ZIGUR AT GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

THE BIM MANAGEMENT

HANDBOOK
THE INSIDE STORY OF WORLDWIDE
BIM IMPLEMENTATION

1st EDITION (2018)

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INDEX
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02 FOREWORD

03 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

04 ABOUT US

06 THE NEW GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET

08 TRENDS

09 CHANGING MARKET VALUE

10 POSITIVE ROI

11 BIM IS HERE

12 BIM PROFILES

14 BIM USES

16 BIM GEOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEWS

20 BIM AROUND THE WORLD

30 BIM DRIVERS

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FOREWORD
— ABBREVIATIONS
The BIM Management Handbook (1st Edition)
is a guide that seeks to provide a common
understanding of Building Information
Modelling (BIM) in the world today. It provides a
summarised definition from the globally acting
buildingSMART organization as well as a number
of definitions from other international sources.
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LIST OF
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BIM - Building Information Modelling
ABS - Activity Based Scheduling
AECO - Architecture, Engineering, Construction
and Owner-Operated
APAC - Asia-Pacific
BLI - Building Lifecycle Integration
BMP - BIM Management Plan
CAD - Computer-Aided Design
CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate
GSA - General Services Administration
IMP - Information Management Process
IPD - Integrated Project Delivery
LATAM - Latin America
MEP - Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
RoW - Rest of the World
U.K. - United Kingdom
U.S. - United States
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ABOUT US 17+ YEARS

40+ PROGRAMS
— 4 LANGUAGES
200+ PROFESSORS
65,000+ STUDENTS
70+ COUNTRIES
10+ INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
50+ BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
500+ JOB OPPORTUNITIES PER YEAR

Zigurat is more than a technological institute:
Zigurat Global Institute of Technology is now a global
network that has managed to unite industry and
technology, with professionals and the best teaching
practices, to contribute to the advancement of
the AECO sector with a disruptive, advanced, and
innovative educational model.
Since its inception in 2001, Zigurat has linked its
master’s degrees to the skills that the market and
industry demanded, relying on technology and
innovation as well as the opportunities offered by
an increasingly internationalized and global market.
PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH
BIM implementation is the unpaved road to a better,
faster, more cost-effective practice in the AECO
industry. Through our partnership with BIM Academy,
we have professors from London, Barcelona,
Melbourne, Paris, Helsinki, Brescia, Porto, Cape Town,
Munich, Portland, Mexico DF, Lima, Buenos Aires and
other cosmopolitan cities, who collectively train
professionals and students to be the best certified
BIM professionals. The Global BIM Management
Master’s program has been cultivating professionals
in the industry, leaving a trail of highly established
references in the sector.
BIM creates value from the combined effort of
professionals, processes and technologies. The future
of construction is to target lower costs, faster delivery
and improved safety measures on each project. For
over three years, we have been active members of
buildingSMART. Through our numerous professional
qualifications, our institute enhances employability
and empowers professionals to work anywhere around
the globe. Today there is far more integration and
collaboration, and more engagement is happening at
a faster, more productive speed. All stakeholders are
now more than ever capable of establishing common
standards, and can cooperatively share viable data
amongst one another. The Global BIM Management
Master’s program can guide the way by increasing BIM
expertise and adoption amongst AECO collaborators.
Therefore, we offer a structured approach to digitally
augmented studies that formally trains individuals to
attain success in the AECO Industry.

HOW TO GUARANTEE THE PROFESSIONAL APPROACH

CONCEPTUALIZE EXPERTISE ESTABLISH

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION NETWORK
· Demanding market · Industry skills · Leadership skills
Zigurat nurtures innovation and embraces possibility. Zigurat’s capacities and standards have enabled · Exponential · Real projects · Management skills
We believe in the ongoing development of ingenious us to collaborate with companies, associations technological SOLUTION ACCOMPLISHMENT
· Collaborative · Business knowledge
processes in e-learning under collaborative cloud and governments globally, which is essential to advancement
teamwork
· Professional growth
platforms, which allow students to recreate real- professional growth. Our aim is to bring both students · Specialized industry
· Methodology / Processes
· Global partners
world workflows around the globe. Our R & D team and professionals to a global business world by · Digital world
· Global networking
has developed a number of platforms in different developing and training them professionally. For this · Global business
languages that reach more than 56 different countries. reason, we collaborate with numerous architectural
firms, general contractors, engineering firms,
government agencies, professional associations and
human resources departments. · Global institution · International companies
· Professional programs · Certification
· Internationally recognized · Recruitment
professors · Business opportunities
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THE NEW GLOBAL

CONSTRUCTION MARKET
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The 21st century has struck gold with computer
science changing the work process of almost every
industry in the market today. Cloud-platforms,
mobile monitoring and electronic documentation
systems have become indispensable components
of contemporary business models. BIM (Building
Information Modelling) manages both graphical
perspectives and building information, allowing the
computer-aided generation of drawings and reports,
design evaluation, project scheduling and resources
organisation to carry out tasks from facility design to
operation. The worldwide construction industry has
been registered significantly prominent, due to the
breaking down of barriers in BIM implementation.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been
defined (Bilal Succar, 2009) as ‘Computer Aided
Design (CAD) paradigm producing a set of interacting
policies, processes and technologies generating
a methodology to manage the essential building
design and project data in digital format throughout
the building’s lifecycle.’ At the same time that many
companies tend to confuse BIM with CAD, there is
growing interests between the two acronyms. BIM
education is a thing of the present and future, with
technological advances and 21st century learning
being a clarified component for this system of work.
PERCENTAGE OF CONTRACTORS AT HIGH/ collaboration among the construction design team and • The increasing number of commercial projects along
VERY HIGH BIM IMPLEMENTATION LEVELS reduce the fragmentation in the construction industry. with more numbers of business centers, shopping
Source: McGraw Hill Construction, 2013 centers, and retail shops apart from increased
It is important to note that BIM is a process and software. budgets in the construction sector has resulted in an
27% BIM supports the concept of IPD - Integrated Project increased demand for BIM.
43% JAPAN
Delivery, which is a novel project delivery approach • The industrial sector is expected to grow at a CAGR
to integrate people, systems, business structures and of 15% from 2015 to 2020, with an increasing number
23% practices into a collaborative process to reduce waste of infrastructure projects.
NEW
50% ZEALAND and optimise efficiency through all phases of the project
lifecycle (Glick and Guggemos 2009). The global building information modelling market was
23% valued at USD 3.58 billion in 2014, and is expected to
SOUTH Many case studies have been subjective to the double by 2020, at a CAGR of 15.11% between 2015
52% KOREA
application and advantages of BIM. Researchers and 2020. BIM is growing primarily due to the fact that
29% suggest that BIM provides a platform which facilitates there is an increasing demand for green buildings in
54% CANADA
the creation and sharing of information relevant for the current market, as well as other factors such as
design, construction and maintenance of buildings cost reduction, increased production efficiencies and
28% and infrastructures over their entire lifecycle. It is the government mandates for BIM implementation at a
66% U.K.
adequate supportive collaboration between various global scale.
stakeholders by acting as an information firmness.
39% Aside from enabling a better lifecycle management,
71% FRANCE
it is a reference for sustainable building design, PERCENTAGE OF CONTRACTORS AT VARIOUS
influencing the following factors: BIM EXPERTISE LEVELS
33% Source: McGraw Hill Construction, 2013
71% AUSTRALIA
• Space management
• Reduces water consumption Beginner Moderate Advanced Expert
37% • Increases efficiency
• Ease of handling

GERMANY
72% GERMANY

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FRANCE
BRAZIL

7% AUS/NZ
• Information transfer avoiding obstacles along

U.K.
CANADA
U.S.
buildingSMART has defined BIM as “a digital the way

JAPAN
24%
repre s entation of physical and f unc tional

7%
18%
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3%

6%
10%
characteristics of a building. As such it serves as a These points have resulted in an increased demand

18%

17%
shared knowledge resource for information about a for the BIM software in facility management among

37% 15% 13%

55%
building forming a reliable basis for decisions during 79% U.S.
owners and project teams.

