This document provides an overview of building information modeling (BIM). It begins by describing the current state of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry as large and complex but fragmented, with many companies using different tools. It then defines BIM as an interoperable database where multiple models from different disciplines can interact. BIM allows for improved coordination, collaboration, and delivery of project information compared to traditional design processes. The document outlines some of the potential benefits and deliverables of using BIM, such as better cost control, fewer changes, and optimization of building performance.

1. BIM OverviewA little something for architects, engineers, manufacturers, contractors, owners and morePresented by: Marc GoldmanThanks to the many BIM enthusiasts who provided the wonderful images used in this presentation.Credits have been given in most cases where known. Sorry for any omissions.

2. The state of the AEC Industry

3. State of the AEC Industry3AEC IndustryLarge, Complex

4. >$5TImage: McGraw Hill

5. State of the AEC Industry4AEC IndustryLarge, Complex

6. >$5T

7. Fragmented

8. >1.25mm co’s in NA

9. 98% 1,248,000Total Firms140,00020,000Owners

10. Architects

11. Engineers

12. Contractors

13. Specialty Trades

14. Building Product Mfrs

15. Distributors

16. Facility Managers

17. Service Providers

18. Consultants, Other SpecialistsConstructionIndustryPlayers420,00048,000240,000380,000Image: McGraw Hill

19. State of the AEC Industry5AEC IndustryLarge, Complex

20. >$5T

21. Fragmented

22. >Hundreds of IT toolsHundredsOf ToolsCADD

23. Estimating

24. Scheduling

25. Project Mgt

26. Document Mgt

27. Financial/GL

28. Etc.MultipleITToolsImage: McGraw Hill

29. State of the AEC Industry6AEC IndustryLarge, Complex

30. >$5T

31. Fragmented

32. >Over a long lifecycleOver theLifecycleStrategy

33. Research

34. Plan

35. Design

36. Document

37. Bid/Procure

38. Fabricate

39. Build

40. Commission

41. Operate, Maintain, Renovate

42. DispositionTheProjectLifecycleImage: McGraw Hill

43. State of the AEC Industry7AEC IndustryLarge, Complex

44. >$5T

45. “The Project”

46. One-of-a-kind

47. Long lifecycle

48. Dozens of co’s

49. Different IT tools

50. Little consistency

51. Lifecycle

52. Project-to-project1 at a timeTheConstructionProjectImage: McGraw Hill

53. State of the AEC Industry 8AEC IndustryInformation exchange

54. Many point-to-point handoffs

55. Limited transparency

56. Linear, “toss it over the fence” processImage: McGraw Hill

57. State of the AEC IndustryMoreKnowledgeLessTimeEarlyLate

58. State of the AEC Industry10AEC IndustrySilos of information

59. Little overall transparency or visibility

60. IT tools & processes

61. “Point solutions”

62. Lack of interoperability

63. Challenge to integrate Project w/ BusinessState of the AEC Industry11

64. State of the AEC Industry12AEC IndustryLot of Casualties…

65. Poorly Coordinated Design Documents

66. Change Orders & Rework

67. Delays & Cost Overruns

68. Claims & Litigation

69. Greater Risk

70. Poor Turnover Documents

71. Frustrated Owners

72. Tight Profit Margins13

73. State of the AEC Industry14AEC IndustryDemand for Better Sustainability

74. Construction process> 20% waste

75. Buildings consume 60% of US raw materials

76. Buildings consume 40% world’s energy (poorly)

77. Requires coordinated, collaborative effortCenter for Excellence for Sustainable DevelopmentBuildings consume 40% of world’s energy*

78. 81 million buildings currently operating in US

79. Over 30 million more forecast to start design between 2005-2010(*Roodman and Lenssen summary on impacts of buildings)

80. State of the AEC Industry15AEC IndustrySummary…

81. $4T industry with > 20% waste (at least)

82. Buildings consume 60% of US raw materials

83. Buildings consume 40% world’s energy (poorly)

84. Projects routinely exceed schedule/budget

85. Claims and litigation

86. Low profit margins

87. Declining productivity

88. Depleting workforce

89. Antiquated processes and tools State of the AEC Industry16But….. A major wave is forming that WILL dramatically change the AEC industry State of the AEC Industry17BIMBuilding Information Modeling

90. Enabled by powerful technology

91. Facilitated by collaboration and integrationState of the AEC Industry18BIMBottom-up, not top-down

92. Driven by industry practitioners who see the value

93. Important to understand why it is valuable

94. It will become pervasive

95. Building Design, Construction, Development, Ownership and Management will changeWhat is BIM?Image: University Mechanical

96. BIM: What It Is and Why It’s ImportantBIM is to CAD……as CAD was to manual drafting20 with Ink and Linen