The development of building information modeling (BIM) definition

Conventional practice on managing information in construction has sometimes created a miscommunication and errors among construction players. Therefore, Information Communication Technology (ICT) has introduced Building Information Modeling (BIM) for managing construction projects effectively and ef...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Latiffi, Aryani, Brahim, Juliana, Fathi, Mohamad Syazli
Format: Article
Published: Trans Tech Publication 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/62864/
http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.567.625
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Summary:Conventional practice on managing information in construction has sometimes created a miscommunication and errors among construction players. Therefore, Information Communication Technology (ICT) has introduced Building Information Modeling (BIM) for managing construction projects effectively and efficiently. Different terms on definition of BIM have been used and expanded widely with different perspectives. The aim of this paper is to explore the notion of BIM development from the year of 1975 to 2013. The methodology of this paper is based on literature review on BIM definitions. The findings reveal that there are six perspectives in BIM development which are design, estimation, construction process, building life cycle, performance and technology. From the development of BIM, it can be concluded that BIM is a new methodology that involves the use of technologies in order to improve collaboration and communication of construction players as well as the management of documentation.