Abstract

BIM influences the complete lifecycle of a project viz. realization, operations, and facilities management
Operations and facilities management can contribute to a maximum expenditure
The adoption of BIM processes and tools reduces the cost of building operations and maintenance, enable greater efficiency, and saves on project time
Synergies across various processes help stakeholders leverage better building, sustainability, and reduce structure degradation

Introduction

Buildings, facilities, and infrastructure need to stay habitable throughout their service BIM can be implemented in two ways viz. new and existing
For new projects, BIM can be a great enabler if adopted for every lifecycle of the project, viz. design to facilities management, and demolition
For existing projects, BIM is implemented for the maintenance stage based on information, level of detail, software, and documentation
The process of Facilities Management can be optimized with a detailed overview of information, structure, and existing building conditions

Facility Management is categorized into two types.

Preventive management Mitigate, diminish, or eliminate failures before they begin
Reactive management React & solve a maintenance task after the failure has been detected

Maintenance activities can be managed through various technology platforms.

Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) the use of software to plan and monitor activities that lead to high-cost savings
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - an interlinked building database that stores information on inventory, preventive maintenance, etc.

Potential challenges that need attention.

Absence of best practices due to knowledge imperfection
Absence of approval from project owners to implement BIM for FM to leverage cost savings
Inability to understand the concept of Facilities Management
Inadequacies of BIM education and skills
Non-maintenance friendly design deficiencies
Inaccurate information during project handover
Issues of interoperability between 3D models and FM
Improper contractual framework for adoption

What are the applications of BIM data in Facilities Management?

What are the questions that need to be answered to set up a strong BIM for FM plan?

What is the type of data that needs controlling?
What are the processes or technology platforms used to manage data and facilities?
What kinds of systems have been implemented?
What is the knowledge and skill level of your Facilities Management team?
What part of your building or infrastructure is new or existing?
What are your future operational goals?

BIM enables Facilities Management.

Comprehensive data transfer and update automation of building components with 6D BIM.
Implementing Facilities Management early in the design process to leverage better impact
Make BIM data important through asset info, schedules, and information management
Mitigate conflicts through clash detection and boost space management
Create maintenance activities based on service history, contract info, and accurate specifications
Reduce environmental impacts based on efficient energy adoption and sustainability

5 key enablers of Facilities Management offered by BIM.

The most efficient BIM for FM process structure

Top Facilities Management Trends of 2020 & beyond.

Biometric system verify human identity based on unique characteristics based on fingerprint scanning or retinal recognition

Wearable technology using smart-wearable technology for secure data collection and analysis

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3D modeling based on various processes, libraries, HVAC components, lighting & electrical systems, and product specifications

Autonomous technology using IoT to build smart and increase efficiency, save energy, and analyze vital data based on space metrics.

Drones and LIDAR technology drones and LIDAR technology to view building and ground assets. Collect precise information and convert it into highly visual 3D models.

Everything considered

BIM for facilities management delivers a myriad of benefits for various challenges
It is a one-true source of valuable and dependable data for a specific facility
It helps facilities managers save effort, time, cost on a perpetual basis
Facilities managers can count on BIM for FM to improve asset awareness and solve problems on time
In short, it gives facility managers complete control over every facility aspect from viz. operations to maintenance