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BIM helps AEC professionals design, build, and operate their building and infrastructure projects

What is BIM?

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

AEC Excellence Awards

Designers, engineers, and builders use BIM to deliver some of the world's most innovative projects. Submit your project that shows how BIM can help improve quality and save time and money into the 2017 competition.

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Insights and vision

Disruption is all around us. The power of the cloud, machine automation, the Internet of Things, big data, and other technological developments are changing everything.

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Mobile devices and new technologies are now used on construction sites

Constructing with the power of digital

Learn how technology is fundamentally disrupting the construction industry.

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BIM makes ambitious ideas a reality

A China-based design team uses intelligent models to gain the insight needed to realize its vision.

Overcoming tough terrain

BIM helps a Norwegian team navigate a flood-prone build site and connect more than 100 stakeholders.

Your industry

Learn more about how BIM can help you optimize your work and company processes.

Infrastructure

Use intelligent, connected workflows to help improve predictability, productivity, and profitability.
Architecture

Make better design decisions, improve building performance, and collaborate more effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Structure

Explore how structural design and detailing software helps you win new business and support project delivery.
MEP

Improve MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design quality and collaborate in real time to support the project delivery process.
Construction

Digitize your construction site and connect project information from design through construction and handover.