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BIM - Working Method

​Building Information Modelling / Management

BIM is not software – "it is a working method."

 

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is often equated with specific software – yet it is much more than that. BIM describes a holistic method of planning, executing, and managing construction projects. The focus is on the networked collaboration of all participants based on digital models. This creates transparent processes, higher efficiency, and better results – across the entire lifecycle of a building.

BIM: The Intelligent Foundation for Data-Driven Construction Projects

  • More than just a model: BIM is a future-oriented, digital way of working based on intelligent models, but with a focus on central data and its high quality.

  • The digital core for your success: BIM serves as a central data platform and promotes transparent communication and collaboration among all project participants.

  • Networked information for the entire lifecycle: BIM captures, manages, and links all relevant data – from physical properties and functional features to costs and schedules – and thus accompanies your building throughout its entire lifecycle.

  • Transparency and data quality as keys: BIM ensures clear, traceable information and high data quality, which minimizes information loss, optimizes costs, and sustainably increases construction quality.

  • Increased efficiency through intelligent data: BIM optimizes workflows, reduces errors, and accelerates processes through the use of valid data – for more efficient planning, smooth execution, and optimized facility management.

  • Data-driven sustainability planning: Use the precise data from BIM to analyze your building's performance early on and realize sustainable construction projects as well as efficient operations.

  • Your competitive advantage through data intelligence: Rely on the innovative power of BIM to increase your efficiency, improve collaboration, and position yourself as a data-driven and future-oriented partner in the construction industry.

  • Maximum added value through solid data: BIM optimizes the digital management of all building-relevant information, providing significant added value for clients, the economy, and all project participants through improved decision-making based on reliable data.

  • Strengthening your market position: The intelligent use and exchange of high-quality data through BIM enable a more productive way of working and strengthen your competitiveness on a national and international level.

Goal of the BIM Method

BIM revolutionizes collaboration in construction by establishing a central, digital information source – the so-called "Single Source of Truth". 

Imagine a networked way of working where all project participants have transparent access to this shared database. The goal of this innovative method is to make the planning, execution, and subsequent operation of buildings fundamentally more efficient, simpler, and future-proof thanks to clear data structures, open communication, and end-to-end digital processes. The "Single Source of Truth" eliminates information silos, promotes smooth collaboration, and forms the reliable foundation for informed decisions at every project stage.

Platform = Common Data Environment = Single Source of Truth

How is data brought together in a Common Data Environment?

Within the standards defined in the specifications and requirements document, an information space is made available to all project participants in which they can communicate and exchange information.

 

In Germany, this process is regulated by the VDI guideline 2552, among others. The CDE ensures that all authorized actors have access to current, consistent, and verified data at all times – transparently, efficiently, and traceably.

CDE = Common Data Environment

= common data environment of all participating actors

The return on investment (ROI) of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a crucial factor for the acceptance and implementation of this technology in the construction industry. It reflects the efficiency and financial benefits that companies achieve through the use of BIM.

Here are some key aspects that influence the ROI of BIM:

​​1. Cost Savings:

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  • Reduction of planning errors:

    • BIM enables the early detection of clashes and inconsistencies in the planning process, avoiding expensive rework and supplements on the construction site.
       

  • Improved cost control:

    • Through precise quantity surveying and cost calculations, budgets can be better adhered to.
       

  • More efficient construction execution:

    • The detailed 3D visualization and simulation of construction processes optimize coordination and logistics on the construction site.

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2. Time Savings:

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  • Accelerated Planning Processes:

    • BIM automates many manual tasks and enables faster data processing.

  • Shortened Construction Times:

    • Through improved coordination and less rework, projects can be completed faster.

  • Optimization of Workflows:

    • Fast data transfer and a central database create the foundation for smooth processes and more time for the essentials.

       

​3. Quality Improvement:

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  • Higher Planning Quality:

    • BIM enables more detailed and precise planning.

  • Improved Construction Quality:

    • Through early detection of planning errors and optimized coordination, the quality of construction execution is increased.

  • Better Documentation:

    • All data is stored centrally in a CDE. This means that it cannot get "lost" as in conventional processes.

       

​4. Increased Efficiency:
 

  • Better Communication and Collaboration:

    • BIM promotes information exchange and collaboration among all project participants.

  • Optimization of Resources:

    • Early error detection minimizes planning effort - personnel resources can be used more specifically and sustainably.

       

5. Important Factors for a High ROI:
 

  • Early Implementation:

    • The earlier BIM is integrated into the planning process, the greater the benefit.

  • Training and Further Education:

    • Solid training of employees is crucial for the successful application of BIM.

  • Standardization of Processes:

    • Clear guidelines and standards ensure a uniform and efficient use of BIM.

       

In summary, the ROI of BIM is achieved through a combination of cost savings, time savings, quality improvement, and increased efficiency.

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