WHAT IS BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an

intelligent 3D model-based process that
gives architecture, engineering, and
construction (AEC) professionals the
insight and tools to more efficiently plan,
design, construct, and manage buildings
and infrastructure. It is also a process
involving the generation and management
of digital representations of physical and
functional characteristics of
places. Building information models
(BIMs) are files (often but not always in
proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be extracted, exchanged
or networked to support decision-making regarding a building or other built asset.
Current BIM software is used by individuals, businesses and government agencies who
plan, design, construct, operate and maintain diverse physical infrastructures, such as
water, refuse, electricity, gas, communication utilities, roads, bridges, ports, tunnels, etc.

ORIGINS AND ELEMENTS

The concept of BIM has existed since
the 1970s. The term 'building model' (in the
sense of BIM as used today) was first used in
papers in the mid-1980s: in a 1985 paper by
Simon Ruffle eventually published in
1986, and later in a 1986 paper by Robert
Aish - then at GMW Computers Ltd,
developer of RUCAPS software - referring to
the software's use at London's Heathrow
Airport. The term 'Building Information
Model' first appeared in a 1992 paper by G.A.
van Nederveen and F. P. Tolman.
SAMPLE FINISHED WORK USING BIM

However, the terms 'Building Information Model' and 'Building Information Modeling'
(including the acronym "BIM") did not become popularly used until some 10 years later. In
2002, Autodesk released a white paper entitled "Building Information Modeling," and other software
vendors also started to assert their involvement in the field. By hosting contributions from
Autodesk, Bentley Systems and Graphisoft, plus other industry observers, in 2003,[ Jerry Laiserin
helped popularize and standardize the term as a common name for the digital representation of the
building process. Facilitating exchange and interoperability of information in digital format had
previously been offered under differing terminology by Graphisoft as "Virtual Building", Bentley
Systems as "Integrated Project Models", and by Autodesk or Vectorworks as "Building Information
Modeling".
The pioneering role of applications such as RUCAPS, Sonata and Reflex has been recognized by
Laiserin as well as the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering. As Graphisoft had been developing such
solutions for longer than its competitors, Laiserin regarded its ArchiCAD as then "one of the most
mature BIM solutions on the market." Following its launch in 1987, ArchiCAD became regarded by
some as the first implementation of BIM, as it was the first CAD product on a personal computer able
to create both 2D and 3D geometry, as well as the first commercial BIM product for personal
computers.

The Components of BIM

B is for Building
BIM can be used for so much more than designing a structure with four walls and
a roof. This preconceived notion of “building” comes from its roots—in an etymological
sense, it quite literally means “house.” In order to get the true gist of BIM, however, it
helps to think of the word “building” in terms of the verb “to build.” BIM is a process that
involves the act of building something together, whether it relates to architecture,
infrastructure, civil engineering, landscaping or other large-scale projects.

I is for Information
And that information is embedded into every aspect of your project. This is what
makes BIM “smart.” Every project comes with a staggering amount of information, from
prices to performance ratings and predicted lifetimes. It tells your project’s life story
long before the ground is ever broken and it will help track potential issues throughout
your project’s lifetime. BIM is a way to bring all of these details into one place so it’s easy
to keep track of everything.

M is for Modeling
in BIM, every project is built twice—once in a virtual environment to make sure
that everything is just right and once in a real environment to bring the project to life.

This step is the overview of every other aspect of the building and its information.
It provides the measure or standard for the building project—an analogy or smaller-scale
representation of the final appearance and effect. It will continue to model this
representation throughout the building’s lifespan. This model can become a tool for the
building owner’s reference long after construction is completed, helping to inform
maintenance and other decisions.
It’s also the step that will help to sell a concept while condensing all of those other
layers of information that show the building’s every detail.
REVIT USER INTERFACE

Parts of the user interface

Topics in this section
 Ribbon
The ribbon displays when you create or
open a file. It provides all the tools
necessary to create a project or family.
 Application Menu
The application menu provides access
to common file actions, such as New,
Open, and Save. It also allows you to
manage files using more advanced
tools, such as Export and Publish.
 Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access toolbar contains a set
of default tools. You can customize this
toolbar to display the tools that you use
most often.
 Tooltips
Tooltip’s provide information about a
tool in the user interface or an item in
the drawing area, or instructions on
what to do next when using a tool.
 Keytip’s
Keytip’s provide a way to access the
application menu, the Quick Access
toolbar, and the ribbon using the
keyboard.
 Project Browser
The Project Browser shows a logical
hierarchy for all views, schedules,
sheets, groups, and other parts of the
current project. As you expand and
collapse each branch, lower-level items
display.
 Drawing Area
The drawing area displays views (and
sheets and schedules) of the current
project. Each time you open a view in a
project, the view displays in the
drawing area on top of other open
views.
 Selecting Elements
Many of the controls and tools that you
use to modify an element in the
drawing area are only available when
an element is selected.
 Status Bar
The status bar provides tips or hints on
what to do. When you highlight an
element or component, the status bar
displays the name of the family and
type.
 Options Bar
The Options Bar is located below the
ribbon. It displays conditional tools
dependent on the current tool or
selected element.
 Properties Palette
The Properties palette is a modeless
dialog where you can view and modify
the parameters that define the
properties of elements.
 View Control Bar
The View Control Bar provides quick
access to functions that affect the
current view.
 Search
Enter keywords in the Search field to
quickly find the content you need in a
long list of options.
 Dockable Windows
Dockable windows can be moved and
resized, and either floated or docked to
a location.
 Recent Files
Recent Files lists the models and
families that you opened most recently.
Click a recent model or family to open
it, or use one of the buttons to perform
another action.
 InfoCenter
InfoCenter provides a set of tools that
enable you to access many product-
related information sources.
 Autodesk Seek
Autodesk® Seek is a tool to search for
product design content from AutoCAD®
and Revit® products.
 Background Processes
Revit uses background processes to
carry out performance intensive tasks
so you can continue working in the
model.
 Online Help
Display the online documentation and
 other resources to assist you in your
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submitted by:
dionisio m. capate iii
bs-architecture
submitted to:
prof. jennis n. articona