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Building Information Modeling
Civil Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A digital process that involves creating and managing information about a construction project across its lifecycle. It generates a shared knowledge resource for decisions from concept to demolition.
Example in context
“The project team used building information modeling to coordinate structural, mechanical, and electrical systems before construction started.”
“Proje ekibi, inşaat başlamadan önce yapısal, mekanik ve elektrik sistemlerini koordine etmek için Yapı Bilgi Modellemesi kullandı.”
Where engineers use it
Used throughout design and construction phases to create a federated digital model. Engineers rely on BIM for clash detection, quantity takeoffs, and facility management. It integrates geometry, spatial relationships, and property data.
Synonyms: BIM
Practice: can you use “Building Information Modeling” at work?
You are the BIM coordinator on a highway bridge project. A structural engineer and an MEP engineer disagree on equipment placement. Use BIM to resolve the conflict.
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“Please explain how building information modeling improves coordination among different engineering disciplines.”
“Building Information Modeling” in 21 languages
| English | Building Information Modeling |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Yapı Bilgi Modellemesi |
| French | Modélisation des informations du bâtiment |
| German | Bauwerksdatenmodellierung |
| Spanish | Modelado de información de construcción |
| Chinese | 建筑信息模型 |
| Arabic | نمذجة معلومات البناء |
| Portuguese | Modelagem de Informação da Construção |
| Russian | Информационное моделирование зданий |
| Japanese | ビルディング・インフォメーション・モデリング |
| Italian | Modellazione delle informazioni di costruzione |
| Vietnamese | Mô hình thông tin công trình |
| Hindi | भवन सूचना मॉडलिंग |
| Thai | การสร้างแบบจำลองข้อมูลอาคาร |
| Indonesian | Pemodelan Informasi Bangunan |
| Korean | 건축 정보 모델링 |
| Bengali | বিল্ডিং ইনফরমেশন মডেলিং |
| Dutch | Bouwwerk Informatie Modellering |
| Swedish | Byggnadsinformationsmodellering |
| Finnish | Rakennuksen tietomallinnus |
| Ukrainian | Інформаційне моделювання будівель |
Frequently asked questions
What does Building Information Modeling mean in engineering?
A digital process that involves creating and managing information about a construction project across its lifecycle. It generates a shared knowledge resource for decisions from concept to demolition. In Civil Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Building Information Modeling?
Building Information Modeling is pronounced /ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈmɒdəlɪŋ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Building Information Modeling used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The project team used building information modeling to coordinate structural, mechanical, and electrical systems before construction started.”
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