BIM - NBS

There is little doubt that more and more people are looking towards BIM to move this Industry to the next level. We recently corresponded with Robert Eason (Riba Enterprises Ltd), who directed us towards their latest BIM report!
http://www.thenbs.com/pdfs/bimResearchReport_2011-03.pdf

(extract from NBS – Riba Enterprises Ltd)

“Richard Waterhouse, Chief Executive of RIBA Enterprises, introduces the Building Information Modelling Report March 2011. This in-depth research was conducted by NBS to discover the extent to which BIM is already used within the UK construction industry, what people think of it, and its future development and use.”

“This is the first 'NBS BIM Report' in what will be a series of reports on the adoption of what we currently call 'BIM' or Building Information Modelling. These reports will track changes in attitudes towards BIM as well as implementation within the industry. They will act as a reference point for the industry to share success and to highlight areas of developmental need. Ultimately, they will also strip away much of the hype and hysteria around BIM to provide detailed answers to important issues including Return on Investment.”

“Searching for a definition of BIM, it is clear that there are many views as to what BIM is. Incorrectly seen as a technological solution to CAD integration, BIM places the effective use and exchange of 'Information' at its heart. As a result, BIM will have an impact on most areas of business management and operation. It will revolutionise methods of working and fundamentally redefine the relationships between construction professionals. It will challenge current thinking on contracts and insurance and most importantly, it will support the integration of the design and construction teams.”

More on their website…
http://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/puttingTheIintoBIM.asp