

The world is not flat, so why are out business processes within the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) linear and static? These are far more important than 3D visualization when it comes down to improving how we improve total cost of ownership with respect to the built environment from both economic and environmental perspectives. collaborative construction delivery methods, a standardized and robust ontology, and the use of open cloud computing technologies. Yet far too much emphasis to date has been upon the 3D visualization component of BIM vs. It does however require the integration of robust business process, especially collaborative construction delivery methods, technology, and a standardized ontology.īuilding Information Management, BIM is defined as the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology (NBIMS – NIBS). Leveraging BIG DATA to achieve efficient life-cycle management of the built environment is not a trivial task, nor is it “rocket science”. To be certain, big data is NOT just a buzzword, but a term for rich information streaming in from multiple competencies which, leveraged appropriately, can be used collaboratively to drive better outcomes with respect to an organization’s core mission as a member of a larger community.

“Big data” - the ability to acquire, process and sort vast quantities of information for timely decision support is critical to the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. In 2010 the amount of data collected since the dawn of humanity all the way up until 2003 was equivalent to the volume produced every two days in the new age of information.
