Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 1.3
service opportu-
nities that BIM
supports
Programming
Site Analysis
Visualization / Simulation
3D Coordination
Analysis
Asset Management
Maintenance Scheduling
Space Management
Building Performance Analysis
Operate
Design
BIM Data
Phase Planning
Construction System Design
Record Modeling
Code Compliance
Digital Fabrication
3D Control & Planning
Assemble
Procure
We encourage you to explore ongoing research being conducted at Penn State University
(
http://bim.psu.edu)
, where students and faculty have developed a catalog of BIM uses
and project implementation guidelines that have been adopted into the National BIM Standard-
United States, Version 2 (
http://nationalbimstandard.org)
. Another important aspect of
supporting numerous BIM uses is the development of open standards. The organization known
as buildingSMART International (
www.buildingsmart.com
) provides a global platform for
the development of such standards. Groups from a number of regional chapters around the
world are generating information exchange standards that will soon have a profound impact
on the ways in which we share model data with our clients and partners. Some of the latest
developments include:
◆
IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) version 4
◆
COBie—Construction Operations Building Information Exchange
◆
SPie—Specifiers' Properties Information Exchange
◆
BCF—BIM Collaboration Format
◆
UK-based BIM Task Group (
www.bimtaskgroup.org)
For a general overview of the approach to standardizing exchanges with information
delivery manuals (IDM) and model view definitions (MVD), visit
http://buildingsmart
When moving to the next step with BIM—be that better documentation, sustainable analysis,
or facility management—it's important to look at your priorities through three different lenses:
◆
Visualize
◆
Analyze
◆
Strategize
Understanding these areas, specifically how they overlap within your firm, will help you
define your implementation strategy for BIM tools and processes.