What is BIM? (video: 2:22 min.)
DESIGN & BUILD WITH BIM
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the foundation of digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As the leader in BIM, Autodesk is the industry's partner to realize better ways of working and better outcomes for business and the built world.
What is BIM?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the holistic process of creating and managing information for a built asset. Based on an intelligent model and enabled by a cloud platform, BIM integrates structured, multi-disciplinary data to produce a digital representation of an asset across its lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and operations.
How 12 outstanding projects used BIM
Get an inside look
According to the NBS National BIM Report 2019, ‘almost two thirds of those who have adopted BIM feel that they have done so successfully.’ To learn more, we’ve conducted a detailed analysis on how our customers are using BIM workflows to achieve their business objectives, by reviewing more than 500 projects recently submitted to the AEC Excellence Awards.
BIM software for your industry
Learn more about how BIM can help you optimize your work and company processes.
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Architecture and building engineering
Make better design decisions, improve building performance, and collaborate more effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
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Infrastructure design
Use intelligent, connected workflows to help improve predictability, productivity, and profitability.
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Construction
Digitize your construction site and connect project information from design through construction and handover.
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A guide to your first BIM project
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Building design
Learn how BIM (building information modeling) workflows automate the ordinary and can help you unlock new levels of creativity.
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Infrastructure design
Enhance planning, design, and delivery of more scalable and sustainable civil infrastructure with a full range of tools.
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Construction
Visually explore project constructability, manage your project cost more effectively, and better predict project outcomes.
