Or: How the ambiguous definition of BIM deliverables keeps holding us back!
Blog entry by: Dominik Holzer
Preamble
Ambiguous interpretation of deliverables is one of the
main hindering factors for progress in the uptake of innovative technology and
the adoption of BIM in the construction industry. I have been debating the
dangers of ill-defined services and in particular the notion of ‘Full BIM’ for
a while now across the industry. The feedback I receive about my ‘Full BIM’
criticism reflects on the struggle our industry
is going through: Collaborating parties too often experience a mismatch
between their initial expectations and the benefits they ultimately receive
when requesting BIM. Others have commented on the ‘hype factor’ when inflated expectations about BIM don’t match up in practice. The point I’m
making is slightly different though: I
argue that there exists a lack of differentiation of what constitutes BIM among
those offering it as part of their services as well as those requesting it as
part of their deliverables.
