3D models can make a significant difference. In 2019, the fire at Notre Dame triggered many building owners to retrofit their estates with BIM scans so they had an up-to-date digital building model to refer to This includes SWG client Nordica Muskeet (Nordic Museum) who created a 3D model<\/a> with accurate interior and exterior measurements with the support of reality capture technology. Kennet Blixt, Director of Properties for the Nordic Museum explains: \u201cThe catastrophic fire in Notre Dame highlighted how important it is to have building information updated and available\u201d.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, retrofitting with BIM data enables facilities management teams to integrate building data with IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System). The 3D model can be shared with building managers, architects, contractors, operatives and other stakeholders who might require insight into the composition of a facility and its assets, making it especially useful for maintenance and repair projects.<\/p>\n Building an asset register is the first crucial step for retrofitting BIM. Often, these are lacking in information, disjointed or outdated, often stored in an array of different sources, such as Excel spreadsheets or architectural drawings.<\/p>\n Integrating BIM information with IWMS ensures that any changes to assets are automatically updated in the 3D model, ensuring it\u2019s always up to date. From here, users can build an accurate maintenance regime and ensure more efficient reactive maintenance.<\/p>\n IWMS integration allows contractors to see the exact model of the item they need to fix in advance, what tools or equipment they must use and any spare parts that may be needed. This capability reduces business downtime and means contractors don\u2019t need to do preliminary site visits. Labor costs are lower and there is less energy wasted overall too.<\/p>\n Looking forward, developments in AI (Artificial Intelligence) will deliver even greater benefits. AI provides an extra dimension of intelligence and foresight technology, potentially learning when reactive and planned maintenance typically takes place and even predicting when part of the building needs maintenance, reducing downtime.<\/p>\n Retrofitting BIM into existing, older buildings will also improve progress for businesses with ESG objectives. A comprehensive picture of a building and its assets ensures that it\u2019s easier to find energy inefficiencies.<\/p>\n In summary, BIM is an essential tool not just for design and construction, but also for improving estate management and managing risks safely. By retrofitting buildings with BIM, and using this data in the operational phase, \u00a0facilities managers can keep on top of maintenance schedules and ensure better preservation of the building itself, reducing the need for new materials, and eliminating wasted energy.<\/p>\n For more information about QFM, or to speak to Service Works Global about how QFM can help with challenges within your company, please\u00a0contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\nSetting it up<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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