28% 28%
42% 32%

40% 20%
36% 35%

46% 26%

40% 27%

34% 25%
29% 35%
its life-cycle from inception onward.”
2013 2015 Some of the key findings of the BIM market are:
As Arayici and Aouad (2010) have demonstrated in the
past, BIM goes beyond the building life-cycle and can • Architect accounted for the largest share of an

37%
be used for facilities management. This enables the estimated 40% of the BIM market in 2014 and is

32%

34%

34%
General Services Administration (GSA) to leverage estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2015 to 2020.

26%
23%
15%
10%
facility data to provide effective work environments to • Building products manufacturers, distributors,

10%
clients. Since 2011, Efficiency and Reform Group state insurance providers and law makers are the fast
BIM has been promoted by Governments as a means of growing end user segment of the BIM market and
promoting collaboration and reducing fragmentation is expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of 26%
in the construction industry. This is mainly to produce from 2015 to 2020.

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TRENDS CHANGING MARKET VALUE

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BIM technology allows an accurate virtual model Economic Change BIM is a platform for global AECO changes - the BIM enables a virtual construction of a building in
of a building, in which it plays a strong role in AECO • Protracted Financial Uncertainty landscape is shifting as widespread changes in a 3D space, 4D and 5D as well. This allows the user
industries with influences in the present and future • Increased Volatility in Materials the economy and political decisions are being to discover obstruction and construction obstacles
trends. With questionnaire surveys and research by • Changing Economic Hegemony made. High levels of construction activities and before the actual hands-on work is initiated, saving
McGraw-Hill Construction, a comprehensive market skills are the result of great changes in the global costly production phases and time wastage. BIM
report of BIM’s use in the AECO sector is based on Shifting Demographics BIM market, with an increasing demand in the is marketed as the way forward, if not the only
actual facts rather than future predictions: • Aging Developed Economies / Youthful BRICs healthcare, educational and industrial markets. An way to increase productivity. 3D modelling and
• Rise in Urbanisation and Middle - Class wealth approximately 20 - 25% CAGR increase is expected coordination, prefabrication, construction planning
• An estimate of 90% of BIM users believe that BIM has • Maturation of the ‘New Millennial’ Generation to show globally in the next 3 to 6 years. The vast and monitoring and cost estimation are all leading
a positive impact on their company’s efficiency and majority are already experiencing real business factors for the growth of the BIM market.
productivity. New Assets, New Models benefits directly to BIM.
• Architects are the largest users of BIM, with a • Infrastructure: Expansion (1.0), Renewal (2.0) The overall market growth is actuated by the:
growing number of engineers, contractors and • Pervasion of ‘Harmony with Nature’ Cost reduction and increased production efficiencies • Propagation of green buildings
owners implementing computer information systems • Market Liberalisation thrust the growth of the BIM market. The key drivers • Cost minimisation
into their workflow. are: • Government mandates
• The use of BIM has significantly increased all phases Data Explosion • Increased manufacturing productivity
of design and construction during the past year. • Data Fusion • Optimised project performance and increased
• The major application areas of BIM are construction • Ubiquitous Communication productivity
document development, conceptual design support • Rise of Smart Systems • Government mandates for BIM implementation in PROJECT EFFORT AND IMPACT
and project planning services. a number of developed countries
• BIM equals increased productivity, better engagement • Augmented communication and allocation
of stakeholders and reduced contingencies. throughout the asset lifecycle management process 1 2

EFFORT / EFFECT
These three drivers are all very high factors for cost
FREQUENCY AND BENEFIT reduction and increased production. Countries
70%
like the U.S., Singapore, China, South Korea, the 4
FREQUENCY U.K., Germany, Finland and Australia have already
60% mandated or are mandating the usage of BIM for
BENEFIT
constructions in more than 10 sectors. The three 3
50%
drivers are the result of responsible construction
40% building through the Government implementations
of the U.S., Singapore, Germany and the U.K., with PD SD DD CD PR CA OP
30%
a subtle focus in reducing overall costs. Singapore PROJECT PROGRESS
20% for instance has stated norms for the usage of BIM
1 Ability to impact cost and functional capabilities
in the country. Any company implementing BIM for
10% the first time will get Government funding of up 2 Cost of design changes

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POSITIVE ROI BIM IS HERE

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Eight in ten BIM users who systematically measure
their return on investment (ROI), see positive returns.
These are additional to the one in five BIM users who
measure ROI, who see returns greater than 50%,
augmenting the anticipated value. BIM enables
marketing new businesses to clients, making it one
of the primary benefit of its implementation. Two-
thirds of users say BIM has the ability to benefit a
company and maintain repeat business with past
clients. This competitive angle is key to the increased
usage of BIM methodologies and systems.
Improved productivity levels are a clear factor in BIM
implementation, creating efficiencies. Components
such as the reduction of rework and clash detection
are the highest rated business benefits among
experts. Architects who see their return on investment
in technology have found the improved productivity
to be a prime element in business decisions.
TEAM WORK MAKES
BIM WORK .
OWNER’S BIM BIM is here to stay, with CAD being a thing of the past. 3D modelling has expanded the market of BIM
The development and advancement of BIM has helped with regards to construction in various sectors. 3D
Owners and contractors see the highest returns in the construction of complex buildings along with visualisation of the project, cost and time reduction,
on BIM: reducing costs and increasing the overall productivity. and flexibility of making changes in the design are
some of the best features of the BIM software.
• 70% report positive ROI from BIM In a BIM process, the designing and production
• Lower project cost is among the top rated ways phase takes up most of the time. BIM PURPOSES
users expect BIM to bring high value
• Half of owners say overall better construction The software used for BIM exhibits features such • 3D renderings (Visualisation)
project outcomes is a significant benefit of BIM. as interoperability between applications, easy • Fabrication/shop drawings
The AEC community looks to clients when deciding visualisation and cost effectiveness. Autodesk Inc. • Code reviews
to use BIM (U.S.) is one of the leaders in providing the innovative • Cost estimating
• Not enough demand from clients is the top rated BIM software suite. The BIM software suite generally • Construction sequencing
reason non-users have not adopted it encompasses solutions for various objectives such • Conflict, interference, and collision detection
• Seven in ten non-users say owners demanding as architecture, sustainability, structures, MEP, • Forensic analysis
BIM use on projects would significantly impact construction and facilities management in the overall • Facilities management
their decision to adopt BIM. project lifecycle. Here are a number of software
programs used in the market:
IMPACT OF CONTRACTOR’S BIM • Autodesk Revit structure
ENGAGEMENT LEVEL ON ROI • Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Source: McGraw Hill Construction, 2013 • Nemetschek Allplan architecture
• Bentley facilities
• Tekla structures
11%
35%
Low BIM
43%
Average BIM
BIM PROCESS ANALYSIS: THE DESIGNING PHASE TAKES UP THE MAJOR TIME
Engagement Engagement

