This document provides an introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM involves creating a parametric and computable model of a building using software that can be used for decision making, planning, cost estimation, and construction. BIM is important for modern construction as it allows for collaboration between owners, designers, and contractors. Key benefits of BIM include allowing designers to identify conflicts early, enabling prefabrication, and providing a virtual environment to experiment with a construction project before building. In conclusion, BIM helps the construction industry work smarter and produce better buildings by creating collaborative systems and assisting companies in meeting goals.

1. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Prepared By Ali Al-Dujaili

2. Introduction:
 What is BIM?
BIM: can be defined as the creation and coordinated, consistent,
computable information about a building in design – parametric
information used for design :
• Decision making.
• Production of high quality construction of building performance.
• Cost estimation.
• Construction planning.

3. High
Quality
Decision
Making
Planning
Estimation
&
Costing

4. BIM Important for modern generation of
construction industry:
Owner.
Designer .
Contractor.

5.  Method of BIM:
• Modern technology.
• Computer Application.
• Final revision of design and calculations.
• Synthesis between the consultants concepts and
recommendations.

6. Concepts:
 Building information modelling simulates the construction project in a virtual
environment.
 A simulation has the advantage of taking place in a computer through the use of a
software package.
 Virtual building implies that it is possible to practice construction, to experiment,
and to make adjustments in the project before it is actualized.
 Virtual mistakes generally do not have serious consequences—provided that they
are identified and addressed early enough that they can be avoided “in the field”
(the actual construction of the project).

7. Benefit of BIM
 The entire BIM process is one of collaboration among Owner, design
consultants, and, more often than not, the General Contractor/Construction
Manager.
 The BIM process allows the designers to spot these "conflicts" or "clashes"
(as they are referred to) during the design process and make the necessary
changes to the drawings.
 The first benefit of detecting and curing these coordination problems
during design is that it allows mechanical, plumbing, and electrical
subcontractors to prefabricate some assemblies with assurance that they
will fit when installed.

8. Conclusion:-
In conclusion, BIM helps construction industry in many
aspects but the main points as below:
 BIM has created many new systems for working smarter
and producing better buildings.
 BIM has assist your company meet its goals better, stay
workable, and maintain success.

9. Bibliography:
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 WILLEM, K. 2008. Building Information Modeling. Building Information Modeling: Planning and
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 SIDNEY, M. L. & ANDREW M. CIVITELLO, JR. 2014. Section 11: Building Information Modeling.
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