Author: JP Brito

BIM Software list

As mentioned in a post before , the term BIM started to find create its root after the paper entitled “Building Information Modeling”, published in 2002 by Autodesk. Find a list with the different software available for those wanting to explorer the BIM world. Document Management Autodesk BIM 360 Planning & Design Autodesk Revit Architecture Graphisoft […]

What are the BIM Levels?

One of the standardized tools to measure the degree of implementation (or maturity) BIM in a project is precisely the BIM Levels. It is a simple scale created by the government of the United Kingdom (NBS) that allows us to quickly recognize at what stage we are with respect to the use of BIM in […]

Why BIM?

The model-based approach increases efficiency within individual organizations and on the project coordination delivery. Building information modeling can drive time and budget savings for building and infrastructure projects. Please find below some key benefits. For designers and  supply chain partners, benefits include: Thought the standards it is possible to increase collaboration, make delivery process easier […]

BIM WORLD PARIS – March 28 & 29 2018

The 4th BIM World will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic. Space will also be reserved for more than 170 exhibitors, from builders to software companies, and more than 57 countries will be represented. An ambitious and very comprehensive program aimed at accelerating the democratization and adoption of BIM in […]

BIM origins

As a concept, the foundation of BIM was first documented in the paper Augmenting Human Intellect (1962) written by Douglas C. Englebart. Englebart suggests object based design, parametric manipulation and a relational database could come together to realise a vision where … “the architect next begins to enter a series of specifications and data. When […]

What is BIM?

What is Building Information Modelling (BIM)? BIM or Building Information Modelling is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project lifecycle. One of the key outputs of this process is the Building Information Model, the digital description of every aspect of the built asset. This model draws on information […]