BIM/Geomatics Consultation Center
Under Facilities and Assets Management and Engineering College — UK (FAME-UK)
The BIM/Geomatics Consultation Center under FAME-UK serves as a center of excellence in digital construction, spatial intelligence, and smart infrastructure solutions. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, research-driven insights, and world-class training, the center plays a crucial role in transforming the future of built environments and facility management.
1. Description
The BIM/Geomatics Consultation Center under FAME-UK is a specialized advisory and research hub dedicated to the advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geospatial Technologies, and Digital Twin solutions for the built environment, infrastructure projects, and asset management sectors.
The center provides consulting, training, research, and digital transformation services to organizations involved in construction, urban planning, real estate, transportation, and facility operations. It helps government agencies, engineering firms, and real estate developers adopt cutting-edge BIM and GIS technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and decision-making in infrastructure development and asset lifecycle management.
2. Functions of the BIM/Geomatics Consultation Center
- Assisting organizations in BIM adoption and integration.
- Developing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and digital workflows.
- Advising on ISO 19650 standards for BIM.
- Implementing Digital Twin solutions for real-time infrastructure monitoring.
- Enhancing predictive maintenance using AI and IoT-enabled analytics.
- Developing high-fidelity 3D models and VR simulations for architectural and engineering projects.
- Conducting clash detection analysis using Navisworks and Revit.
- Supporting carbon-neutral infrastructure projects.
- Integrating BIM with LEED, BREEAM, and WELL building standards.
- Implementing GIS-based asset management systems for cities and facilities.
- Conducting geospatial risk analysis for land development and infrastructure projects.
- Using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and satellite imagery for high-precision mapping.
- Conducting aerial surveys for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Developing GIS-based urban planning models for smart cities.
- Integrating spatial data analytics for environmental sustainability.
- Developing AI-powered predictive analytics for construction and asset management.
- Enhancing machine learning models for automated defect detection in buildings.
- Conducting research on advanced geospatial analytics and big data applications.
- Collaborating with universities and tech firms for smart infrastructure projects.
- Offering courses in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks.
- Providing certifications aligned with RICS, CIOB, and buildingSMART standards.
- Conducting training on ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine.
- Teaching spatial data analysis and remote sensing applications.
- Training professionals on UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR mapping.
- Providing certifications in FAA and EASA-compliant drone operations.
- Assisting organizations in aligning with ISO 19650, PAS 1192, and COBie standards.
- Conducting BIM-readiness assessments for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) firms.
- Advising governments on smart city policies and digital infrastructure regulations.
- Assisting in developing national strategies for geospatial governance.
3. Key Benefits of the Consultation Center
- Accelerates digital transformation in the construction and asset management industries.
- Enhances geospatial intelligence for urban planning and sustainability.
- Bridges academia and industry through research collaborations.
- Ensures regulatory compliance in BIM and GIS adoption.
- Develops a highly skilled workforce through professional training and certification.
