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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent model-based process that provides insight for creating and managing building and infrastructure projects faster, more economically, and with less environmental impact. Autodesk BIM software includes a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for design, visualization, simulation, and collaboration that uses the rich information in the intelligent model to inform better decision-making and break down the barriers to better business. The Business Value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) (2:30 minutes) Phil Bernstein, Vice President, Industry Strategy & Relations, Autodesk discuss the benefits of a BIM process to help AEC firms gain competitive advantage. The intelligent model-based process supports greater insight for creating and delivering building and infrastructure projects faster, more economically, and with higher quality. BIM: Value at Every Stage (7:27 minutes) Learn how AEC professionals are benefitting from BIM at every stage in the project lifecycle.

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Innovating with BIM (2:38 minutes) Learn how professionals from all architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) disciplines are using BIM in innovative ways to enhance project outcomes.

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Sustainable Cities (3:48 minutes) Autodesk BIM solutions can help cities improve environmental performance. Learn how Autodesk solutions support each phase of the design process, empowering architects, engineers, builders, and owners to imagine, design, and create a better world today.
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An Energy Efficient Future (4:34 minutes) How can the BIM process improve the building performance of historic buildings? Watch this video documenting an Autodesk research study conducted at the National Building Museum.

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Featured White Papers

BIM for Infrastructure: A Vehicle for Business Transformation Read how the BIM process enabled by technology can deliver transformative value to the infrastructure industry.
valueofBIM_wp__en_FINAL.pdf (pdf - 3827Kb)

A Framework for Implementing a BIM Business Transformation Read more about this high level framework for helping organizations to successfully implement BIM.
Autodesk_ProjectTransformer_wp_en.pdf (pdf - 1150Kb)

McGraw-Hill SmartMarket Report: The Business Value of BIM in North America See the latest information on BIM adoption, usage, and impact from 2007-2012, and review case studies and interviews.
Business Value of BIM in North America (2007-2012) S mart Market Report (pdf - 4119Kb)

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Business Value of BIM in North America (2007-2012) S mart Market Report (pdf - 4119Kb)

Autodesk - Building Information Modeling - About BIM

McGraw-Hill Construction SmartMarket Report: Business Value of BIM for Infrastructure Read how Americas infrastructure challenges are being addressed with new digitally-based collaborative processes for infrastructure.
Business Value of BIM For Infrastructure S martmarket Report 2012 (pdf - 5965Kb)

Realizing the Benefits of BIM This white paper summarizes the benefits of BIM and provides an overview of the steps your firm can take to successfully implement BIM and realize its full value.
Realizing the Benefits of BIM (pdf - 876Kb)

McGraw-Hill SmartMarket Report: The Business Value of BIM Explore the results of BIM adoption, usage, impact, and infrastructure, and review case studies and interviews.
S martMarket Report: The Business Value of BIM (pdf - 3700Kb)

McGraw Hill SmartMarket Report: Prefabrication and Modularization Read how BIM, modern manufacturing methods, and sustainability goals have made prefabrication and modular construction key components driving significant construction industry productivity improvements.
S martMarket Report: Prefabrication and Modularization (pdf - 3417Kb)

McGraw-Hill Construction SmartMarket Report: Green BIM Read case studies and see the results of a 2010 survey on how Building Information Modeling is contributing to green design and construction.
S martMarket Report: Green BIM (pdf - 2084Kb)

IDC ROI Study: Westfield Corporation This independent study explores how Westfield, the multinational retail property company, uses BIM to reduce design time and eliminate rework across its property development supply chain.
IDC S potlight Westfield Corporation (pdf - 229Kb)

IDC ROI Study: Walsh Construction Walsh Construction, a Chicago-based general contractor, construction manager, and design builder, uses BIM to improve efficiencies.
IDC S potlight Walsh Construction (pdf - 229Kb)

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