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04 · Information Uses

Information uses

Information uses classify the artefacts — models, documents, data — that the linked profiles rely on. In Release 1 they surface transitively via profiles.

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Document Uses
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Data Uses
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  • Model Uses22
  • Document Uses69
  • Data Uses29
Series
  • Core Data Connections5
  • Analytical Data Uses5
  • Design and Visualization Integration4
  • Fabrication and Manufacturing Integration5
  • Operational and Lifecycle Data Uses5
  • Specialized and Emerging Data Uses5
  • General Model Uses1
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Model Uses

22 items

General Model Uses1 items

  • Parametric Modelling
    IU-MOD-1310
    General model use for object-based or algorithmic modelling.
    • type model
    • profiles 2
    • roles 15
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-04-22
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU1000

Capturing and Representing5 items

  • 2D Documentation
    IU-MOD-2010
    Model use for deriving 2D documentation outputs.
    • type model
    • profiles 1
    • roles 5
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-04-22
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU2010

Planning and Designing3 items

  • Design Authoring
    IU-MOD-3040
    Model use for creating and coordinating 3D building information models during design stages.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU3040

Simulating and Quantifying7 items

  • Clash Detection
    IU-MOD-4040
    Model use for identifying clashes and coordination issues.
    • type model
    • profiles 1
    • roles 6
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-04-22
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4040

Constructing and Fabricating1 items

  • Construction Logistics
    IU-MOD-5050
    Model use for planning and optimising construction site logistics and sequencing.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU5050

Operating and Maintaining2 items

  • Asset Maintenance
    IU-MOD-6010
    Model use for planning and managing the maintenance of built assets.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU6010

Monitoring and Controlling1 items

  • Performance Monitoring
    IU-MOD-7030
    Model use for monitoring operational performance of built assets using sensor data.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU7030

Linking and Extending2 items

  • BIM/FM Integration
    IU-MOD-8030
    Model use for linking BIM data with Facilities Management systems.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU8030

Data Uses

29 items

Core Data Connections5 items

  • Fabrication Scripting
    IU-DAT-DU11
    Data use for scripting the generation of fabrication data from BIM models.
    • type data
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code dU11
3D Detailing
IU-MOD-2020
Model use for producing detailed 3D geometry of building elements and assemblies.
  • type model
  • profiles 0
  • roles 0
  • version v1.0.0
  • updated 2026-05-04
  • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
  • code MU2020
  • As-constructed Representation
    IU-MOD-2030
    Model use for capturing and representing the actual built condition of assets after construction.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU2030
  • Generative Design
    IU-MOD-2040
    Model use for algorithmically generating and evaluating multiple design options.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU2040
  • Laser Scanning
    IU-MOD-2050
    Model use for capturing existing conditions via point-cloud laser scanning.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU2050
  • Selection and Specification
    IU-MOD-3090
    Model use for selecting and specifying building products and systems within a model environment.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU3090
  • Space Programming
    IU-MOD-3100
    Model use for defining and validating spatial requirements and area allocations.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU3100
  • Cost Estimation
    IU-MOD-4070
    Model use for deriving cost estimates by linking model elements to cost data.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4070
  • Energy Utilisation
    IU-MOD-4090
    Model use for simulating and optimising energy consumption of buildings and systems.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4090
  • Quantity Take-off
    IU-MOD-4130
    Model use for extracting element quantities from a model to support cost planning and procurement.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4130
  • Structural Analysis
    IU-MOD-4210
    Model use for performing structural analysis and engineering calculations.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4210
  • Sustainability Analysis
    IU-MOD-4220
    Model use for evaluating the environmental and sustainability performance of design options.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4220
  • Life Cycle Assessment
    IU-MOD-4250
    Model use for assessing environmental impacts across the full life cycle of an asset.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU4250
  • Handover and Commissioning
    IU-MOD-6050
    Model use for structuring and delivering asset information at project handover and commissioning.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU6050
    BIM/GIS Overlapping
    IU-MOD-8060
    Model use for integrating BIM with Geographic Information Systems for site and urban analysis.
    • type model
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code MU8060
  • Data Extraction
    IU-DAT-DU12
    Data use for programmatically extracting information from models or databases.
    • type data
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code dU12
  • Data Conversion
    IU-DAT-DU13
    Data use for transforming information between formats or schemas using scripts.
    • type data
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code dU13
  • Task Automation
    IU-DAT-DU14
    Data use for automating repetitive tasks through scripting to improve efficiency.
    • type data
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code dU14
  • Data Mapping
    IU-DAT-DU15
    Data use for establishing correspondences between different data schemas or classification systems.
    • type data
    • profiles 0
    • roles 0
    • version v1.0.0
    • updated 2026-05-04
    • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
    • code dU15
  • Analytical Data Uses5 items

