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BIM AM/FM stands for Building Information Modelling for Asset Management and Facility Management. BIM is a digital process that creates intelligent 3D models containing data-rich information about a building’s components, systems, and operations. When applied to AM/FM, BIM becomes a powerful tool for managing a building from design and construction through to operation and maintenance.
Key Benefits of BIM AM/FM:
Improved Efficiency – Centralised access to building data for better decision-making.
Cost Savings – Reducing maintenance expenses through predictive insights.
Enhanced Sustainability – Optimising energy usage and reducing waste.
Compliance & Safety – Meeting regulations with up-to-date documentation and monitoring.
We generally use BIM Collaborate Pro to link all models together in real-time. Instead of trades working on siloed drawings, each discipline gets their own coordinated model. Models are layered, clash-detected, and synchronised automatically.
Model Coordination Workflow:
- Model Integration:
Merge architectural, structural, HVAC, and MEP models
- Clash Detection:
Identify and resolve design conflicts early
- Issue Tracking:
Assign issues to the right team instantly
-Live Project Status:
Stay up to date with every change
This allows plumbers, electricians, and contractors to work independently in the same system without visual noise, ensuring each expert sees what they need—and nothing they don’t.
4D BIM is an advanced extension of traditional BIM that incorporates time-based scheduling data into the 3D model. This allows stakeholders to visualise the construction timeline, track project milestones, and optimise workflows.
Why 4D BIM Matters:
Better Project Planning –
Simulate construction sequences and visualise the build timeline to prevent delays.
Risk Reduction –
Identify and help prevent clashes and scheduling errors
Enhanced Collaboration –
Align teams across disciplines with a clear visual timeline.
Cost & Time Efficiency –
Optimise labour and resources with proactive coordination.
This helps avoid delays, reduce risk, and streamline communication.
We tailor BIM deliverables to enable the needs of:
Property Owners:
Maintain asset records and reduce lifetime costs
Facility Managers:
Integrate with FM software to streamline operations
Developers & Contractors:
Optimise delivery with 4D planning and accurate construction sets
Designers & Engineers:
Ensure design intent is executed with precision
Government & Compliance Bodies:
Meet sustainability and safety regulations with confidence
We support OpenBIM and .IFC file formats because your data shouldn’t be locked into one system.
The Industry Foundation Classes (.IFC) file format, enables collaboration and data exchange across different software platforms. Using the IFC format allows organisations to avoid being locked into expensive, trade-specific software, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
OpenBIM ensures:
- Compatibility across platforms
- No need for specialist software
- Lower long-term costs
- Greater control for asset owners
We believe BIM should work for the people managing the building—not just the people designing it.
Revit BIM models are typically developed by design teams to produce detailed drawings for construction approvals.
They generally follow international naming conventions, although smaller firms may customise models for branding purposes.
Customisation can result in data-heavy files, making federated models difficult to manage and edit.
To meet modern client expectations and support long-term asset management, all BIM models should be built to international standards from the start.
BIM 360 is Autodesk’s cloud-based platform for real-time collaboration across project teams.
Designers can upload, link, and work on models together in a secure, controlled environment — with editing rights protected by model ownership to safeguard intellectual property.
While BIM 360 is a powerful tool for design collaboration, it is limited to the Autodesk ecosystem.
The final BIM output from the design-and-build phase is often shaped by the designer’s brand rather than international standards.
To ensure seamless integration into asset and facilities management systems, models should always follow established global conventions.
Common disciplines included in a BIM 360 model are:
Architecture
Interiors
Structure
HVAC (Mechanical)
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire Services
⚠️ Important: If it’s not modelled, it doesn’t exist.
Only modelled data can be extracted — rich graphic detail without proper attribute data (like cost, brand, or size) limits future use.
Clients are increasingly adopting in-house or off-the-shelf systems to manage assets throughout a building’s lifecycle.
To support this, BIM outputs must be structured using international categories and naming conventions.
A true Digital Twin begins with a federated model built to these global standards — something many clients, especially international investors, now expect as a baseline.
Tools like an Asset Information and Delivery Manual (AIDM) help define client data needs early, ensuring the final BIM model meets operational requirements.