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1.2 Basic concepts of BIM

1. History: From 2D to BIM

2. BIM elements and standards

3. BIM dimensions

4. BIM maturity levels

5. Level of development (LOD)
[Powerpoint file in PDF format]

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 Videos:

• What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)? (7:18) https://youtu.be/3VYlYMnONS8
• Wienerberger - What is BIM? (5:23) https://youtu.be/ZYvQk78WlTc
• What is BIM (Building Information Modeling)? - The maturity levels and the dimensions of BIM (1:42) https://youtu.be/hxIRdfQVFx0

References:

• Denis F., 2015. Building Information Modelling – Belgian Guide for the Construction Industry, ADEB-VBA, Brussel. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316878016_Building_Information_Modelling_-_Belgian_Handbook_for_the_construction_Industry)
• BIM For Beginners by The B1M https://www.theb1m.com/BIM-For-Beginners
• BIM for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know https://streambim.com/bim-beginners-everything-need-know/
  
• Building information modeling - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_information_modeling
• Integrated project delivery - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_project_delivery
• BIM Talk: A Glossary of Terms as Used in BIM http://bimtalk.co.uk/glossary

Web Links:

• If BIM’s a Mystery, Here’s the History! https://www.exactal.com/en/company/blog/if-bims-a-mystery-heres-the-history/
  
• Graphisoft BIM Curriculum http://www.graphisoft.com/learning/bim-curriculum/
• BIM standards in Hong Kong (from Construction Industry Council) https://www.bim.cic.hk/en/resources/publications_detail/117?back=%2fen%2fresources%2fpublications
• Building information modelling BIM https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_information_modelling_BIM
  
• BIM Dimensions http://data.bim6d.es/bim-dimensions
  
• BIM Levels explained https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/bim-levels-explained
  
• LOD | BIMForum http://bimforum.org/lod/
  
• LOD – Development or Detail & Why it Matters http://lanmarservices.com/2014/05/14/lod-in-scan-to-bim/
  
• BIM Level of Development(LOD) 100, 200, 300, 400 & 500 http://www.srinsofttech.com/bim-level-of-development-lod-300-400-500.html
  

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| Created: May 2023 | Update: 18 Jun 2023 |