{"id":36980,"date":"2024-10-03T10:08:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T14:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptura.wpengine.com\/?p=36980"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:46:59","slug":"need-to-know-bim-for-fm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/need-to-know-bim-for-fm\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick guide for Autodesk University 2024: The need-to-know on BIM for FM"},"content":{"rendered":"

While building information modeling (BIM)<\/a> has revolutionized the design, planning, and construction phases of building projects by enhancing collaboration and streamlining processes, there\u2019s been little carryover to operations and maintenance, the two longest and most expensive phases of the life cycle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Within the context of total cost of ownership, that means stakeholders are leaving significant savings on the table. BIM for facility management (FM)<\/a> ensures more departments can leverage the valuable data from the initial stages throughout the building’s life cycle, leading to improved operations and maintenance. And with those improvements come lower overall costs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Autodesk University 2024<\/span><\/a>, October 15\u201317 in San Diego, is an opportunity for professionals across disciplines, including architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), and facility management to learn more about the promises, possibilities, and best practices for BIM for FM. <\/span><\/p>\n

To get the most from the in-person and online sessions, it\u2019s helpful to already have a good working knowledge of BIM for FM, from what it is to the ways you can implement it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Start with the basics: What is BIM for FM?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Conceptually, BIM for FM<\/a> is the seventh dimension of BIM. BIM itself is multidimensional, with each dimension adding new sets of data. Starting with 3D modeling, which includes geometrical and graphical data, BIM evolves to include temporal data (4D), financial data (5D), and sustainability data (6D). The highest dimension, 7D, is BIM for FM, which focuses on efficiently operating and maintaining a facility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand what BIM for FM solves: What are the gaps in the facility life cycle?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

During the first phases, design, planning, and construction, teams generate and share huge data sets, on everything from the architect’s initial sketches to the model number and shipping information for closet door handles. <\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019re the dimensions for every wall and the locations of every bit of duct work, plumbing, and electrical wiring inside them. But studies reveal about a third of project data is lost during handover, frustrating facility managers and creating inefficiencies and increased operational costs.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of knowing the exact location, model number, and suggested preventive maintenance program for every asset and piece of equipment, including inspections, tasks, and associated cadences, the facility manager and maintenance team are starting back at square one, forced to track down or make educated guesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BIM for FM helps ensure that the right data is shared with the right people in the right formats, empowering facility managers to make informed decisions, optimize space usage<\/a>, and schedule preventive maintenance effectively. By integrating spatial and geometric data with asset and tenant registers, BIM for FM enhances floor planning, space management, and maintenance scheduling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Draw the roadmap: What are the steps for BIM for FM implementation?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Implementing BIM for FM begins with a discovery phase, where organizations learn about the processes, technologies, and benefits of BIM for FM. Forming a cross-departmental steering committee helps in understanding the current technology matrix and setting future goals. A collaborative approach ensures that the specific needs and challenges of the organization are addressed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Successful BIM for FM implementation revolves around three core questions:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n