“The industry is beginning to invest heavily in Building Information Modelling (BIM) to drive more efficient design, site management, construction methods, and asset management”, said Ms Scott.
“It is also a key to driving greater productivity from supply chain arrangements, offering opportunities to avoid design clashes and reduce variations during project delivery.”
“The Australian construction industry has, presently, a fragmented approach to BIM, and to the use of supply chains. There are significant benefits to be had for clients of the industry
from the adoption and widespread use of both tools” said Mr Fardoulys.
“Government as buyer in Australia could spur on the productivity gains to be had from both, by normalising the market by encouraging the use of BIM, and requiring contractors to nominate
the members of supply chains they will use, on all Commonwealth Government projects,” said Mr Fardoulys.
