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BIM resources

2016-04-07T14:18:46Z

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= Introduction =

This article presents a list of useful resources for Building Information Modelling (BIM). For simplicity, the items under each heading are listed alphabetically.

To add resources, click ‘Edit this article’ above, or email us at [mailto:info@designingbuildings.co.uk info@designingbuildings.co.uk], or click 'Submit comment' at the bottom of the page.

= Definitions =

* [[BIM_glossary_of_terms|Glossary of terms]], Designing Buildings Wiki.

= Standards =

* [http://bim-level2.org/ BSI BIM level 2 standards and guidance].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-faqs/ BIM maturity levels]. BIM Task Group FAQ's Para 16.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/publications/bs-11922007/ BS 1192:2007 Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Code of practice].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030294672 BS 1192-4:2014, Collaborative production of information Part 4: Fulfilling employer’s information exchange requirements using COBie – Code of practice].
* [[BS_ISO_55000:2014_Asset_management._Overview,_principles_and_terminology|BS ISO 55000:2014 Asset management. Overview, principles and terminology]].
* [[BS_7000-4:2013_Design_management_systems._Guide_to_managing_design_in_construction|BS 7000-4:2013 Design management systems. Guide to managing design in construction]].
* [[BS_8536-1:2015_Briefing_for_design_and_construction._Code_of_practice_for_facilities_management_(Buildings_infrastructure)|BS 8536-1:2015 Briefing for design and construction. Code of practice for facilities management (Buildings infrastructure)]].
* [[BS_8541|BS 8541, Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction]].
* [[BS_ISO_16739:2013_Industry_Foundation_Classes_(IFC)_for_data_sharing_in_the_construction_and_facility_management_industries|BS ISO 16739:2013 Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for data sharing in the construction and facility management industries]].
* BuildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD)
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/cobie-uk-2012/ Construction Operations Building Information Exchange] (COBie UK 2012). BIM Task Group.
* [http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=45501 ISO 29481-1:2010 Building information modelling -- Information delivery manual -- Part 1: Methodology and format].
* [http://bimforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-LOD-Specification.pdf Level of development specification], BIM Forum, August 2013.
* [http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/nbs-bim-object-standard NBS BIM Object Standard].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/Navigate-by/PAS/PAS-1192-22013/ PAS 1192-2:2013 Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using building information modelling].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/forms/PASs/PAS-1192-3/?utm_source=PM-STAN-LAU-BUIL-PAS1192-3-REG-1403&utm_medium=et_mail&utm_content=3727386&utm_campaign=Construction%20e-shots%202014&utm_term=PAS+1192-3 PAS 1192-3 Specification for information management for the operational phase of construction projects using building information modelling].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/Navigate-by/PAS/PAS-91-2013/ PAS 91 2013 Construction prequalification questionnaires].
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/uniclass/ Uniclass / Uniclass 2]. Construction Project Information Committee.
* [http://www.thenbs.com/bimtoolkit/ nbs BIM toolkit] (Digital plan of work - DPow).

= Protocols =

* [http://aecuk.wordpress.com/documents/ AEC (UK) BIM Protocols]. AEC (UK).
* [http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/training/bim/aias078742 American Institute of Architects Document E202- BIM Protocol], American Institute of Architects, 2013.
* [http://cic.org.uk/download.php?f=the-bim-protocol.pdf CIC Building Information Model (BIM) Protocol]. Construction Industry Council / BIM Pro, 2013.

= Templates =

* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-assessment-file/ CPIx - BIM Assessment Form]. (Based on working documentation provided by Skanska). CPIx v1.0 24 February 2011.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-execution-plan/ Post Contract-Award Building Information Modelling (BIM) Execution Plan (BEP)], Construction Project Information Committee, R1 March 2013.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-execution-plan/ Pre-Contract Building Information Modelling (BIM) Execution Plan (BEP)], Construction Project Information Committee, v2.0 April 2013.

= Government guidance =

* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-eirs/ Employer’s Information Requirements, Core Content and Guidance Notes], BIM Task Group, 2013.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/exemplar-process-maps/ Exemplar process maps]. BIM Task Group.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/scope-of-services-for-information-management/ Outline Scope of Services for the Role of Information Management]. BIM Task Group.

