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Process for digital management of built assets

Building information modeling (BIM) is an approach involving the generation and management of digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of buildings or other physical assets and facilities. BIM is supported by various tools, processes, technologies and contracts. Building information models (BIMs) are computer files which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to support decision-making regarding a built asset. BIM software is used by individuals, businesses and government agencies who plan, design, construct, operate and maintain buildings and diverse physical infrastructures, such as water, refuse, electricity, gas, communication utilities, roads, railways, bridges, ports and tunnels. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: Building information modelingA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Integrating BIM and AI for Smart Construction Management: Current Status and Future DirectionsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: An index to Bim, 1942-1972The most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Building Information Modeling (BIM) for existing buildings — Literature review and future needsCited 1,810 times
  5. Go sideways: ISO 19650A closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Centre for Digital Built BritainA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

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🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. History
  2. Definition
  3. Usage throughout the asset life cycle
  4. International developments
  5. Purposes or dimensionality

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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