BIM ROADMAP CHALLENGES BCA STRATEGIES - BCA Academy
BIM ROADMAP CHALLENGES BCA STRATEGIES - BCA Academy
BIM ROADMAP CHALLENGES BCA STRATEGIES - BCA Academy
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<strong>BIM</strong> <strong>ROADMAP</strong><strong>CHALLENGES</strong><strong>BCA</strong> <strong>STRATEGIES</strong>Lack of demand for <strong>BIM</strong>To allow the public sector to take the lead, <strong>BCA</strong>:‣ Collaborated with government procurement entities (GPEs)to request the use of <strong>BIM</strong> for their projects from 2012;‣ Worked with GPEs and their industry partners inpreparation for the new requirements.To promote success stories, <strong>BCA</strong>:‣ Established the Centre for Construction IT (CCIT) topromote <strong>BIM</strong> and guide businesses and professionals in theindustry;(The <strong>BIM</strong>@SG site was launched in mid 2012 to provide aplatform for the Singapore construction industry to share<strong>BIM</strong> good practices and experiences.)‣ Conducts seminars, workshops and conferences on the useof <strong>BIM</strong> for the industry to promote the benefits of thetechnology.Upcoming Events!Mandatory <strong>BIM</strong> e-Submission from July 2013 onwardsSingapore <strong>BIM</strong> Competition & inaugural <strong>BIM</strong> MobileApps Challenge 2013 in June & July 2013<strong>BIM</strong> International Panel of Experts Meeting 2013 from30 July to 1 August 2013Build Smart Conference 2013 on 31 July & 1 August2013Entrenched in current 2D draftingpracticesTo remove impediments, <strong>BCA</strong>:‣ Developed a set of submission templates andguidelines to help professionals understand thenew process of regulatory submission using <strong>BIM</strong>;(The Singapore <strong>BIM</strong> Guide, a reference guide thatoutlines the roles and responsibilities of projectmembers when using <strong>BIM</strong> at different stages of aproject, was published in May 2012.)‣ Works with GPEs, professional bodies andbuildingSMART Singapore to develop projectcollaboration guidelines and an object librarystandard.(IES and <strong>BCA</strong> worked together to develop a set ofgeneric MEP building objects that come withCP83 symbols. The objects can be downloaded athttp://bimsg.wordpress.com/design-objectlibrary/revit/autodesk-revit-mep-cp83/.)Updated in June 2013 1
Lack of ready pool of skilled <strong>BIM</strong>manpowerTo incentivise <strong>BIM</strong> adopters, <strong>BCA</strong>:‣ Introduced the <strong>BIM</strong> Fund*, which covers thecosts for training, consultancy services andpurchase of hardware and software forbusinesses and projects.* Part of the Construction and Capability Fund (CPCF) for<strong>BIM</strong> adoptionSteep learning curve to build up <strong>BIM</strong>expertiseTo build <strong>BIM</strong> capability and capacity, <strong>BCA</strong>:‣ Launched short courses and the SpecialistDiploma in <strong>BIM</strong> at <strong>BCA</strong>’s training arm, the <strong>BCA</strong><strong>Academy</strong>;‣ Engaged various tertiary institutions to include<strong>BIM</strong> training in their curricula;‣ Provides “chaperon” services to businesses thatneed assistance in their first <strong>BIM</strong> projectimplementation and regulatory submission.Updated in June 2013 2
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