BIM – readiness study, business case & implementation plan

Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:

Changing industry culture, Digital and new technology, Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Learning resources

Project lead:

Stewart Milne

Partners:

Mactaggart & Mickel Homes; National Federation of Builders; SM Homes

Location:

Scotland

Amount awarded:

£177,999

Year:

2016

Sector:

Commercial, Housing, Infrastructure, Specialist

Project summary:

The project will undertake research by carrying out pilot studies and business mapping, to evaluate the people and business readiness for BIM, resulting in a business case for further investment in people, process innovation, collaborative working, cultural change, training, systems and new design software technology.

At the end of the project a report will contribute to industry's understanding of how to implement BIM by means of building a strong business case for adoption. The benefits of BIM, particularly in housing, will be recorded in a PowerPoint presentation available on request from Stewart Milne.

Expected output:

To develop a Housing industry BIM training and skills readiness research report
Industry case studies
Implementation strategy and
Training materials

Start Date:

01 Feb 2016

Planned end date:

30 Apr 2017

End of project summary

The project finished in November 2017. The research demonstrated a business case showing a Return of Investment to offset the necessary investment in technology, change management and people development with a suggested potential cost saving of £3.5k per home.