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	'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' ('''BIM''') is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.		'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' ('''BIM''') is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.

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	For gaining the benefits of using BIM in a project, the parties should be aware of detailed-planning and scheduling of tasks and procedures.		For gaining the benefits of using BIM in a project, the parties should be aware of detailed-planning and scheduling of tasks and procedures.

	The [[Wikipedia:Publicly_Available_Specification\|Public Available Specification]] (PAS 1192-2013) proposes the implementation of a '''BIM execution plan''' (BEP), for an ~~effectively~~ integration of BIM into the project delivery process.<ref> [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/PAS_1192-2 Designing Buildings Wiki: PAS 1192-2]. Retrieved 16 September 2016.</ref> By this plan it will be ensured that all parties have knowledge of the opportunities and responsibilities by using Building Information modeling. In the BIM execution plan should be included all the uses of BIM as well as detailed design and documentation of the processes for executing BIM through the project life-cycle. After the implementation of this plan, the parties take the advantage of following and monitoring their progress against the plan and gaining all the benefits of BIM usage.		The [[Wikipedia:Publicly_Available_Specification\|Public Available Specification]] (PAS 1192-2013) proposes the implementation of a '''BIM execution plan''' (BEP), for an effective integration of BIM into the project delivery process.<ref> [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/PAS_1192-2 Designing Buildings Wiki: PAS 1192-2]. Retrieved 16 September 2016.</ref> By this plan it will be ensured that all parties have knowledge of the opportunities and responsibilities by using Building Information modeling. In the BIM execution plan should be included all the uses of BIM as well as detailed design and documentation of the processes for executing BIM through the project life-cycle. After the implementation of this plan, the parties take the advantage of following and monitoring their progress against the plan and gaining all the benefits of BIM usage.

	===Benefits of developing a BIM execution plan===		===Benefits of developing a BIM execution plan===

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	Some specific characteristic of BIM, that are increasingly developed, can be used in project management effectively. These characteristics are:		Some specific characteristic of BIM, that are increasingly developed, can be used in project management effectively. These characteristics are:

	:*Clash Detection <br /> One of the main problem during the design construction project, is when the ~~differences~~ disciplines’ plans are overlapped and design inconsistencies ~~are created~~. By using BIM techniques, the plans are gathered together and clashes are detected and solved. Not only construction clashes but also aesthetic problems can be avoided, due to the visualization that offered by BIM.		:*Clash Detection <br /> One of the main problem during the design construction project, is when the different disciplines’ plans are overlapped and design inconsistencies arise. By using BIM techniques, the plans are gathered together and clashes are detected and solved. Not only construction clashes but also aesthetic problems can be avoided, due to the visualization that is offered by BIM.

	:*Constructability <br /> Using BIM, constructability issues can be reviewed and handled by the teams. Moreover, the visual information that is provided can facilitate the detection of constructability problems and mitigate the risk, allowing investigation for finding solutions.		:*Constructability <br /> Using BIM, constructability issues can be reviewed and handled by the teams. Moreover, the visual information that is provided can facilitate the detection of constructability problems and mitigate the risk, allowing investigation for finding solutions.

	:*Analysis<br /> BIM methods allow better analysis of all phases, enabling for project managers, designers and engineers to make decisions about the project. For instance, using BIM tools, it is possible to calculate the energy consumption of a construction project and find solutions by changing the materials and orientation, ~~improve~~ indoor air quality . ~~Moreover~~, BIM ~~enables~~ light acoustic and mechanical analysis.		:*Analysis<br /> BIM methods allow better analysis of all phases, enabling for project managers, designers and engineers to make decisions about the project. For instance, using BIM tools, it is possible to calculate the energy consumption of a construction project and find solutions by changing the materials and orientation, improving indoor air quality . Finally, BIM allows light acoustic and mechanical analysis.

