From BIM to DIM (deconstruction information manager)

There are two distinct strands to the development of DIM. The first is in relation to new build projects that have already benefited, or will benefit, from BIM. The data array captured at the design stage will provide the starting point for deconstruction, which, for the sake of risk management and truly sustainable construction, ought to form an integral part of design thinking for every project going forward.

But aside from adding DIM to BIM information for new-build projects, the most interesting challenge rests in developing DIM for existing structures. Where there is good as-built information it is likely to be possible to digitally transfer this to a BIM/DIM system which can then offer robust data for deconstruction purposes.

http://www.bimplus.co.uk/management/thinking-beyond-buildings-lifespan/