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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a transformative digital technology that enables the collection, capture, and generation of data and information througho…

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a transformative digital technology that enables the collection, capture, and generation of data and information throughout the lifecycle of built assets.1Ibrahim et al. (2016)2BIM plays a crucial role in construction information integration and interoperability, supporting information exchange and sharing across all project participants. Liu et al. (2014)1
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Study on Building Lifecycle Information Management Platform Based on BIMQing Liu, Tao Gao et al.2014Research Journal of Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology
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BIM for FM: Input versus Output dataK. F. Ibrahim, Fonbeyin Henry Abanda et al.2016Radar (Oxford Brookes University)
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  • BIM for Facilities Management (BIM for FM) — A growing area of inquiry aimed at fulfilling the informational needs of the operational phase of assets within digitalised project workflows, including delivery, validation, and use of Asset Information Models. Patacas et al. (2020)
  • Open Data Standards (IFC & COBie) — BIM leverages open standards such as the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) and the Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie) to enable data interoperability between BIM and facilities management software systems. Ibrahim et al. (2016)
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BIM for FM: Input versus Output dataK. F. Ibrahim, Fonbeyin Henry Abanda et al.2016Radar (Oxford Brookes University)
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  • Building Lifecycle Management Platform (BLMP) — A platform concept based on BIM and IFC standards that provides a practical method for creating, exchanging, sharing, and integrating information among all construction project participants across the full building lifecycle.
2Liu et al. (2014)2
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Study on Building Lifecycle Information Management Platform Based on BIMQing Liu, Tao Gao et al.2014Research Journal of Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology
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  • BIM–GIS Integration — The integration of BIM with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is identified as a promising but challenging approach to transform information into knowledge and intelligence for civil, building, and infrastructure sectors.
3Liu et al. (2017)3
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A State-of-the-Art Review on the Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS)Xin Liu, Xiangyu Wang et al.2017ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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Diagram
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| Physical Built Asset |
+-----------------------------+
 |
 v
+-----------------------------+
| BIM Authoring Tools |
| (Design & Construction) |
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 |
 v
+-----------------------------+
| Open Standards Layer |
| IFC / COBie / CDE |
+-----------------------------+
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 _____|_____
 | |
 v v
+----------+ +----------+
| FM | | GIS |
| Software | | Systems |
+----------+ +----------+
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 v
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| Digital Twin / Analytics |
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BIM for FM faces a key challenge: existing applications often output data that does not satisfy facilities management requirements, and interoperability frameworks tend to be software-oriented or theoretical rather than practical. Ibrahim et al. (2016)1To address this, a Common Data Environment (CDE) framework built entirely on open standards has been proposed to simultaneously deliver Asset Information Models from distributed sources, validate them against requirements, and support operational use.2Patacas et al. (2020) In the AEC-FM sector, Digital Twin technology extends BIM by integrating the physical and digital world, offering high-level representations of buildings and their assets through sensor networks and automation systems.32Hosamo et al. (2022)3
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BIM for FM: Input versus Output dataK. F. Ibrahim, Fonbeyin Henry Abanda et al.2016Radar (Oxford Brookes University)
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A State-of-the-Art Review on the Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS)Xin Liu, Xiangyu Wang et al.2017ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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A Review of the Digital Twin Technology in the AEC‐FM IndustryHaidar Hosamo, Aksa Imran et al.2022Advances in Civil Engineering
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  • Interoperability between facilities management and BIM software systems remains a primary challenge, with data accuracy issues persisting despite the availability of open standards. Ibrahim et al. (2016)
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  • BIM–GIS integration faces significant challenges because the two systems were originally developed for different purposes, requiring large efforts for semantic web-based integration solutions.
2Liu et al. (2017)2
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BIM for FM: Input versus Output dataK. F. Ibrahim, Fonbeyin Henry Abanda et al.2016Radar (Oxford Brookes University)
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A State-of-the-Art Review on the Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS)Xin Liu, Xiangyu Wang et al.2017ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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  • BIM enables lifecycle-wide information exchange and sharing among all construction project participants through platforms built on IFC standards.
1Liu et al. (2014)1
  • Open standards like IFC and COBie are central to BIM's capability for data interoperability, but data accuracy and software interoperability remain unresolved challenges. Ibrahim et al. (2016)
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  • A structured CDE framework using open standards can address the three core informational needs of BIM for FM: delivery, validation, and operational use of asset information. Patacas et al. (2020)
  • Digital Twin technology, building on BIM, is an emerging trend in the AEC-FM industry for integrating physical and digital building data.
3Hosamo et al. (2022)3
  • BIM–GIS integration holds significant potential for solving problems in civil and infrastructure sectors, with semantic web technologies offering the most generalised solution.
4Liu et al. (2017)4
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Study on Building Lifecycle Information Management Platform Based on BIMQing Liu, Tao Gao et al.2014Research Journal of Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology
View
2
BIM for FM: Input versus Output dataK. F. Ibrahim, Fonbeyin Henry Abanda et al.2016Radar (Oxford Brookes University)
View
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A Review of the Digital Twin Technology in the AEC‐FM IndustryHaidar Hosamo, Aksa Imran et al.2022Advances in Civil Engineering
View
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A State-of-the-Art Review on the Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS)Xin Liu, Xiangyu Wang et al.2017ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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  1. "BIM interoperability challenges in facilities management using IFC and COBie"
  2. "Digital Twin applications in building lifecycle management and smart buildings"
  3. "BIM and GIS integration methods for urban infrastructure and smart cities"

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