Three M’s and the big bad BIM
Three M's and the big bad BIM. Introduction If you had to do an internet search for BIM, you will get a lot of articles, websites, blogs, etc. that explain it or tries to define it. Most articles, websites, and blogs that discuss BIM share a definition that is based on the perspective of the creator. Additionally, the 'M' in BIM is often referred to as Modelling, Model, or Management, depending on the source, which can be confusing for readers. This has created some confusion with individuals, I am included in this group, as to why it is really and why it matters to define the ‘M’. Original M No, it’s not Moriarty. Image linked, see reference 2. The original definition of BIM goes back to 2002 when it was coined and the industry defined it. Before BIM, the term used was Building Description Systems (BDS), as defined by Professor Charles "Chuck" Eastman. I will discuss the BDS name later in this article. Charles developed the main concepts of BIM to have t...