NBS National BIM Report 2014

The fourth NBS National BIM Report – the industry’s most comprehensive report on BIM – looks at how UK building design professionals are adapting to the use of BIM. Results suggest we are now reaching a stage where BIM is becoming the norm.

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What's in the report?

• Latest figures for BIM usage and awareness
• The industry’s verdict on the Government’s approach to BIM
• Assessment of BIM from those who are using it
• Analysis of BIM and the smaller practice
• Specialist opinion pieces.

Who is it for?

• UK construction professionals including architects, engineers, surveyors and contractors
• Manufacturers – already embarking on BIM or just starting to consider it
• Policy makers.

Key findings

• Awareness of BIM is now nearly universal
• In the last year 54% have used BIM on at least one project – 15% more than in 2012
• The Government’s 2016 deadline is achievable
• 93% of those who know about BIM believe they will be using it in three years’ time (by 2016)
• A majority of active BIM users tell us they have reached ‘level 2’ BIM
• Adoption of BIM is seen to bring competitive advantage
• Smaller practices are lagging behind their larger competitors

NBS Services

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