ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book attempts to establish the field of Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) from heritage building management, maintenance and improvement perspectives, including the meaning of conservation. It outlines some of the challenges in defining HBIM, and the progress that has been made, while clearly outlining challenges yet to come. The book argues that Building Information Modelling (BIM) practice still appears predicated upon the one-way push of information from expert to participant, inadequately supporting wide interactive participation and inclusion. It examines detailed tools and techniques for reducing 'survey subjectivity by means of a novel system for analysing three-dimensional data from non-destructive laser scanning and photogrammetry, for more focused and sustainable conservation treatments and repair. The book identifies some of the challenges of deploying BIM in a process of 'deep refurbishment' of heritage buildings.
