BIM Use Assessment (BUA) Tool for Characterizing the Application Levels of BIM Uses for the Planning and Design of Construction Projects
Table 4
Definitions of BIM uses for planning and design.
Stage
Use
Definition (proposal)
No. of papers
Planning, design
Cost estimation
A BIM model is used to generate accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
7
Planning, design
Phase planning
A 4D BIM model is utilized to effectively plan, especially spatial planning, including spatial clashes and paths
9
Planning, design
Space programming
A BIM model is used to design and analyse the project’s spaces and rooms and to assign to each space a use and its measurements
6
Planning, design
Site analysis
BIM/GIS is used to select and evaluate a site location and to select a building position on the site
8
Planning, design
Design authoring
A process in which 3D software is used to develop a building information model. A project is designed in a BIM model, where the typical iterations of a project are made, and everything is built directly in the BIM software
3
Planning, design
Design review
A process in which stakeholders interact with a BIM model and provide their feedback to validate multiple design aspects
5
Design
Engineering analysis
A BIM model and specialized software are used to conduct an engineering analysis to identify the most efficient method or design
4
Design
Sustainability evaluation
A process in which the sustainability of a facility is evaluated and tracked using a sustainability metric system
8
Design
Code validation
A process in which code validation software is utilized to check the model parameters against project-specific design or construction codes or norms
7
Design
3D coordination
A process in which 3D coordination software is used to identify 3D geometric conflicts by comparing 3D models of building systems
