Building Information Modelling

About BIM

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an intelligent model-based process that provides insight for creating and managing building and infrastructure projects faster, more economically and with less environmental impact. Autodesk BIM software includes a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for design, visualisation, simulation and collaboration that uses the rich information in the intelligent model to inform better decision-making and break down the barriers to better business.

BIM: Value at Every Stage (7:27 minutes)
Learn how AEC professionals are benefitting from BIM at every stage in the project lifecycle.
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Innovating with BIM (2:38 minutes)
Learn how professionals from all architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) disciplines are using BIM in innovative ways to enhance project outcomes.
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Sustainable Cities (3:48 minutes)
Autodesk BIM solutions can help cities improve environmental performance. Learn how Autodesk solutions support each phase of the design process, empowering architects, engineers, builders and owners to imagine, design and create a better world today.
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An Energy Efficient Future (4:34 minutes)
How can the BIM process improve the building performance of historic buildings? Watch this video documenting an Autodesk research study conducted at the National Building Museum.
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Featured White Papers

Collaboration & Data Management for AEC

Learn how Autodesk BIM 360 provides AEC project teams with a complete, accurate, digital view of their project – with access to information across the project lifecycle from wherever the need it.

Autodesk BIM 360 (pdf - 23Kb)

Realising the Benefits of BIM

This white paper summarises the benefits of BIM and provides an overview of the steps your firm can take to successfully implement BIM and realise its full value.

Realising the Benefits of BIM (pdf - 876Kb)

McGraw-Hill SmartMarket Report: The Business Value of BIM

Explore the results of BIM adoption, usage, impact and infrastructure, and review case studies and interviews.

SmartMarket Report: The Business Value of BIM (pdf - 3700Kb)

McGraw-Hill Construction SmartMarket Report: Green BIM

Read case studies and see the results of a 2010 survey on how Building Information Modelling is contributing to green design and construction.

SmartMarket Report: Green BIM (pdf - 2084Kb)

IDC ROI Study: Westfield Corporation

This independent study explores how Westfield, the multinational retail property company, uses BIM to reduce design time and eliminate rework across its property development supply chain.

IDC Spotlight Westfield Corporation (pdf - 229Kb)

IDC ROI Study: Walsh Construction

Walsh Construction, a Chicago-based general contractor, construction manager and design builder, uses BIM to improve efficiencies.

IDC Spotlight Walsh Construction (pdf - 229Kb)