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Bilal Succar
Melbourne, Australia
I'm a specialised BIM performance assessor, avid researcher, and visual communicator at BIMexcellence.com. I'm also a conjoint senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle.
Interests: Building Information Modelling, knowledge management, visual thinking, knowledge modelling, capability/maturity assessment, process improvement, performance improvement, change management, BIM education
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Hi Deke. Good to hear from you and thank you for this. Yes please send me the graphic and Dianne Davis' publication so I can read it and reference it as well. True, this new graphic is a maturation of the first version but includes an important new concept - the sliding Systems Scale. As Schilling (2000, p. 314) puts it, "at any unit of analysis, the entity is a system of components and each of those components is, in turn, a system of finer components”. Using this sliding scale, the main purpose of this update is really to say that, in contrast to the focus on Building Components (scale 60) by current industry standards and protocols, the BIM Framework advocates for the adoption of Systems in general, and Building Systems (scale 55) in particular, as a primary Asset Scale for assigning, verifying, and exchanging structured information across the information lifecycle. Also, but maybe slightly different to what you've mentioned, the attributes of a parent Asset Scale (e.g. Built Facility scale 40) can be – depending on the Degree of Integration - inherited by child asset scales (e.g. Systems and Components within that Built Facility) (bSI, 2018) (bSDD, 2018) (ISO, 2007).
30. Asset Hierarchy (updated)
Updated August 9, 2019 (Original post October 23, 2014): To enable the definition of physical deliverables (Physical Assets) in a flexible manner, the concept of Asset Unit is needed (to be covered in a separate post). An Asset Unit combines: (i) a variable Asset Scale (e.g. a component, an asse...
Hello,
The full-size image cab be found here: https://www.bimframework.info/Full-size-images/Competency-Flow-Framework.png
If you need an even higher resolution image, please email me (see side column) so I understand your requirements and how it will be used.
Regards,
Bilal
16. Competency Flow
Competency Flow Framework (Full-size), replaces Competency Flow Model v1.0 (2013) Modified Spe 24, 2016: The Competency Flow Framework describes how individual competencies can be identified, classified, aggregated and then used/re-used. The framework includes a number of components: Compet...
A typo no doubt! It should be 'interoperability'.
Good catch, thank you Motasem :)
Episode 8: Understanding BIM Stages
Many industry discussions affectionately expand on BIM’s far-reaching deliverables: seamless collaboration, construction sequencing, shareable databases and fully integrated project delivery. While all these possibilities are foreseen today and are becoming more readily accessible as we speak (t...
Hello Alexander,
Thank you for your message.
The results from the journal paper are from 2015 and do not reflect the current situation in the 20 countries analysed. Macro adoption research is a collation of snapshots that need to be repeated every couple of years, so they reveal the degree of improvement (or lack of) in a market, and to allow a comparison between markets in areas where comparison is possible/useful.
Starting late 2017, we started collecting a more detailed set of data from a smaller number of countries (please have a look here: http://bimexcellence.org/projects/macro-adoption/). We are hopeful that the new set will include Hong Kong, but we are still negotiating with research partners there. If you’d like to learn more or to assist us with this, please email me at bsuccar [at] changeagents [dot] com [dot] au.
Looking forward to meeting you in HK next month!
Bilal
The BIMe Initiative
The BIMe Initiative has just launched! As of today, BIM ThinkSpace, BIM Framework blog and BIM Framework YouTube Channel are part of the BIMe Initiative. As of today, all publications, presentations, and workshops derived from the BIM Framework will follow the initiative’s General Principles and...
Hello Mansur. Thank you for your comments. It is true that the UK's Wedge model does not cover capability sets, but I also argue that it does not convey maturity levels either (using the English language connotation of maturity). Also, based on how BIM levels are increasingly discussed in the UK - especially since the April 2016 mandate - the most accurate description of the Wedge model is that it sets 'standardisation milestones' for industry to comply with. In a sense, it is more accurate to refer to the Wedge’s multiple levels - at least Level 1 and Level 2 - as Standardisation Levels rather than Capability, Maturity or even Policy milestones.
Episode 22: The Wedge and the S-Curve
The second most frequently asked question I receive when presenting my work is whether the BIM performance models I use contradict with UK’s BIM maturity levels. The short answer is ‘no’, but the longer answer is much more interesting and possibly a bit controversial. This Episode compares the B...
Hi Dene,
Thank you for comment and for doing the follow-up research.
It seems the I-CMM matrix have been moved and I can't find it online in its original form. However, you'll be able to access it and additional information by registering and downloading the United States National BIM Standards (NBIMS-US v3). To save you time, you can download section 5.2 from here: https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/files/NBIMS-US_V3_5.2_Minimum_BIM.pdf (1.3MB).
Let me know what you think below or during next week's lecture.
Best Wishes!
Episode 12: BIM performance measurement
After introducing the general differences between BIM Capability and BIM Maturity in Episode 11 , I’ll briefly discuss some of the currently available and applicable maturity models[1]. The intention is to understand what other organisations and individuals have already achieved in this space an...
44. Information Cycle
Posted Jul 25, 2017 at BIM Framework
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43. Product Development Diagram
Posted Jul 17, 2017 at BIM Framework
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42. BIMe Initiative Knowledge Structure
Posted Apr 14, 2017 at BIM Framework
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The BIMe Initiative
Posted Mar 17, 2017 at BIM ThinkSpace
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Hi Fernando,
Thank you for your kind words and interest in the BIM Ontology. I'm happy to share the descriptions with you. Please send me your email address to bsuccar[@]changeagents[.]com[.]au
Regards,
Bilal
36. BIM Ontology
Figure 1. The BIM ontology v3.1 (Neuron Model v0.4, Updated July 28, 2016) IMPORTANT: newer versions of the BIM Ontology are published as a BIMe Initiative resource. As of July 28, 2017, the image above and the information below may be out of date. The BIM ontology is an informal, semi-stru...
