LESSON 1. Whats BIM?

What BIM isnt_ The Myths

Latest 3D CAD software
Silver bullet to mend construction
Expensive
Only for big projects
Only for new build
Risky
Its something for later

The BIM Concept

BIM is essentially value creating collaboration through the
entire life-cycle of an asset, underpinned by the creation,
collation and exchange of shared 3D models and intelligent,
structured data attached to them.

Collaborative process to get the right

information to the right people at the
right time.
BIM= Building Information Modeling
Also known as Virtual Building or
Building Simulation

Working Concept
Single file concept: The complete
building model and all of its
representations are included in the BIM
file
Real architectural elements used for
modeling

Changes of the model affect all related

drawings (and vice versa)
Automatic generation and updating of
documentation
Architectural content (libraries)

Building information data attached to

the elements
Additional materials (rendering,
animation, quantity take-offs, schedules)

The BIM Benefits & Drawbacks

Benefits
Compared to 2D and 3D CAD
Elements have architectural meaning
Changes on one drawing have influence on
all others
Rich visualization content (animation, sun
studies, renderings etc.)
Automatic quantity take-offs, schedules
Connection to structural, energy
calculation, collision detection etc. software

Drawbacks
Higher training requirements
Might be difficult to learn the BIM approach
for people who were previously 2D users
Might be more difficult to handle complex
geometry (e.g. freeform structures) then in
3D and 2D CAD

Inside the Model

Drawing representation
Floor plan, section and elevation views
Adjustable contours, fills, backgrounds
Scale sensitivity
Model representation

3D shapes connected to drawing elements

Surface color and texture
Non-graphical information
Material descriptions
Quantities, volumes
Cost
Values specific to certain elements (e.g. lux
values of lights, fire resistance of doors)

Estimation-BIM
Additional information attached to the model
Quantity
Materials
Descriptions

BIM
DATA

Product details
Construction details
Safety details

3D model

Cost
Instant Calculation
Quantity take-offs
Room Inventories
Door-Window Schedules
Calculations

The BIM goals

Coordination:

Central file

Clash detection with Navisworks

Organization:

Quantity takeoffs from Revit

Deliverables:

4D Model/Schedule

Renderings

Information

The costeffort graphic