Many of ThinkSpace’s readers are academically-oriented and may be interested to know that the BIM Framework has now been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Automation in Construction (Volume 18, Issue 3). The Framework is the basis of most BIM episodes published so far and has allowed the generation of many BIM implementation and evaluation tools (more about that in future posts). Below is the paper’s abstract in both textual and visual forms:
Textual Abstract: “Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an expansive knowledge domain within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) industry. To allow a systematic investigation of BIM's divergent fields, its knowledge components must be defined and expanding boundaries delineated. This paper explores some of the publicly available international guidelines and introduces the BIM Framework, a research and delivery foundation for industry stakeholders. This is a ‘scene-setting’ paper identifying many conceptual parts (fields, stages, steps and lenses), providing examples of their application and listing some of the Framework's deliverables. This paper also identifies and deploys visual knowledge models and a specialised ontology to represent domain concepts and their relations”.
Visual Abstract: visualisations reduce complexity; please click on the image below to open a higher-resolution image:
I regret that I cannot share the actual paper with the blog’s subscribers due to copyright restrictions. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information or clarifications.
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Your web site looks intreging… can’t wait to investigate.
Thanks Mike, please share your insights once you had a chance to read through the posts.
Hi, I am wondering if you are familiar with the Business Integration Methodology (BIM) developed by Accenture over a period of many years and the basis of the majority of consulting done by the company as the core framework, tools, job aids, assets, etc. on which they executed their contracts for their clients. While I think that there may have been times that they licensed BIM, I am concerned that overlaps occur with much of your content. I just thought that I would bring this to your attention because I find your work and content fascinating. I came across your website while doing research for artist practices in our multi-polar world and across disciplines including consulting models as support structures and medium. My influences are from Rosiland Krauss and Andre Fraser from the Artworld.
Thank you,
Mario Alberico
President and Executive Director
Gallery 119 / Foundation 119
Hi Mario. Thank you for your comment. On the face of it, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Business Integration Methodology (BIM) share the three-lettered acronym but not much more. Digging deeper, I found that both are affected by the same approach to measuring performance through Capability/Maturity assessment. This of course doesn’t surprise me (and I suspect wouldn’t surprise you) to learn of similarities or overlaps. This is true of any knowledge that peels under the skin and tries to uncover systems, concepts and relations; knowledge is one yet manifests itself in multiple means. Having said that, I’m keen to learn more about the ‘other BIM’ if you kindly point me in the right direction. I’ve tried to locate more info on Accenture’s website but came back empty handed. Thank you again for your thoughtful comment and hope you continue reading and contributing to BIM ThinkSpace.
Bilal
Will have to investigate because your web looks interesting.