Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a data-driven process of generating and manageging building design, construction, operation, and life-cycle analysis for a facility. It is parametric form of represention of a facility components.
BIM Integrated Components (BIC):
3D: 3-dimentional representation of a form
4D: Time / Phasing
5D: Cost
6D: ADA
7D: Sustainability
8D: Maintainability
9D: Accoustics
10D: Security
11D: Heat
nD.............
BIC is evolving at a rapid pace as BIM matures.