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Backfill BIM

2023-01-19T15:16:58Z

AIMIS:

= Defining Backfill BIM =

Backfill BIM is the retroactive application of the digitisation of buildings. The term has been drawn from where structures were completed (or started) without the application of BIM or collecting data digitally, hence 'backfilling' this data.

= Retrospective use of BIM =

BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled?

'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants are providing to building owners and asset managers who want to learn how to apply BIM to buildings that have already sped past ‘go’, and to benefit from the power of facilities data.

As the FM industry struggles to keep up with developing information management technology, the manual tasks of collating information are only creating more issues, and you can argue that many businesses are stuck in the past, unable to evolve and meet the demands of clients, tenants and local authorities.

Implementing BIM retrospectively may seem daunting, but soon most businesses will need to transfer to digital management to maintain their position and compete with others by improving their data transparency.

= Benefits =

The benefits of applying BIM to operational buildings are immeasurable:

* Faster reaction times for maintenance
* Proactive decisions can be made before big faults happen in the building
* Cost savings on replacing and repairing materials
* Less wastage from wrong decision-making and guessing when it comes to ordering new materials
* Management of facilities will be more efficient
* Better use of data to analyse the carbon footprint of the building
* Helps to minimise risks to a variety of people
* Analyses the use of the building and determines whether its fulfilling its potential
* Improves communication across multiple levels
* Decreases likelihood of major defects in a building
* Predictive data can estimate lifespans of systems and appliances within the building
* Saves time

= Golden threads =

For future proofed management of a building, the golden thread of information is passed to the client to ensure that the building objectives are being met and so that it can be used to its full potential. Compared with a stack of boxes in the corner of a storage room, neatly filed away in alphabetic or chronological order or however else you’re currently managing your data, its efficiency and output simply won’t come close to the standard of a digital BIM system.

How much time are you wasting shuffling through papers to prove that a certain permit was obtained during the construction process? How are you going to find out what colour paint was used on the third floor in corridor B to get another tin ordered quickly? If you want to develop, refurbish or demolish a building, an unnecessary amount of time will be wasted finding the original documentation that you may need. Even if your O&M manual is in a ‘digital format’ like a searchable PDF, it’s still guaranteed to be incomplete and won’t offer proactive outputs.

With BIM introduced, your information is at your fingertips, and you’ll benefit from reporting and management data rather than having a static resource alone.

Implementing ‘Backfill BIM’ will change the way real estate progresses and looks forward towards the new transparent standards we now have to work to. It will empower businesses to embrace the digital change and allow easy access to all this information whenever it’s needed and for any purpose.

We believe that BIM should be at the heart of all asset management and we aim to smooth the process of digitalising your business, taking your ability to utilise operational information to the next level.

--[[User:AIMIS|AIMIS]] Written by Matt Samways, Managing Director of [[User:AIMIS|AIMIS]]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* BIM and facilities management.
* BIM articles.
* BIM dimensions.
* BIM execution plan.
* BIM glossary of terms.
* BIM level 2.
* BIM maturity levels.
* BIM resources.
* Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
* Common data environment.
* Improving health and safety using BIM.
* Industry Foundation Classes.
* Revit.

[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:BIM]]

BIM standard

2022-12-06T12:53:10Z

AIMIS: Created page with "== Introduction == BIM is often misconstrued as 'just models'. It can often get confused as the technical industry term marks it as 'Building Information Modelling'. Implementi..."

== Introduction ==

BIM is often misconstrued as 'just models'. It can often get confused as the technical industry term marks it as 'Building Information Modelling'.

Implementing BIM into your processes isn't as simple as building models. It has much more data behind everything from the price of the screws in a doorframe to the sophistication of a HVAC system.

Many business' interpretation of 'doing BIM' just isn't enough to meet the ISO 19650 standard.

== The Data Behind BIM ==

BIM is about communication, information management and collaboration. It’s about working with a culture of sharing digital information across your businesses and every other business you’re working with on a project.

BIM is about DATA. The collection of data and the ability to store and share that data easily. Some construction project data comes in the form of models but also in many other forms. A planning application contains data. A building product spec sheet contains data. A labourer’s timesheet is data.

BIM enables a collaborative way of working, where anyone involved in the project has access to data from any stage in the project to assist them in their stage.

Last year the Building Regulations Advisory Committee produced a paper setting out the principles of the ‘golden thread’ to encourage centralised digital record-keeping to reduce the risk of fire and improve compliance data to ensure the right people have access to information when needed, and consequently make buildings safer for residents.

