The ‘FM-BIM Mobilisation Framework’ is based on my PhD work (https://doi.org/10.24377/LJMU.t.00014250) and associated research papers.The aim of this guide is to provide a series of Critical Success Factors (CSF), which can be used by Facility Management (FM) professionals and other stakeholders to help them better engage in Building Information Modelling (BIM) projects. By doing so we will all help deliver better project outcomes and the full benefits of BIM, enabling us to optimise built assets in operation for users, organisations and wider society.
BIM has become the chosen route for procuring and delivering new built assets. In addition, the BIM process is increasingly being applied to existing built assets. Laser scanning and other data capture techniques are being used in the digitalisation of organisations’ real estate portfolios. The collection of information/data may also be used ‘where appropriate’ to set up retrospective BIM models. If well implemented, the BIM process has the potential to deliver significant benefits not only during the design and construction phases but also during the much longer operational phase. However, the benefits need to be clearly transparent, realistic and achievable. Working with the BIM process also presents its own challenges and concerns. If we are to deliver the full benefits of BIM across all the built asset’s life cycle phases these barriers need to be addressed and overcome.
This ‘FM-BIM Mobilisation Framework’ presents ten CSF Main Themes (MT) with associated Sub-Themes (ST). These can be seen as a mobilisation checklist of actions with supporting explanations, examples and useful links to resources for support. If acted upon, they will help people engage more successfully with BIM projects to achieve their desired outcomes. The CSF and associated guidance are not intended to be a complete guide to BIM as there are many other resources already available which fulfil this requirement
