GIM and BIM

PFG – Journal of Photogrammetry Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science, vol. 88, pp. 33–42

Abstract

Abstract Geospatial information modelling (GIM) is used for decades to document phenomena of the real world. Visualizing and analysing GIM data are usually accomplished by geographic information system tools. The construction industry, on the other hand, uses usually computer-aided design (CAD) tools to plan buildings. With the introduction of building information modelling (BIM), modelling in CAD was enhanced to the entire life cycle of constructions. BIM and GIM are not independent of each other, e.g. BIM uses geospatial data for planning purposes. However, integrating both is challenging since the modelling methods differ. The paper describes approaches to establish interoperability between models of both domains. A literature review reveals the problems and challenges different researchers tackled to achieve interoperability.

Authors 4

1. Stefan Herlé corresponding Aachen Geodetic Institute Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Geodetic Institute and Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems RWTH Aachen University, Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1, 52074, Aachen, Germany

2. Ralf Becker Aachen Geodetic Institute Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Geodetic Institute and Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems RWTH Aachen University, Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1, 52074, Aachen, Germany

3. Raymond Wollenberg Aachen Geodetic Institute Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Geodetic Institute and Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems RWTH Aachen University, Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1, 52074, Aachen, Germany

4. Jörg Blankenbach Aachen Geodetic Institute Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Geodetic Institute and Chair for Computing in Civil Engineering & Geo Information Systems RWTH Aachen University, Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1, 52074, Aachen, Germany