BIM : expectations and a reality check

Ning Gu, Vishal Singh, Kerry London, Ljiljana Brankovic, Claudelle Taylor

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Abstract

BIM (Building Information Modelling) is an approach that involves applying and maintaining an integral digital representation of all building information for different phases of the project lifecycle. This paper presents an analysis of the current state of BIM in the industry and a re-assessment of its role and potential contribution in the near future, given the apparent slow rate of adoption by the industry. The paper analyses the readiness of the building industry with respect to the product, processes and people to present an argument on where the expectations from BIM and its adoption may have been misplaced. This paper reports on the findings from: (1) a critical review of latest BIM literature and commercial applications, and (2) workshops with focus groups on changing work-practice, role of technology, current perceptions and expectations of BIM.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering & 2008 International Conference on Information Technology in Construction, 16-18 October, 2008, Beijing, China
PublisherTsinghua University Press
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventInternational Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering & International Conference on Information Technology in Construction -
Duration: 16 Oct 2008 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering & International Conference on Information Technology in Construction
Period16/10/08 → …

Keywords

  • building information modeling
  • construction industry

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