The Global BIM Network has significantly expanded its online resources on BIM processes and practices in Europe. A recent review shows the Network’s Information Collection now contains more than 250 European artefacts, sharing knowledge from 35 countries in the region. Together they represent around half of all the resources in the Collection. This is a marked increase since a February 2022 summary of European resources recorded 89 artefacts spanning 15 countries. 

The Information Collection is the Network’s fully searchable digital knowledge base. It is a rich source of shared information and inspiration for stakeholders engaged at all levels in the global built environment.  

Recent developments from the EU BIM Task Group which brings together public sector efforts into a common and aligned European approach include a series of workshops on Open BIM, Common Data Environments (CDE) and practical organisational implementation strategy.

Similarly, the Collection provides access to regional BIM standardization activities through a link to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee 442. This details work completed and published to date and the current workplan for upcoming developments. 

At the country level, recent developments include: 

• Approval by Spain’s Council of Ministers for PlanBIM for implementing building information modelling in public procurement. This enables the gradual introduction of mandatory BIM requirements from 2024. 

• In Italy, an updated Public Contracts code (Legislative Decree no. 36) is introducing new clauses for digital information management.  

• Hungary has published a Draft Public Construction Investment Law including BIM requirements. 

• In Ireland, the Build Digital Project has been launched in support of Project Ireland 2040. The Build Digital Project aims to transform the Irish construction and built environment sectors. 

• Bulgaria’s National Strategy for Digital Transformation of the Construction Sector 2030 highlights the need for a green, digital and sustainable construction ecosystem.  

The Global BIM Network’s Information Collection enables individuals and organizations to gain a better view of BIM processes and practices around the world. Among other parameters, filters enable searches by region and country. More European resources will be published in coming months.  

Contact the Global BIM Network to add your resources to this growing knowledge base.