BIM to BIMI Building Information Model Implementation

Abstract

The paper discusses the emerging technology of BIM or Building Information Modelling at the threshold of its implementation.  The acronym “BIMI” represents Building Information Modelling Implementation, with the appendage of “I” for implementation, as the focus of this research.

The evolving identity of BIM as a Building “Intelligent” Modelling technology from an information-filled one, has impacted its adoption & implementation, the expected gains, and performance outcomes as an end-all validation of the decision to integrate the technology to projects of the built environment. Indecisions and lulls, “glass half-full” knowledge and assessment-based identification of project-cycle and phase entry levels have been found to contribute to the indecision.

Sequentially, five (5) key and focus technology areas, namely, policy, strategy, transfer, R & D, and forecasting assessment analyze the issues and concerns on BIMI. Policy formulation requires a thorough understanding of the people, processes, competencies, goals of management at all levels before finalization.  This understanding is not limited to the fixed workplace but the AEC project and their specific project life cycles. At this point, any strategy for adoption, implementation, or integration will require training and transfer of the technology/competencies continually to ensure the competitive advantage and positioning measured by performance indicators, outcomes & goals.

The evolving nature of BIM technology, globally and industry-wide, has increased concentrations in research and development, for data sharing and ownership, cloud storage and access, servers, script-based applications, and plug-ins, simulation and AR, manufacture, interoperability, and standardization to name a few. These are linked directly with forecasting of future technologies’ development that is exponentially increased with the IoT, IoE, and 4^th IR elements.