	:*Time and Cost estimation ([[Wikipedia:4D_BIM\|4D]] and [[Wikipedia:5D_BIM\|5D]] analysis) <br /> The visualization of a construction project achieved by 3D models result in a better understanding of the construction. But BIM also enables time and cost estimation which represented by 4D and 5D analysis, which can be utilized at the first stages of a project and facilitate the decision making process by minimum time and cost. Additionally, the implementation of alternatives scenarios could be utilized and near-instant analysis of the situation to be used by project manager in order to predict the consequences of their decisions.		:*Time and Cost estimation ([[Wikipedia:4D_BIM\|4D]] and [[Wikipedia:5D_BIM\|5D]] analysis) <br /> The visualization of a construction project achieved by 3D models result in a better understanding of the construction. But BIM also enables time and cost estimation which represented by 4D and 5D analysis, which can be utilized at the first stages of a project and facilitate the decision making process by minimum time and cost. Additionally, the implementation of alternatives scenarios could be utilized and near-instant analysis of the situation to be used by project manager in order to predict the consequences of their decisions.

	:*Integration <br /> The collaboration of the parties that use BIM as well as the composition of a unified model, enable the coordination of analysis, design and construction activities resulting in integrity of projects.		:*Integration <br /> The collaboration of the parties that use BIM as well as the composition of a unified model, enable the coordination of analysis, design and construction activities resulting in the integrity of the projects.

	:*Quantity take-off <br /> Quantity takeoffs in a BIM model contribute to better decision analysis by the project team regarding different alternative solution during the project life-cycle. Faster estimation are allowed due to the integration and 3D 4D and 5D analysis ~~offered by~~ BIM models. Takeoffs quantities can be ~~also~~ used in the procurement procedure.		:*Quantity take-off <br /> Quantity takeoffs in a BIM model contribute to better decision analysis by the project team regarding different alternative solution during the project life-cycle. Faster estimation are allowed due to the integration and 3D 4D and 5D analysis of BIM models. Takeoffs quantities can also be used in the procurement procedure.

	:*Element based Model <br /> BIM models consist of elements/objects and not just geometrical shapes and lines. This ~~enable~~ the division of the project in smaller objects for better analysis, better management design, estimation and construction by having a defined and clear scope of the project.		:*Element based Model <br /> BIM models consist of elements/objects and not just geometrical shapes and lines. This enables the division of the project in smaller objects for better analysis, better management design, estimation and construction by having a defined and clear scope of the project.

	:*Collaboration and team building <br /> Collaboration and Team building is another key of successful construction projects. Using the BIM concept, all parties are working on the same unified model and they ~~don’t~~ focus on individual outcomes but the whole project progress.		:*Collaboration and team building <br /> Collaboration and Team building is another key of successful construction projects. Using the BIM concept, all parties are working on the same unified model and they do not focus on individual outcomes but on the whole project progress.

	:*Communication <br /> Collaboration and ~~the~~ communication between the different parties involved in the construction project is increased due to the unified project model . The distribution of information between project managers, engineers, designers and contractors and the direct constant communication facilitate the reduction of risk.		:*Communication <br /> Collaboration and communication between the different parties involved in the construction project, are increased due to the unified project model . The distribution of information between project managers, engineers, designers and contractors and the direct constant communication facilitate the reduction of the risk.

	==BIM execution planning==		==BIM execution planning==

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	==BIM aspects regarding Project Management==		==BIM aspects regarding Project Management==

	The main ~~aspect~~ of using BIM regarding Project Management are the integrated project delivery system, the unique language as well as technical aspects <ref name="Saeed Rokooei adaption">Saeed Rokooei (2015),"[http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1877042815056797/1-s2.0-S1877042815056797-main.pdf?_tid=aa327a8a-8259-11e6-a087-00000aab0f27&acdnat=1474723410_04f15dd5168314ad53689c65d3fcd9a4 Building Information Modeling in Project Management: Necessities, Challenges and Outcomes]",Social and Behavioral Sciences 210 ( 2015 ) 87 – 95.</ref> , which are further discussed:		The main aspects of using BIM regarding Project Management are the integrated project delivery system, the unique language as well as technical aspects <ref name="Saeed Rokooei adaption">Saeed Rokooei (2015),"[http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1877042815056797/1-s2.0-S1877042815056797-main.pdf?_tid=aa327a8a-8259-11e6-a087-00000aab0f27&acdnat=1474723410_04f15dd5168314ad53689c65d3fcd9a4 Building Information Modeling in Project Management: Necessities, Challenges and Outcomes]",Social and Behavioral Sciences 210 ( 2015 ) 87 – 95.</ref> , which are further discussed:

