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What is BIM?

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a collaborative process of creating and managing a shared digital model of a building or infrastructure asset across its whole life cycle. Unlike a simple 3D drawing, a BIM model carries structured data — geometry, materials, costs, schedules and ownership — so every discipline works from one source of truth from design through construction and operation.

In practice, BIM connects project models, information standards and coordination workflows across disciplines and project stages.

Why does BIM matter?

BIM replaces disconnected drawings and siloed files with one coordinated, data-rich model every stakeholder can trust. That shared source of truth is what lets teams catch problems early, coordinate across disciplines, and cut waste.

Gives architects, engineers and contractors one coordinated model to work from
Catches design and construction issues before they reach the site
Links cost, time and asset data to the model, not scattered spreadsheets
Carries structured information into operations and facility management
Is increasingly mandated on public projects (e.g. ISO 19650)

On a typical coordinated project, teams using Revizto see [VL: rework reduction %] less rework and [VL: coordination time saved] faster coordination cycles. (source: Value Library)

What are the BIM maturity levels?

BIM maturity levels describe how far a team has moved from isolated drawings to fully integrated, standards-based collaboration.

Level	What it means	Hallmark
Level 0	Unmanaged CAD, mostly 2D drawings	Paper or isolated digital files
Level 1	Managed CAD in 2D/3D with some standards	Shared data environment, no full collaboration
Level 2	Collaborative BIM; disciplines share models	Federated models + structured data exchange (ISO 19650)
Level 3	Fully integrated, single shared model	Real-time, cloud-based "open BIM" lifecycle data

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How does BIM work?

Model each discipline

architects, structural and MEP engineers author their own data-rich 3D models.

Set the standards

agree naming, data and exchange rules in a BIM execution plan (often to ISO 19650).

Federate the models

combine discipline models into one shared coordination environment.

Coordinate and resolve

review the federated model, catch clashes and issues, and assign them to owners.

Hand over the data

pass the as-built model and its structured data into construction and operations.

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BIM vs. CAD

CAD produces drawings — lines and geometry that represent a design. BIM produces a model that carries data about every component — what it is, what it's made of, what it costs and how it connects. CAD answers "what does it look like?"; BIM answers "what is it, and what happens if it changes?"

How does Revizto fit into BIM?

Revizto is the coordination layer on top of BIM: it federates models from multiple authoring tools into one shared 2D+3D environment and turns every coordination problem into a trackable, assignable issue — so the data in the model actually drives decisions for both office and field teams.

FAQs

BIM stands for Building Information Modeling — a shared digital process for designing, building and operating assets using a data-rich model.

No. 3D modeling is just geometry. BIM adds structured data — materials, cost, schedule and ownership — and a collaborative process around the model.

ISO 19650 is the international standard for managing information over the life cycle of a built asset using BIM. It defines how information is named, shared and approved.

They describe what data is linked to the model: 3D is geometry, 4D adds time/schedule, 5D adds cost, and higher dimensions cover sustainability and facility management.

Architects, structural and MEP engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and asset owners — anyone who needs a reliable, shared source of truth across the project life cycle.