Zprávy památkové péče 2019, 79(4):537-542 | DOI: 10.56112/zpp.2019.4.11

BIM in heritage management

Jakub Masák¹, Petr Beran¹, Jan Brejcha¹, Karel Bobek²

¹ ateliér Masák & Partner

² NPÚ, GnŘ

The article deals with the issue of Building Information Management (BIM) and the possibilities of its use in heritage care. BIM is introduced on a general level, followed by a discussion of its specific aspects (individual levels of detail, etc.). The authors further describe the current state of development of this technology in the Czech environment, e.g. the issue of BIM standardization in the Czech Republic, while it is stated that, from the point of view of building information management, the specific needs of heritage care are not given sufficient attention. Nevertheless, it is still possible to work effectively with BIM models in heritage preservation. In its second part, the article describes an example of the recommended procedure for acquiring a BIM model of a listed building. In the first phase, it is crucial to define the assignment. The assignment of the customer is defined by the EIR, or Employer's Information Requirements. In addition, the contractor must develop a BEP, or BIM Execution Plan. Laser scanning is used to create an electronic record of heritage properties, so a 3D scan must be made, the specifics and limits of which are mentioned in the article. In order to create a BIM model of a heritage property, follow-up surveys (SHP, STP, and others) must be made, and an experienced team must be compiled who can read and evaluate the survey data for the subsequent creation of the model. Last but not least, a suitable choice of software for data management of heritage properties is essential. BIM provides essential advantages for the preservation of heritage preservation regarding data management on heritage properties, saving time, human resources, and finances.

Keywords: BIM (Building Information Management), heritage care and information technology, virtual 3D models, BIM standardization, BIM models of heritage buildings

Published: December 1, 2019  Show citation