BIM as a centre piece for optimised building operation

ABSTRACT: It is a natural business need to have our building stock operating efficiently. A building that operates efficiently is one where most characteristics of the building can be measured, monitored and recorded while responding with relevant actuation. BIM has proved over time to be a valuable asset in contributing to the management of relevant building data. This paper examines how current implemented research in the area of Optimised Building Operation can be used to further the role BIM can play. It also examines experiences using an open source BIM tool and considers the technological approach taken by such a tool as a positive step to achieving a synchronous BIM when integrated with current building performance data gathering techniques.