How should BIM be applied during the operational phase? The key point to understand is that the core function of BIM in this stage is effective information management. To achieve this, certain prerequisites must be met:
1. BIM models must contain sufficient information to support operational needs.
2. Operational data should be easy to manage, update, query, and access. This requires a well-defined BIM plan that focuses on operational management, addressing questions such as:
How is BIM information collected? What specific data needs to be gathered? At which project stage should this happen? Who is responsible for collecting it? What organizational processes ensure data consistency and timely updates? What types of BIM models are suitable for operational use?
Simply providing customers with REVIT or NAVISWORKS model files for them to operate and manage on their own is often impractical. If the owner must send personnel to learn complex AEC software, BIM’s benefits during operation may turn into a burden rather than an advantage.
3. End users need a simple and user-friendly method for managing information, without having to deeply understand BIM technology. For example, the WINSTONE space facility management system can directly read NAVISWORKS files and integrate the data into a database, making the process straightforward and practical.
Here are two recommendations for property owners:
1. It is usually too late to consider BIM applications for the operational phase after the project is completed. Since data collection requires a systematic process, starting early is crucial.
If you acquire a BIM model during operation but lack the capability to manage usage information, you may be forced to revert to relying solely on manual work with drawings. Therefore, early planning and selecting appropriate software solutions are essential.
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