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• BarcodeA machine-readable visual code used to identify assets, products, or records. Barcode systems can support Asset Tagging, inventory control, and facilities management workflows.
• Baseline ComparisonThe comparison of current model, schedule, or cost information against an approved baseline.
• BCF SnapshotAn image associated with a BCF issue that helps users understand the problem without opening the full model context first.
• BCF Topic BCFA structured issue item in a BIM Collaboration Format exchange, usually containing a title, status, viewpoint, and discussion history.
• BCF ViewpointA saved camera position and object context used to show exactly where a coordination issue occurs.
• Bill of Quantities BOQA structured list of measured work items and quantities used for pricing, tendering, and cost control. A Bill of Quantities may be informed by Quantity Takeoff but still…
• BIM Collaboration Format BCFAn open format for exchanging model-based issues, viewpoints, comments, and references without sending the full model. BIM Collaboration Format is useful for Issue Management and Model Coordination.
• BIM Content LibraryA managed collection of reusable model objects, families, assemblies, templates, or data-rich components.
• BIM CoordinatorA role responsible for coordinating models, resolving issues, checking deliverables, and supporting discipline teams. BIM Coordinator work often includes Clash Detection and Model Coordination.
• BIM Execution Plan BEPA practical plan explaining how a team will meet BIM and information management requirements. A BIM Execution Plan covers responsibilities, standards, software-neutral workflows, delivery milestones, and coordination methods.
• BIM LeadA senior project or organizational role that guides BIM standards, model strategy, coordination expectations, and team capability.
• BIM ManagerA role responsible for BIM strategy, standards, model workflows, coordination processes, and team support. The BIM Manager often works closely with the Information Manager and BIM Coordinator.
• BIM Maturity LevelA way of describing how advanced an organization or project is in its digital processes, collaboration, and information management.
• BIM ModelerA practitioner who creates and edits model geometry and data according to project standards. A BIM Modeler typically works under discipline leads and follows the BIM Execution Plan.
• BIM ProtocolA contractual or procedural document that states how model use, information exchange, responsibilities, and reliance are handled on a project.
• BIM TechnicianA production role that creates, edits, and maintains model content, drawings, schedules, and data outputs.
• Building ElementA discrete physical part of a built asset, such as a wall, slab, door, pipe, beam, or item of equipment.
• Building Information Management BIMThe management discipline that governs how project and asset information is planned, produced, checked, exchanged, and maintained. It focuses on reliable information workflows rather than only model authoring.
• Building Information Modeling BIMA collaborative method for creating and using coordinated digital information about a built asset. Building Information Modeling supports design, construction, and operation through a 3D Model and structured…
• Building SystemA group of related elements that perform a function, such as structure, ventilation, power distribution, or fire protection.
• BuildingSMART Data Dictionary bSDDAn online data dictionary concept for standardizing terms, classifications, properties, and relationships used in open digital construction workflows. It can help align Semantic Data across markets and software…