Understanding Metadata in Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Metadata provides critical information about an item’s content, making it easier to locate and work with specific data instances. For example, an image’s metadata might include details such as color depth, resolution, and creation date. Similarly, a text document’s metadata can contain the word count, author’s name, creation date, and a brief summary.

In the context of BIM, metadata enhances data management by offering comprehensive information about resources, aiding in efficient data handling and retrieval.