Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the digital management of the information processes for the design, construction, and management of building projects. The use of the digital model – the representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a structure – promotes interoperability and interaction among the various stakeholders and the result is a highly interactive environment capable of adapting to changes. According to “Delivering value with BIM: a whole of life approach” book, a BIM object is a model element which contains: *Information that defines the product or element *Geometric characteristic of the physical product or element *Visualization data giving the object a recognizable appearance *Functional data that allows the object to be positioned or to behave in a certain manner. Therefore, a BIM object is not a simple digital representation in 3D, but an intelligent object as it contains the metadata that describes what kind of object it is, its classification, performance values, the material type, expected lifetime, manufacturer, maintenance, its behavior and also information regarding sustainability and energy efficiency and so on. This information is crucial for the management of the object along the whole life-cycle of the building project. How can BIM objects be classified? Which are their sources?

1. B I M
O B J E C T S

2. INDEX
1. What is a BIM object?
2. The sources of BIM objects
3. Our software solutions
▪ elec calc™ BIM
▪ archelios™ PV BIM
BIM objects

3. 1. What is a BIM object?
BIM objects

4. BIM objects
A BIM object is an intelligent
object as it contains*:
*According to the book “Delivering value with BIM: a whole of life approach”

5. Information that defines the product or element
BIM objects
Geometric characteristic of the physical product or
element
Visualization data giving the object a recognizable
appearance
Functional data that allows the object to be positioned or
to behave in a certain manner

6. Therefore, a BIM object is not a simple
digital representation in 3D, but an
intelligent object as it contains the
metadata that describes:
BIM objects

7. BIM objects
what kind of object it is
its classification
performance values
the material type
expected lifetime
manufacturer
maintenance
its behavior
and also information regarding sustainability
and energy efficiency

8. BIM objects
When the object is placed in the parametric model, the
eventual changes applied will be available to all the
operators involved in the building project.

9. BIM objects
Image source: akropolis network http://akropolisnetwork.altervista.org/bim-cni-la-digitalizzazione-dei-processi/

10. BIM objects
This means that the BIM model guarantees the use of
consistent information amongst the building
professionals and it consequentially leads to less waste
by reducing the occurrence of errors.

11. 2. The sources of BIM objects
BIM objects

12. BIM objects
BIM objects come from 3 types of sources:
▪ BIM software (predefined BIM objects)
▪ Online libraries of objects such as BIM&CO
▪ Users’ own libraries objects.

13. BIM objects
Online libraries such as BIM&CO stores manufacturer’s
objects, whose properties must be structured in a
standardized way.

14. BIM objects
One of BIM&CO’s distinctive features is
having identified the classification of
existing objects, and the software and
properties required by this software.

15. BIM objects
Once they have been referenced, this
knowledge base is regrouped within
a unified dictionary, thanks to which
each property can be named in a
standardized way and can, therefore,
be exploited by any software, whatever
the country.

16. BIM objects
Moving from a simplified
schematic model in the
initial phase…

17. BIM objects
…to a detailed model close to
the real product, typical of an
“as-built” phase.

18. 3. Our software solution
BIM objects

19. BIM objects
The digitalization of the building industry is having
an impact on both electricity and energy markets.

20. BIM objects
We have conceived two software solutions
able to leverage the benefits of BIM:

21. BIM objects

22. BIM objects

23. BIM objects
elec calc™ BIM is the first software in the world
that perfectly integrates the electrical calculation
into the Open BIM process.

24. BIM objects
With elec calc™ BIM, the user can design,
calculate and size the electrical installation
in the digital model in IFC 4 format,
generated by any 3D architecture software
(Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp …).

25. BIM objects
The software can connect to the BIM&CO
platform to access manufacturer data.

27. BIM objects
archelios™ PV BIM is the Building Information Modelling (BIM)
concept applied to Photovoltaics.

28. BIM objects
Use 3D mock-ups along with physical and electrical characteristics
Works with BIM&CO, the newest collaborative platform where all digital
modelling players can create, publish, contribute and use BIM objects.
PV modules mock-ups are stored in BIM&CO

29. BIM objects
D O Y O U W A N T T O K N O W M O R E ?

30. Since 1987, Trace Software International has been committed to the
development of software solutions and services dedicated to the industrial
engineering, with a unique expertise in the design of electrical installations.
www.trace-software.com

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