54% 35%
Major time is taken up on this phase

BIM ADDS ADDITIONAL 22% CONCEPT DETAIL PRODUCTION TEST & SYSTEM OPERATIONAL
DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN COMMISSION INTEGRATION READINESS
VALUE WHEN USED Very positive ROI

TO INTEGRATE
on BIM (Over 25%) • Prototype • Sofware Development • Procure Buyers: • Operate
Very High BIM
40% Engagement 50% Moderately positive • Process Development • Bussiness Case • Deliver • Architects • Maintain
ROI on BIM (1% to 25%) • Process Regulatory • Contractors

PROJECT PROCESSES. Negative and

Break-Even ROI on BIM
Approval
• Investment Decision
• Consultants
• Developers
11%
Input Contributors:
• Designers
• Investors
• Programmers
• Software Developers

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BIM PROFILES
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FACTORS RELATED TO OWNER ENGAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS/
THAT CONTRIBUTE MOST TO PROJECT SUCCESS GENERAL CONTRACTORS
ACCORDING TO OWNERS, ARCHITECTS,
ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS The construction industry is growing rapidly in
Source: Dodge Data & Analytics, 2015 almost all countries because of the increasing
demand for housing and infrastructure projects. The
Architects
Owners
Engineers
Contractors BIM model is increasingly being used for effective
maintenance and operations in the construction
Selection of Design/Construction Firms of buildings required in various sectors including
Experienced in Using Advanced Tools/Methods residential, commercial, industrial, and so on.
73%
BIM provides business tools such as software and
58%
services for collecting and using information of the
59%
construction project across the process.
Owner Openness to Innovate Team Structures, BIM enables contractors and construction managers
Agreements, Work Processes
to plan and manage construction activities under
45%
stringent schedules. In the initial phase of a project,
47%
BIM supports contractors by providing them with
53%
the ability to present the idea, estimate the cost,
and present the design to clients. It also helps
BIM/Modeling Guidelines For Owner quantity surveyors gather accurate material quantity
45%
and hence enable cost estimators make accurate
estimations. This helps contractors with information
Owner Advocacy for Use of Advanced Tools/Methods that can provide a great insight into bids, proposals,
19%
and tender documents in addition to project
26%
scheduling and planning.
43%
34%
43%
ARCHITECTS
Clear Definition of Technology-Related Deliverables Architects are concerned with the design and plan of
35%
the project as well optimum utilization of available
45%
resources. BIM helps architects understand the
41%
feasibility of a project with respect to appearance,
accuracy, and cost in the early design process. BIM
Documented Owner-Directed Quantitative Goals enables architects to visualize a building before it is
30%
built, thus making it easy for them to share it with
31%
other team members in the project to analyze what
28%
may or may not work in the process. It helps minimize
any possible waste and reduce errors. It also enables
architects to visualize and analyze the design by using
of various software and services. It increases the
reliability of designs and the accuracy in maintaining
data because of improved coordination.
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OWNERS ENGINEERS
The owner is the one responsible for financial BIM is useful for civil engineers, structural engineers,
activities and finalization of the project design. The and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers.
design & development of drawings and the changes It gives the engineering team a better insight into the
done later are time-consuming and costly. BIM construction process of a building. BIM enables them
helps in integrating the entire documentation of the to maintain coordination with the architects’ team,
project so that the required changes can be made reduce errors, and improve the management of design
easily and without any omissions. BIM also helps in documentation among them. Structural engineers
information streamlining and integrated workflow by have traditionally used AutoCAD and are now rapidly
transparent digital formatting of the information for implementing the Revit Structure software as part of
sharing, optimization of the information management the BIM process.. BIM facilitates coordination between
process, and coordination between designers, MEP installers and pipe manufacturers to provide
engineers, and system providers. BIM can be used by proper details of installation. Structural engineers tend
owners for better decision-making through accurate to benefit more from BIM, it enables them to improve
assessments of systems, estimated operational costs, the interdiscipline coordination with regards to the
accurate drawings, and reduced change orders. structural design & documentation, minimize errors,
and enhance collaboration between engineering and
architecture teams. MEP engineers play a vital role in
modeling large elements such as duct systems and air
BIM IMPACT ON OWNER ENGAGEMENT handlers; BIM helps engineers add a significant value
AND UNDERSTANDING during the entire construction process.
Source: Dodge Data & Analytics, 2015
Very high High Medium
OTHERS
INCREASED OWNERS’UNDERSTANDING
OF PROPOSED DESIGN SOLUTIONS The others segment includes building product
Owners manufacturers, distributors, insurance providers,
30% 43% 18% 91% and law makers. Collaboration between various
Architects
building product manufacturers is necessar y
as different construction-related products are
27% 37% 24% 88%
required during the construction process. BIM helps
Engineers
21% 38% 25% 84% building product manufacturers manage, share,
and present a digital representation of products as
INCREASED OWNERS’UNDERSTANDING well as vital information such as cost performance
OF PROPOSED DESIGN SOLUTIONS and delivery schedules with developers, architects
and contractors.
Owners
20% 30% 35% 85%
Architects
20% 24% 27% 71%
Engineers
22% 24% 29% 75%
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BIM USES
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The uses of BIM are mainly orientated BIM USE FREQUENCY RANK BENEFIT RANK

around the Plan - Design - Construct - % 1 TO 25 -2 TO +2 1 TO 25

Operation phases. 3D Coordination 51% 1 1.60 1

Design Reviews 53% 2 1. 37 2
Design Authoring 41% 3 1.03 7
PURPOSES CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFIC SCOPE OF
THE BIM SERVICES Construction System Design 38% 4 1.09 6
• Gather • Create
Existing Conditions Modeling 36% 5 1.16 3
• Generate • Facility Element • 3D: modelling and documentation
• Analyse • Facility Phase • 4D: integration for construction 3D Control and Planning 33% 6 1.10 5
• Communicate • Discipline • 5D: cost estimation
Programming 30% 7 0.97 9
• Level of Development • 6D: BLI - Building Lifecycle
Integration Phase Planning (4D Modeling) 29% 8 1.15 4
• BIM Specialty Services:
Implementation, Content Record Modeling 29% 9 0.89 14
Development, Prototype Creation Site Utilization Planning 28% 10 0.99 8
Site Analysis 28% 11 0.85 17
PLAN DESIGN CONSTRUCT OPERATE Structural Analysis 26% 12 0.92 13
Gather
Cost Estimation Energy Analysis 26% 13 0.92 11
Cost Estimation 25% 14 0.92 12
Phase Planning
Programming
Design Reviews Sustainabilit y LEED Evaluation 24% 15 0.93 10
Design Authoring
Building System Analysis 22% 16 0.86 16
Structural Analysis
M.E.P. Analysis Space Management / Tracking 21% 17 0.78 18
LEED Evaluation
Mechanical Analysis 20% 18 0.67 21
Code Validation
3D Coordination Code Validation 18% 19 0.77 19
Site Utilization Planning
Lighting Analysis 17% 20 0.73 20
Construction System Design
Digital Fabrication Other Eng. Analysis 16% 21 0. 59 22
3D Control & Planning
Digital Fabrication 15% 22 0.89 15
Record Model
Building System Analysis Asset Management 9% 23 0.47 23
Asset Management
Space Mgmt / Tracking
Building Maint . Scheduling 4% 24 0.42 24
Disaster Planning Disaster Planning 3% 25 0.26 25
Primary BIM Uses Secondary BIM Uses

