BIM AS AN INFORMATION REPOSITORY
BIM provides a virtual repository that allows easy access to and sharing of information and knowledge in real time. BIM provides a platform for professionals to work in an integrated environment at any stage of the building delivery process.
The entire project life cycle is explained in the image featuring implementation, planning, building design & engineering workflows to integrate BIM through energy modeling.
Article credit: Hariharaprasad BIM Design Coordinator @ Enventure Engineering LLP