7.7. Investment and Logistics for FM BIM
Over the life of a building, operating a structure correctly means balancing the energy and resources used. The ability for buildings to save energy and resources means that it must operate more efficiently over its occupied life cycle. In the United States, buildings represent 70 percent of electricity consumption (Figure 7.8).
Figure 7.8. Total percentage of energy use in the United States
BIM is gaining ground and is being more rapidly accepted and required by owners. BIM usage grew by 3 percent in 2003, 6 percent in 2005, and 11 percent in 2006 (according to the Eighth Annual FMI Owner Survey). In ...
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