Chapter 5: Understanding BIM and its foundations

This chapter provides an explanation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its foundational elements. It outlines the advantages of BIM, while also acknowledging the challenges in its implementation. Emphasising the importance of effective information management and collaboration, it outlines how simplicity and improving the communication and clarity of the requirements can significantly enhance project outcomes. Furthermore, it analyses the findings of a PwC report that measures the impacts and benefits of BIM in a public sector project. This highlights the potential savings and value BIM can bring to clients and end users, especially during the operations and maintenance phase.