Until now, the most commonly known objective of BIM has been the creation of 3D models, whose benefits in risk reduction and efficiency are well established. However, integrating this methodology with other applications and technologies is opening up new and highly valuable possibilities.
Based on these ideas, this article explores the integration of BIM with the Internet of Things (IoT), an important dimension due to the opportunities it offers for building operation and management.
The Challenge of Building Operation and Management
One of the major challenges in building operation and management today is that these processes have traditionally relied on:
- Experience and professional judgment
- Visual information about potential risks or deteriorating structures
With the integration of BIM and IoT, we will move away from assumptions and empirical knowledge and instead focus on real-time data collected by various sensors. These sensors will provide accurate statistical data on:
- Traffic flow
- Temperature
- Structural position (expansion, torsion, or other physical changes)
By combining this data with decentralized cloud-based databases and real-time reporting capabilities, we will be able to anticipate risks, develop energy efficiency strategies, and create plans to improve the movement of people within managed spaces, thanks to BIM.
Although it may still be early to fully grasp the potential of merging these technologies, their evolution is inevitable.
If you are looking to integrate BIM into your construction or building management activities, we invite you to contact Acero Estudio. We are specialists in BIM consulting services in Europe and Latin America. Let us help you develop your plans and turn your ideas into reality.
