1 7 THE PRACTICAL APPROACH TO BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING little bim \ Finith JerniganBIG BIM sic tim ‘the prc approach to building information modeling Intermed Practice done the right way! Finith E. Jernigan, AIA Second Edition ” af Gi. 7 aie Site Salsbury, mc 00000101OO Foreword BIM tansformed my business. It put me in the business of information in the Information Age and made me a better architect. Whether you are an architect or engineer, an owner, an educator, a student or a builder, BIG BIM litle bim will show you how to use technology to do a better job with less. Ie will show you time-tested and field-proven ways to make our world a better place. ‘The world of integrated architectural practice using Building Information Models (BIM) is expanding fast, almost too fast. Many are under pressure to adopt BIM, usually without much planning. The decision always comes with a big software purchase attached. ‘The challenges seem formidable. BIM is not new. Some firms have used BIM for nearly two decades. BIM gives you more time to do the things you like to do and automates the mundane. BIG BIM little bim will help you to understand how to achieve this balance. ‘The change becomes less intimidating when you realize that you already have many of the answers. ‘The process is very similar to what you have been doing for years. This book will help you understand how to adjust and integrate BIM successfully into your practice. Making the migration increases your relevancy and value. It will help you have an immediate impact on your business. Most are already familiar with little bim. Few are familiar with BIG BIM. With little bim you do what you have always done, only better. BIG BIM takes you many steps beyond. This book explains the difference. ‘The “I” in BIM is information, That is where the opportunities exist. That is where the value is. BIG BIM promotes real sustainability. It connects the dots, improves information flow, and supports integration. It interacts with the world we inhabit. By assembling knowledge and integrating a long view of our environment, BIG BIM moves you beyond bamboo floors. There are immediate benefits for any organization No single software product or little bim process offers a magic BIM button; the construction industry is too complex. Together BIG BIM and little bim let you find the opportunities in this complexity. You become more relevant and more valuable as you move into this new world. ‘The challenges are familiar. Tools and processes exist to support the challenge. I's up to you. Kimon G. Onuma, FAIA President of Onuma Inc. and BIM user since 1993 2007 & 2008 AIA BIM and FIATECH CET! awards.