BIM for Engineering Overview

Study Notes

BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a process that uses 3D models to represent buildings and infrastructure.
BIM significantly impacts how we design, build, and manage buildings
BIM offers various advantages over traditional CAD, particularly for complex projects.

BIM allows for different levels of eSubmission, from 2D drawings to 3D models, providing greater flexibility in how data is shared and interpreted.
Traditionally, CAD systems mainly focused on 2D drawings, requiring separate calculations and reports.
BIM enables the integration of 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports, leading to a more comprehensive and efficient eSubmission process.

Architectural Modelling software focuses on the design and visualization of the building's exterior and interior spaces.
Structural Modelling software handles the analysis and design of the building's structural elements, ensuring stability and safety.
Analysis Tools are specialized software used for various simulations and calculations, including structural analysis, energy efficiency, and cost estimation.

Architectural Modelling: Graphisoft Archicad , Revit Architecture, Bentley AECOsim, Nemetschek Vectorworks
Structural Modelling: Tekla Structures, Revit Structure, Structural Modeler, Nemetschek Allplan
Analysis Tools: Orion.ifc, Fastrak, Robot, Etabs, SAP2000, RAM, StaadPro.rvt, Prokon, Oasys GSA, Midas, SFrame, Esteeem8, RISA3D, SECAD.dgn, Sofistik, Dlubal, SpaceGass, Adapt, RSTAB, Scia Engineer, GTStrudl 3

Singapore's CoreNet government website provides a detailed explanation of BIM principles, best practices, and specific contractual clauses relating to BIM projects.
The website offers a valuable resource for understanding BIM regulations and requirements in the Singaporean context.

A BEP acts as a roadmap for successfully implementing BIM on a project and serves as an essential document for establishing the project's BIM requirements.
The BEP should address key questions about the project scope, objectives, roles, responsibilities, data requirements, and risk management.
The BEP helps plan for future changes and ensure everyone understands their role in the BIM process.

Project Objectives: Defining the desired outcomes of the BIM implementation, ranging from improving communication to streamlining workflows.
Team Roles and Responsibilities: clearly assigning responsibilities to team members for model creation, data management, analysis, and communication.
Model Types and Purposes: Determining which specific models are needed, from architectural to structural, and defining their intended uses, including visualization, data extraction, and analysis.
Data Requirements and Level of Detail (LOD): Establishing what specific data is required in the models, and at what level of detail, ensuring consistent and accurate information throughout the project lifecycle.
Model Exchange and Format: Establishing the preferred formats and procedures for model exchange and communication between team members and project stakeholders.
Data Management and Project BIM Manager: Planning for data management systems and potentially appointing a project BIM manager to oversee the BIM implementation process and provide guidance to the team.
Project Team Location and Collaboration: Considering the project team's physical location and planning for effective collaboration strategies, including remote work options, communication channels, and co-location arrangements when applicable.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential challenges and risks associated with BIM implementation and developing plans to address and mitigate those risks.