The NBS periodic table of BIM is your
at a glance guide to the steps you need
to take to ensure a successful BIM
implementation. Our table presents all
the main elements of BIM in an easy-to-follow visual reference ideal
for printing or sharing. Define your
BIM strategy and understand what
your company is trying to achieve with
BIM. Build Foundations of efficient
systems for communication, information
exchange and data transfer to underpin
advance BIM processes. Develop better
and more efficient ways of working and
focus on Collaboration. Consider how and
where you make improvements in your
current Processes. Understand what a best practice workflow looks like and ensure
that information universally structured
regardless of author.
People are an element of the BIM strategy which is often overlooked. Provide clear
communication to your colleagues as to
why and how you intend to implement BIM.
Ensure that you have the right
Technology, software and hardware to
support your BIM aims and objectives, as
you move into a digital environment
consider how and where data is stored
and the best way to share and publish
information in a security minded way.
Get to know the Standards, procedures and supplementary documents available to you
that will assist you with your strategy
and help achieve collaborative BIM.
Consider the Enabling tools that will
help you design, develop, deliver and
maintain the built asset. Before you make
an investment consider what tools are
available to you for free.
Make use of access to information by
considering what Resources
are available to you.
The internet and social media have
created a valuable online community of support.
We hope that you find the NBS Periodic Table of BIM been a useful resource.
You can download the table and find a range of other helpful articles to support you on
your journey at theNBS.com/BIM.
