“BIM is the first truly global digital construction technology that will soon be implemented in every country in the world. It is a "game changer" and we have to recognize that it is here - but when combined with all the innovations, it presents both a risk and an opportunity.

The UK program based on the BIS BIM strategy is currently the most ambitious and advanced centrally controlled program in the world. The UK has the opportunity to build on the success of the national program and take a global leadership role in using BIM, delivering BIM services and developing BIM standards. By assuming this role, it will significantly improve the global image of UK designers, contractors and product manufacturers, which in turn will translate into new jobs, development opportunities and increased employment. The comprehensive scope and integrated structure of the current UK program is also the ideal platform to take BIM to the next logical level and move towards fully integrated BIM - with countless benefits. The UK has shown a lot of courage to join the current program, and I would, on the one hand, insist that they continue to act on the world stage with their ambition to develop BIM to the next level. It is often said that "fortune favors the brave" and this will have a resonance in this endeavor. Patrick MacLeamy - CEO of HOK

INTRODUCTION

The government has identified the construction sector as a supporting sector under the industrial strategy. The sector is very diverse and includes a number of distinct subsectors. In 2010, it provided the UK economy with around £ 69 billion (global output £ 107 billion) with around 2.5 million employees and as such is a key driver for UK growth. It is also crucial to meeting Britain's climate change goals. The UK has a comparative advantage in some construction services, mainly engineering, architecture and low carbon construction activities. This advantage will be important in creating opportunities that are driven by technological change, increasing environmental awareness and emerging economies. Construction is heavily influenced by direct and indirect levers from the public sector, which obtains about 30% of the industry's output, and therefore the obligations to renew and expand the national infrastructure are significant for this sector2. This capability assessment outlines the actions government and industry will take to create opportunities for the UK construction sector to become a world leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM). We will build on the significant progress already made in implementing BIM in the domestic sector.

MODELING OF CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a collaborative way of working based on digital technologies that unlock more efficient ways to design, create and maintain our assets. BIM contains key product and asset data and a 3D computer model that can be used to efficiently manage information throughout the project lifecycle - from the earliest concept to commissioning. It has been described as a groundbreaking ICT and cultural process in the construction sector. Many countries around the world are beginning to realize the opportunities it offers and are now investing in developing their own capabilities. BIM processes are "mainstream" in both new buildings / infrastructure and have further potential in "upgrade" and "renovation" projects when complementary workflows such as laser scanning and rapid energy analysis are used. BIM technology should be viewed as a "collaboration" between the construction sector and software industries and creates an environment where opportunities and synergies exist for both. In line with the "mobilization and implementation" plans contained in the BIM strategy published by BIS in 2011 Http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BIS-BIM-strategy-Report.pdf, Gabinet and BIS are implementing a long-term program to use BIM in all public construction projects under a central procurement. Local construction clients are increasingly turning to BIM as they see the benefits of data-driven working methods. Our current work continues and we now want to expand our BIM Enabled (DFMA) "Manufacturing and Assembly Design" and "Lean" Building Processes capabilities that are starting to raise the bar on process / product performance and mimicking the types of approaches adopted by advanced sectors production. Thanks to this government-led impulse, the industry responded quickly and positively with the large-scale adoption of BIM. Britain is now recognized by its peers as one of the leading nations in the range the use of BIM technologies and processes thanks to an internationally respected centralized program3. BIM is a key factor in economic growth both domestically and internationally. The same is true of the opposite. Other countries are rapidly adopting BIM; we need to move forward with BIM adoption, otherwise these markets will start to move closer to British business as countries seek expertise or acquire their skills and opportunities from other parts of the world. This threat is greatest due to dynamic emerging markets where competition is able to "leap" through innovative technologies and ways of operating. Competition for BIM in construction is likely to come from any country that exports construction.

