Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a collaborative methodology for organizing and sharing digital information so as to plan, design, deliver and maintain built assets efficiently and transparently. It is not one single thing: BIM brings together trustworthy data, digital technologies, information management, process standards and a digitally skilled workforce to deliver better outcomes for people and places.
Public policy is used across the globe to encourage the digital transformation of the construction sector, employing BIM methodology to drive greater social, economic and environmental benefits from the built environment. These policies are implemented through initiatives and public sector programs that create positive impact at national, organizational and project level.
This interactive infographic provides a preview of national policies and programs, organizational initiatives and project-level outcomes across various countries.
This is just the beginning. Nations across the world are forming a Global BIM Network to develop a collective knowledge base – the Global BIM Knowledge Base – to encourage digital transformation and create greater impact on the built environment.
The Ministry of Public Works is spearheading a plan to implement digitization in the lifecycle of public sector projects with the aim of increasing transparency, efficiency and citizen participation. The plan will push the use of BIM to incorporate new technological and innovative tools within digital government actions and initiatives.
BIM for Public Management is a federal roundtable that promotes the advantages of BIM in order to accelerate its implementation into state infrastructure projects, particularly within the construction industry. The roundtable has spurred pilot projects and public documents to standardize the use of BIM and products associated with its use.