Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and building lifecycle management (BLM), proposed for the realization of building lifecycle information exchange and sharing, play a crucial role in the research and development fields of construction information integration and interoperability. This study, from an information technology point of view, based on BLM and BIM technology and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard, proposes the concept, frame and realization method of Building Lifecycle Management Platform (BLMP). This BLMP presents a practical and effective way to realize information creating, exchange, sharing and integration management of all participants of the construction project.

Keywords:

Building Information Modeling (BIM) , Building Lifecycle Management (BLM), Building Lifecycle, Management Platform (BLMP), Industry Foundation Classes (IFC),

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