“BIM will be the future IT solution in China; The Chinese government strongly supports BIM ”Tsinghua University, Beijing

Digital (under construction) "genie" applications are good and really off the lamp and cannot be put away. The UK is well placed to take advantage of it and adopt BIM to become a recognized leader in its application and development. We will identify key actions to support and accelerate this program to ensure the UK can leverage its leadership in using BIM in the design, construction and operation of assets. Our long-term ambition is to be a world leader in the use of this technology and increasingly as a provider of BIM services and software by developing UK capabilities in this area.

To achieve this ambition, we have developed a three-part action plan: The parts are:

1) FULLY COMMITTED TO THE EXISTING BIS BIM PROGRAM TO CREATE CRITICAL MASS

2) GOAL FOR GROWTH

3) HELP BUILD THE FUTURE BY CONTINUING TO DEVELOP OUR CAPABILITIES

A. What are the government and industry doing?

Initial estimated savings on construction in the UK and its customers are £ 2bn a year 4 thanks to the widespread adoption of BIM and therefore a significant tool for the government to meet the target of 15-20% savings on capital investment costs by 2015. The Investor's Report describes the business benefits for the market at: http://bimtaskgroup.org/wpcontent/iploads/2012/InvestorsReport-BIM.pdf The government / industry BIM program began in July 2011 and focuses on the adoption of BIM technology by both public and private sector organizations involved in the purchase and delivery of buildings and infrastructure. The reasons for adopting BIM are set out in the BIS BIM Strategy and the Government Construction Strategy, and broadly speaking, these are the following requirements: reduce the cost of our assets and achieve greater operational efficiency, facilitate greater efficiency and effectiveness of construction supply chains, help create a future-oriented sector on which we can build our growth ambitions. The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is at the forefront of developing and running this program with the government. They have launched a series of industry programs to help the supply chain prepare for the government mandate that centrally procured public sector construction projects will be delivered using BIM by 2016. “BIM will integrate the construction process and thus the construction industry. But it will also bring many additional benefits to the nation. It will enable smart decisions on construction methodology, safer working conditions, greater energy efficiency leading to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and a critical focus on the entire lifetime of equipment (or assets). Even more important are the benefits to the economy of better buildings and infrastructure provided by the construction industry. "Graham Watts, OBE, CEO, Construction Industry Council One of BIM's key competitive advantages is its ability to promote greater transparency and collaboration between suppliers, thereby reducing waste (procurement, process and materials) at all levels of the supply chain. A key factor in the rapid adoption of BIM by customers and industry is that the benefits that derive from it are shared by the customer and the entire supply chain - with benefits for downstream users for customers using built assets and for society as a whole. Under this program, government, CIC, and industry have: A Government / Industry Service Provision Team has been established with the support of the Cabinet Office and BIS to assist all Government Departments in developing their own BIM Adoption strategies to meet the Government's BIM mandate. Progress in implementing these strategies is reported to the Government Building Council Many working groups and other structures have been established dealing with key topics to ensure the UK's smooth transition to BIM Works with many professional and trade organizations to ensure that BIM can be adopted by all communities in the construction sector, especially SMEs. He has worked with many private sector clients to ensure that the benefits of BIM are shared across the entire customer base and, where possible, to create a consistent presentation of supply chain requirements. "Regional BIM Centers" have been created to enable SMEs and smaller customers to get advice from local networks. Collaborated with BSI and other organizations to help develop robust standards, including BS 1192-2 and PAS 91 laid the groundwork for a "digital work plan" that will inform an industry-specific process The "2050 Group" was created to delight and acquire technical knowledge of the young generation in the construction industry and its customers representing the future. Developed a core skill set and training requirements. Government soft landing included in the BIM program. The willingness of a private sector client to implement BIM requirements that align with government adoption creates a "whole sector" collaboration platform that will act as a springboard to future action. BIM processes are being used more and more in the supply chain, and there is now a tangible "vacuum" on the supply side for greater adoption and the desire to push the technological and process boundaries of BIM. It is worth hearing from companies that actively implement their own corporate BIM strategies.

