WHAT IS BIM?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry by changing the way buildings are designed, built, and maintained. This quick guide provides insight into what #BIM is, how it works, and why it is important to manufacturers and designers alike. THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IS IN THE MAKING BIM began more than a decade ago, and today there are millions of active BIM users around the world. But what led to the upgrade of traditional drawings to BIM technology? In the 1980s, construction design moved from manual drafting to computer-aided design — CAD. The popularization of computers made it easier to manage drawings and improved the visualization process. However, these drawings were still predominantly visual representations, making it difficult to collaborate and share information about the construction project. BIM technology solved this problem and began the information age in the construction industry. BIM IN CONSTRUCTION BIM technology tools are used to cr...