= Other guidance =

* [http://aecuk.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/aecukcadstandardsforlayernaming-v3-01.pdf AEC (UK) CAD Standard A practical & pragmatic standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry in the UK], AEC (UK), August 2011.
* [http://aecuk.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/aecukmodelfilenaminghandbook-v2-4.pdf AEC (UK) cad standard for model file naming, A unified CAD Standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry in the UK. Model File Naming Handbook v2.4], AEC (UK), 2005.
* [http://www.cic.org.uk/publications/ Best Practice Guide for Professional Indemnity Insurance when using BIM]. Construction Industry Council, 2013.
* [[BIM_articles|BIM articles]], Designing Buildings Wiki.
* [https://thebimhub.com/people BIM Personnel], The BIM Hub.
* [http://theb1m.com BIM Video Resource], The B1M.
* [http://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/Practice/General/BIMOverlaytotheRIBAOutlinePlanofWork2007.pdf BIM Overlay to the RIBA Outline Plan of Work]. RIBA May 2012.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/publications/a-standard-framework-guide-to-bs-1192/ Building Information Management. A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192], Construction Project Information Committee, 2010.
* [http://www.theiet.org/sectors/built-environment/design/bim-cyber-security.cfm Building Information Modelling (BIM): Addressing the Cyber Security Issues, The Institution of Engineering and Technology], 2014.
* [http://cic.org.uk/services/the-cic-scope-of-services.php CIC Scope of Services]. Construction Industry Council.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/publications/deliverables-strategy/ Cross-discipline Design Deliverables for BIM: Phase 1 report – Strategy Document], Construction Project Information Committee, Undated.
* [http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/knowledge/BIMOpenProject.php Landscape institute, BIM].
* [http://www.rics.org/uk/tag/bim/ RICS BIM].
* [http://www.landscapeinstitute.co.uk/PDF/Contribute/02-13SoftwareConsiderations.pdf Software Considerations for Engaging with Building Information Modelling (BIM)], Landscape Institute, Technical Advice Note 02/13, May 2013.
* [http://blog.capterra.com/top-34-bim-resources/ The Top 38 BIM Resources]. Capterra Construction Management. 29 September 2015.

= Tools =

* The [http://xbim.codeplex.com/ xBIM] (eXtensible Building Information Modelling) toolkit.

= Organisations =

* [https://aecuk.wordpress.com/ AEC UK].
* [http://www.be2camp.com Be2Camp].
* [[BIM4_communities|BIM4 Communities]].
* [http://bim.construction-manager.co.uk/ BIM+].
* [http://www.bimacademy.ac.uk/ BIM Academy].
* [http://www.bimforum.org/ BIM Forum].
* [http://bimtalk.co.uk/ BIM Talk].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/ BIM Task Group].
* [http://www.buildingsmart.org.uk buildingSMART].
* [http://www.cic.org.uk/ Construction Industry Council].
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/ Construction Project Information Committee].
* [http://www.digital-built-britain.com/ Digital Built Britain].
* [https://www.ibc-bim.ca/ IBC, Institute for BIM in Canada].
* [http://www.openbimnetwork.com/ Open BIM Network].
* [http://www.theb1m.com/ The B1M].
* [https://thebimhub.com The BIM Hub]

= Reports =

* [http://digital-built-britain.com/DigitalBuiltBritainLevel3BuildingInformationModellingStrategicPlan.pdf Digital Built Britain, Level 3 Building Information Modelling - Strategic Plan], BIS, 26 February 2015.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BIS-BIM-strategy-Report.pdf A report for the Government Construction Client Group Building Information Modelling (BIM) Working Party Strategy Paper], BIM Task Group, March 2011.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/reports/ BIM Related Reports]. BIM Task Group.
* [http://www.citb.co.uk/documents/about-us/what%20we%20do/devevlopment%20fund%20info/bim_survey_report_2013.pdf Client Readiness Survey, Interim Report], NFB Business & Skills, November 2013.
* [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/nbs-national-bim-report-2014.asp NBS BIM Survey] 2014.
* [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/cobie/ The IFC/COBie Report 2012], nbs and the Open BIM Network, 2012.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* [[Bim|BIM]].
* [[BIM_articles|BIM articles]].
* [[BIM_for_Dummies_-_an_interview|BIM for dummies - an interview.]]
* [[BIM_glossary_of_terms|BIM glossary of terms]].
* [[BIM_maturity_levels|BIM maturity levels]].
* [[BIM_Task_Group|BIM Task Group]].
* [[Construction_Operations_Building_Information_Exchange|Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie)]].
* [[Government_construction_strategy|Government Construction Strategy]].
* [[Government_soft_landings|Government Soft Landings]].
* [[Level_of_detail_for_BIM|Level of detail]].
* [[PAS_1192-2:2013|PAS 1192-2:2013]].
* [[PAS_1192-3:2014|PAS 1192-3:2014]].

