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 Date: 10-Aug-2016

Category: [Increase Efficiency](https://blog.qwarecmms.com/topic/increase-efficiency), [Tips n' Tricks](https://blog.qwarecmms.com/topic/tips-n-tricks), [Industry News](https://blog.qwarecmms.com/topic/industry-news), [BIM](https://blog.qwarecmms.com/topic/bim)

### [What Is BIM Data And Why Is It Important?](https://blog.qwarecmms.com/what-is-bim-data-and-why-is-it-important)

BIM or Building Information Modeling, is a way for designers and builders to pass along information regarding newly constructed facilities to facility owners. Most people think BIM is just three dimensional modeling, which is part of it, but what is important is the actual data delivered. BIM data can be used to effectively maintain facilities throughout their life-cycles. BIM's are embe...

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