BIM analysis
BIM: Cultural shift
A survey by RICS shows that nearly half of the sector is still not using BIM. We must work to overcome the barrriers to engagement, says Alan Muse
BIM: A long way to go?
There’s lots of optimism about what BIM can offer – but it is far from being fully integrated in the industry yet
BIM: Method in modelling
The new BIM protocol and standard should finally put an end to the industry’s ad-hoc approach to managing information, says Simon Rawlinson
BIM and education
As the education sector comes closer to embracing BIM, Stephen Beechey looks at how this may affect the school building sector over the next few years
What insurers think about BIM
Insurers are looking at the pros and cons of BIM usage - how will it affect your insurance?
BIM and the QS: Better late than never
Why are the majority of QSs reluctant to use BIM? It’s time to get on board before early adopters in the contracting market get too far ahead
Electronic trading and Morrell's plan: it's nothing new
How can the electronic exchange of trading documents, such as invoices and orders, provide a pivotal contribution to cost cutting, integrated construction and improved sustainability?
The future is BIM
This year’s BIM Show Live shows that the industry is embracing BIM – but the challenge lies in understanding what information is important
Get BIM right for facilities management
A reader provides some thoughts about applying BIM to make sure that buildings operate as they should
BIM: Just a glitch?
Specialist contractors are challenging the cost of BIM and the way it is being used. Iain Withers reports
Why BIM doesn't have to be 3D
QSs may adopt BIM more quickly if they stopped thinking of it as a 3D tool. BIM’s about more efficient ways of working not just computer models
BIM: 'Adoption could be slower than people hope'
BIM is a breakthrough, says the outspoken boss of H+H, but how do you avoid backing the equivalent of Betamax
Generation BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
BIM: Designing tomorrow
BIM is the word on everybody’s lips - but do we really know what it is? David Light says we won’t make the most of building information modelling until we start asking the right questions
