Maximizing BIM use in healthcare facility operations

White paper says not all facilities are putting BIM to use


A recent white paper has said that while an increasing number of healthcare owners are receiving BIM data, not all are using it to the best advantage, according to an article on the Construction Week Online website.

The white paper by Health Care Institute of IFMA, in partnership with BIM for Healthcare Owners outlines four barriers to BIM data best practices.

One issue is data overload. Sifting through the level of detail necessary for drawing creation, clash detection and similar design and construction activities can be overwhelming to the facility management team.

Analysis paralysis is also an issue "Because applications for BIM are still being explored within the healthcare operations arena, it’s unlikely that an organization will be able to put a plan in place that accounts for every benefit," the paper said.

Read the article.

 

 



March 8, 2017


Topic Area: Information Technology


Recent Posts

3 Pillars of Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare

These strategies can help healthcare facilities stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.


Meridian Acquires Medical Office Building in Pasadena, CA

The property was acquired for approximately $13.35 million.


Expanded Maternity Unit Opens at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

The expanded maternity unit supports a dedicated flow from arrival through delivery and recovery.


Resilience Planning in Remote Healthcare Facilities

Assumptions about equipment failures and response times change when a hospital is hundreds of miles from the nearest major city.


Missouri Southern State University Opens Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center

The project broke ground in April 2024.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.