Building Information Modeling. A Management Tool for Smart City

Abstract

The article contains information and proposals on the development of the Digital Economy in Kazakhstan. An example of international experience in implementing the strategy of the Smart City is given. The solution of the problems is represented in the organization of a single platform, the collection and management of data on this platform. One of the tools for managing the Smart City is offered - Building information modeling - BIM. Building information modeling, abbreviated - BIM is the process, as a result of which the building information modeling is formed. Thus, at each stage of the information modeling process, we have an information model that reflects the amount of information about the building processed at that time. In this paper on the use of BIM technology, we consider tools and methodologies applicable in the realities of Kazakhstan. The use of BIM technology within the construct of the existing legislature of the Republic of Kazakhstan as well as the necessary standards that are required for the successful implementation in Kazakhstan are analyzed. This paper is based on real life practice at “Facility Construction Directorate” private entity (hereinafter - FCD) of the Autonomous Organization of Education “Nazarbayev University” (hereinafter - NU). FCD, in its operations as FIDIC Engineer and Client Representative during the implementation of the NU investment construction projects face challenges associated with the design and construction of the facilities, including communication challenges between stakeholders. In this paper, issues of developing internal regulations, methodology for using BIM technology, developing business processes between stakeholders as well as information about the integration of existing IT infrastructure with innovative technologies will be disclosed.