Organizational support of BIM-technologies

Abstract

Introduction. Building information modeling (BIM) is a modern approach to design and construction management. It can improve the efficiency of the construction production and quality of design documentation and accelerate business process flow. The paper discusses the problems of organizational supporting information transfer from one automated workplace to another down the technological chain of design and construction.
 Materials and methods. When creating a full line of software applications by the same developer, high speed and completeness of information transfer are ensured. In contrast, a universal data presentation is developed, that allows using different software at different stages. Many software manufacturers support the IFC-format (Industry Foundation Classes).
 Results. One of the life cycle support tasks is to obtain a scope worklist. Implementation of drawings using BIM-technology requires the internal discipline of designers and the significant preparatory work of the entire design company. The paper shows that the completeness of data transfer from one software to another using a universal format is not guaranteed. The detected problems confirm the need to create a universal classifier of building elements and construction activities. The suggested universal facet-hierarchical classifier contains five levels. However, it can be supplemented with technologies and a list of applied resources.
 Conclusions. One of the main prerequisites for the introduction of the BIM-technologies is a correct organization of design and construction activities. It is necessary to develop the classifications of project elements, to prepare drawing file templates, to create instructions for employees, to conduct personnel training, and to determine the data transfer routes. The project must be provided with allocated funds for technology preparation.