Journal of Building Information Modeling

An official publication of the National BIM Standard (NBIMS) and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

The National BIM Standard and the National Institute of Building Sciences are pleased to announce the continuation of our relationship with Matrix Group Publishing in the production of the Journal of Building Information Modeling, an essential information source on business, standards and technical issues related to BIM.

Current Issue

JBIM Fall 2009 (PDF 3.9 MB, 44 pgs)

The fifth edition of the JBIM features:

• "BIM as a Risk Management Platform Enabling Integrated Practice and Delivery"
• "Performance Specifications for Building Information Exchange"
• "AIA-TAP BIM Repeat Award Winners: Strengths and Opportunities"
• "A Coast Guard Plot to Make Better Facility Decisions"
• "BIM for Electrical Construction: Benefits and Current Trends"
• "Building Information Models and Model Views – Part 4"
• "A Modest Proposal for a Transdisciplinary Curriculum for the Design, Construction, Management and Maintenance of Architecture"

Previous Issues

Like our current issue? Download any JBIM below to read previous articles.

• JBIM Spring 2009 (PDF 4.6 MB, 52 pgs)
• JBIM Fall 2008 (PDF 5.3 MB, 52 pgs)
• Spring 2008 (PDF 4 MB, 44 pgs)
• Fall 2007 (PDF 7.1 MB, 44 pgs)

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Contributing Articles

If you would like to have an article be considered for inclusion in the JBIM, it is a two step process. First, submit an abstract as to the content and intent of the article for consideration in one of the following sections:

1. Expanding thought, Critical need or New capability
2. BIM Case Studies / Best Business Practices
3. Economics / ROI
4. Lifecycle/Technology Spotlight
5. Training and Education

The abstract should not be more than a half a page and should include the title and your contact information. We jury the abstracts and they are due December 1st for the April or Spring edition and June 1st for the October or Fall edition. You will be notified a month later if you were selected to write an article and you will have a month and a half before the articles are due. Articles are 1200 words and should include 300dpi graphics. The cover article will be selected from the submissions and can be up to 2000 words.

All abstract submissions and inquiries related to content should come to Dana K. Smith, FAIA at the National Institute of Building Sciences.

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Shannon Savory, Editor-in-Chief