	*Integrated Project Delivery System		*Integrated Project Delivery System
	Integrated project delivery is an integrating approach for project management for delivering projects that integrate the collaboration between the different parties that involved on it. By this way, the efficiency through the phases could be increased as all the parties operate as a coherent team and concentrate on project general outcome and not on individual objectives. For improving the collaboration, BIM-~~tool~~ enable the communication, visualization and analysis of complex project information between parties, which also improve the productivity and facilitation management. The benefits of an integrated project delivery on BIM based approach during the life cycle, contribute on a successful project execution.		Integrated project delivery is an integrating approach for project management for delivering projects that integrate the collaboration between the different parties that are involved on it. By this way, the efficiency through the phases could be increased as all the parties operate as a coherent team and concentrate on the project's general outcome and not on individual objectives. For improving the collaboration, BIM-tools enable the communication, visualization and analysis of complex project information between parties, which also improve the productivity and facilitation management. The benefits of an integrated project delivery on BIM-based approach, during the life cycle, contribute to a successful project execution.

	[[File:images.png\|thumb\|600px\|'''Figure 1:'''Information exchange between BIM-project parties by using IFC specification]]		[[File:images.png\|thumb\|600px\|'''Figure 1:'''Information exchange between BIM-project parties by using IFC specification]]

	*Unique language		*Unique language
	The key of success in project management is the usage of the same language, meaning using the vocabulary in the ~~same way that everyone in~~ the project ~~is using it~~.<ref>[http://projectmanager.com.au/language-project-management/ The language of Project management](2012). Retrieved 14 September 2016.</ref> In a BIM project it is crucial for a project manager to be well-educated and have the ~~skill~~ to understand and be understood by all the parties involved in the project. Moreover, the ‘language’ between the parties is also important as BIM is based on the communication and the exchange of information between the teams of the project. For instance, the use of different softwares languages by different teams involved in the project is one of the main challenges in BIM, which can be solved by the use of a common neutral format language for exchanging information between the parties. For instance, the international organization, [[Wikipedia:buildingSMART\|buildingSMART]], formerly the International Alliance of Interoperability (IAI), has developed a neutral and open specification for BIM, called [[Wikipedia:Industry_Foundation_Classes\|Industry Foundation Classes]] (IFCs), for improving the exchange of information between softwares used in the construction industry (Figure 1). Data interoperability is a main factor for obtaining BIM efficiency.		The key of success in project management is the usage of the same language, meaning using the same vocabulary among all the participants of the project.<ref>[http://projectmanager.com.au/language-project-management/ The language of Project management](2012). Retrieved 14 September 2016.</ref> In a BIM project, it is crucial for a project manager to be well-educated and have the skills to understand and be understood by all the parties involved in the project. Moreover, the ‘language’ between the parties is also important as BIM is based on the communication and the exchange of information between the teams of the project. For instance, the use of different softwares languages by different teams involved in the project is one of the main challenges in BIM, which can be solved by the use of a common neutral format language for exchanging information between the parties. For instance, the international organization, [[Wikipedia:buildingSMART\|buildingSMART]], formerly the International Alliance of Interoperability (IAI), has developed a neutral and open specification for BIM, called [[Wikipedia:Industry_Foundation_Classes\|Industry Foundation Classes]] (IFCs), for improving the exchange of information between softwares used in the construction industry (Figure 1). Data interoperability is a main factor for obtaining BIM efficiency.

	*Technical Aspects <ref name="Saeed Rokooei adaption">Saeed Rokooei (2015),"[http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1877042815056797/1-s2.0-S1877042815056797-main.pdf?_tid=aa327a8a-8259-11e6-a087-00000aab0f27&acdnat=1474723410_04f15dd5168314ad53689c65d3fcd9a4 Building Information Modeling in Project Management: Necessities, Challenges and Outcomes]",Social and Behavioral Sciences 210 ( 2015 ) 87 – 95.</ref> <ref> Chalmers University Of Technology (2011) "[http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/147119.pdf BIM for Project Managers:How project managers can utilize BIM in construction projects]".Retrieved 14 September 2016.</ref>		*Technical Aspects <ref name="Saeed Rokooei adaption">Saeed Rokooei (2015),"[http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1877042815056797/1-s2.0-S1877042815056797-main.pdf?_tid=aa327a8a-8259-11e6-a087-00000aab0f27&acdnat=1474723410_04f15dd5168314ad53689c65d3fcd9a4 Building Information Modeling in Project Management: Necessities, Challenges and Outcomes]",Social and Behavioral Sciences 210 ( 2015 ) 87 – 95.</ref> <ref> Chalmers University Of Technology (2011) "[http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/147119.pdf BIM for Project Managers:How project managers can utilize BIM in construction projects]".Retrieved 14 September 2016.</ref>