The best reason for working to the ISO 19650 standard are the users’ safety, but also, to save time, minimise risk and increase your profitability.

Changing the way in which you work through digitising your business has so many benefits and will ensure your business is future proofed. Soon you will need evidence of BIM standards, to be involved in almost every project, so get ahead and start using BIM as a standard - not a task.

-- Written by Matt Samways, Managing Director of [[User:AIMIS|AIMIS]]

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Backfill BIM

2022-12-06T12:45:05Z

AIMIS:

= Retrospective use of BIM =

BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled?

'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants are providing to building owners and asset managers who want to learn how to apply BIM to buildings that have already sped past ‘go’, and to benefit from the power of facilities data.

As the FM industry struggles to keep up with developing information management technology, the manual tasks of collating information are only creating more issues, and you can argue that many businesses are stuck in the past, unable to evolve and meet the demands of clients, tenants and local authorities.

Implementing BIM retrospectively may seem daunting, but soon most businesses will need to transfer to digital management to maintain their position and compete with others by improving their data transparency.

= Benefits =

The benefits of applying BIM to operational buildings are immeasurable:

* Faster reaction times for maintenance
* Proactive decisions can be made before big faults happen in the building
* Cost savings on replacing and repairing materials
* Less wastage from wrong decision-making and guessing when it comes to ordering new materials
* Management of facilities will be more efficient
* Better use of data to analyse the carbon footprint of the building
* Helps to minimise risks to a variety of people
* Analyses the use of the building and determines whether its fulfilling its potential
* Improves communication across multiple levels
* Decreases likelihood of major defects in a building
* Predictive data can estimate lifespans of systems and appliances within the building
* Saves time

= Golden threads =

For future proofed management of a building, the golden thread of information is passed to the client to ensure that the building objectives are being met and so that it can be used to its full potential. Compared with a stack of boxes in the corner of a storage room, neatly filed away in alphabetic or chronological order or however else you’re currently managing your data, its efficiency and output simply won’t come close to the standard of a digital BIM system.

How much time are you wasting shuffling through papers to prove that a certain permit was obtained during the construction process? How are you going to find out what colour paint was used on the third floor in corridor B to get another tin ordered quickly? If you want to develop, refurbish or demolish a building, an unnecessary amount of time will be wasted finding the original documentation that you may need. Even if your O&M manual is in a ‘digital format’ like a searchable PDF, it’s still guaranteed to be incomplete and won’t offer proactive outputs.

With BIM introduced, your information is at your fingertips, and you’ll benefit from reporting and management data rather than having a static resource alone.

Implementing ‘Backfill BIM’ will change the way real estate progresses and looks forward towards the new transparent standards we now have to work to. It will empower businesses to embrace the digital change and allow easy access to all this information whenever it’s needed and for any purpose.

We believe that BIM should be at the heart of all asset management and we aim to smooth the process of digitalising your business, taking your ability to utilise operational information to the next level.

-- Written by Matt Samways, Managing Director of [[User:AIMIS|AIMIS]]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* BIM and facilities management.
* BIM articles.
* BIM dimensions.
* BIM execution plan.
* BIM glossary of terms.
* BIM level 2.
* BIM maturity levels.
* BIM resources.
* Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
* Common data environment.
* Improving health and safety using BIM.
* Industry Foundation Classes.
* Revit.

[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:BIM]]

Digitally built britain

2022-12-06T12:40:45Z

AIMIS:

== Introduction ==

All central government funded projects should have been delivered using 3D collaborative BIM by 2016. This initiative was later defined as BIM Level 2 and detailed in various published specifications over a 5-year period until it was eventually superseded in 2018 by a new international standard, BS EN ISO 19650.

Yet still, ISO 19650 has not been adopted by even half the industry yet, and some sectors haven’t been touched by it at all.

It’s no wonder then that the industry largely has a level of scepticism as to the importance and necessity of the standard, but it will become mandatory, probably sooner than we all think.

According to a survey of nearly 500 construction businesses based in the UK, we believe as an industry that our work will be fully compliant with ISO 19650 by 2027. Just 5 years from now.

== Complying to ISO 19650 ==

That’s not a government target. It’s not a forecast made by an industry body. It’s what the industry says, the people on the ground delivering projects.

Maybe it won’t be government targets or mandates that are the driving force behind digital transformation, but other legislation such as the Building Safety Bill; this will in effect be a mandate as it will be putting a legal responsibility on building owners and those who build their assets.