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OVERVIEWS
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All the information relevant to BIM implementation
is confirmed from August 2018. This is solely a
overview by country or region of how BIM stands
in the world today. Recent advances of BIM has
increased remarkably, with some countries and
regions taking the lead in its implementation. A
most immediate factor has been the government
involvement and productivity requirements to
carry out the workflow.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
• The Australian & New Zealand Revit Standards
(ANZRS) initiative has a working relationship with
groups such as NATSPEC and buildingSMART,
targeting the need for better quality content for
Revit users.
• To facilitate the growth of BIM usage among
mechanical contractors in Australia, the Air
Conditioning and Me chanic al Contr ac tor s’
Association (AMCA) has initiated an ambitious
standards initiative called BIM-MEP consisting of
Practices, Specifications, Guidelines, Models and
Workflows.
• NATSPEC ( a not for profit organisation) focused on
national building specifications in Australia, released
its National BIM Guide in September 2011.
• BIM users indicate they have been engaged 3+
years, only comparable with the U.S.
• Two-thirds (75%) of all users are involved with BIM
(percentage of projects that involve BIM).
• Over half (69%) of the design professionals are
heavy users of BIM.
• Wireless handheld devices are slightly more
popular than the traditional computer trailer in
Australia and New Zealand.
BRAZIL
• Brazilian construction market activity has been
escalating and being assisted by the hosting of
major events in the past such as the FIFA World Cup
in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016.
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• A lot of international firms working in Brazil that
are influencing the BIM scene and lifting the level of
BIM implementation by the local market.
• In June 2017, the Strategic Committee for the
Implementation of BIM (CE-BIM) and a Technical
Support Group (CAT-BIM) were established in Brazil.
• BIM in Brazil is becoming mandatory from 2021.
CHINA
• Strong BIM awareness, BIM was first introduced
to China in 2002 by Autodesk, and was gradually
extended in the country’s architecture industry.
• China is one of the fastest growing BIM using
country.
• The research and application on BIM technology
focuses on three areas: the development of BIM
software, the research on the basic theory of BIM
and the research on BIM application in engineering,
which focuses on ways to apply existing BIM
software on engineering construction, and to solve
issues in the application.
• Phoenix Media Centre in Beijing was built by using
the technology of BIM in the whole process, from
design to construction.
• The Shanghai Tower, which is a 121-stor y
skyscraper, now is under construction. BIM played a
crucial role of in stages of this building, from design
to construction, due to the sophisticated shape
and function. Successful BIM application is the key
element of this project doing so well
• In 2015, the Dodge Data & Analytics released a
report which shows in China the proportion of high
level BIM usage members will doubled in the future
two years. Also, the companies which using BIM
making a big profit from the reducing of the cost of
time. The non-users attitude in China is amazing,
89% of non BIM users have positive attitudes, no
one says they have used BIM technology and will not
use anymore in the future . Therefore the usage and
adoption of BIM will continually grow.
• In a report in July 2016, Encheng Ma, general
manager of the software business division at
CABRTech. “By combining Bentley’s state-of-
the-art interoperable platform technologies and
information mobility concept with PKPM’s mature
multidisciplinary technologies, large user base and
leading role in developing China’s BIM standards, we
are confident that we can accelerate the adoption of
BIM for buildings in China.”
DENMARK
• Danish state clientes such as the Palaces &
Properties Agency, the Danish University Property
Agency and the Defense Construction Service require
BIM to be used for their projects.
• The government mandated that its clients employ
BIM. Including Palaces and Properties Agency, the
Danish University Property Agency and the Defence
Construction Service.
• Build 4.0 is Danish construction’s answer to
Industrialisation 4.0.
DUBAI
• Dubai Municipality (DM) mandate the use of BIM
tools for most large-scale projects in the emirate.
The new regulation apply to buildings that are 40
storeys or taller.
• BIM implementation and regulation has come
into effect due to the increasing global adoption
in early 2016.
• It is mandatory for BIM to be adopted for all projects
that involve complex architecture designs.
FINLAND
• Finland adopted BIM technology earlier than any
other countries in the world.
• Finland’s state property services agency, Senate
Properties, requires the use of BIM for its projects
since 2007.
• The scale of the construction industry is small
and agile, the trust system has a long history, and
standards system are open, which shows perfect
environment for BIM application.
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FRANCE
• Among the region most active for cloud capability,
with an estimated 80% particularly focused on
hosting models.
• In 2014, the government launched a research and
development project in the construction area called
MINnD to develop BIM standards for infrastructure
projects.
• As of 2017, BIM is mandated in France. The official
French standardization roadmap was released as
part of the French national strategy for digitising
the construction industry called ‘Plan for the digital
transition in the building industry’ or PTNB.
GERMANY
• Among the region most active for cloud capability,
with an estimated 80% particularly focused on
accessing software for models.
• Supporting the implementation of BIM further, a
group of industrial associations, major companies and
non-governmental organizations came together to
set up a German BIM Steering Group – “Planen Bauen
4.0”. Dr. Ilka May the group’s managing director and
most prominent spokesperson shared that a main
impediment to BIM adoption in Germany was not in the
technology but rather in people’s knowledge of BIM.
• The organization is authorised to produce legaly
buinding standards such as the VDI2552 series which
is already being drafted. VDI2552 will become the
German national BIM standard and will be developed
in cooperation with the authorities responsible for
BIM standardization developed within the German
Institute for Standardization.
• The German construction industry has been slower to
adopt BIM than other countries, but also here project
owners report the need for BIM in their projects and
by the end of 2020, BIM will be mandatory for all
transportation projects.
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• Hong Kong’s Housing Authority has set a target
to apply BIM in all new projects by 2014. It has
also developed a set of modelling standards
and guidelines for effective model creation,
management and communication among BIM users.
• The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) has
implementing BIM from 2006. Since then, the
Housing Authority using BIM technology to develop
more than 19 projects of public rental housing
projects. The BIM implementation of these projects
