Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in planning and managing the life cycle of buildings

Abstract

Many studies and research point to a growing trend in industrial digitization. New materials, technologies and advanced automation tools are increasingly being promoted in the construction industry. With the increasing degree of digitization, various ways and methods of planning, management and control across different construction processes are also increasing. BIM is a unified information system that enables the sharing of documentation, supports communication, streamlines individual processes, helps eliminate errors and increases quality. Based on this fact, the paper analyses the current state of use of Building Information Modelling in planning and managing the life cycle of buildings in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The current state of knowledge and use of BIM, defining the advantages and possible barriers to its use, examining the scope and potential of BIM implementation within the building life cycle and defining tools and applications used in time and financial planning of construction production were analysed. The paper also briefly examines how the implementation of BIM can affect selected key tasks of the preparation and valuation professions.