Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  1. BIM Technology and Software Ecosystem
    1. Software Categories
      1. Authoring Applications
        1. Architectural Modeling Tools
          1. Structural Design Software
            1. MEP Engineering Platforms
              1. Civil Infrastructure Tools
              2. Coordination Platforms
                1. Model Federation Tools
                  1. Clash Detection Software
                    1. Issue Tracking Systems
                    2. Analysis and Simulation Tools
                      1. Structural Analysis
                        1. Energy Modeling
                          1. Lighting Simulation
                            1. Code Compliance Checking
                            2. Visualization and Communication
                              1. Rendering Software
                                1. Virtual Reality Platforms
                                  1. Augmented Reality Applications
                                  2. Data Management Platforms
                                    1. Common Data Environments
                                      1. Document Management Systems
                                        1. Workflow Automation Tools
                                      2. Interoperability and Data Exchange
                                        1. Native File Formats
                                          1. Proprietary Formats
                                            1. Version Compatibility
                                              1. Direct Integration
                                              2. Open Standards
                                                1. Industry Foundation Classes
                                                  1. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange
                                                    1. BIM Collaboration Format
                                                      1. Green Building XML
                                                      2. Data Translation Workflows
                                                        1. Import Export Procedures
                                                          1. Quality Control Processes
                                                            1. Data Validation Methods
                                                          2. Hardware Infrastructure
                                                            1. Workstation Requirements
                                                              1. Processing Power Specifications
                                                                1. Graphics Capabilities
                                                                  1. Memory and Storage Needs
                                                                  2. Network Architecture
                                                                    1. Local Area Networks
                                                                      1. Cloud Infrastructure
                                                                        1. Bandwidth Requirements
                                                                        2. Mobile Technology
                                                                          1. Field Devices
                                                                            1. Data Capture Equipment
                                                                              1. Connectivity Solutions

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