Producer of the product

“After understanding the implications and potential of BIM in the UK, the Rockwool group embarked on a mobilization strategy. We believe that we play a vital role in the BIM process by creating and using structured but relevant product data that can be incorporated into models to enable our clients to make intelligent, informed investment decisions. Our implementation strategy has already resulted in intelligent discussions with core current and potential future public and private sector clients. These discussions showed us that the industry requires leading manufacturers who are ready to work in a fully collaborative environment, respecting the BIM ethos at its core and the value that all industry stakeholders can deliver through collaboration. Rockwool believes that by adopting the UK government's BIM strategy, we will secure the vanguard of a new digital revolution that will stimulate new efficiencies, innovation and, most importantly, growth "Claire Atchison, Rockwool Group

A company from the SME sector

“We believe BIM is a fantastic opportunity for smaller organizations to change opportunities; SMEs even have a real chance to lead, not follow. Our workflow in BIM resulted in repetitive activities as we were able to increase efficiency from project to project, but best of all, BIM encouraged collaboration and re-focused the team on project goals, leading to better outcomes. As a bonus, BIM simplified project management and allowed us to improve our internal systems, which led directly to the accreditation of ISO 9001, 14001 and Investors in People, emphasizing that BIM is a process change, not a software purchase. Regarding the end result, we found that our costs and income remained fairly parallel as we studied. However, after gaining more experience and being fully committed to BIM, our costs flattened and our fee income continued to grow. David Miller - David Miller Architekci As part of the government's BIM program, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the Road and Highway Agency (HA) and a number of other departments are involved in Early Adopter projects that demonstrate these benefits. Full information is available at www.bimtaskgroup.org

Central government building client

The Ministry of Justice is at the most mature stage of its current program, and many projects have gone through the design and procurement phases using processes that support BIM. Cookham Wood YOI (£ 20m), set to begin construction on site in November 2012, has already saved around £ 1m in BIM, enabling you to understand asset performance and optimize building specifications. “MY very much wanted to be part of the early adoption of BIM. As an organization, we have been implementing Lean working methods for some time. BIM completely fits into our philosophy. One of our key goals is to promote cooperation. A common delivery environment helps to eliminate duplication, reduce waste, reduce time and improve quality. BIM is an important tool in achieving these goals and will be at the heart of our Lean Toolkit. Currently, the construction industry is on a learning path, but we feel there is a willingness to get involved, and as technologies become more and more embedded, the industry's drive to include them in all of their activities (planning, cost management, facility management, reporting, etc. ) will increase rapidly ”. Terry Stocks, Project Execution Manager, MOJ Local government is increasingly seeing the potential of BIM to improve asset construction and operation.

Local construction client

Manchester City Council (MCC) City Council (MCC) Team - Manchester explores how to use BIM data for £ 100m City Hall and Central Library Renovation projects in a way that will benefit Manchester during a complex operational life, this required MCC and the wider team to create a collaborative culture. Sharing Knowledge and Aspirations “Manchester City Council has used BIM on a number of projects over the past two years. It is obvious that the significant benefits in terms of cost reduction and good quality have already been achieved. Our ambition is now to use the model to improve the building management process and provide better service to our clients ”Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council Leader. By closing this section, as a government, we saw the significant work and other contributions that individuals, industry and private sector customers have made effortlessly to the success of this program.

ACTION 1: EXPAND AND ACCELERATE THE BIS BIM IDENTIFIED BUSINESS PROGRAM FOR NATIONAL BUILT-IN BIM AND INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PLAN.

