An overview and recommendations on the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the reuse of steel structural components and envelopes from the single storey steel buildings (SSBs).

https://www.steelconstruct.com/wp-content/uploads/PROGRESS-D3.2-BIM-for-reuse.pdf

PROGRESS – (provisions for greater reuse of steel structures)

Regional

Outlines the use of BIM for design, construction, and maintenance of rail infrastructure, focusing on asset lifecycle management.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4cMswn9dTU–A9WhWMyUCfKSnCkX1KRNrISwnYEIcuFUQUpRNVlaUzdQTzRFMDRVNEQ1TTVHRTExUy4u

Network Rail

UK

This Data Requirements Library documents the terminology and categories used to classify and describe Environment Agency (EA) assets. It also documents the specific data attributes that are used to describe the properties of each Asset Type and its Element Types.

https://environment.data.gov.uk/asset-management/drl-app/revision/current/categories

UK Environment Agency

UK

BIM4Water is a non for profit Forum that consists of a cross industry group open to all organisations involved in the management and delivery of water and wastewater assets. The group is free to join and its make up is reflective of the sector, involving clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and other bodies. Based on collaboration, our activities include providing guidelines and offering free events around the country covering all aspects of “Better Information Management.

https://www.britishwater.co.uk/page/BIM4Water

British Water

UK

Crossrail’s Information Management focused on handling the vast amount of data and documents created during the project, ensuring they were properly managed and handed over for future railway operations. This included drawings, emails, and millions of documents, all with multiple versions.

To streamline this, Crossrail was the first major project to use a Common Data Environment (CDE) and Master Data Management (MDM). The CDE linked different databases and applications for documentation, CAD models, GIS, scheduling, risk, cost control, and safety, allowing data to be integrated and visualized efficiently. MDM ensured consistency across all systems.

The Information Management learning legacy shares lessons and best practices from Crossrail’s approach to handling project data and tools.

https://learninglegacy.crossrail.co.uk/learning-legacy-themes/information-management-and-technology/

Crossrail Learning Legacy in conjunction with APM, ICE and CIRIA

UK

The Stafford Area Improvement Programme, a collaboration between Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Volker Rail, and Network Rail, aimed to eliminate a bottleneck on the West Coast Main Line, where high-speed trains were delayed by slower local services and goods trains. This major upgrade included the construction of 10 new bridges, designed using Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the outset. Laing O’Rourke also employed off-site construction techniques to improve efficiency.

In partnership with Network Rail, the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke Centre at Cambridge implemented fibre-optic strain monitoring on two of the newly constructed bridges. The project led to the creation of a real-time digital twin of one of the bridges, offering valuable insights into load-bearing capacity. This digital twin technology is expected to have a significant impact on the costs of running the UK’s rail network safely and efficiently, benefiting Network Rail engineers, passengers, and freight transport alike by improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and providing real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions.

https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/research/digital-built-environment/staffordshire-bridges-long-term-performance-monitoring-using

Centre for Digital Built Britain, JV between Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Volker Rail and Network Rail

UK

A key component in developing an effective Digital Twin (DT) is ensuring the right data reaches the right people at the right time. However, a challenge in the rail industry is that legacy data systems are tailored independently for specific technical requirements, creating disparate systems that do not form a solid foundation for modern digital environments. To tackle this, a detailed study in partnership with Network Rail tested a method for identifying appropriate Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), which inform the data needed throughout a project’s lifecycle—from design to disposal.

https://www.jacobs.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Informing-the-information-requirements-of-a-digital-twin.pdf

ICE in conjunction with Jacobs

UK

On 5th October 2017, an agreement was signed by public road and rail administrations from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to establish a common Nordic approach to BIM (Building Information Modelling). The agreement, called the Nordic Road and Rail BIM Collaboration, aims to exchange BIM experiences and influence international standards. The agreement was signed by representatives responsible for BIM implementation from each organisation, with Ingemar Lewén from the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) elected as chairman.

https://uk.bane.dk/en/Supplier/News-for-suppliers/BIM

Nordic Road and Rail BIM Collaboration

Regional

The buildingSMART research paper explores the use of classification systems in rail infrastructure projects across the Nordic regions. The findings aim to support the creation of a ‘Smart Infrastructure’ world, helping to align the rail industry with evolving digital and BIM standards.

https://www.buildingsmart.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Nordic-Study-of-Classification-Systems-for-Infrastructure-Transportation-v1.0-1.pdf

buildingSMART International

Regional

The report documents the work of a group analysing national and international standards for Level of Development (LOD) in digital models, aiming to establish a common Nordic baseline for public infrastructure owners. Formed in November 2019, the group addresses the uncertainty about what data should be included at each project phase. The Nordic Road and Rail BIM Collaboration (NBC), established in 2015, has worked towards a unified LOD standard to improve efficiency across borders, with ongoing virtual workshops and collaboration on international standards. The group paused in 2020 to await developments in Denmark.

https://www.bimalliance.se/media/dgulrzt3/nbc-report-status-of-lod-and-related-work-at-nordic-infrastructure-clients.pdf

Nordic Road and Rail BIM Collaboration

Regional