The biggest struggle in Facility and Maintenance management is the lack of valid data about the managed properties. Buildings but also production lines in factories change day by day which has essential effect of the ongoing utilization, and maintenance of these properties.
Operational BIM is about to provide this real-life building data during the total operational building lifecycle. Easily capturing building data, floor plans, 3D element positions, using RFID or barcode for the inventory of assets is the first step to get in control. Building this 3D building inventory to the everyday maintenance and all operational workflows is the key revenue generator for the facility management service provider and the building owner. As being part of the workflows, the Operational BIM should be updated right at the place of work, so it always reflects the real-life situation of the building.
This way getting and staying in control increases performance and reduces dependency on employees.