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BIM resources

2016-04-07T14:16:22Z

NJH:

= Introduction =

This article presents a list of useful resources for Building Information Modelling (BIM). For simplicity, the items under each heading are listed alphabetically.

To add resources, click ‘Edit this article’ above, or email us at [mailto:info@designingbuildings.co.uk info@designingbuildings.co.uk], or click 'Submit comment' at the bottom of the page.

= Definitions =

* [[BIM_glossary_of_terms|Glossary of terms]], Designing Buildings Wiki.

= Standards =

* [http://bim-level2.org/ BSI BIM level 2 standards and guidance].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-faqs/ BIM maturity levels]. BIM Task Group FAQ's Para 16.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/publications/bs-11922007/ BS 1192:2007 Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Code of practice].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030294672 BS 1192-4:2014, Collaborative production of information Part 4: Fulfilling employer’s information exchange requirements using COBie – Code of practice].
* [[BS_ISO_55000:2014_Asset_management._Overview,_principles_and_terminology|BS ISO 55000:2014 Asset management. Overview, principles and terminology]].
* [[BS_7000-4:2013_Design_management_systems._Guide_to_managing_design_in_construction|BS 7000-4:2013 Design management systems. Guide to managing design in construction]].
* [[BS_8536-1:2015_Briefing_for_design_and_construction._Code_of_practice_for_facilities_management_(Buildings_infrastructure)|BS 8536-1:2015 Briefing for design and construction. Code of practice for facilities management (Buildings infrastructure)]].
* [[BS_8541|BS 8541, Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction]].
* [[BS_ISO_16739:2013_Industry_Foundation_Classes_(IFC)_for_data_sharing_in_the_construction_and_facility_management_industries|BS ISO 16739:2013 Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for data sharing in the construction and facility management industries]].
* BuildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD)
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/cobie-uk-2012/ Construction Operations Building Information Exchange] (COBie UK 2012). BIM Task Group.
* [http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=45501 ISO 29481-1:2010 Building information modelling -- Information delivery manual -- Part 1: Methodology and format].
* [http://bimforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-LOD-Specification.pdf Level of development specification], BIM Forum, August 2013.
* [http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/nbs-bim-object-standard NBS BIM Object Standard].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/Navigate-by/PAS/PAS-1192-22013/ PAS 1192-2:2013 Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using building information modelling].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/forms/PASs/PAS-1192-3/?utm_source=PM-STAN-LAU-BUIL-PAS1192-3-REG-1403&utm_medium=et_mail&utm_content=3727386&utm_campaign=Construction%20e-shots%202014&utm_term=PAS+1192-3 PAS 1192-3 Specification for information management for the operational phase of construction projects using building information modelling].
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/Navigate-by/PAS/PAS-91-2013/ PAS 91 2013 Construction prequalification questionnaires].
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/uniclass/ Uniclass / Uniclass 2]. Construction Project Information Committee.
* [http://www.thenbs.com/bimtoolkit/ nbs BIM toolkit] (Digital plan of work - DPow).

= Protocols =

* [http://aecuk.wordpress.com/documents/ AEC (UK) BIM Protocols]. AEC (UK).
* [http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/training/bim/aias078742 American Institute of Architects Document E202- BIM Protocol], American Institute of Architects, 2013.
* [http://cic.org.uk/download.php?f=the-bim-protocol.pdf CIC Building Information Model (BIM) Protocol]. Construction Industry Council / BIM Pro, 2013.

= Templates =

* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-assessment-file/ CPIx - BIM Assessment Form]. (Based on working documentation provided by Skanska). CPIx v1.0 24 February 2011.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-execution-plan/ Post Contract-Award Building Information Modelling (BIM) Execution Plan (BEP)], Construction Project Information Committee, R1 March 2013.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-execution-plan/ Pre-Contract Building Information Modelling (BIM) Execution Plan (BEP)], Construction Project Information Committee, v2.0 April 2013.

= Government guidance =

* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-eirs/ Employer’s Information Requirements, Core Content and Guidance Notes], BIM Task Group, 2013.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/exemplar-process-maps/ Exemplar process maps]. BIM Task Group.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/scope-of-services-for-information-management/ Outline Scope of Services for the Role of Information Management]. BIM Task Group.

