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Building information modelling

Building Information Modelling eliminates the need to re-enter data, and avoids data loss, miscommunication and translation errorsBSRIA works with its partner, buildingSMART, to promote the use of integrated Building Information Modelling through the BSRIA / buildingSMART network.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) models and manages information as well as graphics for sharing information through construction and the whole building lifecycle, eliminating the need to re-enter data, and avoiding data loss, miscommunication, and translation errors. In short it is integrated CAD, plus data.

We held a conference at Ecobuild in March 2010 to promote BIM. The presentations included information on what is a BIM, what a BIM can achieve, and case studies of the Skanska work at the Barts and London hospitals:

• Barts & The London BIM Case Study - Skanska (1.1 MB)
• BIM a Process for Clients, and the Whole Construction Industry - Scott Wilson (3.5 MB)
• Introduction to BIM, Transforming Construction - MBETN / buildingSMART (0.3 MB) 

Download two BIM introductory documents published in collaboration with buildingSMART, BSI and the UK Government.