In a 3D format, BIM merely enhances the fundamental spatial dimensions of a construction, i.e. width, height and depth. These dimensions expand basis the requirements. For example, time is the fourth dimension, costs are the fifth dimension; environmental assessment and sustainability analysis is used for 6D and management of lifecycles is a component of 7D BIM models. BIM is used across different industries, such as architecture, engineering, construction, utilities, transportation, and the likes.

BIM can, for example virtually represent the construction of an establishment in the building industry before it is built. This would facilitate to better planning, save time, reduce risks, minimize onsite waste, improve safety, provide a fully coordinated model, facilitates documentation for future renovation while analysing and simulating potential impact.