are developed in different stages, range from
feasibility to construction.
INDIA
• McGraw (2014) found that BIM implementation in
India is in the early stages. The Indian construction
market is valued at US $140 billion with a forecast
dramatic growth to $620 billion by 2020.
• Many international firms are moving their operations
to India. They found that whilst larger construction
companies are increasingly using BIM on large project
sectors such as hotels and airports, but it is not currently
adopted on a wider scale. Therefore the implementation
costs are high due to the isolated ad-hoc use of BIM.
JAPAN
• BIM reached broader acceptance in 2009.
• 80% of professionals in AECOO industries are aware
of BIM.
• Architects leading demand for BIM.
• Much slower adoption than any major market.
STATE OF KUWAIT
• An on-going research on BIM and its application in
Kuwait is being proposed.
• Advances in BIM has increased remarkably well in
Kuwait with an ongoing exploration on perspectives of
BIM implementations on main barriers and advantages.
• The full implementation of BIM requires a concerted
effort to make clients demanding BIM, counteract
resistance to change among construction professionals
and offer more training for design team members.
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NORWAY
• The Norwegian government have committed to
succeed in BIM adoption since 2010.
• Similar to Finland, Norway also has a small
construction industry. The government of Norway is
the main regulatory bodies which is effective.
• Now the BIM is essential for all major infrastructure
and government building projects.
PERÚ
• Peru is going through a time of change in relation to
design and construction, with a greater presence of
techniques and methodologies associated. It is only
a matter of time for the Government to develop a BIM
level national strategy.
• The starting point for BIM implementation was the
development of a BIM Execution Plan (PEB) which
established the objectives, roles, processes and
requirements.
• The first two BIM Congresses were held in 2014 and
2015.
• National companies like Cosapi presented techniques
and processes BIM used in the design and construction of
various types of project including the new headquarters
of the National Bank.
QATAR
• Government support in BIM implementation includes
making protocol and law for BIM works providing for
the adoption of its implementation.
• ‘The Protocol identifies Building Information Models
that are required to be produced by members of the
Project Team and puts in place specific obligations,
liabilities and associated limitations on the use of the
models. The Protocol can also be used by clients to
require the adoption of particular ways of working -
such as the adoption of a common naming standard’.
• The practice of mandating BIM is primarily driven
by private sector, and not followed across the board.
So Qatar has still some distance to go in terms of
adopting the level three in depth.
• The Qatari government plans to spend QAR580.8
billion (US$160 billion) on construction and
infrastructure projects in preparation of the 2022
FIFA World Cup. From Doha’s Metro System to the
numerous sporting stadiums, hotels and residences.
• Qatar has turned to building information modelling
(BIM) to facilitate its ambitious construction plans.
SINGAPORE
• Singapore has made BIM implementation mandatory
for all public housing projects.
• Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is the agency
which serve for the country’s construction industry.
• BCA has partnered with industry on initiatives that
make it easier for businesses and professionals to
apply BIM in their projects, including developing BIM
requirement guidelines, led by Real Estate Developer’s
Association of Singapore (REDAS) and major GPEs.
• In 2011, BCA released the BCA’s Building Information
Modelling Roadmap.
• BCA has developed project collaborations and object
library standards led by buildingSMART Singapore.
• A most successful case study is the ArtScience
Museum by Arup Singapore. For a complex project
like the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, Arup
Singapore used BIM to develop digital model, that
could be used by its steel fabricator. BIM reduced the
time needed to complete the project to three months.
It would have originally taken six to twelve months.
• The Building & Construction Authority has set
a roadmap for this technology and is taking the
initiative to help businesses make the leap - providing
training and developing guidelines.
• The Singapore Government persuade universities to
set up courses of BIM, which can train students both
full-time and part-time so that more people will get
trained by the professional training institution.
SOUTH KOREA
• In the year of 2008, in South Korea, the first BIM
conference was held by buildingSMART Korea.
• South Korea’s Public Procurement Service made the
use of BIM compulsory for all projects over S$50 million
and for all public sector projects since early 2016.
• There are some cases that proved successful that were
conducted by using BIM: Dongdaemun Design Park and
Plaza Project, NCSoft R&D Centre, the Theme Pavilion
of Expo 2012 Yeosu and the New Korea Power Exchange
Headquarters Building. They are all successful cases
that were well operated by using BIM.
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SWEDEN
• Sweden is catching up at the pace of Finland and
Norway in BIM implementation.
• Now, Sweden reach the leading status of using BIM to
design and build large complex infrastructure projects.
• The adoption of BIM is so high that best practices have
emerged even in the absence of clear-cut government-
led guidelines.
UNITED KINGDOM
• Construction is a sector with considerable growth
opportunities with the global sector forecast to grow
by up to 70% by 2025.
• Has a strong recent track record of world class
construction deliveries such as the 2012 Olympics and
Crossrail, the largest construction project in Europe
now reaching the half-way point.
• As of 2015, the Government in collaboration with
industry has already committed to the Level 3 BIM
program as well as invested £220M in the development
of a High Performance Computing program and over
£650M in the delivery of transformational high speed
Broadband across the UK.
• The Government Construction Strategy mandated
the use of Level 2 BIM on all public sector projects in
April 4th, 2016.
• In the Digital Section of Chancellor George Osborne’s
2016 UK Budget was the following announcement:
Digital standards in construction - The government
will develop the next digital standard for the
construction sector - Building Information Modelling
3 - to save owners of built assets billions of pounds
a year in unnecessary costs, and maintain the UK’s
global leadership in digital construction.
USA
• The General Services Administration (GSA) in the
U.S.A. is a pioneer in advocating the adoption of BIM
for public sector projects. It has also developed a suite
of BIM guidelines.
• The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
released the National BIM Standard-United States
(NBIMS). The goal of that organisation is to establish
the standards to operate information effectively so
that they can create better facilities. Now there are
three versions of NBIMS, the third version of NBIMS
was released in July 2015.
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BIM AROUND THE WORLD UK

