We need to simplify BIM! The evolution of BIM should be understood as a move toward simplicity.
1. The most significant advancement from traditional CAD systems to BIM is that the model’s content is no longer just static—it carries data and information. Therefore, any CAD software capable of recording, classifying, and labeling model content can serve as a BIM modeling tool. However, whether this information is usable depends on standardization. In other words, data standardization is the core of BIM!
2. BIM model data is highly extensible. The first priority for BIM is to represent the logical attributes of model components. Next, it must capture their fundamental physical attributes, such as the physical properties of spaces. Beyond that, additional information like quality, strength, and other properties can be added, along with functional attributes of complex components. This extensibility enables practical use in operations and maintenance.
3. The extended data in BIM cannot be fully managed by a single software. Instead, it must follow fundamental information and data standards. Functionally, BIM-related software falls into two categories: one group focuses on building models and their databases, while the other specializes in mining and utilizing data from these databases, such as for operations and analysis.
4. Consequently, whoever controls the model and data standardization platform becomes the leader in BIM. All other software tools act as plugins (or apps) on that platform. Developers should ask themselves whether they are creating a platform or merely an app!
5. From this, we can infer the ultimate form of BIM software:
- Platform: Focused on standardization and data sharing;
- Professional Features: Delivered through plugins;
And the ultimate form of BIM applications includes:
- Design: 3D modeling, data integration, and simulation;
- Construction: Automation;
- Operations & Maintenance: Intelligent management.
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