This white paper provides an overview of BIM (Building Information Modelling) in relation to FM, and discusses how integrating BIM with existing computer-aided facilities management systems (CAFM), can provide real, meaningful data which supports the FM function and wider organisation. It covers key areas including:
- What is BIM and how did it come about?
- Why integrate BIM with FM software?
- How to integrate BIM with FM software
- The future of BIM and FM software
- A glossary of useful terms