BIM EVOLVED: Naval Facilities Engineering Command is to being implementing BIM for design, construction, sustainment, restoration, modernization (SRM), and recapitalization.

NAVFAC is implementing BIM for design, construction, sustainment, restoration, modernization (SRM), and recapitalization. It is leveraging BIM technology to establish standard deliverables that include facility data templates, 2D drawings, and 3D parametric models.

BIM is primarily utilized to reduce Request for Information RFI(s) through 3D model clash detection of building systems, improved project efficiency through subcontractor trades coordination, and better fabrication control of building subsystems.

BIM is intended to be used as a life cycle tool where the models are maintained and updated during the life of the building. However, examples of true life-cycle BIM do not exist to date whereby 3D parametric models are maintained and updated for life-cycle management. Most Federal agencies mandating BIM are using this technology during design and construction for clash detection, to limit RFI/modifications, and for improved efficiencies between prime contractors and subcontractors. However, no agency (USACE, AF, GSA, VA, etc.) to date is utilizing a 3D parametric model during SRM.

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