BIM Model Management for BIM-Based Facility Management in Buildings

Table 3

System evaluation comments.

No.	Participant comments
1	FM engineer: It is very convenient for me to access the latest BIM model for FM. I used to utilize the cloud-based database to store the BIM model. However, the solution is not efficient for me for maintenance management of facility BIM models for FM use.
2	FM engineer: It is effective for storing all updated BIM models for FM use when a BIM model is updated or a new BIM model is developed for a new facility using the proposed system. The proposed system provides an effective platform for sharing the latest FM BIM model for FM use.
3	FM manager: It is very important for me to inspect all available BIM models for FM for the building. I may refer to all previous updated BIM models to compare the differences through the system. All ongoing or delayed work for maintenance management of facility BIM models can be managed and tracked effectively by the system.
4	Owner: Regarding the application of BIM for FM, it is very important to keep the BIM model for the latest status. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a platform for the management of BIM models of facilities. Although there are many commercial software programs designed and developed for various BIM applications, there are few systems developed specially for the management of maintenance of BIM models of facilities.
5	BIM engineer: I think that the system is necessary for the application of BIM for FM. Especially for changes to the space or decorations of a building, the modification of BIM models can be executed and confirmed before the use of FM. The system can help us to collect, trace, and manage all submissions of updated BIM models. The system is different from other current software.
6	Equipment supplier: It is a great idea for us to submit the BIM model for newly purchased equipment through the system directly. After submitting the BIM model of the new equipment, the system will illustrate the summary information and automatically check if the required information of BIM model meets the requirements.
7	FM manager: By using the proposed BFMM system, it is very convenient for me to access and understand the current state for BIM-FM models management. Without the use of BFMM, it is difficult for managers to handle and manage all BIM-FM models for different buildings.