This makes models automatically consistent and reduces errors.
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−	[[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]	+	[[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:BIM]]

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	* BIM articles.		* BIM articles.
	* BIM glossary of terms.		* BIM glossary of terms.
		+	* BIM nesting.
	* BS 8541 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction.		* BS 8541 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction.
	* Building component.		* Building component.

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	Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a very broad term that describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a built asset such as building, bridge, highway, tunnel, and so on.		Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a very broad term that describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a built asset such as building, bridge, highway, tunnel, and so on.

−	BIM objects are digital ~~equivalents~~ of products or materials that, ~~in series~~, create a BIM model. A BIM object usually has 3D geometry that describes its physical appearance. Metadata describes the object in terms of what it is, how it is classified, its performance values, material type, expected lifetime, and so on.	+	BIM objects are digital desciptions of products or materials that, when combined with other BIM objects, create a BIM model.

−	~~Each~~ object is ~~defined~~ only once and then placed in the model in multiple locations as required. If the object is then changed, these changes will appear throughout the model. This makes models automatically consistent and reduces errors.	+	A BIM object usually has 3D geometry that describes its physical appearance, as will as data that describes what it is, how it is classified, its performance values, material types, expected lifetime, and so on.
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		+	In parametric models, each object need only be defined once and can then be placed in the model in multiple locations as required. If the object is then changed, these changes will appear throughout the model. This makes models automatically consistent and reduces errors.

	There are two basic types of object: component and layered.		There are two basic types of object: component and layered.

−	A component represents building products that have a distinct geometrical shape, such as furniture, windows, doors, equipment, and so on.	+	* A component represents building products that have a distinct geometrical shape, such as furniture, windows, doors, equipment, and so on.
		+	* A layered object is a product that does not have a fixed shape or size, such as flooring, carpets, insulation materials, ceiling materials, and so on.

−	~~A layered object is a product that does not have a fixed shape or size, such~~ as ~~flooring, carpets, insulation materials, ceiling materials,~~ and ~~so on. It makes little sense to include a floor tile, for example, as a BIM object, and instead a sheet layer should be provided that can be extended for the required surface area or volume.~~	+	Objects can also be classed as ‘generic’ and ‘specific’:

−	~~Objects can also be classed as ‘generic’ and ‘specific’.~~ Generic (or library) objects are used during the initial design as ‘placeholders’, expressing the need for a specific object to be selected at a later date. Specific (or manufacturer) objects are those that represent products specific to a manufacturer~~. In creating the object, there must be full understanding of its dimensions, functionality and how it works in reality, so as to ensure the object is accurately represented in the virtual environment~~.	+	* Generic (or library) objects are used during the initial design as ‘placeholders’, expressing the need for a specific object to be selected at a later date.
		+	* Specific (or manufacturer) objects are those that represent products specific to a manufacturer.

−	~~Having data-rich objects,~~ in ~~terms of their detailing (colour~~, ~~model number~~, ~~guarantee~~, ~~etc.), helps insure them against easy replacement as higher levels of differentiation against competitor products are visible to the client~~.	+	Objects may be available in specific formats suitable for Revit, Archicad, and so on, and they can be provided in open exchange formats.

−	~~Objects can be grouped or categorised by the format they are in, whether Revit, Archicad, and so on. They can also be provided in open exchange formats.~~	+	The NBS National BIM library is an online environment created for the storage of manufacturers’ BIM object model files. All BIM objects accessible through the library are authored to NBS standards. This ensures the user is able to select and use BIM objects which contain all the information needed and are compatible across all working platforms.
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−	The NBS National BIM library is an online environment created for the storage of manufacturers’ BIM object model files.	+
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−	All BIM objects accessible through the library are authored to NBS standards. This ensures the user is able to select and use BIM objects which contain all the information needed and are compatible across all working platforms.	+

	In 2014, NBS published the NBS BIM object standard. This defines what constitutes a high quality BIM object for use with Level 2 BIM, with the right levels of information, appropriate geometry, and a consistent, structured, easy to use format.		In 2014, NBS published the NBS BIM object standard. This defines what constitutes a high quality BIM object for use with Level 2 BIM, with the right levels of information, appropriate geometry, and a consistent, structured, easy to use format.
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−	~~The standard is intended for use by construction professionals, manufacturers and other BIM content developers for the creation of BIM objects that operate in a Common Data Environment (CDE).~~

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	* BIM glossary of terms.		* BIM glossary of terms.
	* BS 8541 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction.		* BS 8541 Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction.
		+	* Building component.
	* Common data environment.		* Common data environment.
	* NBS BIM library.		* NBS BIM library.

