BIM is often touted, particularly by software salespeople as the ‘silver bullet’ that will win work, make money, save time and deliver a better project. The opportunity is there, but there is much more to BIM than just installing a new application.
Author: Andrew Hannell
Andrew Hannell is a qualified architect and has been working with technology, design and construction for around 25 years.
He has worked for various architectural, engineering, technology & construction companies across commercial buildings, civil & infrastructure, tunnelling, hydrocarbons and industrial projects. He lives in Adelaide, Australia.
BIM: Where next ? #2
This post explorers the current status of BIM within specific sectors of the AEC industry and relevant BIM applications.
ROI of BIM
Measuring the ROI of BIM is not easy. There is more to it than a simplistic comparison of software/training costs to estimated benefits. It is just as important to consider the soft metrics or intangible results in quality, opportunities, process and people of the business.
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Most design and construction businesses promote their BIM capabilities and see it as important in winning work.
But if BIM is only applied at a superficial level, it is most likely counterproductive. This post looks at the challenges in going beyond the talk.
BIM: A workhorse, not a show pony
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BIM: an awkward term
BIM is a widely used term and has the benefit of being a simple & pronounceable acronym. But it is a widely misunderstood term, and this post covers the history and future of this term.
Andrew Hannell: POV 
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