A. Global strategy

The UK's global export market for construction services is estimated at £ 7.6bn annually (including £ 1.2bn in contracting services, £ 0.6bn in design services and £ 5.8bn in construction products). This is considered a conservative estimate as significant construction activities are captured in the activities of other sectors, eg engineering and technical services. While the UK is beginning to be seen as the leading country in the use of BIM, many international markets quickly saw an advantage in embedding and developing BIM capabilities. BIM is a rapidly changing technology and process and the UK needs to keep pace with these changes and implement a clear strategy to harness UK BIM expertise if it is to maintain and expand its international construction competitiveness. It is clear that, thanks to the national program, Great Britain has come a long way and become the center of international attention. We have limited opportunities to capitalize on this national success. “Understanding and endorsing Building Information Modeling in the UK construction industry is as fast as it is impressive. Thanks largely to the inspiration behind the leadership of the government's BIM task force, BIM is now the key to building strategy and has put UK construction at the forefront of BIM standards and adoption worldwide - the fastest such transition we've seen - supporting the global marketplace in Great Britain. Britain's ambitions for the development of the industry. Its vigorous efforts to transform itself into an efficient, integrated and collaborative supply chain through technology make it both a global authority in design and construction and an example of UK leadership in innovation and modern practice. To support the UK construction industry as it prepares to meet the government's BIM program ambitions, Autodesk is investing in the UK - providing the technology it needs, helping with strategy and communicating about the transformation in construction. "Phillip G. Bernstein FAIA RIBA Vice President, Strategic Industry Relations, Autodesk Lecturer, Apprenticeship, Yale University of Architecture" The BIM process has helped us clearly define customer and project goals and improve risk management at the start of major programs and projects both in the UK and abroad. Without BIM, we would not be so competitive in our international markets. Mace was an early adopter and investor in BIM processes, which directly helped us win a job abroad and therefore had a direct impact on our financial results. The widespread adoption of BIM in the UK is doing a lot to improve the image and reputation of the UK construction market at home and abroad, which in itself will provide more opportunities. Mace has helped his clients really understand and better define goals, be it a project or a business. With large commercial development, the design was changed to accommodate operational requirements after reviewing the virtual prototype. Without the BIM processes, this would not have been identified prior to construction and would not give our customer a quality product that would meet their operational requirements. Basically, BIM provides transparency right from the start of the program. ”Phil Brown, Director of Preliminary Structures, Engineering and Design, Mace. “The progress and leadership of the UK Collaborative BIM initiative is so internationally significant that I commit to spending several months a year here in the UK to support Level 2 and Level 3 development through innovation in information mobility for infrastructure maintenance. This has already become a source of global competitive advantage for the country and its enterprises. The effectiveness of the UK BIM strategy can be judged not only by the enthusiasm of both government and industry to achieve goals, but also by the resulting international investment by global companies such as a mine. ' Greg Bentley CEO, Bentley Systems

ACTION 2: TOWARDS A GREAT BRITAIN LEADERSHIP STRATEGY TO TURN ON PROJECTS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES TO INCREASE THEIR SUCCESS IN GLOBAL MARKETS.

B. EU involvement

At the European level, BIM is increasingly recognized as the main driver of growth and increased competitiveness. The future EU strategy for sustainable construction may recognize that BIM will allow European construction companies to maintain their presence in global and domestic markets to promote better performance and a better image of the sector. In parallel, the revision of the EU's Public Procurement Directive is reviewing BIM. It is important for the UK to support the EU in this endeavor to ensure that emerging BIM protocols work well dne with protocols already developed in the UK.

ACTION 3: GET INVOLVED WITH EU PARTNERS TO SUPPORT A COORDINATED BIM ADOPTION; AND USE OUR LEADERSHIP POST TO HELP SHAPE DEVELOP STANDARDS AND PRACTICE.

C. Cultivating and supporting innovation in the software and services sector

The UK has significant talent in advanced ICT techniques that can act as a stepping stone to creating a new industry sub-sector for BIM related services and BIM related software products. The original BIS BIM strategy recognized this point and was developed in-house by teams in the construction and software market. We will explore the possibility of creating a technology center to support BIM software development, starting with niche applications and adding value to existing systems. In addition to providing software, we can see that there will be a significant market opportunity for BIM services. The BIM Technologies Alliance, created in response to the government's construction strategy, represents the BIM software industry. The Alliance's goal is to work with government and industry to embed existing BIM products and develop more advanced products, data content, and industry standards, protocols and procedures.

