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T. Nowobilski et al.
1 Introduction
The acronym of the word “BIM” can be understood in different ways [1]. The first
development of this word defines “BIM” as a building information model, i.e. a
digital description of the physical and functional properties of a building, which acts
as a source of knowledge and all data about the object. This model is fully available
to participants of the investment process and can provide a reliable basis for making
decisions during its life cycle, from the first concept to the demolition of the building
[2].
“BIM” can also be understood as a process of the creative generation and use of
data concerning a building, as well as its design, construction and exploitation during
full operation—i.e. the modelling of information about a building. In this process, all
interested investment participants have access to the same information at the same
time through, among others, the interoperability of technology platforms [3].
Finally, “BIM” involves the management of building information, and thus the
organization and control of investment processes, by using the parameters of the
digital building model in order to exchange information on assets throughout the
entire investment cycle. Due to visual communication using three-dimensional
objects, it is possible, among others, to early recognize the possibilities of sustainable, effective, interdisciplinary and interactive design; to conduct inspections during
construction on a building site; or to update documentation to the actual state by
including “design changes during construction and operation” [4].
To sum up, the acronym “BIM” should be comprehensively understood as a
process of creating and managing a building’s data throughout its entire life cycle.
At the core of BIM technology is software that is used for three-dimensional (3D)
dynamic building modelling in real time. Therefore, each model, which is developed
in accordance with BIM technology, includes geometric information such as the
geometry of individual building elements and the spatial relations between them, as
well as non-geometric information such as material properties, prices of individual
building components, etc. It should be emphasized that BIM does not only apply to
the design stage of a building object, but also to its full life cycle (planning, designing,
implementation, use/management, demolition) [5].
2 BIM in Public Procurement
Although BIM technology is more and more available to investors, designers and
contractors of construction works, the construction industry is still showing low
maturity when using this technology [6]. Polish experience to date shows that there
are only a few comprehensive and full applications of BIM technology. On the other
hand, there are many more investments using selected tools and elements of this
technology.
T. Nowobilski et al.
1 Introduction
The acronym of the word “BIM” can be understood in different ways [1]. The first
development of this word defines “BIM” as a building information model, i.e. a
digital description of the physical and functional properties of a building, which acts
as a source of knowledge and all data about the object. This model is fully available
to participants of the investment process and can provide a reliable basis for making
decisions during its life cycle, from the first concept to the demolition of the building
[2].
“BIM” can also be understood as a process of the creative generation and use of
data concerning a building, as well as its design, construction and exploitation during
full operation—i.e. the modelling of information about a building. In this process, all
interested investment participants have access to the same information at the same
time through, among others, the interoperability of technology platforms [3].
Finally, “BIM” involves the management of building information, and thus the
organization and control of investment processes, by using the parameters of the
digital building model in order to exchange information on assets throughout the
entire investment cycle. Due to visual communication using three-dimensional
objects, it is possible, among others, to early recognize the possibilities of sustainable, effective, interdisciplinary and interactive design; to conduct inspections during
construction on a building site; or to update documentation to the actual state by
including “design changes during construction and operation” [4].
To sum up, the acronym “BIM” should be comprehensively understood as a
process of creating and managing a building’s data throughout its entire life cycle.
At the core of BIM technology is software that is used for three-dimensional (3D)
dynamic building modelling in real time. Therefore, each model, which is developed
in accordance with BIM technology, includes geometric information such as the
geometry of individual building elements and the spatial relations between them, as
well as non-geometric information such as material properties, prices of individual
building components, etc. It should be emphasized that BIM does not only apply to
the design stage of a building object, but also to its full life cycle (planning, designing,
implementation, use/management, demolition) [5].
2 BIM in Public Procurement
Although BIM technology is more and more available to investors, designers and
contractors of construction works, the construction industry is still showing low
maturity when using this technology [6]. Polish experience to date shows that there
are only a few comprehensive and full applications of BIM technology. On the other
hand, there are many more investments using selected tools and elements of this
technology.