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As the technology behind BIM continues to grow, so does the potential. There are a host of
things now possible using a BIM model; in fact, that list continues to expand year after year.
Figure 1.3 shows some of the potential opportunities.
When moving to the next step with BIM—be that better documentation, sustainable analysis,
or facility management—it’s important to identify where you land in three primary goals for
your use of BIM. Understanding these areas, and specifically how they overlap within your firm,
will help you define how cutting edge your firm is willing to be regarding BIM. These three
areas are as follows:
Visualization
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Analysis•◆
Strategy•◆
Figure 1.3
The integrated
BIM model
Design Visualization/
Animation/Rendering
Client Vision/Goals
Documentation
Contractor Use
Constructability
Direct to Fabrication
Materials
LEED
Documentation
Site
Sun Shading
Daylighting
Post Occupancy Eval
Life Cycle Analysis
Regulatory
Requirements
Programming
Facility Management
Cost Estimating
Specifications
Consultant
Integration
Interference
Checking
Energy Modeling
Water Use
Materials
Materials
FFE
Acoustic
Community
Integrated Model
(BIM)
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