BIM technology is a form of virtual modeling that integrates all information throughout a building’s lifecycle. It encompasses detailed descriptive data, enabling better analysis of data models and the creation of organizational behavior models based on this information. This provides a collaborative platform for all construction stakeholders to simulate and analyze projects effectively. BIM models serve several functions: storing information, managing data, and simulating construction processes. They allow free input, extraction, transmission, and browsing of data. In construction safety management, BIM can simulate accident scenarios and train personnel in basic operations. Additionally, it helps manage spatiotemporal conflicts, perform model checks, and analyze time-dependent structural safety.
In recent years, advancements in electronic devices have led to increasingly powerful mobile tools, such as iPads and smartphones, becoming integral to both professional and daily life. This raises an important question: how can BIM models be integrated with mobile browsing technology to broaden BIM’s practical applications?
Since BIM’s promotion and adoption in China, experts both domestic and international have developed several server platforms to integrate BIM information. However, most of these platforms rely on a Client/Server (C/S) architecture, which requires installing specific software. This limits information exchange and presents challenges for large-scale data sharing. In contrast, the Browser/Server (B/S) framework centralizes computation and data loading on the server side. This reduces demands on front-end software and hardware, simplifies maintenance and upgrades, and enhances compatibility.
With the arrival of 5G technology, mobile digital devices have become more powerful than ever. In real-world engineering, it is impractical to carry physical drawings or computers at all times. Therefore, using mobile phones—an essential daily device—as a platform to access engineering information, view 3D models, and conduct 3D technical disclosures via mobile browsers significantly expands BIM’s usability and convenience in construction.
Transforming BIM technology from traditional client-server models to mobile server platforms represents a promising direction for its future vertical development across various applications. I hope this article provides useful insights for everyone!
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