Implementing BIM for industrial and heritage building conversion

From systemic perspective reconstruction and restoration of industrial buildings are similar to historical and cultural heritage buildings. The maintenance and reuse of these buildings becoming more and more important research area worldwide. This importance must increase the information management demand but however, the most advanced digital technologies are rarely used. Use of 3D modelling technologies or whole building information modelling (BIM) methodology can help to save digital information of historic buildings is a significant effort to preserve the heritage and retain its most valuable features.