360 Asset Insights - The 6D BIM Advantage

5D BIM focuses on construction cost and schedule. 6D BIM extends this to facilities management, adding operational data like maintenance schedules, energy performance, and asset lifecycle information.

Yes, we structure facility data using COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) standards to ensure compatibility with CAFM/CMMS platforms.

We can embed sustainability metrics, energy analysis data, and certification requirements (Green Mark, LEED, BREEAM) into the 6D BIM model for compliance tracking and reporting.

Our 6D BIM models can export to common CAFM/CMMS platforms including Archibus, IBM Maximo, and FM:Systems. We also provide data in COBie Excel format for platform-agnostic handover.

BIM is combined with asset data that typically exists in PDF format. This includes information like manufacturer details, equipment installation dates, next service dates, and project specifications such as power requirements. This is known as a 6D BIM model, and FM teams can readily pull out information on any asset directly from the 3D model. When used with a solution like Autodesk Tandem, the 6D BIM model can also be linked to the original 2D documentation for further reference.

A solution like Autodesk Tandem allows the visual BIM model to be connected to live sensor data. Sensors stream real-time readings such as temperature, humidity, and energy consumption into the BIM model, which can then be visualized over the web. This gives facility managers a real-time digital twin of their building, enabling them to monitor conditions, detect anomalies, and make data-driven maintenance decisions without needing to be on-site.