Digital twin for future-oriented building operation
Using BIM2FM for efficient Facility Management
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is well established as an efficient tool for cost-effective, resource-conscious planning and construction. But can it help with building operation? That’s the phase in a building’s lifecycle that incurs the greatest costs – and during which the greatest volume of data is generated. This data can be used for continuous optimization of Facility Management (FM). But often the data available from BIM planning is not kept fully up to date.
This results in the following challenges for you as a building owner or operator:
How can I optimize building operation while at the same time reducing costs?
How can I reliably identify the potential in my building?
How can data from BIM planning best be made available for building operation and kept updated?
How can my FM department efficiently access the building information they need?
Our solution: A model-based database
Drees & Sommer experts have been using BIM during the planning and construction phases for many years. And now they are increasingly focusing on collecting data relevant for building operation. The goal is to ensure that the design of a building’s operation or leasing is optimal from day one.
Our experts use a model- and web-based database to achieve this. Called BIM2FM, this approach creates a digital twin that can be operated in parallel to the real building. The software intelligently networks and structures all the FM data generated during operation, resulting in a comprehensive solution for modern building management.
The model viewer’s visual user interface facilitates the visualization and linking of data – and the viewer allows 3D models to be displayed within the web browser. This enable users not only to view components, but also to evaluate, analyze and visualize them on the basis of the associated information.
The digital twin creates extensive added value for building management, cutting costs by making operating processes significantly more efficient:
Location of hidden components using the model viewer or based on information stored in the model
Efficient and transparent digital task management, including responsibilities and deadlines
Comprehensive lifecycle assessment in the form of a component catalog, which also allows for EU Taxonomy and ESG reporting
Easy identification of defect reports from management on the data platform and in the visualized model
Overview of entire component and system groups, with filtering and transparent visualization
Linking and visualizing specific components to a maintenance calendar
Do you have any questions about BIM2FM or BIM?
We will be happy to provide the answers!