BIM in Principle and in Practice

by Peter Barnes

Overview

BIM in Principle and in Practice, now in its third edition, is an indispensable guide to BIM principles and techniques. It provides clear explanations of core concepts, and answers many of the common questions that are asked about BIM.

In contrast to other narrowly focused guidance on BIM, this book offers a straightforward overview of BIM fundamentals in simple language, with clear explanations of how BIM is used at each stage of a construction project. Coverage includes: core concepts, benefits of using BIM, examples of BIM in practice, design liability and ownership, collaboration and contracts, and insurance.

Thoroughly revised to include the latest BIM developments, this edition includes detailed coverage of current standards (BSI, PAS and ISO), new case studies, the UK Government’s 2016 Building Information Modelling mandate, consolidated recommendations of the EU BIM Task Group, future directions including consideration of potential changes to EU Procurement rules following Brexit, and an extensive guide to further resources and reading.

BIM in Principle and in Practice will continue to be essential reading for civil engineers who require a firm grasp of how BIM is used and the benefits it can provide, and it is also ideal reading for students on courses covering BIM techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780727763693
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	03/04/2019
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.47(d)

Table of Contents

About the authors vii

List of abbreviations viii

Preface ix

1 Introduction 1

2 An overview of BIM 5

2.1 What is BIM? 5

2.2 The history of BIM 5

2.3 Why does BIM matter? 8

2.4 What is FIM? 11

2.5 The levels of BIM and BIM maturity 13

2.6 International BIM 15

References 17

03 Managing BIM 19

3.1 The BIM protocol 19

3.2 Employer's information requirements (EIR) 27

3.3 BIM execution plan (BEP) 28

3.4 Project information model (PIM) 29

3.5 Asset information model (AIM) 29

3.6 Level of detail (LOD) and level of information (LOI) 29

3.7 Common data environment (CDE) 30

3.8 BIM information manager 32

3.9 BIM coordinate 34

References 35

04 Using BIM 37

4.1 Getting started with BIM 37

4.2 Data input 38

4.3 Construction Operations Building information Exchange (COBie) 42

4.4 Handover and soft landings 49

References 51

05 BIM models 53

5.1 The integration of BIM 53

5.2 BIM models 59

5.3 Parametric models 70

5.4 Laser scanning 77

5.5 3D printing 80

5.6 Hardware and software 80

References 82

6 Design liability AND ownership 85

6.1 What is the design? 85

6.2 Who are the designers and the delegated designers? 86

6.3 The designer's liability 88

6.4 Information ownership and preservation 90

6.5 Data translation, interoperability, storage and retrieval 91

6.6 Intellectual property 93

Reference 94

7 Collaboration AND contracts 95

7.1 A move away from the traditional approach 95

7.2 Incorporating the team 97

7.3 Collaboration 101

7.4 New contracts 105

7.5 Integrated project delivery 111

7.6 Single-purpose entities 112

7.7 Design and build 113

7.8 How will BIM be used in dispute avoidance/dispute resolution? 114

References 116

8 Insurance, liability and risk 119

8.1 Insurance 119

8.2 Surety bonding industry 121

8.3 Integrated project insurance 122

9 Case Study 1 - Design and build development for 48 flats 123

10 Case Study 2 - Manufactured panelling 129

11 Case Study 3 - Use of parametrics for external landscaping 137

12 Conclusion 143

12.1 What will BIM do in the future? 145

12.2 Is the construction industry BIM/FIM ready? 146

12.3 To BIM or not to BIM? 147

References 148

Index 151

Editorial Reviews

This third edition has been brought up to date with current guidance and statistics which indicates the uptake of BIM in the UK and worldwide.

As an Engineer and Project Manager I found this book had compelling arguments encouraging the use of BIM. The potential of BIM is vast; projects can become safer, efficient and more sustainable.

The book takes the reader on a journey through every aspect of planning and implementation. Much of the guidance on technology, effective communication and collaboration is transferable to all projects.

I would recommend this book to those new to BIM as it outlines the advantages of BIM and clearly explains every stage of the process. Existing BIM users will also benefit having this book for reference and consideration of current legal complexities and technological limits. 

Paula McMahon