BRE Group: About BIM

Building information modelling (BIM) utilises information-rich models through collaborative working processes in order to improve the quality of information provided at the design and construction phases to save costs by eliminating waste. BIM was developed initially...

Why should I switch from CAD to BIM?

Why should I switch from CAD to BIM? BIM and CAD represent two fundamentally different approaches to building design and documentation. CAD (Computer Aided Design)applications imitate the traditional “paper & pencil” process in so far as two-dimensional electronic...

What is BIM good for?

What is BIM good for? 3D visualization – While there can be several different goals to fulfil by the creation of a purpose built BIM model that may differ both in their focus, scope, complexity, level of details and the depth of information added to the 3D...

BIM explained in laymen’s terms

BIM explained in laymen’s terms BIM is an acronym that stands for Building Information Modeling. BIM is very much talked about these days in the building industry, but when asked you will receive more or less different definitions from different people? Some say...