Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry by changing the way buildings are designed, built, and maintained. This quick guide provides insight into what #BIM is, how it works, and why it is important to manufacturers and designers alike.

THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IS IN THE MAKING
BIM began more than a decade ago, and today there are millions of active BIM users around the world. But what led to the upgrade of traditional drawings to BIM technology? In the 1980s, construction design moved from manual drafting to computer-aided design — CAD. The popularization of computers made it easier to manage drawings and improved the visualization process. However, these drawings were still predominantly visual representations, making it difficult to collaborate and share information about the construction project. BIM technology solved this problem and began the information age in the construction industry.

BIM IN CONSTRUCTION
BIM technology tools are used to create a complete, finished 3D model of a building using programs such as Revit (Autodesk), MicroStation (Bentley), Graphisoft Archicad, Allplan and Vectorworks (Nemetschek Group). BIM involves more than just modeling and visualization. It is a procedure that creates a common data model that is available to all project stakeholders, from building designers to construction firms and, ultimately, property owners and managers. These models can also include detailed information about a building’s life cycle and maintenance needs. Including information such as time planning (4D), cost estimates (5D), and sustainability (6D) gives BIM models additional dimensions.

BIM CONTENT
There is a growing demand for manufacturer-specific BIM content that includes not only the physical properties of products but also important data such as product information, installation instructions, energy consumption, environmental labels, operating costs, and product life cycle.

The need for manufacturer-specific BIM content is constantly growing. This content covers not only the physical properties of products but also important data such as installation instructions, product information, energy consumption, environmental labels, operating costs, and product life cycle.

We should also note the progress in laser scanning and point cloud modeling, a technology that makes it possible to create a digital model of almost any scanned object.

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