Global Adoption of Integrated BIM Solutions for modern construction

We all know that BIM Modeling is much more than just a geometrical representation of data. This technology has moved at a very fast pace with many developments that have taken place within this industry. Large-scale projects, redevelopment, reconstruction, changing environment etc. have enabled construction companies to adopt Building Information Modeling integrated with multiple other construction solutions.  Construction Companies and Contractors are using integrated Virtual Construction Modeling solutions along with GIS or Point cloud to accomplish much more than just see the virtual building prior to construction.

But is BIM actually just meant to be 3D geometry or purely geospatial? The answer is No. It is an amalgamation of 3D Geometry, Geospatial, and Integration of Building Data. There are a lot of challenges that we face with respect to the integration all the components. Let us talk about

Building information modelling

BIM is playing an instrumental role in transforming the construction industry in a very positive way. In a layman language, BIM is defined as a geometrical representation of any building or infrastructure which can be shared, collaborated and utilized for construction purposes. BIM Models these days contribute tremendously while making design decisions during a construction phase.”

In practical situations, BIM empowers Architects, Engineers, and Contractors to put into practice a set of collaborative processes that lead to excellent output and cost effective approach in multiple stages of the construction life cycle. BIM Modeling is involved in a construction process right from the Conceptual Design, Development, Construction and Maintenance stage. With the advent of the point cloud, the even renovation has involvement of virtual construction technology in a big way.We will now talk about the global acceptance that Building Information Modeling has received in the last few years.

Global BIM adoption

As we discussed on the last page, Building Information Modeling aka Virtual Construction has been adopted worldwide in a very positive manner. Though it took a slow start, it has engulfed most of the countries in the tall waves of virtual building concept. Countries like USA, UK, South Korea, Singapore, Netherlands and many other countries have embraced this concept with open arms. This technology is trending in an exemplary manner over the last decade. According to some surveys (excerpts are taken from McGraw survey report), the overall adoption of Building Information Modeling has increased from  17% in 2007 to 71% in 2012 in the US, registering a 45% growth over the last three years, or 400% growth over the last five years. This, in turn, has increased the number of stakeholders as compared to last 2 years. Overall acceptance has been recorded as about 50% to 55% amongst the Architects and Engineers. Contractors are willing to invest money in this technology with a positive and open mindset of garnering profit and time bound construction. In the UK, according to statistics close to 75% people from disciplines like Architecture and Engineering agreed to switch over to Virtual construction modeling platform for better execution of construction projects. Countries like UK and USA are taking initiatives on large scale to achieve benefits through Building Information Modeling. The goal is to reduce the construction cost by 15% to 20 % overall.

Over a period of time, countries and end users will see an absolutely drastic revolution within the construction industry which will be based on productivity, cost effectiveness and seamless construction process.  This technology is unstoppable if there is proper infiltration of technology and openness to embrace change. Investing in BIM Implementation is a key factor to ensure we are on the track of progress.