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	In 2014, NBS published the NBS BIM object standard. This defines what constitutes a high quality BIM object for use with Level 2 BIM, with the right levels of information, appropriate geometry, and a consistent, structured, easy to use format.		In 2014, NBS published the NBS BIM object standard. This defines what constitutes a high quality BIM object for use with Level 2 BIM, with the right levels of information, appropriate geometry, and a consistent, structured, easy to use format.

−	The standard is intended for use by construction professionals, manufacturers and other BIM content developers for the creation of BIM objects that operate in a Common Data Environment(CDE).	+	The standard is intended for use by construction professionals, manufacturers and other BIM content developers for the creation of BIM objects that operate in a Common Data Environment (CDE).

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	Having data-rich objects, in terms of their detailing (colour, model number, guarantee, etc.), helps insure them against easy replacement as higher levels of differentiation against competitor products are visible to the client.		Having data-rich objects, in terms of their detailing (colour, model number, guarantee, etc.), helps insure them against easy replacement as higher levels of differentiation against competitor products are visible to the client.

−	Objects can be grouped or categorised by the format they are in, whether Revit, Archicad, and so on. They can be provided in open exchange formats.	+	Objects can be grouped or categorised by the format they are in, whether Revit, Archicad, and so on. They can also be provided in open exchange formats.

	The NBS National BIM library is an online environment created for the storage of manufacturers’ BIM object model files.		The NBS National BIM library is an online environment created for the storage of manufacturers’ BIM object model files.

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	A layered object is a product that does not have a fixed shape or size, such as flooring, carpets, insulation materials, ceiling materials, and so on. It makes little sense to include a floor tile, for example, as a BIM object, and instead a sheet layer should be provided that can be extended for the required surface area or volume.		A layered object is a product that does not have a fixed shape or size, such as flooring, carpets, insulation materials, ceiling materials, and so on. It makes little sense to include a floor tile, for example, as a BIM object, and instead a sheet layer should be provided that can be extended for the required surface area or volume.

−	Objects can also be classed as ‘generic’ and ‘specific’. Generic (or library) objects are used during the initial design as ‘placeholders’, expressing the need for a specific object to be selected at a later date. Specific (or manufacturer) objects are those that represent products specific to a manufacturer. In creating the object, there must be full understanding of ~~how~~ its dimensions, functionality and how it works in reality, so as to ensure the object is accurately represented in the virtual environment.	+	Objects can also be classed as ‘generic’ and ‘specific’. Generic (or library) objects are used during the initial design as ‘placeholders’, expressing the need for a specific object to be selected at a later date. Specific (or manufacturer) objects are those that represent products specific to a manufacturer. In creating the object, there must be full understanding of its dimensions, functionality and how it works in reality, so as to ensure the object is accurately represented in the virtual environment.

	Having data-rich objects, in terms of their detailing (colour, model number, guarantee, etc.), helps insure them against easy replacement as higher levels of differentiation against competitor products are visible to the client.		Having data-rich objects, in terms of their detailing (colour, model number, guarantee, etc.), helps insure them against easy replacement as higher levels of differentiation against competitor products are visible to the client.

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	Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a very broad term that describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a built asset such as building, bridge, highway, tunnel, and so on.		Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a very broad term that describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a built asset such as building, bridge, highway, tunnel, and so on.

−	BIM objects are digital equivalents of products or materials that, in series, create a BIM model. A BIM object usually has 3D geometry that describes its physical appearance. Metadata describes the object in terms of what it is, how it is classified, its performance values, material type, expected lifetime, and so on~~. Therefore, the combined properties of geometry of the objects document the ‘intelligence’ of the model at a certain stage in the project~~.	+	BIM objects are digital equivalents of products or materials that, in series, create a BIM model. A BIM object usually has 3D geometry that describes its physical appearance. Metadata describes the object in terms of what it is, how it is classified, its performance values, material type, expected lifetime, and so on.

	Each object is defined only once and then placed in the model in multiple locations as required. If the object is then changed, these changes will appear throughout the model. This makes models automatically consistent and reduces errors.		Each object is defined only once and then placed in the model in multiple locations as required. If the object is then changed, these changes will appear throughout the model. This makes models automatically consistent and reduces errors.