What is BIM?
Building Information Modeling ( BIM ) is Building Information Modeling, and involves creating an integrated digital model of all disciplines spanning the building's lifecycle. Parametric 3D modeling and interoperability are essential features that support this concept. It can be understood as a "evolution" of CAD, with its 2D drawings, but through 3D collaborative models, BIM goes beyond, which means that changes are processed in real time throughout the model, preventing the propagation of errors and streamlining the upgrade processes. And what's the difference between BIM and CAD? BIM is more than just a 3D CAD , more than just a 3D model of a building. BIM solutions use interrelated database technologies to integrate information and relationships between models, creating "smart models." Research among building professionals who have already moved to BIM lists several short and long term benefits. Short-term benefits of BIM: Reducing Error