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.		'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' ('''BIM''') is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.

	In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the impact of project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the ~~uses~~ of BIM in construction projects are identified.		In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the impact of project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well as the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the implementation of BIM in construction projects are identified.

	==History==		==History==

	Although BIM appears as a new tool for management of construction projects, its concept ~~has existed~~ for at least 30-40 years.<ref>http://codebim.com/resources/history-of-building-information-modelling/ Retrieved 11 September 2016.</ref>		Although BIM appears as a new tool for management of construction projects, its concept exists for at least 30-40 years.<ref>http://codebim.com/resources/history-of-building-information-modelling/ Retrieved 11 September 2016.</ref>

	In 1975, Eastmen <ref> Eastman, C. (1975): ‘[http://codebim.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eastman_1975.pdf The use of computers instead of drawings in building design]‘, AIA Journal, March, Volume 63, Number 3, pp46-50.</ref> introduced in his paper the idea of “''Building description systems (BDS)''” as a “''single integrated database for visual and quantitative analyses''” , where “''Contractors of large projects may find this representation advantageous for scheduling and materials ordering''” . Later, after the development of BDS concept, in 1986, Robert Aish <ref>Aish, R. (1986): ‘Building Modelling: The Key to Integrated Construction CAD’, CIB 5th International Symposium on the Use of Computers for Environmental Engineering Related to Buildings, 7-9 July.</ref> described it as “Building Modelling”, in the sense that BIM is used today. As “Building Information modeling”, first documented in 1992 by G.A. van Nederveen and F. P. Tolman <ref>Van Nederveen, G.A.; Tolman, F.P. (1992). "[http://itc.scix.net/data/works/att/w78-1991-23.content.pdf Modelling multiple views on buildings]". Automation in Construction. 1 (3): 215–24.</ref>.		In 1975, Eastmen <ref> Eastman, C. (1975): ‘[http://codebim.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eastman_1975.pdf The use of computers instead of drawings in building design]‘, AIA Journal, March, Volume 63, Number 3, pp46-50.</ref> introduced in his paper the idea of “''Building description systems (BDS)''” as a “''single integrated database for visual and quantitative analyses''” , where “''Contractors of large projects may find this representation advantageous for scheduling and materials ordering''” . Later, after the development of BDS concept, in 1986, Robert Aish <ref>Aish, R. (1986): ‘Building Modelling: The Key to Integrated Construction CAD’, CIB 5th International Symposium on the Use of Computers for Environmental Engineering Related to Buildings, 7-9 July.</ref> described it as “Building Modelling”, in the sense that BIM is used today. As “Building Information modeling”, first documented in 1992 by G.A. van Nederveen and F. P. Tolman <ref>Van Nederveen, G.A.; Tolman, F.P. (1992). "[http://itc.scix.net/data/works/att/w78-1991-23.content.pdf Modelling multiple views on buildings]". Automation in Construction. 1 (3): 215–24.</ref>.

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.		'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.

	In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the ~~role in~~ project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified.		In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the impact of project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified.

	==History==		==History==

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.		'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.

	In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the role ~~of the~~ project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified.		In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the role in project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified.