= Other guidance =

* [http://aecuk.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/aecukcadstandardsforlayernaming-v3-01.pdf AEC (UK) CAD Standard A practical & pragmatic standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry in the UK], AEC (UK), August 2011.
* [http://aecuk.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/aecukmodelfilenaminghandbook-v2-4.pdf AEC (UK) cad standard for model file naming, A unified CAD Standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry in the UK. Model File Naming Handbook v2.4], AEC (UK), 2005.
* [http://www.cic.org.uk/publications/ Best Practice Guide for Professional Indemnity Insurance when using BIM]. Construction Industry Council, 2013.
* [[BIM_articles|BIM articles]], Designing Buildings Wiki.
* [http://theb1m.com BIM Video Resource], The B1M.
* [http://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/Practice/General/BIMOverlaytotheRIBAOutlinePlanofWork2007.pdf BIM Overlay to the RIBA Outline Plan of Work]. RIBA May 2012.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/publications/a-standard-framework-guide-to-bs-1192/ Building Information Management. A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192], Construction Project Information Committee, 2010.
* [http://www.theiet.org/sectors/built-environment/design/bim-cyber-security.cfm Building Information Modelling (BIM): Addressing the Cyber Security Issues, The Institution of Engineering and Technology], 2014.
* [http://cic.org.uk/services/the-cic-scope-of-services.php CIC Scope of Services]. Construction Industry Council.
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/publications/deliverables-strategy/ Cross-discipline Design Deliverables for BIM: Phase 1 report – Strategy Document], Construction Project Information Committee, Undated.
* [http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/knowledge/BIMOpenProject.php Landscape institute, BIM].
* [http://www.rics.org/uk/tag/bim/ RICS BIM].
* [http://www.landscapeinstitute.co.uk/PDF/Contribute/02-13SoftwareConsiderations.pdf Software Considerations for Engaging with Building Information Modelling (BIM)], Landscape Institute, Technical Advice Note 02/13, May 2013.
* [http://blog.capterra.com/top-34-bim-resources/ The Top 38 BIM Resources]. Capterra Construction Management. 29 September 2015.

= Tools =

* The [http://xbim.codeplex.com/ xBIM] (eXtensible Building Information Modelling) toolkit.

= Organisations =

* [https://aecuk.wordpress.com/ AEC UK].
* [http://www.be2camp.com Be2Camp].
* [[BIM4_communities|BIM4 Communities]].
* [http://bim.construction-manager.co.uk/ BIM+].
* [http://www.bimacademy.ac.uk/ BIM Academy].
* [http://www.bimforum.org/ BIM Forum].
* [http://bimtalk.co.uk/ BIM Talk].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/ BIM Task Group].
* [http://www.buildingsmart.org.uk buildingSMART].
* [http://www.cic.org.uk/ Construction Industry Council].
* [http://www.cpic.org.uk/ Construction Project Information Committee].
* [http://www.digital-built-britain.com/ Digital Built Britain].
* [https://www.ibc-bim.ca/ IBC, Institute for BIM in Canada].
* [http://www.openbimnetwork.com/ Open BIM Network].
* [http://www.theb1m.com/ The B1M].
* [https://thebimhub.com The BIM Hub]

= Reports =

* [http://digital-built-britain.com/DigitalBuiltBritainLevel3BuildingInformationModellingStrategicPlan.pdf Digital Built Britain, Level 3 Building Information Modelling - Strategic Plan], BIS, 26 February 2015.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BIS-BIM-strategy-Report.pdf A report for the Government Construction Client Group Building Information Modelling (BIM) Working Party Strategy Paper], BIM Task Group, March 2011.
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/reports/ BIM Related Reports]. BIM Task Group.
* [http://www.citb.co.uk/documents/about-us/what%20we%20do/devevlopment%20fund%20info/bim_survey_report_2013.pdf Client Readiness Survey, Interim Report], NFB Business & Skills, November 2013.
* [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/nbs-national-bim-report-2014.asp NBS BIM Survey] 2014.
* [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/cobie/ The IFC/COBie Report 2012], nbs and the Open BIM Network, 2012.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* [[Bim|BIM]].
* [[BIM_articles|BIM articles]].
* [[BIM_for_Dummies_-_an_interview|BIM for dummies - an interview.]]
* [[BIM_glossary_of_terms|BIM glossary of terms]].
* [[BIM_maturity_levels|BIM maturity levels]].
* [[BIM_Task_Group|BIM Task Group]].
* [[Construction_Operations_Building_Information_Exchange|Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie)]].
* [[Government_construction_strategy|Government Construction Strategy]].
* [[Government_soft_landings|Government Soft Landings]].
* [[Level_of_detail_for_BIM|Level of detail]].
* [[PAS_1192-2:2013|PAS 1192-2:2013]].
* [[PAS_1192-3:2014|PAS 1192-3:2014]].

