BIM Mandates Across the World – Why It Is Necessary?
The global AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, sustainability goals, and the urgent need for better project outcomes. At the heart of this transformation lies Building Information Modeling (BIM) — a methodology that integrates digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of built assets. Many governments and institutions have recognized its value and responded with BIM mandates —policies or regulations that require BIM usage in public infrastructure projects. But what makes these mandates not just beneficial, but necessary? 🌍 The Global Landscape of BIM Mandates From the UK’s Level 2 BIM mandate (since 2016) to Singapore’s BCA Integrated Digital Delivery , Germany’s phased BIM implementation plan , the EU BIM Task Group initiative , and India’s BIM policy for metro and smart cities —mandates are reshaping how infrastructure is designed, constructed, and maint...