The prospects for BIM development by 2020

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This post was last edited by hesonchang214 on 2019-8-26 at 21:35. The construction industry set a goal to achieve the objectives of the second phase by 2016, **creating extremely favorable conditions for this purpose. In the second phase, some necessary yet extremely difficult changes were avoided, a comprehensive and integrated working model was developed, and people were encouraged to start learning how to use it. Some leading practitioners have already moved beyond the second stage in BIM development and are progressing toward more advanced levels. Projects that adopted BIM early on have also shown through practice that it is highly beneficial for BIM to advance beyond the second stage and reach a more sophisticated level. So, what new things emerged after the second phase? We need to have a general understanding of this in order to ensure that the existing methodologies can be applied consistently over time. Similarly, until the choices and related issues become clear, we should all keep an open mind regarding the situation in the third phase. The third phase is designated as “iBIM”, which is a comprehensive integrated model, rather than a federal, loose union whose individual components are independent. This shows that the contributions of each contributor are organically combined to form a single, coherent environmental model, which is then published on the network. Meanwhile, these contributions will also be defined, tracked, and audited. This model includes a control system that allows any contributor, upon authorization, to view their own work progress and make timely revisions. Applications in this model can be used for design, cost calculation, construction, or operation simulation. This simulation has a wide range of applications, from office buildings to construction sites, so it can serve all parties involved in the supply chain. Its operation is also very convenient, as it is not a copy containing all relevant information, but merely links to such information. To guide users in its use, iBIM establishes certain conditional constraints such as location codes and standards. To avoid ambiguity, a standard dictionary containing terms will be designed and used. The development of the third phase (iBIM) may rely on cloud technology, or it may allow users to use its software, which is a form of cloud service. This will eliminate users’ need for high-end workstations with short lifecycles, addressing the issue of annual software costs: users only have to pay when they use it. Agreements related to cloud-based working modes should be finalized as soon as possible to ensure management security. The application of intelligent agent technology can also provide relevant information by searching websites, thereby meeting design-related needs. It is necessary to improve the contract format, provide appropriate insurance for integrated work teams, and prepare for the arrival of the third phase. The current cooperation contract includes a BIM agreement, which needs to be further developed into a model that can both facilitate the sharing of responsibilities and effectively resolve management disputes. Comprehensive engineering insurance is still in the early experimental stage, and it will be a key factor in enabling more customers and suppliers to adopt this cooperative model. In future engineering projects, insurance will become even more important, as it provides clients with protection throughout the entire lifecycle, from the initial design phase to operation. A business model needs to be established to sustain the BIM industry. This model is intended to support the development and maintenance of international open BIM. This model is intended to be independent of specific building environments, serving as a working method with measurement criteria. Revenue from supporting infrastructure must come from **; relying solely on voluntary contributions from businesses or users is limited and can hinder progress. Nicholas Negroponte of MIT published his academic work “The Architecture Machine” in 1973. In this book, he envisioned the state of computer-aided design (CAD), considering it to be a development of machine intelligence. Neither CAD nor today’s BIM has ever been intelligent; they merely act as assistants for manual processes. Now we have entered the era of artificial intelligence (AI), where systems can make decisions in place of human intellectual labor. After the third phase, there is a fourth phase, represented by big data. Big data is collected through the built environment, and in turn it guides the operation and adjustment of this environment. In the fourth phase, many aspects will be self-managed. The future development of BIM will depend on Britain’s guidance and control. Although the United States dominates both the producers’ and users’ markets, it is the UK that provides the intellectual support and drive behind the development of BIM. Moreover, the UK’s BIM policies, the concept of a digital UK, and the value of open data are all at the world’s leading level. The UK should take the lead at both the **and commercial levels, by leveraging our potential as leaders in BIM, in order to gain a competitive advantage.