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[[File:Scan-to-BIM Mechanical Room.jpg|thumb|[[[https://b-bstudio.com/blogs/what-is-bim/ Building information model]]] of a [[mechanical room]] developed from [[lidar]] data]]

'''Building information modeling ''' ('''BIM''') is an approach involving the generation and management of digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of buildings or other physical assets and facilities. BIM is supported by various tools, processes, technologies and contracts. Building information models (BIMs) are [[computer files]] (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to support decision-making regarding a built asset. BIM software is used by individuals, businesses and government agencies who plan, [[Building design|design]], [[construction|construct]], operate and maintain buildings and diverse [[hard infrastructure|physical infrastructure]]s, such as water, refuse, electricity, gas, communication utilities, roads, railways, bridges, ports and tunnels.