Building information modeling (BIM) —the digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility, and a shared knowledge and information resource about a facility —renders virtual models of structures for architecting or remodeling at any phase of a structure’s life cycle. BIM models can follow the facility from inception to demolition.
Once BIM models have been constructed to cover the details of a given facility, they can continue to follow the structure through its natural life cycle and the digital BIM representation can be integrated into other software such as asset management and preventive maintenance systems.