    • Structural Analysis Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU21
      Data use for scripting structural analysis workflows, connecting BIM geometry to engineering tools.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU21
    • Energy Analysis Integration
      IU-DAT-DU22
      Data use for integrating BIM data with energy simulation tools via scripted pipelines.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU22
    • Geospatial Data Linking
      IU-DAT-DU23
      Data use for programmatically linking BIM data with GIS and geospatial datasets.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU23
    • Optimization Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU24
      Data use for using scripting to optimise design parameters, costs, or resource allocation.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU24
    • Construction Sequencing Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU25
      Data use for scripting 4D construction sequencing by linking model elements to schedules.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU25

    Design and Visualization Integration4 items

    • Parametric Design Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU31
      Data use for scripting parametric design logic to generate or modify geometric forms.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU31
    • Visualization Integration
      IU-DAT-DU32
      Data use for scripting workflows that feed BIM data into visualization platforms.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU32
    • AR/VR Data Integration
      IU-DAT-DU33
      Data use for scripting the transfer of BIM data into augmented and virtual reality environments.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU33
    • Custom Visualization Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU34
      Data use for creating bespoke visualization outputs through scripted data manipulation.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU34

    Fabrication and Manufacturing Integration5 items

    • Custom Fabrication Data Generation
      IU-DAT-DU41
      Data use for generating customised fabrication datasets from model geometry via scripting.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU41
    • Robotic Control Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU42
      Data use for scripting robotic fabrication and assembly sequences from model data.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU42
    • Material Quantity Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU43
      Data use for programmatically calculating and outputting material quantities from models.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU43
    • 3D Printing Integration
      IU-DAT-DU44
      Data use for scripting workflows that prepare and transfer model data to 3D printing systems.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU44
    • Off-Site Prefabrication Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU45
      Data use for scripting data flows that support off-site prefabrication and modular construction.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU45

    Operational and Lifecycle Data Uses5 items

    • Maintenance Scheduling Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU51
      Data use for scripting maintenance schedules by linking asset data to FM systems.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU51
    • Asset Tracking Integration
      IU-DAT-DU52
      Data use for scripting asset tracking workflows by connecting model data to IoT or RFID systems.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU52
    • Lifecycle Costing Scripting
      IU-DAT-DU53
      Data use for scripting lifecycle cost models that draw on model attributes and operational data.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU53
    • Operational Performance Integration
      IU-DAT-DU54
      Data use for integrating operational sensor and performance data with asset information models.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU54
    • Decommissioning Planning
      IU-DAT-DU55
      Data use for scripting decommissioning and end-of-life planning workflows using asset data.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU55

    Specialized and Emerging Data Uses5 items

    • Digital Twin Integration
      IU-DAT-DU61
      Data use for scripting the connection between BIM models and live digital twin environments.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU61
    • Blockchain Data Applications
      IU-DAT-DU62
      Data use for applying blockchain-based scripting to construction and asset management data workflows.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU62
    • AI Model Training
      IU-DAT-DU63
      Data use for preparing and scripting BIM datasets for training machine learning and AI models.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU63
    • Autonomous System Integration
      IU-DAT-DU64
      Data use for scripting data pipelines that connect BIM models with autonomous construction systems.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU64
    • Custom Workflow Development
      IU-DAT-DU65
      Data use for developing bespoke scripted workflows tailored to specific project or organisation needs.
      • type data
      • profiles 0
      • roles 0
      • version v1.0.0
      • updated 2026-05-04
      • owner BIM Excellence Initiativ…
      • code dU65