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The project manager’s business case for BIM

For most organisations, a business case is necessary to gain support for and to justify an investment in building information modelling (BIM). Paul Sancandi details how a project manager might develop one.

March 11, 2013

Managing

Managing design for success forum

The performance and delivery of the design process in building and infrastructure projects has a great influence on the success of subsequent processes in these projects.

February 28, 2013

News

The project manager’s guide to BIM roles

Having the proper personnel is one of the most critical factors to successful implementation and integration of building information modelling (BIM). Paul Sancandi looks at the various roles.

February 25, 2013

Teamwork

The project manager’s guide to BIM infrastructure

Often, an organisation begins with selecting the software and hardware when it begins to implement BIM. Paul Sancandi advises project managers of the considerations to make with regard to infrastructure.

February 18, 2013

Managing

BIM project information needs for owners

For each building information modelling (BIM) enabled process, the project manager should help define and document geometric model and facility data requirements. Paul Sancandi explains what those requirements are.

February 11, 2013

Knowledge

BIM-enabled project processes for owners

How can project managers help owners identify how they will use building information modelling (BIM) to improve internal project-related processes? Paul Sancandi provides some integration advice.

February 4, 2013

Knowledge

Applying BIM: a guide for project managers and owners

The internal application of building information modelling (BIM) is called a BIM Use. A BIM Use is defined as a method or strategy of applying BIM during a facility’s lifecycle to achieve one or more specific objectives. Paul Sancandi gives an overview of potential objectives for your project.

January 21, 2013

Managing

3-step BIM strategy for project owners

Starting with the need to develop the all important building information modelling (BIM) brief, the project manager will need to at least have a basic understanding of strategy. Paul Sancandi on the three steps you need to build that BIM strategy.

January 14, 2013

Knowledge