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BIM Introduction Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process for creating and managing project data digitally that is transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction sector. BIM involves a digital model containing data about a building's physical and functional characteristics to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders. It aims to integrate roles and support integrated project delivery for greater efficiency. Current industry trends are heavily dependent on BIM. The document discusses the advantages of BIM such as faster completion times, accurate budgeting, and better communication, as well as disadvantages including high initial costs and difficulties gaining client acceptance. BIM compliance has different levels from no collaboration to full real-time integration, representing increasing collaboration and data sharing capabilities.

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BIM Introduction Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process for creating and managing project data digitally that is transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction sector. BIM involves a digital model containing data about a building's physical and functional characteristics to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders. It aims to integrate roles and support integrated project delivery for greater efficiency. Current industry trends are heavily dependent on BIM. The document discusses the advantages of BIM such as faster completion times, accurate budgeting, and better communication, as well as disadvantages including high initial costs and difficulties gaining client acceptance. BIM compliance has different levels from no collaboration to full real-time integration, representing increasing collaboration and data sharing capabilities.

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BIM Introduction

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has made remarkable progress in the construction sector in
recent years and has become a crucial component of Industry 4.0 (Ahnuar, et al., 2018). At its core,
BIM is a comprehensive process for creating and managing project data, which is revolutionising the
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector (Azhar, et al., 2012).

The National Building Information Modelling Standards (NBIMS) committee of USA defines BIM
as “a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. A BIM is a shared
knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its
life cycle; defined as existing from earliest conception to demolition. A basic premise of BIM is
collaboration by different stakeholders at different phases of the life cycle of a facility to insert,
extract, update or modify information in the BIM to support and reflect the roles of that stakeholder
(NBIMS, 2010).”

This suggests that BIM is a process as well as software, rather than just software. BIM means not just
using three-dimensional intelligent models but also drastically altering the project delivery and
workflow procedures (Hardin, 2009).

To encourage greater efficiency and harmony amongst individuals who have previously seen
themselves as adversaries, BIM aims to integrate the roles of all project stakeholders. To minimise
waste and maximise efficiency throughout the whole project life cycle, BIM also supports the idea of
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a cutting-edge approach to project delivery that combines people,
systems, business structures, and practices into a cooperative process (Glick & Guggemos, 2009).

Our current Industry 4.0 is mainly dependent on BIM. In this report, I will briefly go through the
advantages and disadvantages of BIM:

BIM modelling is advantageous for construction projects. It speeds up the efficient completion of
projects and makes planning and management simpler. Early start times allow for faster completion
of pre-construction and design work. Another advantage that BIM provides to project owners is
accurate budget estimation. 3D BIM modelling’s collaborative power ensures that all team members
stay in sync through a digital approach. Every team member's access to project information at all
times promotes better communication and makes it easier to meet deadlines (Chudasama, 2022).

BIM's cost and client acquisition are its two main disadvantages. Initial programme setup costs are a
financial burden. Furthermore, the system needs to be sufficiently sophisticated and updated for the
program to work well with the installed software. In addition, it is difficult to get the clients ready for
BIM use. Unaware individuals find it difficult to comprehend the applications of BIM and how it could
ultimately help them (Chudasama, 2022).

BIM compliance involves different levels, ranging from Level 0 to Level 3. Level 0 signifies no
collaboration, relying on 2D CAD drafting. It serves as a baseline before BIM adoption. Level 1
introduces collaborative working with managed electronic data exchange, marking a transition from
traditional CAD practices. Level 2 advances collaboration with standardised information exchange
through 3D models. Finally, Level 3 achieves full integration, where all stakeholders collaborate on a
single, shared project model in real time, representing the highest level of BIM (McPartland, 2014).
BIM Introduction

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Chudasama, C., 2022. The advantages and disadvantages of BIM modeling in the construction
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