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Are You Using or Interested in Building Information Modeling (BIM)? — Take the 2016 BIM Experience Survey

Construction Dive

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Are you interested in BIM but don't know where to begin? BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

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Are You Using or Interested in Building Information Modeling (BIM)? — Take the 2016 BIM Experience Survey

Construction Dive

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Are you interested in BIM but don't know where to begin? BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

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Will the U.S. Follow Europe’s Lead in Promoting BIM Use at the State Level?

Construction Dive

Now that the European Parliament has opened the door to more widespread use of building information modeling (BIM) technology in publicly funded construction projects within its member states, will authorities in the United States follow suit anytime soon? Read more.'

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2015 BIM Experience Survey - Preliminary Results

Construction Dive

Building information modeling (BIM) is a controversial topic. BIM champions have been extolling its virtues of design efficiency, construction cost and time savings, and maintenance economies for owners. Yet BIM has not become as widely used as expected in the United States. Read more.'

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Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate?

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. Meanwhile, a quarter of companies only have one or two employees trained in BIM.

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An Snapshot of International BIM Status and Goals

Building Information Management

Requires IFC BIM in its projects and intends to have integrated model-based operation in future. Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Mandatory BIM for government projects. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. 3 BIM pilot projects running.