April 4th 2016, the UK
SOUTH KOREA
In 2016, all public

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Goverment mandate that all projects exceeding USD
projects in the public sector 50 million require BIM
have to implement Level 2 BIM. implementation.

UNITED STATES
Since 2007, the GSA (General Services
Administration) is a pioneer in
advocating the adoptation of BIM for
projects in the public sector.
SINGAPORE
BIM’s world leader is ahead in the
digitalisation and automation of the
issuing of building permits.

AUSTRALIA
In 2012, buildingSMART-AUS
published a national strategy
for BIM. As of July 1st 2016, all
projects require BIM.

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FACTORS SUPPORTING THE GROWTH

OFTHE BIM MARKET IN NORTH AMERICA

THE CANADA BIM NORTH AMERICAN BIM MARKET,BY PRODUCT

COUNCIL SHOWED
THE ROADMAP TO
BENEFITS INCLUDE COMMERCIAL 479.6 M
LIFECYCLE BIM
REDUCING REWORK
IN 2014 NORTH AMERICA
AND NEED FOR
SIMPLIFIED PROJECT HEALTHCARE 257.2 M 34% Holds 34% of
DESIGNING AND the BIM market
INCREASING RESIDENTIAL
IMPLEMENTATION 253.0 M
DEMAND FOR US ARMY CORPS OF
USER-FRIENDLY ENGINEERS CREATES
AND EFFICIENT EDUCATIONAL 223.7 M
IN 2006
SOFTWARE A BIM ROADMAP
FOR CONSTRUCTION
U.S.
Commands approximately
BIM SOFTWARE BIM SERVICES EXPECTED TO 52% 52% share of the North
MARKET SIZE MARKET SIZE GROW AT A CAGR American market
(2015-2020)
SUPPORT FROM THE
GOVERNMENT TO
ENCOURAGE THE USE
OF BIM IN PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION THE BIM MARKET
12.69%
PROJECTS IS GROWING AT 
THE FASTEST RATE IN
CANADA

265.5 M
344.7 M

159.2 M
507.6 M
U.S. Canada U.S. Canada 2016 2018 2020

*Data from 2015 , all numbers are in USD million (M)

BIM IN NORTH AMERICA
- With an innovative approach to design and construction for early
North America is one of the most important regions for the BIM market. In the U.S., LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
standard is being used, which is a nationally accepted benchmark for
adopters just a few years ago, has now taken firm place in the mainstream the design, construction, and operation of high performance green
of the North American construction industry. The region has a maximum buildings. This is expected to support the growth of the BIM market in
number of expertise who are implementing BIM for their projects as the country. Companies such as Autodesk, Inc (U.S.), Bentley systems,
compared to other regions. BIM is being highly adopted by Contractors, Inc. (U.S.), Design Data (U.S.), and Trimble Navigation, Ltd. (U.S.) are well
Engineers and Architectures and there count is growing considerably. known in the market due to their innovative product offerings in this
region. Recently, Autodesk acquired SeeControl, a San Francisco-based
North America held the largest share with 34.34% of the overall Building developer of an Enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) cloud service platform
Information Modelling (BIM) market in 2014; the market in this region is to use this technology to leverage their customer with its benefits.
estimated to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 12.69%
from 2015 to 2020. In North America, construction in the commercial COUNTRY MARKET SIZE CAGR % (2015-2020)
sector accounted for the largest share; this market was valued at USD
404.2 million in 2014 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.58% from United States 773.1 M 12.7 %
2015 to 2020.
Canada 503.9 M 13.1 %
In Canada, BIM standard for buildingSMART Canada has been
developed by the AECO community to improve its performance Mexico 115.9 M 7.7 %
and contribute more effectively to the societal, environmental and
economic development of Canada, which is boosting BIM in the region, *Data from 2015 , all numbers are in USD million
(M) (CAGR) Compound Annual Growth Rate
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FINLAND
IS CONSIDERED THE
CRADLE OF BIM STATUS
FORMATION.
2006 WAS OFFICIALY
UK INTEGRATED IN ALL
PROCLAIMED ITS LEVEL 2 STATUS PUBLISH & PRIVATE
IN 4RTH APRIL 2016 PROJECTS AND WORKS.
IRELAND EUROPE BIM MARKET,BY PRODUCT EUROPE
OFFERS ECONOMIC HELP TO ALL Had the second largest market size of
COMPANIES AND PRECTICES USD 1,222.3 Million in 2014 that is expected
EUROPE
THAT WILL IMPLANT BIM COMMERCIAL 586.4 M to reach USD 2,771.8 Million by 2020 at a
PROCESSES. IS THE FASTEST-GROWING CAGR of 13.44% from 2015 to 2020
MARKET FOR BIM SOFTWARE
BECAUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT RESIDENTIAL 344.4 M
MANDATES THAT ARE BEING
IMPLEMENTED IN THE EUROPEAN HEALTHCARE 300.7 M
BELGIUM COUNTRIES
2014 2020
EUROPEAN BUILDERS EDUCATIONAL 236.0 M
CONFEDERATION PUBLISHES ITS
BIM POSITION PAPER ASKING FOR
AN EFFORT
TO ALL SME

BIM SERVICES MARKET SIZE BIM SERVICES MARKET SIZE

FOR INDUSTRIAL VERTICAL

GERMANY
SPAIN APPROVED PLANEN
HAS BEGUN ITS BIM BAVEN 4.0
PROCESS IN 2015

134.3 M

84.6 M

2.4 M
406.9 M
469.2 M
636.0 M

1.3 M
GERMANY IS EXPECTED

23.8 M

10.0 M
13.7 M
TO GROW AT THE
HIGHEST CAGR OF 13.40%
U.K. Germany France Italy Spain U.K. Germany France Italy Spain FROM 2015 TO 2020

*Data from 2015 , all numbers are in USD million (M)

BIM IN EUROPE The construction industry in Europe as a whole has
- been facing a strict shift to increase productivity,
ef f iciency, infrastructure value, qualit y and
sustainability: as well as reduce costs, lead times
and duplications, via effective collaboration and
communication of stakeholders in construction
projects. At the European level, the European
Directive 2014/24 / EU (of the European Parliament
and the Council of 26 February 2014 on public
procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18
/ EC of 03.28.2014, Article 22, Point 4 Flats 107)
requires European public administrations to use
digital systems in their design processes as well as
tender projects and its implementation to become
effective in 2016. Given the identification of BIM as
a strategic tool to do so, it will involve learning how
to use these tools.
The United Kingdom leads the world scene with its
Top Down strategy. The Top Down diffusion is a push
by an authority to mandate the adoption of a specific
solution it perceives as favourable. Through this
working format, solutions begin to resolve through
the chain of authoritative actions. In April 4th, 2016
the UK government mandated all centrally procured
public sector projects to implement BIM at Level 2.
The IFC model specif ication is the Danish
standard; the use of this international standard
for the exchange of model data is mandatory in
construction projects covered by ICT publication
and the digital client demands. IFC is Danish
standard for exchanging BIM data. Denmark has
also joined an international collaboration that
works to promote the circulation of IFC through
client demands and everywhere in the software
that supports BIM application.
As the anticipated benefits of BIM far outweigh
the risks and challenges posed by its introduction,
it is expected that implementing BIM for civil
engineering projects will gradually lead to its
adoption into large-scale and, subsequently, small-
scale construction projects. In 2010, the German
government conducted an R&D (Research and
Development) investigation called BIM - Potentials
and Barriers, in which a study on the situation of
BIM in the country, and the benefits and barriers
of the methodology is made. Germany has issued
an order in which BIM systems are mandatory for
projects exceeding EURO 100M from 2017.
*Data from 2015 , all numbers are in USD million
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CHINA
INCREASING ADOPTION
OF BIM IN GOVERNMENT
PROJECTS AND
FACTORS SUPPORTING THE GROWTH
AWARENESS OF TRAINING
OFTHE BIM MARKET IN ASIA - PACIFIC
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
SOFTWARE

ASIA-PACIFIC BIM MARKET,BY PRODUCT

COMMERCIAL 318.8M
SOUTH KOREA
GROWING APAC
FOCUS OF BOTH HEALTHCARE 153.6 M 20% Holds 20% share
in the global market
INTERNATIONAL AND
DOMESTIC PLAYERS RESIDENTIAL 139.1 M
ON APAC BIM MARKET
EDUCATIONAL 132.7 M

