BIM and Project Management: Advancing Integrated Project Delivery on Capital Building Programs
Designing buildings and facilities using data rich Building Information Modeling (BIM) is taking hold in the marketplace. Over the years, the discipline of construction project management has evolved as well, to go beyond helping organizations manage only the "build" phase of projects, to broader use managing complete project lifecycles. This evolution led to the introduction of Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) software to optimize the plan, build and operate phases of real estate and facility assets.

Below is a summary of a thought-leadership white paper from Meridian Systems. Download the complete white paper titled "BIM and Project Management - Advancing Integrated Project Delivery on Capital Building Programs" to learn more about how ILM software can integrate with BIM models.

Connecting ILM and BIM along the Plan, Build and Operate Lifecycle
ILM is an expanded successor to Project Management because it is designed for those companies that manage the plan, build and operate lifecycle for both new and existing buildings and facilities.  ILM processes start with the planning and design phase of potential projects, progress through procurement and construction, and continue ultimately into the management of assets and maintenance for facilities.

There are many synergistic opportunities for ILM technology and BIM models to come together. For example, during the plan phase the building owner determines the financial feasibility of a project and hires architects and engineers to design the project. During the build phase, a general contractor is selected to construct the facility, while the owner and design teams provide oversight. And finally, during the operate phase, the owner takes over the newly completed facility and manages this new asset through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

Integration Touch Points between BIM and ILM
There are at least seven key integration points between BIM and ILM applications. As the market continues to adopt both BIM and ILM methodologies, the value propositions will begin to shake out as more companies experiment with each touch point opportunity. Read the complete white paper to discover these integration points and learn more about these potential integration scenarios in detail.