BOK Chapter Update: Building Information Modeling

The Body of Knowledge (BOK) chapter on Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been updated since it was last published in January 2021.

BIM is defined by the National Building Information Modeling Standards (NBIMS) Committee as “a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. It has become widely accepted by the AEC industry as a resource of information about the facility to use as a basis for reliable decisions for use during its life cycle. For BIM to be an effective tool, all parties involved must work together towards a common goal to produce an accurate representation of a building project including information that is necessary to operate the facility. However, many owners and project teams struggle with defining the appropriate level of modeling to perform on a project based on the current state of practice and future information needs.

Available to APPA members only, the BOK is a searchable, digital database that develops, updates, and disseminates the foundational content required by facilities professionals at colleges, universities, and other nonprofit educational organizations. Its 63 chapters, which are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, cover topics categorized in the four core areas of General Administration and Management; Operations and Maintenance; Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship; and Planning, Design, and Construction.  

APPA members wishing to get involved in the BOK, whether as chapter authors or peer reviewers, are asked to complete this form or send an email Glen Haubold ([email protected]) and Steve Maruszewski ([email protected]), using the subject line APPA Body of Knowledge.