	==History==		==History==

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History

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	Although BIM appears as a new tool for management of construction projects, its concept has existed for at least 30-40 years.<ref>http://codebim.com/resources/history-of-building-information-modelling/ Retrieved 11 September 2016.</ref>		Although BIM appears as a new tool for management of construction projects, its concept has existed for at least 30-40 years.<ref>http://codebim.com/resources/history-of-building-information-modelling/ Retrieved 11 September 2016.</ref>

	In 1975, Eastmen <ref> Eastman, C. (1975): ‘[http://codebim.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eastman_1975.pdf The use of computers instead of drawings in building design]‘, AIA Journal, March, Volume 63, Number 3, pp46-50.</ref> ~~introduce~~ in his paper the idea of “''Building description systems (BDS)''” as a “''single integrated database for visual and quantitative analyses''” , where “''Contractors of large projects may find this representation advantageous for scheduling and materials ordering''” . Later, after the development of BDS concept, in 1986, Robert Aish <ref>Aish, R. (1986): ‘Building Modelling: The Key to Integrated Construction CAD’, CIB 5th International Symposium on the Use of Computers for Environmental Engineering Related to Buildings, 7-9 July.</ref> described it as “Building Modelling”, in the sense that BIM is used today. As “Building Information modeling”, first documented in 1992 by G.A. van Nederveen and F. P. Tolman <ref>Van Nederveen, G.A.; Tolman, F.P. (1992). "[http://itc.scix.net/data/works/att/w78-1991-23.content.pdf Modelling multiple views on buildings]". Automation in Construction. 1 (3): 215–24.</ref>.		In 1975, Eastmen <ref> Eastman, C. (1975): ‘[http://codebim.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eastman_1975.pdf The use of computers instead of drawings in building design]‘, AIA Journal, March, Volume 63, Number 3, pp46-50.</ref> introduced in his paper the idea of “''Building description systems (BDS)''” as a “''single integrated database for visual and quantitative analyses''” , where “''Contractors of large projects may find this representation advantageous for scheduling and materials ordering''” . Later, after the development of BDS concept, in 1986, Robert Aish <ref>Aish, R. (1986): ‘Building Modelling: The Key to Integrated Construction CAD’, CIB 5th International Symposium on the Use of Computers for Environmental Engineering Related to Buildings, 7-9 July.</ref> described it as “Building Modelling”, in the sense that BIM is used today. As “Building Information modeling”, first documented in 1992 by G.A. van Nederveen and F. P. Tolman <ref>Van Nederveen, G.A.; Tolman, F.P. (1992). "[http://itc.scix.net/data/works/att/w78-1991-23.content.pdf Modelling multiple views on buildings]". Automation in Construction. 1 (3): 215–24.</ref>.
	However, the concept of “Building Information Modeling” became popular even later when in 2002 Autodesk adopted it as a strategy for “the application of information technology to the building industry”<ref> Autodesk (2002),[http://www.laiserin.com/features/bim/autodesk_bim.pdf Autodesk Building Industry solutions]. Retrieved 11 September 2016.</ref>. From then, the amount of BIM users is increasing rapidly due to the benefits are provided.		However, the concept of “Building Information Modeling” became popular even later when in 2002 Autodesk adopted it as a strategy for “the application of information technology to the building industry”<ref> Autodesk (2002),[http://www.laiserin.com/features/bim/autodesk_bim.pdf Autodesk Building Industry solutions]. Retrieved 11 September 2016.</ref>. From then, the amount of BIM users is increasing rapidly due to the benefits are provided.

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.		'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.

	In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management~~. The advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified~~. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the role of the project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed.		In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the role of the project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed. Moreover, the advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified.

	==History==		==History==

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.		'''[[Wikipedia:Building_information_modeling\|Building Information Modeling]]''' (BIM) is defined as ''“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward”'' according to The National Building Information Model Standard Project Committee. <ref> [https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_FactSheet_2015.pdf National BIM Standard-United States] (2015). Retrieved 12 September 2016.</ref> The concept of BIM was developed at Georgia Institute of Technology in the late 1970s and has increased rapidly the last decades due to the significant benefits that provided in construction projects.

	In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. The advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the role of the project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed.		In this article, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. The advantages and the limitations of the uses of BIM in construction projects are identified. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the role of the project management is crucial and continuous in all the stages of the life-cycle of a project. For successful management, the procedures and tasks have to be planned in the early phase of the project. For this reason a BIM Project execution plan should be developed in advance. The objectives of this execution plan as well the tasks of an experienced project manager as the BIM-coordinator of the project are discussed.