Building Information Modeling and Maintenance Management (BIM-MM): A Tool for Enhancing University Buildings Environment

Abstract

The using of traditional two-dimensional (2D) drawing construction industry creates communication gaps among owners, architects, and contractors. These gaps exist in all phases of project, but are more evident in operation and maintenance management (O&MM). Universities administration is currently starting to explore and implement new methods to receive more valuable as-built information. A BIM-MM is an emerging information maintenance technology that manages and promotes a collaborative process for the architectural engineering and construction. It can facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information management, and therefore could provide enhanced benefits to Universities’ Buildings.