ACTION 4: WORK WITH BIM ALLIANCE TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES IN AN ENHANCED BIM MARKET AND RESEARCH THE NEED FOR A TECHNOLOGY PUBLICATION TO ENGAGE / STIMULATE START-UPS / SPINOUTS WITH BIM.

D. Cooperation with manufacturers of construction products

Construction products account for around 40% of the value of UK construction output and manufacturers are a major contributor to the overall performance of the construction sector. While their willingness to provide BIM data on their products is valuable to the success of the current BIM program, it will become increasingly critical as we pursue ambitions as it will help create a seamless data flow throughout the project lifecycle. The Building Products Association is fully committed to the BIM program and uses the current program to coordinate product manufacturers for consistent, good quality data. The work of the British Standards Institute (BSI) and other organizations collaborating in the development of non-proprietary protocols and structured data standards helped greatly in this effort. Such standards include buildingSMART IFC and COBie. “The Building Products Association is fully committed to helping its members build BIM capacity in the UK by publishing guidance and collaborating with others such as the NBS and the National BIM Library. First-time users in the product sector, both companies and sector industry associations, are already committing resources to ensure their products support BIM. In order to get the whole industry to invest limited resources, it will be necessary to continue the visible commitment of the government to create open, non-proprietary standards so that only one set of models is developed. Firms also need to ensure that investors have an advantage over those who have not invested. If government and contractors relax their commitment to purchase BIM-enabled products or fall back to proprietary standards, manufacturers will see reduced or no commercial benefit from investing in BIM. John Tebbit Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Industrial Director Construction Products Association We have seen before that many companies have concluded that it is a prudent business interest to freely share such data with their customers. However, the reverse seems a very likely scenario as there is also growing recognition and a stern warning that manufacturers who unknowingly understand the importance of BIM as a technology and transformation process may lose popularity both domestically and internationally. “The day is approaching when product manufacturers will have to incur significant costs if they do NOT produce BIM information for their customers. The harsh reality is that BIM will continue to significantly change the construction business environment, and product manufacturers who are reluctant to adapt to support the BIM process will face the reality that they will no longer be competitive in the marketplace. " John I. Messner, Professor of Architectural Engineering Director of the Integrated Computing Structure Research Program at Penn State University

ACTION 5: THE GOVERNMENT WILL WORK WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND OTHER TRADING BODIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH STANDARD ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT PRODUCERS IN THE UK REMAIN OF DIVERSITY AND CUSTOMERS OF DIVERSITY.

E. Developing BIM "Designed for Manufacturing and Assembly" (DFMA) as a mainstream integrated and sustainable construction option to increase design efficiency

The "early adopter" BIM with MOJ and the Highways Agency has clearly focused on the benefits of Lean, DFMA and off-site construction techniques. With the publication of future designs and the ability to develop innovative solutions through the widespread adoption of BIM, the industry now has the opportunity to work with clients in the infrastructure and construction industries to develop innovative methods to solve common problems. The spatial, geometric and data-rich BIM environment supports greater mass personalization of solutions to typical construction needs, allowing for greater use of manufactured solutions and the possibility of improving delivery processes. These techniques have the potential to reduce carbon build-up in construction, reduce field waste, enable a safer and more controlled environment, and enable more precise use of materials for better production quality. It also promotes more stable employment in the factory environment and creates a new opportunity for UK firms to export products to overseas construction markets and fend off competition from imports. On September 6, 2012, the government announced the creation of a working group to study the benefits of producing away from home for housing and reporting to the 2013 budget. “Rapid advances in digital engineering are revolutionizing construction. But Building Information Modeling (BIM) is about more than just creating models. It's about unlocking knowledge and knowledge, creating a platform for more efficient and sustainable solutions. At Laing O'Rourke, we take BIM beyond the traditional approach to geometric data and resources to take into account the dimensions of time and cost, offering unparalleled benefits to customers and end users over the lifetime of buildings and infrastructure. Critical to our Innovative Approach to Design and Manufacturing (DfMA), BIM helps us make a step change in increased efficiency in the construction process, measurable improvements in end product quality and the associated reduction in actual costs. It promotes better collaboration and more informed decision-making across unified vendor teams while allowing the supply chain to go beyond its own operations and a more holistic view of customer goals. Equally important, BIM also acts as a valuable communication tool, introducing the project into a virtual world for customers and employees. The key to success is the right mix of technical and cultural platforms. Laing O'Rourke realizes this through extensive training of future engineering and construction leaders in embedding BIM and DFMA across our culture. At the same time, delivery teams - both on-site in our projects and off-site in our production plants - introduce BIM into core business processes. This risk reduction allows us to innovate for the benefit of our customers, maximizing the value of the assets throughout their useful life. We are determined to use the momentum around BIM-enabled DfMA to make an innovative and radical transformation of our industry, helping to create exciting new career opportunities to attract the next generation of engineering and construction talent. I strongly believe that with BIM and DfMA, the industry will become more integrated and productive at every stage of delivery - from design to construction and ultimately during operation. This "challenge and change" is most visionary. Ray O'Rourke KBE, President and CEO of Laing O'Rourke

