BIM is a process that uses three-dimensional digital modeling and intelligent structured data to improve collaboration between companies throughout the supply chain for building and infrastructure projects. As such, it represents a significant digital step forward in the construction and asset management markets.

BIM brings together all the components that make up a project in the development stage, creating a common language, shared knowledge and increased transparency between all the parties involved, from the main contractor through to sub-contractors, specialists and professionals. It provides the framework to manage costs, timescales and material quantities, and thus optimize the efficiency of construction projects.

BIM can be used for a wide range of projects. The process can be adopted for individual buildings (from houses and hospitals to shops and schools), infrastructure (from roads and reservoirs, to ports and pylons), and for complex developments involving many and varied structures in the built environment.