Building Information Modelling (BIM), the process of generating and managing building information through it's life-cycle, is emerging as the most significant technological change to ever hit the AEC/FM industries.

Beginning with the initial concept, BIM develops data through the design, marketing, documentation, construction, operation, ongoing facility management and maintenance of the building.

Whether commercial, industrial or residential, BIM systems can substantially improve the design, documentation and construction processes.

Building Information Modelling provides the technology that enables project teams to truely collaborate, co-ordinate, analyse and test the design prior to construction, thereby greatly reducing the potential on-site issues, improving construction time and profitability. Far greater flexibility is available through the development of the virtual building than could ever be imagined using the traditional 2D/3D CAD based methods.

BIM, along with the emerging platform independent data standard IFC and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) will enable project teams to truely collaborate on construction projects locally nad internationally like never before.

Building Information Modelling underpins greater design and construction efficiency and produces better buildings that perform as expected.