BIM And GIS Integration

1. What is GIS?

 

Geographic Information System (GIS) is a framework for collecting, managing and analyzing data. Rooted in the geosciences, GIS integrates many types of data. It analyzes spatial location and organizes layers of information into visual images using maps and 3D scenes. With this unique capability, GIS reveals deeper insights into data, such as patterns, relationships, and situations — helping users make smarter decisions.
 

2. Integration of BIM and GIS?

BIM and GIS integration is the process of combining a BIM model into layers of a geospatial context. As a result, designers can use GIS to get the most accurate information about some areas where construction will take place. If the area is prone to flooding, landslides, etc., the designers will learn about that area and the impact on building materials, orientation, location, etc.

 

While the purpose of BIM is to provide information for both the design and construction of various single structures such as roads, bridges, airports, etc. GIS is responsible for the planning and correct operation of these structures. GIS information can provide a great deal of geospatial detail to BIM, which can affect a building's orientation, construction materials, location, and more.

The addition of GIS makes the whole picture bigger by adding bigger and smarter environmental context, which means that the object becomes part of the roads, utilities, and land in that environment.

Integrating GIS and BIM data allows design and construction companies to collect accurate and valuable data, resulting in much more efficient design and project management.

3. Benefits of integrating GIS and BIM

• Eliminate data redundancy.
• Move data seamlessly between phases of the design and build process.
• Add more efficient geospatial context to the BIM workflow.
• Reduce costs and save money.
• Better and improved design.
• Store in the cloud for improved data management in any environment.
• Reuse and reposition data if necessary.
• Eliminates the need to transform data for use in other contexts.