What’s so frustrating is the misconception carried across the industry, by those who aren’t fully aware of what is required to comply. Probably due to the way in which the first iteration was written and after so many amendments, who can blame the industry for misunderstanding?

ISO 19650 is commonly referred to as BIM. In fact, the word (or acronym) BIM is bandied around a lot, without full appreciation of what it means to be BIM compliant.

== BIM ==

Most of the misconception has been brought about by what BIM stands for. Building Information Modelling. Therefore, when people think about BIM, they think about models. To try and counter this, we like to promote that the M in BIM should stand for management, rather than modelling. BIM could (should) stand for Building Information Management – where the information is derived from data and documentation collected at every stage of the project lifecycle, not just models.

BIM is the accepted and recognised term, associated with ISO 19650, but those who are ISO 19650 compliant will know that the most important element of a BIM enabled project is the quality of the data which is held for that project. That data should cover the project’s whole lifecycle, from conception through to a digital O&M manual and enabling the whole operational phase through to demolition and repurpose.

== Managing Data ==

Traditionally, project information collated through the various stages of a construction project has caused much frustration when it comes to the building handover. Too often there is a lack of any structure due to it being gathered from a vast number of different sources in an inconsistent way. It will be largely unsearchable and because it hasn’t been managed throughout and updated as necessary, it will be flawed, full of gaps and ultimately, considered unreliable come project handover.

In today’s world, digital management of data allows repetitive tasks to be automated, increasing efficiency and ensuring accuracy. Introducing structure and search functionality allows for reliable data at handover, but it also ensures ease of access to data which can be used and re-used for multiple purposes throughout the project lifecycle.

The most important benefit of a BIM enabled project is the ability to save time, reduce risk and increase profitability. And this can't be said loud enough - it's not just about models!

To create a digitally built Britain, everyone across the supply chain from the beginning of a project to the very end, should be involved in managing digital data and converting their processes. With this, the construction industry has larger potential to expand and create more innovative methods of working. As an industry, we must understand the business specific requirements and align them with the industry standards to advance towards a digitally built Britain.

-- Written by Matt Samways, Managing Director of [[User:AIMIS|AIMIS]]

Digitally built britain

2022-12-06T12:39:48Z

AIMIS:

Digitally built britain

2022-12-06T12:38:53Z

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Backfill BIM

2022-12-06T12:04:57Z

AIMIS:

= Retrospective use of BIM =

BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled?

'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants are providing to building owners and asset managers who want to learn how to apply BIM to buildings that have already sped past ‘go’, and to benefit from the power of facilities data.

As the FM industry struggles to keep up with developing information management technology, the manual tasks of collating information are only creating more issues, and you can argue that many businesses are stuck in the past, unable to evolve and meet the demands of clients, tenants and local authorities.

Implementing BIM retrospectively may seem daunting, but soon most businesses will need to transfer to digital management to maintain their position and compete with others by improving their data transparency.

= Benefits =

The benefits of applying BIM to operational buildings are immeasurable:

* Faster reaction times for maintenance
* Proactive decisions can be made before big faults happen in the building
* Cost savings on replacing and repairing materials
* Less wastage from wrong decision-making and guessing when it comes to ordering new materials
* Management of facilities will be more efficient
* Better use of data to analyse the carbon footprint of the building
* Helps to minimise risks to a variety of people
* Analyses the use of the building and determines whether its fulfilling its potential
* Improves communication across multiple levels
* Decreases likelihood of major defects in a building
* Predictive data can estimate lifespans of systems and appliances within the building
* Saves time

= Golden threads =

For future proofed management of a building, the golden thread of information is passed to the client to ensure that the building objectives are being met and so that it can be used to its full potential. Compared with a stack of boxes in the corner of a storage room, neatly filed away in alphabetic or chronological order or however else you’re currently managing your data, its efficiency and output simply won’t come close to the standard of a digital BIM system.

How much time are you wasting shuffling through papers to prove that a certain permit was obtained during the construction process? How are you going to find out what colour paint was used on the third floor in corridor B to get another tin ordered quickly? If you want to develop, refurbish or demolish a building, an unnecessary amount of time will be wasted finding the original documentation that you may need. Even if your O&M manual is in a ‘digital format’ like a searchable PDF, it’s still guaranteed to be incomplete and won’t offer proactive outputs.

With BIM introduced, your information is at your fingertips, and you’ll benefit from reporting and management data rather than having a static resource alone.