Hello Hamza,
Yes, you are right... A number of policy players in Ireland, Brazil and elsewhere have adopted parts of the BIM Framework. However, for the sake of accuracy, these policy players didn't adopt the parts discussed in this post.
Thank you all the same!
Episode 22: The Wedge and the S-Curve
The second most frequently asked question I receive when presenting my work is whether the BIM performance models I use contradict with UK’s BIM maturity levels. The short answer is ‘no’, but the longer answer is much more interesting and possibly a bit controversial. This Episode compares the B...
Hello Vincent,
Thank you for your question.
The Policy Actions model is applicable at a number of Organisational Scales (1-7, 9 and 10 - http://www.bimframework.info/2013/12/organizational-hierarchy.html). So yes, the above model can be used to assess Industry Association's role in BIM diffusion. You can also apply other macro adoption models if you wish. For example, the Diffusion-Role Matrix (Fig. 2 of Episode 23 - http://bit.ly/BIMepisode23) may prove useful. Please let me know if you need any clarifications.
Best wishes on your research; maybe you can share some of your research findings through a Guest Post?
Bilal
Episode 20: The role policy makers (can) play in BIM adoption
Hardly a week or two passes without hearing about a new national BIM initiative in one country or another. It is very clear that the pace of BIM adoption has significantly accelerated over the past two years and the next major implementation wave appears to be targeting mainland Europe. Sustaine...
Global Trends in BIM Research
Posted Sep 28, 2016 at BIM ThinkSpace
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Thank you Haider for your comment.
Best Wishes,
Bilal
Episode 16: Understanding BIM Wash
BIM Wash[1] is a term describing the inflated – and sometimes deceptive – claim of using or delivering Building Information Modelling products or services. An organization which commits BIM Wash is typically engaged in promoting its unwarranted claims of BIM capability through its staff, website...
Data Aggregation and Information Search in AEC/FM Industry
Posted Sep 7, 2016 at BIM ThinkSpace
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41. Macro Diffusion Responsibilities
Posted Aug 5, 2016 at BIM Framework
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Thank you David. Your feedback is appreciated!
The Many Faces of ‘LOD’
In this guest post, Marzia Bolpagni (PhD Candidate, Politecnico di Milano, Italy) provides a comprehensive review of the 'LOD' term and its many nuances from across the world. I’m sure you’ll find her insights, comparative tables and detailed charts very informative: Introduction All practitio...
The Many Faces of ‘LOD’
Posted Jul 19, 2016 at BIM ThinkSpace
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Thank you Daniel, I'm glad you like it!
Episode 6: A systematic understanding of BIM
Building information Modelling can be a very difficult topic to define. Just try to discuss it with a colleague and - more probably than not - you'll end up discussing endlessly overlapping topics. For example, you start to discuss BIM's effcts on industry and you end up comparing software solut...
40. Information Taxonomy
Updated Feb 20, 2020, to align with Paper A11 - original June 20, 2016 (download), modified Nov 29 and Jun 20, 2019. The Information Taxonomy (previously Project Information Taxonomy) extends the Modular Requirements Clarification Language first introduced in Paper A10. The taxonomy currently includes concepts/terms to be used in defining... Continue reading
Posted Jun 19, 2016 at BIM Framework
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Thank you Carl. I'm quite familiar with the good work done by Penn State and the excel adaptation by Arup and Atkins. There are many other similar efforts as well, each with its own strengths and limitations. Of course, it is not possible to compare these here...Imho, the more measurement tools there are, the better.
One note: the BIM Maturity Matrix is intentionally kept as a static template. Believe or not, this is the best format for such a tool. There's actually published research about Excel-based tools and how they reduce usability, not increase it. Regards, Bilal
BIM Maturity Matrix
Updated July 30, 2016 Important: This page is no longer current. For updated and more detailed information covering the BIM Maturity Matrix, please visit the dedicated page on the BIMe Initiative's website: bimexcellence.org/301in/. For your convenience, this page will automatically redirect in ...
39. Model Uses Taxonomy
Posted Mar 23, 2016 at BIM Framework
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El rol que (pueden) juegan los Responsables de Formular la Política en la adopción de BIM
Posted Dec 17, 2015 at BIM ThinkSpace
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Thank you Shawn for your supportive comments and for participating in our ongoing macro BIM adoption research. You’ve raised an important point here: the differences between local, regional and country-wide policies is an important dynamic to understand. Currently, the approach we’ve taken is to assess similar jurisdictions (e.g. a State) separately and compare them (to other States). When there’s a variance between a State-level and the Federal-level, then another macro model need to be applied to establish whether the ‘diffusion dynamic’ within a country is Top-down (Federal Gov. mandate), Middle-out (State Gov. mandate) or Bottom-up (Local Authority mandate) is in play [ please refer to http://bit.ly/BIMEpisode19 ]. In other words, although this model need to be understood independently, it can be applied more accurately when other variables are neutralised using other macro models.
Episode 20: The role policy makers (can) play in BIM adoption
Hardly a week or two passes without hearing about a new national BIM initiative in one country or another. It is very clear that the pace of BIM adoption has significantly accelerated over the past two years and the next major implementation wave appears to be targeting mainland Europe. Sustaine...
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