BIM

Abbreviation for “Building Information Modeling”: Describes a method of optimized planning, execution and management of buildings using software. All relevant building data are digitally recorded, combined and networked. CAFM softwareAbbreviation for "Computer Aided Facility Management": CAFM is the support of facility management by information technology in the form of a computer program consisting of a database and a user interface. Here ... more has been familiar with such an approach for a long time, but is currently being increasingly used in combination with IFC in process optimization considerations for real estate.

"BIM is the digital mapping of the physical and functional properties of a building from the baseline to the demolition / demolition. As such, it serves as a [...] data hub for collaboration throughout the lifecycle of the building. "(Smith, 2008)

The building information model represents the complete real building geometrically, including clearly identifiable building parts, facilities, objects and their properties, in digital form and at the same time forms an information model. Like the real building, the model consists of spatially uniquely identifiable building elements, such as As walls, ceilings, doors and their parameters. The parameters serve to define the behavior of a model element by means of numbers and properties. The model elements interact and depend on each other.