The Periodic Table of BIM

Our Periodic Table of BIM is your at-a-glance guide to the steps you need to take to ensure a successful BIM implementation.

Taking its inspiration from the periodic table of elements, our table presents all the main elements of BIM in an easy-to-follow, visual reference – ideal for printing or sharing.

Download the Periodic Table of BIM (PDF: 0.98MB)

Click on each element for an expanded description as well as links to further information.

Strategy

1
Bs
BIM Strategy
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Foundations

3
Fr
Framework
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9
Co
Common methods
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22
Pr
Procurement route
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35
Ca
Capability and capacity
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Collaboration

4
Cu
Culture and behaviour
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10
Po
Process
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23
Fo
Forms of procurement
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36
Di
Digital tools
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48
St
Standardisation and Interoperability
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Process

11
As
Assessment and need
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24
Ex
Execution
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37
De
Delivery
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49
Ma
Maintenance and use
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60
Dpow
Digital Plan of Work
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12
Eir
Employers info requirements
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25
Bep
BIM execution plan
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38
Midp
Master information delivery plan
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50
Cde
Common data environment
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61
If
Information exchange
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People

13
Cm
Communication
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26
So
Soft skills
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39
Cp
Cooperation
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51
Ci
Champion
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62
Sp
Support
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14
In
Investment
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27
Ch
Change process
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40
Sh
Share success
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52
Av
Availability
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63
En
Engage
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Technology

15
Sf
Software
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28
Ha
Hardware
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41
Tr
Training
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53
Fi
File storage
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64
Ir
Infrastructure
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Standards

16
Cd
Capital delivery phase
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29
Op
Operational phase
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42
Fm
Facilities management
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54
Dg
Digital security
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65
Br
Briefing
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17
Cl
Collaborative business relationships
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30
Pt
Protocol
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43
Qu
Quality management systems
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55
Ds
Design management systems
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66
Am
Asset management
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18
Li
Library objects
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31
Pe
Prequalification questionnaires
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44
Bsdd
buildingSMART data dictionary
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56
Ifc
Industry foundation classes
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67
Idm
Information delivery manual
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Enabling Tools

5
Bt
BIM Toolkit
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6
Lod
Level of detail
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19
Cs
Classification
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32
Cafm
Computer-Aided Facilities Management
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45
Pg
Programme tools
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57
Au
Authoring tools
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68
Se
Specification tools
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7
Loi
Level of information
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20
An
Analysis tools
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33
Ct
Cost tools
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46
Ad
Administration tools
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58
Mo
Model viewers and checkers
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69
Fl
File sharing and collaboration
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Resources

2
Su
Surveys and Reports
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8
Vi
Videos
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21
Ev
Events
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34
Fu
Forums and user groups
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47
Sc
Social media
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59
Bl
Blog posts
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70
Bo
Books
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Digital Plan of Work stages

71
Sr
Strategy
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72
Bi
Brief
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73
Df
Definition
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74
Dn
Design
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75
Bu
Build and commission
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76
Hn
Handover and closeout
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77
Oe
Operation
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78
Ed
End of life
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