BIM enabler for facilities management: a review of 33 cases

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the application of building information modelling (BIM) for asset management. It will discuss what tools and processors are used for applying BIM for asset management in construction projects. The method comprises a literature review of 33 projects that have applied BIM or planned to apply BIM for asset management functions. The findings show that a combination of software, hardware, processors, and standards can enable the BIM models to be integrated with the asset management systems. It facilitates easy extraction of information, avoid errors and duplication of work. The most popular way of developing a BIM-based asset management system is incorporating BIM asset data with CMMS or CAFM systems used for asset lifecycle and maintenance management. Engagement of stakeholders related to the operation phase is required as early as possible. Consideration should be given for protecting the information generated within the cyber environment. The research shows how BIM related tools and processors could be integrated to successfully implement BIM enabled asset management. The knowledge can be potentially useful for planning or implementing BIM enabled asset management systems. The research provides insight on the application of BIM for asset management in construction projects globally.

本研究旨在探究建筑信息模型（BIM）在资产管理领域的应用。本研究将探讨建筑工程项目中应用BIM开展资产管理所使用的各类工具与处理程序。本研究采用文献综述法，涵盖了33个已应用或计划应用BIM实现资产管理功能的工程项目。研究结果表明，软件、硬件、处理程序与相关标准的协同配合，可实现BIM模型与资产管理系统的集成。该集成方案可实现便捷的信息提取，规避工作失误与重复作业。开发基于BIM的资产管理系统最主流的方式，是将BIM资产数据与用于资产管理全生命周期及运维管理的计算机化维护管理系统（CMMS）、计算机辅助设施管理系统（CAFM）进行融合。需尽早邀请运维阶段相关利益相关者参与其中。需注重保护网络环境中生成的各类信息。本研究阐明了如何整合BIM相关工具与处理程序，以顺利实现支持BIM的资产管理落地应用。该研究成果可为规划或实施支持BIM的资产管理系统提供参考价值。本研究为全球范围内建筑工程项目中BIM在资产管理领域的应用提供了研究视角与实践参考。