Top 10 BIM myths

Myth #5: BIM’s just a flash in the pan Some of the key concepts at the heart of BIM have been a long time in the making. The potential of co-ordinated design to eliminate waste and bring about cost savings was championed by organisationslike the Building...

Top 10 BIM myths

Myth #4: BIM’s just for the ‘big’ – big companies, big buildings, big (government) projects Bleeding edge ‘case studies’ and ‘exemplar projects’ focussed on the big and impressive, but this should not be taken to mean...

Top 10 BIM myths

Myth #3: BIM will cost more There will undoubtedly be some upfront costs with any kind of programme to change traditional working processes but these should be countered by longer-term efficiencies and benefits. While BIM isn’t just about the hard or software,...

Top 10 BIM myths

Myth #2: BIM will take more time and impact on productivity Any process that involves new ways of working will undoubtedly take some time to both scope, implement and bed in. Careful and considered planning will help mitigate the impact – choosing the right...

Top 10 BIM myths busted

Myth #1: BIM is just 3D modelling BIM isn’t just about drawing things in three dimensions. While 3D models are perhaps the most obvious, visual manifestation of changed ways of working, they are only part of a much wider process. In many ways the ‘modelling’ referred...

What is the future of BIM?

What is the future of BIM? The future of the construction industry is digital, and BIM is the future of design and long term facility management; it is government led and driven by technology and clear processes; and it is implementing change across all industries. As...