SOUTH KOREA
BIM SOFTWARE BIM SERVICES CHINA IS EXPECTED 33% Holds 33% share of
the APAC BIM market
MARKET SIZE MARKET SIZE TO GROW AT A CAGR
(2015-2020)

AUSTRALIA
EMERGING DEMAND
FOR DESIGN SOFTWARE 13.76% SINGAPORE IS THE
IN CONSTRUCTION FASTEST GROWING
UNFOLDS NEW GROWTH COUNTRY IN THE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE APAC BIM MARKET
BIM MARKET IN APAC

186.9 M
173.5 M
133.3 M

101.1 M
89.5 M
69.3 M
China Japan South China Japan South 2016 2018 2020
Korea Korea

*Data from 2015 , all numbers are in USD million (M)

BIM IN APAC The Building Information Modelling (BIM) market in Asia-Pacific is estimated
ASIA PACIFIC to grow at the highest CAGR of 13.63% from 2015 to 2020 and reach USD 1,652.6
COUNTRIES million by 2020.
- also created the portal NATSPEC, a platform that provides tools to the
Singapore’s goal in the AECO industry is to implement the fastest building method
in the world. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) led a multi-agency
effort in 2007/2008 to implement the world’s first BIM electronic submission
(e-submission). Project teams only needed to submit one building model, which
contains all of the information needed to meet the requirements of a regulatory
agency. In 2010, nine regulatory agencies accepted architectural BIM 3D models
for approval through e-submission methods. This was followed by the acceptance
of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and structural BIM models in early
2011. As of 2013, the Singapore government began mandating architectural BIM
e-submissions for building projects greater than 20,000 square metres. In 2015 all
BIM e-submissions were required for all projects greater than 5,000 square metres.
BIM implementation in Singapore is exceeding all recommendations and setting
an example at a global scale.
Australia leads in the Pacific-South with the National Initiative on
the use of BIM, executed by the government along BuildingSMART
Australasia. BIM projects are required from July 1st, 2016. Australia
construction sector to facilitate the use of BIM in the country.
While it is a fact that China is not mandating the use of BIM directly to
their companies, they are already developing their first National BIM
Guidelines series. One of the main government objectives raised in China
is reducing environmental costs and energy efficiency in the industry
sector, and very particularly in the construction sector. For this, the
Chinese government is providing subsidies to companies around the
country to begin to adopt BIM systems in the way to work forward.
COUNTRY MARKET SIZE CAGR % (2015-2020)
Japan 263.0 M 13.0 %

Six out of 10 Architects and Engineers in South Korea are already using BIM. The China 202.6 M 13.8 %
implementation of BIM in the country for the past 6 years is only comparable with
North America and Western Europe. South Korea from early 2016 requires the use Singapore 118.8 M 16.4 %
of BIM for public projects exceeding USD 50 million. The Ministry of Land, Transport
and Maritime Affairs published in 2010 the National Architectural BIM Guide, with South Korea 288.0 M 12.8 %
the aim to regulate the use of BIM in public administration and standards of BIM
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THE MIDDLE EAST

HAD THE LARGEST MARKET SIZE
OF USD 256.7 MILLION IN 2014 THAT
IS EXPECTED TO REACH USD 513.9
BRAZIL MILLION BY 2020 AT A CAGR OF
THE COUNTRY’S FISCAL REFORM 11.10% FROM 2014 TO 2020; THIS
MEASURES HAVE LED TO THE REGION HAS A LARGE DEMAND IN
RETURN OF ECONOMIC GROWTH BIM FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE
AND ITS DIVERSE ECONOMY IS ONCE COMMERCIAL SECTOR
AGAIN HEALTHY AND GROWING
INCLUDING IN THE AECO INDUSTRY

CHILE
THE PRESIDENT OF CHILE,
MICHELLE BACHELET,
ANNOUNCED IN 2016 THAT
BIM WILL BE ONE OF THE
PILLARS OF DEVELOPMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE
COUNTRY SOUTH AFRICA
IS A RAPIDLY GROWING MARKET
FOR BIM. IT WAS ALSO AN EARLY
ADOPTER OF CAD, WHICH HAS
POSITIONED THE COUNTRY IN
GAINING AN OPPORTUNITY TO
USE IT IN THE BUILDING OF NEW
STADIUMS FOR THE 2010 FIFA
WORLD CUP

* (CAGR) Compound Annual Growth Rate

BIM IN The adoption of BIM in Brazil is growing remarkably
SOUTH despite the current financial crisis. Professional
AMERICA associations and colleges are working on the
- dissemination of the methodolog y through
numerous activities and substantial events like the
BIM Sinduscon seminar. Public bodies are beginning
to promote the implementation of BIM through the
demand for public tenders in this format.
In LATAM (Latin-America), BIM is also emerging
with great force, with Chile being among the most
active countries. The Ex-President of Chile, Michelle
Bachelet, announced in 2016 that BIM will be one
of the pillars of development for construction in
the country, turning Industry to 4.0, for Chile to be
“smart, equitable and sustainable.” In 2015, the
Chile BIM Forum was established, the organisation
responsible for the development of BIM standards
in Chile.
Countries like Colombia, Peru,
Bolivia, Uruguay, Argentina and
Paraguay are performing a bottom-
up strategy through numerous
initiatives such as conferences,
meetings and workshops organised
by professional associations,
chambers of commerce and
software companies.
Studies indicate, by 2020 the BIM
market will increase to 11% in this
region of the world, but we see
clear signs that this growth is much
slower than expected.
BIM IN RoW The RoW mainly consists of the Middle East and
REST OF South Africa. The key factors for the growth of
THE WORLD the building information modelling (BIM) market
- are low inflation rates, high property values and
healthy architectural and building industry which are
encouraging the construction and real estate market
in the region.
Currently, a large number of developments are
taking place in the Middle East with respect to the
commercial and industrial sectors. The Middle East
has seen a rise in the number of developments such
as sky scrapers, infrastructural projects, healthcare
projects, and so on for which there is great demand
for BIM from Contractors and Consultants. The on-
going construction and real estate activities are
expected to drive the building automation and
BIM market significantly. Iconic structures such as
Palm Jumeirah, Ya Island, Burgj Al Arab, Pearl,
and Burj Khalifa have gained much attention from
the construction world. The growth of the BIM
market in the Middle East would be driven by the
availability of standards and skilled professionals.
The market in Africa is expected
to grow at the highest CAGR of
11.97% From 2015 to 2020 and
reach USD 342.2 million by 2020.
The development of the mobile
technology has enabled the use of
BIM data anywhere and anytime
with the help of tablets. Various
reasons such as low inflation
rate and high property values
has led the BIM market to grow
in South Africa. For example, BIM
is being used for the department
of environmental affairs in the
construction of its headquarters
for design, construction, and
operational practices that will help
reduce or eliminate any negative
impact on the environment and
buildings occupant s. This is
expected to encourage the use
of BIM in all public and private
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BIM DRIVERS
—

