Read this free whitepaper to learn why Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an invaluable tool for evaluating energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs).

Using BIM for building performance analysis ensures that building owners make sound investment decisions that balance performance and risk over multiyear projects and contracts. With a basic BIM model and BIM analysis tools, federal, state, and local government agencies can:

• Easily assess building performance.
• Prioritize investments and evaluate proposals to reduce operational costs.
• Conserve energy, reduce water consumption, and improve building air quality.

Buildings account for nearly half of all energy consumption and annual greenhouse emissions in the United States. It is little wonder that improving the resource efficiency of buildings is a cornerstone of sweeping energy usage reform, sustainability efforts, and economic stimulus packages. Deliberate and cost-effective renovations to the vast inventory of government buildings can generate substantial environmental, financial, and societal benefits — from reducing energy consumption to creating new jobs.

Fortunately, new technologies make this once overwhelming prospect manageable — especially when compared to traditional 2D drafting tools. When applied to existing buildings, 3D building information modeling (BIM) technologies can help you capture the building geometry and characteristics needed to conduct various aspects of energy performance analysis and support contracting processes. For example, you can create a basic BIM model to support energy and investment grade audits.

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