Construction Modelling in Australia
The Building Information Model (BIM) is a tool
used in construction to create 3D models of building projects.
The BIM works by having designers and architects insert
blueprints, floor plans and other design drawings into a database,
which generates a 3D model of the project.
The more blueprints and design drawings that are inserted into
the BIM, the more detail the project's 3D model will
become.
The level of detail in a BIM model is separated into different
Levels of Development (LODs), as the higher the LOD, the more
detail the BIM model.
The BIM in NSW
Although, the usage of BIM is not mandatory for construction in
Australia, states like New South Wales have been pushing for a more
consistent adoption of BIM for both private and public
infrastructure projects.
