Training is needed to get public sector clients up to speed on BIM
From April 2016, every centrally procured public sector construction project will require the implementation of BIM at Level 2. With the cut-off date looming, it’s looking likely that many contractors - possibly the majority - could miss the deadline.
Any organisations that are not ready by April will quickly learn that it is much better (and cost effective) to embrace BIM Level 2 and be in the running for public sector contracts, than to be on the outside looking in. Offering BIM Level 2 is certainly better for an organisation’s long-term reputation, and that ultimately, pays dividends.
The April deadline may only apply to projects procured through central government, but local authorities too are also increasingly keen to achieve savings through greater integration of digital information. Industry needs to do more to empower them to do this, and the market must be ready to meet their needs.
The potential long-term savings for the public sector are huge and BIM is already creating efficiencies
However, getting to a position of compliance is only half of the BIM battle. Adopting it is not just about buying in the right tech and appointing a BIM Manager. The wider industry and government itself needs to do much more to reach the level of knowledge and training required to get best value out of BIM.
The successful application of BIM has the potential to revolutionise the