Building Information Modeling

1 Introduction to BIM

• 1.1  Introduction
• 1.2  The construction industry and its challenges
• 1.3  Origins of BIM
• 1.4  So what is building information modelling?
• 1.5  Overview of requirements for UK government level 2 BIM
• 1.6  Conclusion
• 1.7  References

2 BIM Tools and Technologies

• 2.1  Introduction
• 2.2  CAD technologies
• 2.3  Parametric modelling technologies
• 2.4  BIM Tools
• 2.5  Review Of Major BIM Tools In The Aec Industry
• 2.6 BIM Library
• 2.7  Interoperability
• 2.8  Free BIM Tools
• 2.9  References

3 Process

• 3.1  Introduction
• 3.2  Uses of BIM
• 3.3  Business process re-engineering
• 3.4  Summary
• 3.5  References

4 BIM Technologies in the Process

• 4.1  Introduction
• 4.2  Level of development (LOD)
• 4.3  BIM Tools In The Process thinking.
• 4.4  BIM Use in the Design Phase
• 4.5  BIM uses in the Construction Phase
• 4.6  BIM Usage in the Operation Phase
• 4.7  Free BIM Tools in the Design Process
• 4.8  References

5 BIM & Sustainable Design

• 5.1  Introduction
• 5.2  Building design and sustainablity awareness
• 5.3  Sustainable design
• 5.4  Principles of sustainable design
• 5.5  Benefits of sustainable building design
• 5.6  Key challenges in sustainable design
• 5.7  How BIM contributes to sustainable design
• 5.8  An expremintal BIM process for sustainable design
• 5.9  Limitations in using BIM for sustainability
• 5.10  Conclusion
• 5.11  References

6 BIM and Construction Management

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Background – construction project management
• 6.3 BIM as a Way Forward for Better Construction Management
• 6.4 Conclusion
• 6.5 References

7 BIM for Facilities Management and Building Maintenance

• 7.1  Introduction
• 7.2  Level of developments at key project stages
• 7.3  The Value Of Information Beyond Construction
• 7.4  Facilities Management
• 7.5  BIM for Facilities Management
• 7.6  Strategies for Model Maintenance
• 7.7  Applying Government Soft Landings (GSL) Policy
• 7.8  Initiating Employers’ Information Requirements (EIR)
• 7.9  Producing a BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
• 7.10  Involving FM in Common Data Environment (CDE)
• 7.11  Technologies for Model Maintenance
• 7.12  Conclusions
• 7.13  References

8 Benefits and Challenges

• 8.1  Introduction
• 8.2  Benefits and challenges of BIM
• 8.3  A review of the report “rethininking construction”
• 8.4  UK government’s vision for construction industry by 2025
• 8.5  Barriers to BIM implementation
• 8.6  References

9 Case Studies

• 9.1  Introduction
• 9.2  Case Study 1: A School Project in North-West UK
• 9.3  Case Study 2 – A Leisure Facility in North-East UK
• 9.4  Case Study 3 – A Campus Building Project
• 9.5  Case Study 4: A University Campus Building Project
• 9.6  Elaboration of BIM Usage in the Case Studies
• 9.7  Disadvantages of BIM Use in the Case Studies
• 9.8  Advantages of BIM Use in the Case Studies
• 9.9  Analysis of BIM Usage for the Project Management of Relocation to MediaCity Case Study
• 9.10 References