articleConstruction Economics and BuildingOct 1, 2014DIAMOND OA

Building information modelling (BIM): now and beyond

SASalman AzharMKMalik KhalfanTMTayyab Maqsood

Auburn University · MIT University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM), also called n-D Modeling or Virtual Prototyping Technology, is a revolutionary development that is quickly reshaping the Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry. BIM is both a technology and a process. The technology component of BIM helps project stakeholders to visualize what is to be built in a simulated environment to identify any potential design, construction or operational issues. The process component enables close collaboration and encourages integration of the roles of all stakeholders on a project. The paper presents an overview of BIM with focus on its core concepts, applications in the project life cycle and benefits for project stakeholders with…

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  • Building information modeling
  • Component (thermodynamics)
  • Process (computing)
  • Systems engineering
  • Information model
  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Virtual prototyping
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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