Bim Interview Questions

BIM INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1). What is BIM?

Ans: BIM stands for (Building Information Modeling): BIM refers to the process of creating
and managing a digital representation of a building's physical and functional characteristics. It
involves 3D modeling and data integration for design, construction, and facility management.
2). Which software is used in BIM?

Ans: Different software is used for different purpose:
- 3D modeling &
Project Documentation: Revit, Archicad, MicroStation
- Structural modeling
& Analysis: Tekla Structures, Etabs
- Clash Detection
4D Construction Simulation: Navisworks
- Project Management,
Construction Management
& collaboration: Dalux, BIM360
- Cloud based centralized

project Coordination
& document management: Trimble Connect, BIM360
- Planning and Execution,

Resource Management: Plannerly, BIM360
- Coordination & Collaboration

clash management: Revizto, BIM360
- Issue Management
Integrating workflows: BIMcollab, BIM360
- Informed Decision making

Enhance Efficiency: Autodesk Construction cloud, BIM360
3). What is the Project Life Cycle?
Ans: The project life cycle includes five main stages: initiation, planning, execution,
monitoring and controlling, and closure. Keeping an eye on the completion of each
phase helps ensure the project stays on time and within budget.
4). What is the BIM Life Cycle?

Ans: BIM Life cycle refers to the stages involved carrying out a successful project from
designing and construction to the maintenance and facility management. It involves
following steps:
- Conceptualization
- Design and modeling
- Coordination and Clash detection, management
- Construction Documentation
- Construction and project management
- Maintenance and facility management
- Renovation and retrofitting
- Demolition and Decommissioning
5). What is BIM Dimensions?

Ans: A BIM dimension refers to the different uses for a BIM process. Each dimension
adds a layer of thought to the process for a particular use. These dimensions enrich the
BIM data set and make it more useful to various stakeholders throughout an asset’s life
cycle. Following are the different BIM Dimensions
- 2D BIM: It consists of the 2D conceptual and schematic design stage.
- 3D BIM: It Consists of 3D modeling and project documentation stage.
- 4D BIM: Shows the construction sequencing and simulation as well as

time, scheduling, and logistics.
- 5D BIM: Consists of Cost Estimation and Cost related data.
- 6D BIM: Involves the sustainability principles and provides analyses

such as energy consumption and estimates.
- 7D BIM: Is about facility management, a crucial niche for managers

and owners. It specifies the asset data, including technical
specifications and status, for the future maintenance of the project.
- 8D BIM: Is to plan for safety during construction by embedding safety

information into the model from the design stage.
6). What is the BIM workflow?
Ans: A BIM workflow is a process that uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to
optimize the design, construction and operation of projects. The workflow combines
software to create a unified model for teams to collaborate in all stages of a project.
7). What are ways to create Building Information Models?

Ans: There are different ways to create BIM models:
- CAD to BIM: Cad drawings are imported into BIM software like Revit.
- SCAN to BIM: It uses 3D scanning OR point cloud to document an existing asset
and turn it into a Building Information Model (BIM).
- IFC to BIM: IFC files are imported into BIM software like Revit.
- PDF to BIM: Using data from the PDF documents and modifying it a format
manageable with the BIM program.
- Paper to CAD: process of converting paper-based drawings, blueprints, or plans
into digital CAD.
- Paper to BIM: process of converting paper-based drawings, blueprints, or plans
into BIM.
8). What is the BIM LOD (Level of Development)?

Ans: LOD specifies the level of completeness and detail of BIM elements in a project.
LOD 100 - Conceptual
LOD 200 - Approximate Geometry
LOD 300 - Precise Geometry
LOD 350 - Precise Geometry with Connections
LOD 400- Fabrication-ready Geometry
LOD 500 - Operational/As-built Models
9). What is the BIM LOI (Level of Information)?

Ans: describes the information content of a BIM object at a specific time in the project.
LOI refers to the properties of an object; for example, dimensions, material specification,
insulation, or the costs of the building element.
10). What is the openBIM?

Ans: a method of BIM based on open exchange standards. These support
communication between project teams using different software tools. For example, to
transfer a model from Autodesk Revit to Allplan.
11). What is the IFC?
Ans: It stands for Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) is an exchange format that is at
the heart of openBIM. If an architect wants to share his model, he has to make an IFC
export from his modeling software, which he can then pass on to other planning
partners.
12). What is True North and Project North?

Ans: The True North is a real-world north used to properly locate the orientation of your
building. The Project North is a virtual orientation used to model your project. so it is
orthogonal to your screen. By default, in every file there is Project North.
13). What are parameters in Revit?

Ans: Parameters are used to show and control an element's information and properties.
Built-in Parameter: Built-in Parameters exist as default and cannot be modified (cannot
change name or category).
Project Parameter: Project parameters only exist in the project file and can be added
to all categories either single or multiple categories. They cannot
be transferred to other projects.
Family Parameter: Family parameters only exist in the family (but can be visible in the
project loaded) and can be added to control variable values. They
can be used to control the values in the nested families.
Shared Parameter: Shared Parameters can exist in multiple projects and families and
are saved in a text file that can be modified
Global Parameter: Global Parameters only exist in the project file as a generic
parameter that cannot be assigned to the category. It is often used
to control and report values.

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BIM INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1). What is BIM?

2). Which software is used in BIM?

- Cloud based centralized

- Planning and Execution,

- Coordination & Collaboration

- Informed Decision making

4). What is the BIM Life Cycle?

5). What is BIM Dimensions?

- 4D BIM: Shows the construction sequencing and simulation as well as

- 5D BIM: Consists of Cost Estimation and Cost related data.

- 6D BIM: Involves the sustainability principles and provides analyses

- 7D BIM: Is about facility management, a crucial niche for managers

- 8D BIM: Is to plan for safety during construction by embedding safety

7). What are ways to create Building Information Models?

8). What is the BIM LOD (Level of Development)?

9). What is the BIM LOI (Level of Information)?

10). What is the openBIM?

12). What is True North and Project North?

13). What are parameters in Revit?

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