Planon Connect for BIM provides a bidirectional interface between Planon's IWMS and a Building Information Model for space and maintenance management.
BIM | Building Information Modelling
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly getting the attention of organisations involved in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), as well as the owners and operators of buildings (facility managers and real estate managers). In this context ‘building' refers to the building data and process where BIM is a digital model representing physical, technical and functional characteristics of that building. There are many uses of Building Informtation Modelling. BIM is a shared data and knowledge platform for all stakeholders involved and provides a basis for decision making during the entire lifecycle of a building: design, build, maintain, operate and demolish. BIM benefits different stakeholders at different phases of the lifecycle of a building – they can add, query or edit information in the Building Information Model to support their own function and share this information with other stakeholders.
The application of Building Information Modelling is much more than a 3D CAD drawing representing a floor plan or construction details. BIM includes data of interest to many stakeholders during the full lifecycle of the building such as buyers, owners, occupants, facility and real estate managers, safety inspectors, lawyers, and emergency planners. BIM can also support in building surrounding processes like geographical analyses, urban planning and landscaping.
As building maintenance and operations reflect over 90% of total lifecycle costs, Real Estate and Facility Managers have an increasing interest in using Building Information Modelling (BIM) as the model keeps essential information on multiple aspects of a building or asset like spatial information, technical documentation, cost information, vendor data or operating guidelines. BIM bridges the traditional information loss associated with handling a project from the AEC team to the building owner and operator. By closing this gap between construction and building operation all available data helps in saving time, effort, and money in running and maintaining the building during its entire life cycle, including its demolishment.
Planon Connect for BIM
In our Space & Workplace Management solution, a new standard BIM integration is available. Planon Connect for BIM is a new solution that provides a bidirectional data exchange of spaces and assets between BIM and the Planon Universe platform. The solution primarily focuses on Autodesk Revit, a market leading BIM technology for architects, engineers and contractors.
Webinar: BIM for Real Estate and Facilities Managers
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