Building information models (BIMs) are computer files (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to support decision-making regarding a built asset. BIM is supported by various tools, technologies and contracts.
For other uses, see Bim (disambiguation).īuilding information model of a mechanical room developed from lidar dataīuilding information modeling ( BIM) is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places.