BIM Q&A | Differences Between BIM and Second Construction
Understanding the Difference Between BIM and Building Information Modeling (BIM): Building Information Modeling (BIM) refers to the process of creating a digital representation of a construction project by integrating various relevant data. This digital model simulates the real-world information of the building through advanced digital simulation techniques. BIM is characterized by eight key features: information completeness, information correlation, information consistency, visualization, coordination, simulation, optimization, and graphing.
The definition of BIM can be broken down into three main parts:
- BIM is a digital representation of the physical and functional attributes of a facility or construction project.
- BIM serves as a shared knowledge resource and a collaborative process that enables the sharing of information about a facility. This provides a reliable foundation for decision-making throughout the entire lifecycle of the building, from construction through demolition.
- At different project stages, various stakeholders insert, extract, update, and modify data in the BIM model to support and reflect their responsibilities in collaborative work.
What is ‘Second Construction’? ‘Second Construction’ is a professional qualification within the field of architecture, serving as a prerequisite for becoming a project manager. Individuals who pass the ‘Second Class Construction’ professional qualification exam receive the “Second Class Construction Engineer Professional Qualification Certificate of the People’s Republic of China” issued by the personnel department of their respective province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government.
The qualification covers six major disciplines:
- Construction Engineering
- Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Municipal Public Works
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
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