With regards to the overall objective of BIM PROJECT PROCESSES THAT CONTRIBUTE MOST
implementation, there are concrete points that will TO THE SUCCESS OF COMPLEX PROJECTS
drive work in the field of BIM. The following is a list of ACCORDING TO OWNERS, ARCHITECTS,
recommendations needed to accomplish the needs ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS
of the AECO industry and to help improve the overall Source: Dodge Data & Analytics, 2015 ANALYSIS
DETAILED
market value. Owners Architects - Engineers DESIGN
• Ensure transitioning from traditional public Improved Teamwork and Collaboration
procurement methods to BIM-based ones. 73%
68%
• BIM promotion (little BIM and big BIM) for all 60%
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
sectors in the AECO industry.
BIM - Integrated Project Meetings
68%
• Encourage and facilitate higher energy efficiency

BIM
56%
and lower lifecycle costs of buildings. 52%

• Ensure BIM education for the standardisation

Early Trade Contractor Involvement
process of BIM titles and job description in the 63%
organisational structure. 30%
72%
• Define the roles and creation of BIM professions.
Avoid the BIM Manager as the responsible head of Project Design Developed in BIM FABRICATION
BIM projects solely based on the lack of information. 63% PROGRAMMING
50%
35%
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING
• Provide BIM trainings to construction workers and
entrepreneurs in response to industry demand.
Enhanced Communication Among Team Members
53%
• With the upsurge of BIM requirements, human 62%
resource departments and hiring managers in the 47%
AECO industry must work to improve the BIM staff
hiring. GC’s Early Involvement With Design Team Models
53% CONSTRUCTION
• Step towards the innovative process and train to 36% 4D / 5D
associate construction works of both modern and 68% RENOVATION
traditional buildings and renovation works.
Agreed-Upon Processes for Advanced Tool Use
• Investigate the position of insurance providers with (e.g., BIM Execution Plan)
regard to the use of digital model tools. 53%
49%
36%
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BIM MANAGERS
One of the best features of BIM modelling services
for BIM Managers is the ability to collaborate within
a team. Each group involved in the project, from the
architect to the structural engineer to the plumber
to the subcontractor, can have real-time access to
the plan. If changes are made to one area of the
project, the effects it may have on other areas are
updated as well. BIM collaborative features can
help ensure that the focus is on achieving the best
performance from the design and the best value for
the budget.
• BIM Managers help organise the project schedule
and budget during preconstruction. So the more
scientific information captured from a 3D BIM model,
the easier the schedules and budgets will be.
• Whilst working mutually with the design team to help
keep the project on track. In charge of visualising and
exploring the impact of changes, keep project scope
in place and become a trustworthy liaison between a
design Architect and Owner.
• Lean construction techniques like flowline
scheduling gives BIM Managers a project dashboard
instead of a rear view mirror.
• BIM software and methodologies are creating a whole
class of tools with which to control project success.
• Simulate and Visualise: There are an increasing
number of simulation tools that allow designers to
visualize such things as the sunlight during different
seasons or to quantify or the calculation of building
energy performance. The intelligence of the software
to apply rules that are based on physics and best
practices provides a complement for engineers and
other project team members. The software can do
much more of the analysis and modeling to achieve
peak performance, condensing knowledge and rules
into a service that can run with the click of a button.
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OWNERS AND OPERATORS
The greatest beneficiaries of BIM are project Owners
- an Owner’s and Operator’s BIM is focused on the
maintenance, the project’s end results, ROI and the
production cycle among other key points. In fact,
Owners who take lead in BIM and weave it into their
project’s information requirements will reap a much
better end result and rewards than those who are not
actively involved.
• Risk: Liability. Insurance. Injury. Structural Failure.
Change Requests. One of the most expensive
categories in construction is error, and building
liability. The BIM process increases your view of the
entire design to prevent design clashes, construction
phase challenges, and energy inefficiencies.
• Improve Bidding Estimates: No matter how well
you are at the bidding process, if you have been in
business for any length of time, you know the pain
of inaccurate bids. Whether you eat the cost or you
bill, it is never a comfortable situation. With a BIM
process, you can clearly estimate your costs in time
and resources
• 5D capabilities, when the 5D is added the cost data
is incorporated into the scope of the project. This is
key in planning detailed budgets, including generation
of BIlls of Quantities. Subcontractors can be given a
flowline schedule based on locations, quantities and
crew productivity rates to ensure there won’t be stops
and starts. It also includes productivity rates and
labor costs to monitor the budget.
• Oversees the communication and coordination
benefits, cost, time and quality improvement.
These are the KPIs proven to have more beneficial
influence from BIM in projects.
• Dive into Detail. The model is a great end point for
a lot of knowledge transfer, but there’s also a need
to share a traditional plan, section, and elevation, as
well as other reports with your project team. Using
automation and customization features, these added
sheets can save valuable drafting time.
• As experience with BIM grows, so will the dividends.
ARCHITECTS
When using the term BIM as an architect, it references
heavily on the methods of modelling and design
documentation. It is never tied to one software,
instead there are over 24 softwares that are viable
for an architect’s BIM expertise. Here are a variety of
reasons why an architect should implement BIM:
• BIM creates drawing that any individual is likely
to understand.
• Reduction of time on work tasks, from faster
production to design.
• Modelled components work smarter than 2D lines.
BIM methods can draw up heights, widths and
depths with additional data, being more advanced
than 2D drawings.
BIM addresses phased construction.Very manageable
and less time consuming.
• Clash detection saves money and reduces change
orders. Any unintended design errors can be caught
early and not be an unsightly mess, or costly fix.
• 4D capabilities, with 4D components added to a
building’s design. A 4D layer adds information about
the project’s estimated timeline for completion, giving
developers the ability to create an accurate schedule.
LAWYERS
Where BIM is implemented on a lifecycle, potential
BIM legal issues can occur. Correct protocols and BIM
execution plans are to be in place before a building
project begins. Best practice for project management
should stand parties in good stead for their BIM
projects. In advanced countries and/or regions
implementing BIM through government mandates,
Level 3 BIM requires a collaborative approach adopted
by all members of the industry, including the legal
profession. Lawyers can ensure that BIM develops
smoothly and every professional involved will benefit
from the advantages it offers.
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CIVIL ENGINEERS
BIM represents a whole new world to Civil Engineers,
one that is highly relevant and will continue to grow
in importance. As civil engineers mutually work
with architects and structural engineers, BIM plays
a vital role in beneficial terms. Road and highway
projects can benefit from design using Building
Information Modelling.
• Design mainly for code compliance and not
constructability. Incorrect interpretations about
design intent made in the field because of ambiguous
documentation can lead to delayed schedules,
change orders and RFIs (Request For Information)
after construction begins.
• Constructability and road safety are two examples of
analysis and simulation that a BIM process facilitates.
• Take It With You: With the added benefit of a model
that’s tied to a database, you have a great deal of
intelligence at your fingertips. Combining this
capability with the cloud, as with Autodesk’s BIM
360 Field software, means that you have access to
the model and project details from anywhere, on
any device.
OTHERS
Other professions that require BIM in the work
force are endless: in which a modeller’s tasks to a
facility manager’s tasks can differ in a large number
of ways. BIM unites standardisers and innovators
whilst drives valuable collaboration in The BIg
Room (firm,businesses etc.). The future is bright
as advanced software development is improved,
governments are more involved and education in
BIM is viable.
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