What is 6D BIM? | The B1M | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video explains the concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its value in the construction industry.

Key Insights

• 🇨🇷 BIM allows teams to consider the impact of their proposals over a building's lifecycle, focusing on whole-life operating costs rather than just capital costs.
• 🎨 The early incorporation of 6D data in the design process adds significant value to the project.
• 💁 Handing over a digital asset information model to end-users provides them with a more accessible and manageable way of handling information.
• 🏛️ 6D BIM data enables building operators to determine the cost of maintenance activities and create spend profiles over the building's lifespan.
• 😒 The availability of in-use data in the information model allows for better design decisions and improvements in future projects.
• 👷 The construction industry tends to focus on capital costs rather than considering the operational phase, which undervalues the importance of BIM and long-term value.
• 🥶 UK's PAS 1192 part 3 covers the process of managing built assets using BIM and can be downloaded for free from the British Standards website.

Transcript

working in construction it's easy to get caught up in the process of designing pricing and delivering buildings and to forget those buildings are then around for many decades afterwards having a pretty big influence to how we live our lives and run our businesses in this video we can look at 60 BIM and the value it can bring if you're coming into t... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is BIM?

BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is the process of creating digital information models about built assets, including both graphical and non-graphical information.

Q: What is 4D BIM?

4D BIM involves adding scheduling data to the components in the information model, allowing for accurate program data generation for the project.

Q: What is 5D BIM?

5D BIM links cost data to various components in the information model, enabling the generation of estimates for the project.

Q: What is 6D BIM?

6D BIM includes information on the expected lifespan and maintenance requirements of components, supporting facilities management and operational decision-making.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is the process of creating digital information models about built assets.

• 4D BIM involves adding scheduling data to the components, generating accurate program data for the project.

• 5D BIM links cost data to the components to generate estimates, while 6D BIM includes information on lifespan and maintenance requirements for facilities management.