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EXPERT Q&A: GOLDEN THREAD OF INFO
We spoke to Dr Marzia Bolpagni, associate director and head of BIM international at Mace Group to find out what she sees as the key opportunities of BIM in the construction sector, as well as how it might develop in the future.
Where do you think construction is with BIM adoption?
BIM is a journey. I believe adoption still varies in construction. For some organisations, BIM is ‘business as usual’ and they are now looking at artificial intelligence and other ‘Industry 4.0’ methodologies and technologies. Others are still in the infancy of their journey and still, unfortunately, believe that BIM is an extra cost.
What do you see as the best use for BIM in construction?
There are so many uses! One of the best uses is still coordination across disciplines and stakeholders. However, information management (the foundation of BIM) is essential to enable the golden thread of information and drive a sustainable future.
What do you think the future looks like for BIM in construction?
At the moment there are many trends, from digital twins to generative AI. However, my hope is that the sector will implement the basics first, information management principles will become the new normal and there will be clear regulations on the ethical use of data when applying AI.