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Integrating 5D BIM in large rail projects enhances cost management but faces technical, functional, and governance challenges. This paper proposes a framework addressing governance, BIM standards, digital platforms, LOD, cost estimation, and continuous improvement. Applied to Victorian rail projects, challenges include data exchange limitations and governance gaps. Further real-world validation is recommended. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020478 Monash University […]

The Australian National Standard provides a common baseline for establishing a standardised approach to improve procurement, management, and exchange of project information through Digital Engineering (DE). The goal is to enhance digital collaboration between asset owners and their supply chains, driving the digital transformation of the rail industry. https://www.rissb.com.au/products/as_7739-1-digital-engineering/ Standards Australia in conjunction with Rail […]

ISO 19650 is the prominent global standard for the implementation of BIM, focusing on the collaborative process integral to the entire life cycle of constructed assets. Developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this standard serves as a comprehensive framework for managing information from the conception of a project, through construction and […]

Transport for New South Wales (NSW) leads the development of safe, integrated and efficient transport systems for the people of NSW. The citizens are the focus of everything that it does, including transport planning, strategy, policy, procurement and other non-service delivery functions across all modes of transport – roads, rail, ferries, light rail and point […]

The Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) is committed to leading the Australian property, design, construction and asset management industry in collaborative research and innovation. It is dedicated to disseminating practical research outcomes to industry, to improve business practice and enhance competitiveness. The purpose of these BIM Guidelines is to promote the application of […]

The VDAS sets out the vital process for safeguarding the digital systems that will allow stakeholders to monitor and improve the creation and management of infrastructure assets in Victoria. Part A provides insights and direction for heads of departments, executives and those entrusted by government to plan, deliver, operate and maintain assets. Part B details […]

The Digital Asset Policy provides clear digital requirements for Departments and Agencies to support the planning, design and construction of Victorian Government’s projects and assets. The Digital Asset Policy is founded on the Victorian Digital Asset Strategy (VDAS) released in March 2020 and supports the Government in delivering unprecedented levels of new infrastructure by uplifting […]

The Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) is delivering the Digital Build to make Victoria the digital innovation state and continue delivering the nation’s best infrastructure pipeline. The 2020-2021 Budget allocated $11 million to OPV over the next five years for the Digital Build program to implement the Victorian Digital Asset Strategy (VDAS) and increase the […]

The NATSPEC National BIM Guide is a suite of documents that can be used to implement BIM on a project. To work effectively, the documents should be compiled in a coordinated way and read in conjunction with each other. The intent of the Guide’s structure is to allow each edition to function as a core […]

NATSPEC is a not-for-profit organisation that is owned by the design, build, construct and property industry through professional associations and government’s property groups. It is impartial and is not involved in advocacy or policy development. Its major service is the comprehensive national specification system endorsed by government and professional bodies. NATSPEC aims to improve the […]