Building information modeling (BIM) is a process supported by various tools and technologies involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places.
Building information models (BIMs) are computer files (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) 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.
The concept of BIM has been in development since the 1970s, but it only became an agreed term in the early 2000s. Development of standards and adoption of BIM has progressed at different speeds in different countries; standards developed in the UK from 2007 onwards have formed the basis of international standard ISO 19650, launched in January 2019.
You might think of BIM as the bridge between CAD and construction. When used correctly, BIM can expand on your basic CAD designs, providing more information to project stakeholders in the process. It is a simplification of the relationship between CAD and BIM, but illustrates the point.
We have been involved in the following BIM projects
Northern Line Extension Project for London Underground
Waterloo Station (London) Upgrade project
As well as the CAD input to the BIM project, we can produce EIR and BEP documentation for our clients for each project.
We utilise Bentley Aecosim software for the CAD elements. We are able to source personnel and software/PC’s to facilitate the project.
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