Building\nInformation Modeling is a process that involves the generation and management\nof digital representations of a physical and functional characteristics of a\nbuilding or a structure. It aids the AEC professionals to accurately design,\nplan, construct and manage the facilities. BIM process is made possible through\nvarious tools and technologies. BIM models are files which are not always in\nproprietary format and they don’t always contain proprietary data that can be\nextracted, exchanged or networked. The sharing of information can take place in\ntwo formats OpenBIM or Closed BIM\/Native BIM. <\/p>
OpenBIM is\na progressive approach that ensures longevity, easy data sharing and\naccessibility and workflow transparency. With OpenBIM each and every\nstakeholder can gain access to the 3D model without hampering its native\nformat. OpenBIM can be best understood with an analogy. If any individual wants\nto write a document, it can be done by using Microsoft word or apple pages.\nOnce completed it is typically converted in a PDF format than shared. The main\nreason is that native files like word files are closed format and the other\nperson needs to have same application to view them. PDF on the other hand is a\nlightweight file with open standards that can be accessed by everyone however\nit can’t be edited. OpenBIM is akin to the PDF file here. <\/p>
The BIM workflow begins by creating a model in a software like Revit, Tekla, ArchiCAD etc. It is here that architects, designers or even engineers are working in a native format. However, with increasing collaboration being an important part of BIM Services<\/a> the files will need to be shared at some point with the involved stakeholders. In order to view the 3D model which is shared in the native format they must have the same software with which it is compatible. The model can be instead published in an open exchange format like IFC, BCF etc. then the data in the BIM model becomes viewable, usable and measureable without any loss or distortion. However, it not possible to make changes in the open format and they have to made back in the modeling software. <\/p> Why is OpenBIM\nimportant? <\/strong><\/p> At the very core of OpenBIM lies the idea that\ninteroperability between project stakeholders shouldn’t be the ground for\ncompetition. Open standards would ensure no candidates are excluded because of\nproprietary format mandates. Moreover, to maintain quality in open standards\nrigorous testing and certification criteria is necessary. The key principles of\nOpenBIM are as follows: <\/p> Why should you AEC\nprofessional support OpenBIM?<\/strong><\/p> The primary advantage of OpenBIM is that multiple stakeholders can easily exchange a file. A digital BIM model is shared between multiple members for instance, the architects, engineers and designers plan and design the model following which it can be shared with manufacturers for prefabrication of components, to project managers for onsite construction etc. In absence of IFC standards data sharing becomes a problem and people can choose to work with other professionals based on skill and expertise rather than the software they use. IFC format creates a common language for widely referenced processes wherein quick actions and decisions can be made. Finally, it helps avoid multiple input of the same data and reduces errors caused as a result of it. Thus, from construction companies to architectural firms and BIM Companies<\/a> everyone need to understand the importance of OpenBIM and start utilizing it increase their construction workflows. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Building Information Modeling is a process that involves the generation and management of digital representations of a physical and functional characteristics of a building or a structure. It aids the AEC professionals to accurately design, plan, construct and manage the facilities. BIM process is made possible through various tools and technologies. BIM models are files […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":882,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"featured_image_2":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}