Building Information Modelling (BIM) is creating its own digital revolution worldwide. BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process that has been created to give architects, engineers and constructors the tools and vision to efficiently plan, design, construct and manage buildings and infrastructure.

Creating a digital Building Information Model allows those working on a building to optimise their actions, resulting in a greater whole life value for the asset. It brings together all the information about every component in the one place and makes it possible for anyone to access the information for any purpose, minimising the risk of mistakes, discrepancies and abortive costs from occurring at different stages of the development, construction and ongoing maintenance.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of our top 20 BIM resources. From what it is, to how it’s affecting the industry, to how you can get involved. Read all 20 resources and you’ll be a BIM expert in no time!

What is BIM?

• https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/what-is-building-information-modelling-bim
• https://www.arup.com/expertise/services/buildings/building-information-modelling
• https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/bim
• https://www.mottmac.com/article/2385/building-information-modelling-bim

BIM Resources

• https://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/
• http://bimtalk.co.uk/other_sites_for_bim
• http://www.theb1m.com/
• http://www.cad-addict.com/2010/03/list-of-bim-software-providers.html

BIM News and Opinions

• http://bimcrunch.com/
• https://www.bdcnetwork.com/5-tech-trends-transforming-bimvdc
• http://www.bimireland.ie/2017/07/14/the-future-scope-of-bim-and-bim-related-services/
• https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/events/construction-news-awards/bim-excellence-winner/10019988.article

BIM Tips and Tricks

• http://www.bimplus.co.uk/people/top-5-challe1nges-cont4ractors-tryin4g-build/
• http://www.propertyweek.com/opinion/using-bim-to-its-full-potential/5091017.article
• http://www.bimplus.co.uk/news/top-5-most-read-july/
• https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/bim-news/bim-delivers-extra-perspective-customers/34629

BIM Shows, Forums and Experts

• https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/bim-news/bim-show-live-2018-digital-trends/34111 
• http://bimforum.org/
• http://www.bimireland.ie/2017/08/09/bim-people-david-clark-mcavoy-group/
• https://www.linkedin.com/groups/98421/profile

If you’d like to find out more about BIM and how it can help you, why not fill out Flowcrete’s BIM Objects Questionnaire or visit their BIM Objects page.