SMART MANAGEMENT & DESIGN
OVERVIEW
Background: Building Information Modeling
(BIM) is a building assessment software tool developed to create a
unique integrated system for bringing productivity and excellence to
every building design. This integrated system combines performance
analysis tools for architects and engineers, planners, and facilities
managers.
Emerging Technologies: At the heart of the BIM system is an
Integrated Data Module (IDM). This module is shared by the various
building assessment applications (i.e., electrical, mechanical,
environmental, etc.). This allows for data to be shared between the
various applications, improving the lines of communication between the
design team, thereby, speeding up the decision-making process. Design
decisions that once required the design team to study the consequence of
each design change can now be assessed using the IDM, thus avoiding
duplication, minimizing errors, ensuring consistency, and saving time1.
Benefits: This system can be used at any stage of the design
process, from design concept to building completion and throughout the
building life cycle.
