From design to delivery: How BIM addresses operational changes and challenges

Technology is reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, advancing innovations like sustainable design, agile methods, and automation. Building information modelling (BIM) is central to this digital shift, revolutionizing how engineering projects are designed, built, and managed. BIM creates and manages 3D digital representations enriched with data throughout a project’s lifecycle, increasing collaboration, decision-making, and error reduction. This is especially valuable in complex projects like hydropower, where BIM improves design, construction, and operation. Technological advancements and fragmented software ecosystems in the AEC industry make ISO-defined standards essential for consistent data exchange among SMEs. BIM will transform construction by enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and promoting sustainability, similar to digital revolutions in manufacturing and IT.