BIM Foundations

Discover how BIM (building information modeling) can deliver business benefits to AEC professionals designing houses or reimagining the infrastructure of entire cities.

Introduction

• The foundations of BIM

1. BIM: An Essential Part of the Building Process

• An introduction to BIM
• BIM experience around the world
• BIM stakeholders

2. BIM Definition

• BIM workflow
• BIM acronym
• Principles of BIM: Level
• Principles of BIM: Dimensions
• Principles of BIM: LOD

3. Role and Benefits: Building Lifecycle

• BIM for owners
• BIM for designers and engineers
• BIM for contractors, subcontractors, and fabricators
• BIM for operations and maintenance

4. Financial Benefits vs. Investment

• What to expect when starting a BIM project

5. BIM Usage and Real-World Examples

• Introduction to BIM uses
• Design authoring
• Visualization
• Coordination and clash detection
• Energy analysis
• Phase planning

Conclusion

• Next steps