Post by Admin - Claire Gilmour on Jan 11, 2013 16:54:21 GMT
Infrastructure – Building Information Modelling SIG
(i-BIM)
The i-BIM SIG is the newest AGI SIG. It was formed in June 2011 to address the opportunities around BIM (Building Information Management/Modelling) for the geospatial community. However, as “Building” is something of a misnomer, the SIG propses propose to insert the word Infrastructure – which by its nature introduces the principle of location. The UK Government is giving clear signals that all public capital projects over £5m will be required to adopt BIM – and have provided guidance as to how this can be achieved. AGI should have a significant role to play in assisting its members, the UK Government and industry in meeting these challenges.
Our vision, aims and actions for the iBIM SIG are here.
What is BIM?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle.
At one level, the process produces the Building Information Model - encompassing building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components.
However, whilst BIM is quite often seen simply as a move to 3D modelling of buildings, in reality it goes far beyond this. Firstly, it requires changes to the definition of traditional architectural phases and more data sharing than most architects and engineers are used to (i.e. challenging fundamental design process / ways of working). Secondly, it goes well beyond 3D design aspects with potential for integration of time (phasing/sequencing) aspects of a project (4D), cost (estimating) aspects of a project (5D), and ultimately even life cycle management (owner/FM) aspects (6D).
BIM is therefore the process of generating and managing project information throughout the whole life cycle of the infrastructure – not just that for a building – from planning and design, through construction, to operation, maintenance and de-commissioning. BIM describes an activity, not an object, and is therefore much more than a single technology or tool (e.g. REVIT) ~ it’s a quantum change in design and delivery practice, processes and behaviours – and because it is addressing infrastructure, sound information management and GIS is critical to its delivery.
Many of the principles that the industry is wrestling with in delivering BIM are common to those faced by the GIS community – hence the real opportunities for AGI for information, involvement and influence.
Why Now?
Paul Morrell, the government’s chief construction adviser, has indicated that publicly procured building projects will be required to adopt building information modelling – the report is due out in March. A Task force commissioned by BIS has developed a 5 year road map for transitioning the UK to BIM. Phil Bernstein VP for Autodesk observed that he didn’t think the UK market is prepared for the wholesale uptake of BIM. “If this was to be adopted in the next six months then there wouldn’t be enough BIM capable practitioners to do what is being talked about however, by creating a set of requirements that will allow the UK market to adjust itself accordingly, will help greatly. A lot of practitioners can spend the next year getting ready for the change”.
Further details of the SIG and further SIG pages will be added in due course following further meetings of the SIG.
(i-BIM)
The i-BIM SIG is the newest AGI SIG. It was formed in June 2011 to address the opportunities around BIM (Building Information Management/Modelling) for the geospatial community. However, as “Building” is something of a misnomer, the SIG propses propose to insert the word Infrastructure – which by its nature introduces the principle of location. The UK Government is giving clear signals that all public capital projects over £5m will be required to adopt BIM – and have provided guidance as to how this can be achieved. AGI should have a significant role to play in assisting its members, the UK Government and industry in meeting these challenges.
Our vision, aims and actions for the iBIM SIG are here.
What is BIM?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle.
At one level, the process produces the Building Information Model - encompassing building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components.
However, whilst BIM is quite often seen simply as a move to 3D modelling of buildings, in reality it goes far beyond this. Firstly, it requires changes to the definition of traditional architectural phases and more data sharing than most architects and engineers are used to (i.e. challenging fundamental design process / ways of working). Secondly, it goes well beyond 3D design aspects with potential for integration of time (phasing/sequencing) aspects of a project (4D), cost (estimating) aspects of a project (5D), and ultimately even life cycle management (owner/FM) aspects (6D).
BIM is therefore the process of generating and managing project information throughout the whole life cycle of the infrastructure – not just that for a building – from planning and design, through construction, to operation, maintenance and de-commissioning. BIM describes an activity, not an object, and is therefore much more than a single technology or tool (e.g. REVIT) ~ it’s a quantum change in design and delivery practice, processes and behaviours – and because it is addressing infrastructure, sound information management and GIS is critical to its delivery.
Many of the principles that the industry is wrestling with in delivering BIM are common to those faced by the GIS community – hence the real opportunities for AGI for information, involvement and influence.
Why Now?
Paul Morrell, the government’s chief construction adviser, has indicated that publicly procured building projects will be required to adopt building information modelling – the report is due out in March. A Task force commissioned by BIS has developed a 5 year road map for transitioning the UK to BIM. Phil Bernstein VP for Autodesk observed that he didn’t think the UK market is prepared for the wholesale uptake of BIM. “If this was to be adopted in the next six months then there wouldn’t be enough BIM capable practitioners to do what is being talked about however, by creating a set of requirements that will allow the UK market to adjust itself accordingly, will help greatly. A lot of practitioners can spend the next year getting ready for the change”.
Further details of the SIG and further SIG pages will be added in due course following further meetings of the SIG.