BIM STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS, THEIR REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

Abstract

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process through which architects and engineers gain the ability to manage, plan, design and construct buildings in a more efficient way. This is achieved via artificial 3D computer files that store data and allows the modifying, extracting and exchange via different parties that are collaborating on the project. The objective of this study is to see how some of the standards and protocols of BIM have been developed, implemented and adapted in certain countries where BIM is mandatory, and help as a reference to create the environment and select the standards that would be best applied in Albania. The selection of the best protocols will be made via analysing a case study from each different pioneer state that has applied BIM in their respective construction industry. BIM has been progressing at different paces in different countries and its international standards have been developed mainly by the United Kingdom which will be our main point of reference alongside other pioneer countries, for setting standards like ISO 19650, etc.