Implementing ‘Backfill BIM’ will change the way real estate progresses and looks forward towards the new transparent standards we now have to work to. It will empower businesses to embrace the digital change and allow easy access to all this information whenever it’s needed and for any purpose.

We believe that BIM should be at the heart of all asset management and we aim to smooth the process of digitalising your business, taking your ability to utilise operational information to the next level.

-- [[User:AIMIS|AIMIS]]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* BIM and facilities management.
* BIM articles.
* BIM dimensions.
* BIM execution plan.
* BIM glossary of terms.
* BIM level 2.
* BIM maturity levels.
* BIM resources.
* Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
* Common data environment.
* Improving health and safety using BIM.
* Industry Foundation Classes.
* Revit.

[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:BIM]]

Backfill BIM

2022-12-06T12:04:32Z

AIMIS:

= Retrospective use of BIM =

BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled?

'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants are providing to building owners and asset managers who want to learn how to apply BIM to buildings that have already sped past ‘go’, and to benefit from the power of facilities data.

As the FM industry struggles to keep up with developing information management technology, the manual tasks of collating information are only creating more issues, and you can argue that many businesses are stuck in the past, unable to evolve and meet the demands of clients, tenants and local authorities.

Implementing BIM retrospectively may seem daunting, but soon most businesses will need to transfer to digital management to maintain their position and compete with others by improving their data transparency.

= Benefits =

The benefits of applying BIM to operational buildings are immeasurable:

* Faster reaction times for maintenance
* Proactive decisions can be made before big faults happen in the building
* Cost savings on replacing and repairing materials
* Less wastage from wrong decision-making and guessing when it comes to ordering new materials
* Management of facilities will be more efficient
* Better use of data to analyse the carbon footprint of the building
* Helps to minimise risks to a variety of people
* Analyses the use of the building and determines whether its fulfilling its potential
* Improves communication across multiple levels
* Decreases likelihood of major defects in a building
* Predictive data can estimate lifespans of systems and appliances within the building
* Saves time

= Golden threads =

For future proofed management of a building, the golden thread of information is passed to the client to ensure that the building objectives are being met and so that it can be used to its full potential. Compared with a stack of boxes in the corner of a storage room, neatly filed away in alphabetic or chronological order or however else you’re currently managing your data, its efficiency and output simply won’t come close to the standard of a digital BIM system.

How much time are you wasting shuffling through papers to prove that a certain permit was obtained during the construction process? How are you going to find out what colour paint was used on the third floor in corridor B to get another tin ordered quickly? If you want to develop, refurbish or demolish a building, an unnecessary amount of time will be wasted finding the original documentation that you may need. Even if your O&M manual is in a ‘digital format’ like a searchable PDF, it’s still guaranteed to be incomplete and won’t offer proactive outputs.

With BIM introduced, your information is at your fingertips, and you’ll benefit from reporting and management data rather than having a static resource alone.

Implementing ‘Backfill BIM’ will change the way real estate progresses and looks forward towards the new transparent standards we now have to work to. It will empower businesses to embrace the digital change and allow easy access to all this information whenever it’s needed and for any purpose.

We believe that BIM should be at the heart of all asset management and we aim to smooth the process of digitalising your business, taking your ability to utilise operational information to the next level.

-- AIMIS

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* BIM and facilities management.
* BIM articles.
* BIM dimensions.
* BIM execution plan.
* BIM glossary of terms.
* BIM level 2.
* BIM maturity levels.
* BIM resources.
* Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
* Common data environment.
* Improving health and safety using BIM.
* Industry Foundation Classes.
* Revit.

[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:BIM]]

Backfill BIM

2022-12-06T12:03:01Z

AIMIS:

= Retrospective use of BIM =

BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled?

'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants are providing to building owners and asset managers who want to learn how to apply BIM to buildings that have already sped past ‘go’, and to benefit from the power of facilities data.

As the FM industry struggles to keep up with developing information management technology, the manual tasks of collating information are only creating more issues, and you can argue that many businesses are stuck in the past, unable to evolve and meet the demands of clients, tenants and local authorities.

Implementing BIM retrospectively may seem daunting, but soon most businesses will need to transfer to digital management to maintain their position and compete with others by improving their data transparency.

