The BIM Manager

A Practical Guide for BIM Project Management

The BIM Manager gives practitioners what they need to know: the terminology, processes, technologies, project requirements and responsibilities related to Building Information Modelling. Realistic examples provide readers with a wide basic knowledge of the subject, supplemented by a wealth of useful information giving insight and hands-on guidance. The book explains complex subject matter in an easily understandable way, making it an essential work of reference on BIM.

The BIM Manager: practical and instructive

Thanks to the author’s extensive experience in designing, constructing and consultancy on BIM projects, this publication is a valuable companion in everyday BIM practice. It presents a clear and structured methodology for BIM implementation and project delivery. It draws on recognized standards and best practices, accompanied by illustrative project examples and contributions by respected experts in the field.

How to present, plan, implement and deliver BIM with success

The book is divided into three sections:

1. General introduction to the concept and context  of Building Information Modelling
2. Methodology of the strategic design and implementation of BIM within an organization or company
3. Activities and processes in BIM-supported project management, from project definition and planning to execution and handover to the client

What is the main focus of the book?

The BIM Manager concentrates on the design and construction phase of buildings from the perspective of architectural and engineering design firms. However, the principles covered are of universal relevance and are applicable to all project stakeholders across all construction sectors.

Topics included:

• Introduction
• Basic Concepts and Principles
• openBIM and the buildingSMART Standards
• openBIM Standards in Use
• BIM Implementation: Strategy and Guidance
• Project Definition and Planning
• Project Set-up and Delivery
• Roles and Responsibilities
• BIM Project Management

Target readership:

BIM managers and practitioners, architects, construction engineers, company management

A German edition of this publication is also available.