In 2008, the American Institute of Architects released its first BIM contract document—AIA E202 Building Information Modeling Protocol Exhibit—which outlined five “levels of development” (LOD 100-500) ...

In its many studies on the benefits of building information modeling in construction, Dodge Data & Analytics has consistently demonstrated that larger companies are more likely to use BIM and to ...

More than two decades into the building information modeling movement, AEC firms are still discovering ways to utilize BIM/VDC tools more effectively. One major current area of focus is how to cut ...

Building buildings in New York City is challenging for many reasons. As the president and CEO of an NYC-based general contracting firm, I've seen that first and foremost, the most difficult things to ...

The seminar center’s program will not only focus on the complex system world of Viega but will also be used to inform customers about the BIM process in the field of plumbing and HVAC technology. The ...

Suggested Citation: "Appendix C - Glossary." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Lifecycle BIM for Infrastructure: A Business Case for Project Delivery and Asset ...

HVAC systems account for over 35% of a building's energy costs. They are often difficult to design, fabricate, install, and manage with traditional processes and tools. An uncoordinated effort from ...

The Ritterman Building. Image courtesy of bpr architects. “We took advantage of the UK's regulatory regimes to move to BIM,” said Beaty-Pownall. “In 2013 we changed our working practice and changed ...

The United Kingdom Department for Transport has embarked on a world-leading infrastructure project. By the 2030s, London will connect to Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester via a new rail line with 18 ...

In Part 1 of ISO 19650, BIM is defined as the “use of a shared digital representation of a built asset to facilitate design, construction, and operation processes to form a reliable basis for ...