The document discusses how building information modeling (BIM) can be used for project controls, analogous to how planning and tracking are needed to successfully complete a bike trip. It provides background on the speaker and defines BIM and project control. BIM can be used as both a technology and process to aid in project time, cost, and quality management over the full project lifecycle from strategic planning through construction and facility management. An example case study of BIM use at Birmingham City University is also briefly described.