BIM is a new way of approaching the design and documentation of building projects.

Building

The entire lifecycle of the building is considered (design/build/operations).

Information

All information about the building and its lifecycle is included.

Modeling

Defining and simulating the building, its         Image courtesy: PLH Architects
delivery, and operation using integrated
tools.

BIM provides two major advantages over CAD:

1.  BIM Models and manages not just graphics,
but also information – information that allows the automatic generation of drawings and reports, design analysis, schedule simulation, facilities management, and more – ultimately enabling the building team to make better-informed decisions.

2.  BIM supports a distributed team so that people, tools, and tasks can effectively share this information throughout the building lifecycle, thus eliminating data redundancy, data re-entry, data loss, miscommunication, and translation errors.

Bentley BIM solutions empower the design, construction, and operation of all types of
buildings and facilities around the world, from       Image courtesy: DP Architects
the conventional to some of the most
inspiring projects of our time.

Generative Design

Associative parametric modeling
empowers architects and engineers to gain
unrivalled creative flexibility through flexible modeling, automation of design processes and acceleration of design iterations.

Bentley’s GenerativeComponents provides the ability to rapidly explore design alternatives by modeling geometry, capturing relationships, and generating forms that enable architects to pursue design aspirations with previously unattainable degrees of freedom.          
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Managing Building Information

When it comes to building, we’re all in this together: architects, engineers, constructors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, facility managers and operators, and building owners.

Providing appropriate access to project information, and managing document versions, reviews, and approvals is critical to project success. Whether the team is spread across the hall or around the world, Bentley ProjectWise solutions can help you manage the ‘I’ in BIM.