ACTION 6: THE GOVERNMENT WILL COOPERATE WITH A WORKING GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRY AND THE BUILDOFFSITE GROUP TO IDENTIFY ROAD OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE BUILDING CAPACITY OF THE MULTIPLE BUILDING INDUSTRY.

F. Operating performance of embedded assets.

Our work so far has focused on the construction and rehabilitation of assets. However, in undertaking this work, tantalizing evidence and industry feedback is starting to emerge about the power of BIM data to ensure significant efficiency in maintaining, operating and managing the energy of the assets under construction. Industry and government believe that the cost savings and other benefits of using BIM data will decrease compared to asset generation. Work is already underway in this area, but with the potential for significant savings, it is important that the UK fully explore the benefits that BIM data will bring to functionality, operational and asset efficiency and its impact on communities. The resource handover phase is critical to ensure that the "as designed" performance is achieved as soon as possible and the current operation continues to be "as designed". This is an area identified in the government's construction strategy and is supported by the implementation of 'Government Soft Landing'. There is strong synergy between BIM-derived data and the effectiveness and efficiency of the transfer process and evaluation of post-operative outcomes. Supply-side focus on delivering required transfer results and long-term performance is extremely important, and BIM data provides the information infrastructure for this approach. Government soft landings are now integrated with the BIM Task Force to streamline the transition from construction to asset operation. Industry already recognizes the business benefits of conducting research into how BIM can help improve the asset lifecycle in its own parts of the industry. For example, the British Council of Offices established a program with Salford University and HOK Architekci to work with investors, designers and builders to establish the knowledge base and BIM benefits for office design, construction and operation. “This research provides a platform to accelerate the entire BIM debate and builds on important work undertaken by government and the supply side of the industry. At HOK, we are committed to applying BIM to all of our projects and have been operating for many years as we believe it offers unprecedented performance for our customers. Our goal is to use this knowledge and expertise to help end users appreciate the opportunities and opportunities that BIM can create for their business. ”Andrew Barraclough, director of HOK's London office

ACTION 7: GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH COMMUNITY WILL COOPERATE TO EXECUTE BIM BUNDLE TESTING TO INCREASE THE PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY OF ASSETS.

G. Browse public sector portals and establish a digital acceptance strategy.

Central and local governments use purchasing portals to improve service delivery and collaboration with industry. There is considerable potential for waste and duplication if such portals are slow to accept BIM data in digital form and could potentially be a barrier to the use of BIM.

ACTION 8: GOVERNMENT WILL BUILD THE CAPACITY TO ACCEPT AND PROCESS BIM DATA SUPPORTS OUR Endeavor to RECOGNIZE GLOBAL STRENGTH IN MODELING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION.

