BIM Q&A: Exploring 25 Key Applications of BIM Throughout the Building Life Cycle

A survey conducted by the bSA buildingSMART Alliance examined the use of BIM technology in the U.S. construction industry. They identified 25 key BIM application scenarios spanning the entire building lifecycle, as outlined below.

Planning Stage (PLAN)

• Existing Conditions Modeling

• Cost Estimation

• Phase Planning

• Programming (Preparation of Planning Texts)

• Site Analysis

Design Phase

• Design Reviews

• Design Documentation

• Energy Analysis

• Structural Analysis

• Lighting Analysis

• Mechanical Analysis (Equipment Analysis)

• Other Analyses

• LEED Evaluation

• Code Validation

Construction Phase (Construct)

• 3D Coordination

• Site Utilization Planning

• Construction System Design

• Digital Fabrication

• 3D Control and Planning

Operational Phase

• Record Modeling

• Maintenance Scheduling

• Building System Analysis

• Asset Management

• Space Management/Tracking

• Disaster Planning

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