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Building Information Modelling BIM

2016-04-07T14:14:17Z

NJH:

For a list of all the articles on Designing Buildings Wiki about BIM, see BIM articles.

= Introduction =

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.

The range of BIM 'maturity levels' are categorised as:

* Level 0: Unmanaged CAD (Computer Aided Design).
* Level 1: Managed CAD in 2D or 3D.
* Level 2: Managed 3D environment with data attached, but created in separate discipline models.
* Level 3: Single, online, project model with construction sequencing, cost and lifecycle management information.

= Policy =

In the UK, the Government Construction Strategy published in May 2011, stated that the '...Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016'. This represents a minimum requirement for Level 2 BIM on centrally-procured public projects from April 2016.

= Uptake =

This requirement for the adoption of BIM in the public sector has lead to an increase in uptake, meaning that the UK now ranks alongside Singapore, USA and Scandinavia (in particular Finland) in terms of BIM usage. Adoption of BIM in the UK is most common among architects and larger contractors, whilst there is less take up by services engineers, facilities managers and smaller contractors.

The [http://www.thenbs.com/pdfs/NBS-NationalBIMReport12.pdf 2012 nbs BIM survey] found that 31% of respondents were using BIM. Whilst this showed an improvement on the previous year, rather worryingly it revealed that 30% of those surveyed only used 2D (rather than 3D) CAD, and 35% did not use CAD at all. The [http://www.thenbs.com/pdfs/NBS-NationlBIMReport2013-single.pdf 2013 nbs BIM survey] revealed that the figure had increased and 39% of respondents were using BIM. The [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/nbs-national-bim-report-2014.asp NBS National BIM Report 2014] suggested that 54% had used BIM on at least one project, although 73% believed there was confusion about what BIM means. Rather surprisingly, the NBS National BIM Report 2015 showed a slight reduction in awareness and use.

NBS have suggested that adopting BIM can cost a practice £10,000 per workstation (ref nbs: [http://www.thenbs.com/pdfs/NBS-NationalBIMReport12.pdf National BIM report 2012]). However, this depends whether implementation is simply an exercise in buying hardware and software and then training staff to use it, or whether it is part of a wider process of business change. The justification for this cost is in the value that adoption of BIM brings to a project throughout its life-cycle. The BIM Task Group suggest that '...if successfully implemented, (BIM) will help organisations strip the waste from their processes which in many cases could be in the bandwidth of 20-30%' (ref BIM Task Group [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-faqs/ FAQ's]).

= Characteristics of BIM =

Fundamentally, the purpose of BIM is to ensure that appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is not about creating a 3D model for its own sake, and it is not an add-on process. BIM is fundamental to the way a project is set up and run.

It centres around the creation of employer's information requirements (EIR), which define the information that the employer wishes to procure in order to be able to develop and operate the built asset. Setting this out in a contract document ensures that appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.

Very broadly, building information that might be required is categorised as:

* 2D
* 3D
* 4D (including time / programme information)
* 5D (including cost information)
* 6D (including facilities management information)

At level 2, building information models are likely to comprise a series of federated models prepared by different design teams, including model files, documents and structured data files containing non geometric information about the facility, floors, spaces, systems and components. Together these create a digital replica of the built asset that starts by representing design intent, but by handover, reflects what has actually been built and installed.

The creation of a geometric model as part of this process allows buildings to be conceived collaboratively and tested virtually, before they are built and operated for real. This should reduce the problems that are encountered in construction and occupation. See clash avoidance for more information.

These models are created from a series of objects. 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. See parametric modelling for more information.

The common data environment (CDE), is the single source of information for the project, used to collect, manage and disseminate documentation, the graphical model and non-graphical data for the whole project team. Creating this single source of information facilitates collaboration between project team members and helps avoid duplication and mistakes.

