We were fortunate enough to have Prof. Bimal Kumar, Glasgow Caledonian University, School of Engineering and the Built Environment join us to explain the Building Information Modelling.
Also joining us on the podcast are regular guests Evelyn Laurie, Principal, Red Marketing, Kenneth Martin, Managing Director, Block Architects and Gordon White, Managing Director, fatBuzz Ltd
Building Information Modelling is a hot topic but, it is still very much misunderstood, even within the construction industry. Bimal Kumar provides a very clear explanation of BIM and how it will impact the construction industry in the future.
Bimal takes us through the four levels of BIM and highlights why the achievement of Integrated BIM (Level 3) is still some way off. Recent legislation states, by 2016 all public sector projects must utilise Level 2 BIM procedures; we explore how feasible this is and, what needs to be put in place to enable it to happen.
There is also some confusion about the adoption of this legislation in Scotland with NHS Scotland currently claiming it does not apply to them. Recent approaches to the Scottish Government have failed to shed light on this confusion. Furthermore, it would appear BIM is low on the Scottish Government's agenda; we ask why this may be the case and issue a challenge to them to explain their position on Building Information Modelling.
It's fascinating podcasts that answers lots of the questions people are asking about BIM, we strongly recommend you listen to this podcast because BIM implementation will change many aspects of the construction industry in the future.
You can download Episode 9 on iTunes or, you can listen to it here on the blog:
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Building Information Modelling (BIM): The Path to 2016 Implementation conference, which will be held on 4th October 2012 at the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow at a cost of £150 plus VAT.
Organised by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Building Information Modelling (BIM): The Path to 2016 Implementation is a full day conference programme featuring industry and academic experts.
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Organised by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Building Information Modelling (BIM): The Path to 2016 Implementation is a full day conference programme featuring industry and academic experts.
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