A. Maintaining British Leadership

We recognize that industry leadership is pushing the boundaries of BIM use, while most companies are still expanding their capabilities in this area. The current BIM strategy aims to bring ministries and the sector to a common minimum. Our ambitions do not end there. To be a world leader, we will develop fully integrated BIM models to pave the way for massive savings in building and operating assets. We do not take this challenge lightly and are already taking steps to create the Digital Built Britain network to start the planning process for this new environment. This will help us realize our ambition to be the world leader in BIM. Digital Built Britain is the organization through which the United Kingdom will ensure and support the integration of BIM into Smart Cities and Smart Grids. This approach will provide the information necessary to make strategic investment decisions for those networks and systems (eg Highways and Energy) that cut across society. One of Digital Built Britain's key activities is finding a way to increase the variety and complexity of BIM software and applications to collaborate with to support data source connectivity with a network of sources. Other activities will be the development of the commercial and legal practices necessary to enable industry to adopt these working methods.

ACTION 9: COMMITTED TO "DIGITAL BUILT-IN KITCHEN" AS A MECHANISM TO ALLOW UK TO GET FULLY INTEGRATED BIM.

ACTION 10: GREAT BRITAIN TAKES THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE AND LOOKING FOR GLOBAL PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL BIM STANDARDS TO LAUNCH THE SOFTWARE TO WORK ALSO EFFECTIVELY.

B. Actions to ensure a coordinated UK approach to BIM data collection and analysis

We are starting to see that high-quality data is being collected from projects using BIM. The government is examining how data can be interrogated in a way that will help both government and businesses understand and develop ways to improve construction, operation and asset management and make better decisions at each stage of future projects.

ACTION 11: GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHS A PILOT PROGRAM TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE BIM DATA TO CAPTURE LESSON AND GIVE BEST PRACTICE.

C. Driving the transition from BIM to Smart Communities and Future Cities.

It is clear that the quality of life and the economic dynamism of our cities depend on our ability to provide consumers with a wide range of digital services at home or on the road. For example, we need to be able to predict peak demand, eg in energy or transport, to match performance with demand and inform customers of any disruptions. It requires, and consumers now expect that they can access the information they need when they need it. BIM provides one of the key building blocks of information, but needs to be linked to data from other sources, such as location data from cell phones or satellites, to ensure that consumers have access to the full range of services they are beginning to request. This requires careful integration of different datasets from different data sources to ensure privacy and security, and the development of stronger search tools to deal with the data volume paradigm shift. The government wants the UK to be at the forefront of the development of the semantic web and lead the transition from using BIM on individual assets to integrating them into smart city design and management. “BIM is changing, not only the way buildings are designed and constructed, but also the way they are managed and developed in light of changing customer needs. In this way, BIM changes relationships and business models along the entire value chain. Meanwhile, at the city level, the city with technology is an untapped source of sustainable growth and represents a powerful approach to solving unprecedented environmental and economic challenges. By unlocking technology, infrastructure and public data, cities can open up new value chains by introducing innovative applications and information products that enable sustainable living and working in the city. The data provided by BIM at the building level will be an important driver for new value chains. ”Léan Doody, Smart City Lead, Arup. “We enthusiastically support the government's plans to extend their Building Information Modeling initiative to the field of operational data and performance. The BIM initiative reflects what has already been achieved in an advanced production space (eg aerospace, automotive…) and working in this area throughout the life cycle has become standard practice. Improving operational efficiency starts with BIM and considering building physics and materials along with control models - and the ability to be optimized across all Physical design iterations are the perfect complement to the in-service optimization provided by platforms such as Urban Operating System. The ability to leverage real-time data to improve the functionality and performance of embedded resources and establish innovative value chains for solution delivery is something we consortium with Cisco and Infusion through RAPTOR (http: //www.raptorsme. Com) joint project research supported by the UK Technology Strategy Council. RAPTOR and the associated SME-led business start-ups will directly support the government's ambition to establish a "Digital Britain" while stimulating innovation and growth in national and international markets. John Stenlake - Chief Technology Officer, Living PlanIT

ACTION 12: TO ENSURE THAT GREAT BRITAIN IS DEVELOPING AND COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY IN THIS AREA, THE GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN THE CURRENT CATEGORY OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY, AND IN THE NEXT MORE THAN 25 MILLION TERMS IN THIS AREA IN 2013.