= Benefits =

The benefits of applying BIM to operational buildings are immeasurable:

* Faster reaction times for maintenance
* Proactive decisions can be made before big faults happen in the building
* Cost savings on replacing and repairing materials
* Less wastage from wrong decision-making and guessing when it comes to ordering new materials
* Management of facilities will be more efficient
* Better use of data to analyse the carbon footprint of the building
* Helps to minimise risks to a variety of people
* Analyses the use of the building and determines whether its fulfilling its potential
* Improves communication across multiple levels
* Decreases likelihood of major defects in a building
* Predictive data can estimate lifespans of systems and appliances within the building
* Saves time

= Golden threads =

For future proofed management of a building, the golden thread of information is passed to the client to ensure that the building objectives are being met and so that it can be used to its full potential. Compared with a stack of boxes in the corner of a storage room, neatly filed away in alphabetic or chronological order or however else you’re currently managing your data, its efficiency and output simply won’t come close to the standard of a digital BIM system.

How much time are you wasting shuffling through papers to prove that a certain permit was obtained during the construction process? How are you going to find out what colour paint was used on the third floor in corridor B to get another tin ordered quickly? If you want to develop, refurbish or demolish a building, an unnecessary amount of time will be wasted finding the original documentation that you may need. Even if your O&M manual is in a ‘digital format’ like a searchable PDF, it’s still guaranteed to be incomplete and won’t offer proactive outputs.

With BIM introduced, your information is at your fingertips, and you’ll benefit from reporting and management data rather than having a static resource alone.

Implementing ‘Backfill BIM’ will change the way real estate progresses and looks forward towards the new transparent standards we now have to work to. It will empower businesses to embrace the digital change and allow easy access to all this information whenever it’s needed and for any purpose.

We believe that BIM should be at the heart of all asset management and we aim to smooth the process of digitalising your business, taking your ability to utilise operational information to the next level.

-- [[User:AIMIS|AIMIS ]]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* BIM and facilities management.
* BIM articles.
* BIM dimensions.
* BIM execution plan.
* BIM glossary of terms.
* BIM level 2.
* BIM maturity levels.
* BIM resources.
* Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
* Common data environment.
* Improving health and safety using BIM.
* Industry Foundation Classes.
* Revit.

[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:BIM]]

Backfill BIM

2022-11-15T13:51:42Z

AIMIS: Created page with "BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled? 'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants..."

BIM is gradually being adopted on new construction projects but what about existing buildings in use that aren’t BIM enabled?

'Backfill BIM' is a service that some consultants are providing to building owners and asset managers who want to learn how to apply BIM to buildings that have already sped past ‘go’, and to benefit from the power of facilities data.

As the FM industry struggles to keep up with developing information management technology, the manual tasks of collating information are only creating more issues, and you can argue that many businesses are stuck in the past, unable to evolve and meet the demands of clients, tenants and local authorities.

Implementing BIM retrospectively may seem daunting, but soon most businesses will need to transfer to digital management to maintain their position and compete with others by improving their data transparency.

The benefits of applying BIM to operational buildings are immeasurable:

* Faster reaction times for maintenance
* Proactive decisions can be made before big faults happen in the building
* Cost savings on replacing and repairing materials
* Less wastage from wrong decision-making and guessing when it comes to ordering new materials
* Management of facilities will be more efficient
* Better use of data to analyse the carbon footprint of the building
* Helps to minimise risks to a variety of people
* Analyses the use of the building and determines whether its fulfilling its potential
* Improves communication across multiple levels
* Decreases likelihood of major defects in a building
* Predictive data can estimate lifespans of systems and appliances within the building
* Saves time

For future proofed management of a building, the golden thread of information is passed to the client to ensure that the building objectives are being met and so that it can be used to its full potential. Compared with a stack of boxes in the corner of a storage room, neatly filed away in alphabetic or chronological order or however else you’re currently managing your data, its efficiency and output simply won’t come close to the standard of a digital BIM system.

How much time are you wasting shuffling through papers to prove that a certain permit was obtained during the construction process? How are you going to find out what colour paint was used on the third floor in corridor B to get another tin ordered quickly? If you want to develop, refurbish or demolish a building, an unnecessary amount of time will be wasted finding the original documentation that you may need. Even if your O&M manual is in a ‘digital format’ like a searchable PDF, it’s still guaranteed to be incomplete and won’t offer proactive outputs.

With BIM introduced, your information is at your fingertips, and you’ll benefit from reporting and management data rather than having a static resource alone.

Implementing ‘Backfill BIM’ will change the way real estate progresses and looks forward towards the new transparent standards we now have to work to. It will empower businesses to embrace the digital change and allow easy access to all this information whenever it’s needed and for any purpose.

We believe that BIM should be at the heart of all asset management and we aim to smooth the process of digitalising your business, taking your ability to utilise operational information to the next level.

[[Category:Education]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:BIM]]