Question

As with many topics, there are multiple perspectives when it comes to the topic of data management. There is a more conservative approach (dictate the file name, location, and be very prescriptive in how data is managed) and then there is a more liberal approach (name the files what you want and place them where you think it makes sense). Both approaches are used in the BIM environment and each has its benefits and drawbacks. Then, respond to the following:

Which approach do you feel is most conducive for success in the BIM environment? Why?

Are there any disadvantages to this approach?

Select one approach and argue your stance as to why this approach may be the best when it comes to BIM file organization.

Answer 1

I think that the more conservative approach that dictates the file name, location, and be very prescriptive in how data is managed is more efficient and suitable to business process modeling. This way allows the ordering of the similar data records close to each other.

The advantage of this approach is that if the data records are kept sorted, it speeds up the search allowing the system to reduce the cost of search using an index to answer a range of search queries. For example, question related to a specific index can be searched in that index only without searching the whole database.

            However, it is too cost to maintain when data updating is carried out.