Application of the BIM Technique in Modern Project Management

With fast development of modern science and technology, the informatization level of all industries is continuously improving. The building industry, a traditional kind of industry, increasingly applies the informatization method to reinforce management and improve economic performance. The BIM technique, a new carrier of project information, runs through all stages of the construction process throughout the life cycle of a project, rendering all project participants to obtain proper information at due time as necessary. It assists project understanding, reduces common mistakes and supports project-related decisions. The BIM technique application features distinct characteristics and boasts the advantages of visualization, parameterization, simulation and collaboration. In this paper, the functions of the BIM technique applied to project management are introduced in conjunction with relevant experiences of BIM pilot projects, as summarized by China Construction Fourth Engineering Division Corp. Ltd. The value and prospect of BIM application to the construction field at the present stage is analyzed.