= Software =

According to the NBS National BIM Report 2015, the most popular drawing tools are:

* Nemetschek Vectorworks 29%
* Autodesk Revit (Architecture/Structures/MEP) 25%
* Autodesk AutoCAD 15%
* Autodesk AutoCAD LT 13%
* Graphisoft ArchiCAD 8%
* Other 7%
* Bentley Microstation 3%
* Bentley Building Suite (Architecture /Mechanical/Electrical/Structural) 1%
* Trimble Sketchup (formerly Google Sketchup) 1%
* Nemetschek Allplan 0%

= Protocols standards and tools =

A number of reference protocols, standards and tools have been created in the UK to help the industry adopt level 2 BIM, including:

* PAS 1192-2 Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using Building Information Modelling.
* PAS 1192-3 Specification for information management for the operational phase of construction projects using building information modelling.
* CIC BIM Protocol. This establishes specific obligations, liabilities and limitations on the use of building information models and can be adopted by clients to mandate particular working practices. It can be incorporated into appointments or contracts by a model enabling amendment.
* Uniclass2015. A classification system that can be used to organise information throughout all aspects of the design and construction process.
* Industry Foundation Classes (IFC). The standard data format facilitating interoperability between different software systems.
* COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange). A spreadsheet data format for the publication of a subset of building model information focused on delivering building information (rather than geometric modelling), such as; equipment lists, product data sheets, warranties, spare parts lists, preventive maintenance schedules and so on. COBie presents information in a more accessible format, so that it is easier to use and re-purpose. This is essential to support operations, maintenance and asset management once the built asset is in service.
* BIM Toolkit. Developed by NBS, and offering a Digital Plan of Work to help define roles and responsibilities for preparing information and a verification tool to identify correctly classified objects and confirm that required data is present in the model.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Asset information model.
* BIM and facilities management.
* BIM articles.
* BIM execution plan.
* BIM for dummies - an interview.
* BIM glossary of terms.
* BIM level 2.
* BIM maturity levels.
* BIM resources.
* BIM Task Group.
* Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
* CIC BIM Protocol.
* Clash avoidance.
* Collaborative practices.
* Common data environment.
* Concept drawing.
* Data drops.
* Design coordination.
* Elevations.
* Employers information requirements.
* Federated building information model.
* Geographic information systems.
* Government Construction Strategy.
* Government Soft Landings.
* Industry Foundation Classes.
* Information manager.
* Level of detail.
* Open data - how can it aid the development of the construction industry?
* PAS 1192-2:2013.
* PAS 1192-3:2014.
* Project information model.
* Soft landings.
* Uniclass.

=== External links ===

* [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/agenda/bim-around-world-country-country/ Construction Manager. BIM around the world, country by country. 1 March 2015].
* [http://aecuk.wordpress.com/documents/ AEC BIM Execution Plan].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/ BIM Task Group].
* BIM Task Group, [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/task-group-labs-portal/ Digital Plan of Work].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-faqs/ BIM Task Group FAQ's].
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-protocol/ Construction Industry Council (CIC) BIM protocol].
* CIC [http://cic.org.uk/publications/ Scope of Services for Information Management].
* RIBA, [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/bimOverlayToTheRIBAPlanOfWork.asp Plan of Work BIM Overlay.]
* JCT [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/public-sector.aspx Public Sector Supplement] (which includes references to BIM protocols).
* [http://www.TheB1M.com The B1M], a free online video resource for BIM.
* [http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/ NBS BIM Library], a free online library of generic and proprietary BIM objects.
* [http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030163398 BS 1192:2007] Collaborative production of Architectural, engineering and construction information. Code of practice.
* NBS: [http://www.thenbs.com/pdfs/NBS-NationalBIMReport12.pdf National BIM report 2012].
* NBS: [https://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp National BIM Survey]. March 2013
* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/cobie-uk-2012/ COBie UK 2012]. (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange)
* UFGS, [http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3 Unified Facilities Guide Specification] (includes guidance on what a client should ask for)
* nbs: [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/whatIsCOBie.asp COBie] (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange).
* [http://www.buildingsmart-tech.org/specifications/ifc-overview/ifc-overview-summary Industry Foundation Classes] (IFC). The open and neutral data format for openBIM.
* McGraw Hill, SmartMarket Report: The Business Value of BIM for Construction in Major Global Markets: How Contractors Around the World Are Driving Innovation With Building Information Modeling. February 2014.
* [https://thebimhub.com The BIM Hub], substantial online portal for BIM news, people, products, events etc.

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