4. Governmental BIM mandates and initiatives
Rome wasn't built in a day, they say. Well, urbanization and the world’s population are on such a growth spurt that contractors will need to build 13,000 (nope, didn’t slip on the zeros) buildings every day through 2050. So, it seems like the idiom may need a little revision... Getting back to the point:
Such a steep rise in urban population puts immense pressure on government bodies to expand and improve public buildings, health, and infrastructure. But…
Funds don’t grow on trees. Cost overrun in one project may make another stall or even fall. So, countries, states, and municipalities are realizing that they need to procure projects that deliver on time and on budget without jeopardizing the public's well-being or the environment at large.
Seems like a tall order, right? Well, that’s exactly why governments are mandating BIM. Not only does the method provide a way to build smarter, safer, and greener, but it also offers a way to get maximum value out of scarce funds.