The government has set out in this document the strategic intention to use our current world leader in using BIM to create 'growth' in the UK market. Given that BIM represents both a national and global opportunity, it would be unacceptable if we had not developed such a plan. The government recognizes that we have a limited "window of opportunity" to strengthen our position, and if we do not, other nations will quickly begin to weaken our competitive advantage. The three-point plan outlined above: fully commit to our existing agenda to pursue growth and new opportunities help create the future a fair wind will start in the UK as we continue our journey to consolidate our position as a leading force in BIM technology and process. The industry response to our existing BIM program has already been enthusiastic, and we must continue this collaboration if we are to fulfill our ambitions. The government recognizes the value of international cooperation and we strive to become the co-ordinating force in global standards development efforts. This is already starting to happen and talks with our global partners are ongoing. In the coming months, the government will work with industry and customers to "detail" the actions outlined above and begin the process of developing action programs to support our ambitions. The government recognizes that not all of these activities will progress at the same pace as many activities are of considerable complexity. For some program elements, BIM experts are just beginning to focus on questions, let alone formulating answers, and for others, we work to develop a route map to achieve a specific goal, and often reaching global consensus can often turn out to be a "slow burn" process. However, none of this should stop the UK from embarking on this journey as one of the more certain propositions is that BIM will be a vital part of the business environment in which the construction sector and even their customers will need to operate in the future. Accelerated BIM rollout around the world will in itself create a number of breakthroughs for BIM adopting companies. In the short term, the government explained to its own customer base and supply chain its future BIM data requirements. The five-year implementation time should allow both customers and industry to take the appropriate action to meet these new requirements. Of course, there is a wider private sector construction market that will make its own decisions, but some leading clients are following the example of the government. One of the international contributions to this document has already highlighted that the day is not far off when there will be significant business costs of NOT including BIM. Despite this complexity and uncertainty, the government believes that with industry commitment we can succeed in our program, and the government expects significant success from the current program to help us energize us for the future program. Principal Contractor “Innovation and efficiency are the cornerstone of our strategy, and our ongoing BIM activities are aimed at providing us with a competitive advantage. It extends across all our opportunities and markets, from infrastructure investment and professional services to construction and day-to-day asset management, and enables us to provide our clients with a wealth of new information about the infrastructure we build and manage on their behalf. “At Balfour, Beatty BIM becomes part of the way we think and work, opening up new opportunities for our customers, our supply chain and our projects. We have already used BIM in a number of high-profile projects including the San Francisco Bay Bridge, the extension of the M25 outside of London, and the design and construction to replace Terminal 2 at Heathrow London International Airport. For the new Terminal 2B, Heathrow's largest airport project to date, the use of BIM helped the company coordinate over 30 active stakeholders through 13 interface designs and allowed a peak workforce of 1,600 to complete the work, including a 2 km long diaphragm wall, the largest in Europe before deadline. “BIM is a fundamental part of our integrator philosophy, delivering the best value at each stage of the project lifecycle. The government's construction strategy promotes integrated supply chains. At Balfour Beatty, we deliver on this plan through our BIM approach to asset creation, maintenance and operation. We believe that the government's construction strategy and its BIM requirements will affect all members of the supply chain and herald a new era in which intelligent decision making and optimal asset performance will be facilitated by structured 'active' asset data. Ian Tyler, CEO, Balfour Beatty PLC Government Recognizes the Substantial Voluntary Contribution of Individuals, Construction Trade and Professional Bodies, Construction Supply Chain, Public Sector Clients ego and personal, academia and the numerous industry groups in our BIM program and who have all been successful. The government would like to thank and thank the many British and international authors of this document. Photo: "Forth Road Bridge" - "Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK" The HM government thanks all the authors of this document. The views expressed by others in this document do not necessarily reflect the views of the HM government. The inclusion of such views in this document does not constitute an endorsement of the organization or individual.

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