National BIM guidelines and case studies for infrastructure (report no. 3.28)

Written specifically for the Australian market, the BIM Guidelines were based on experience, industry consultation and practical examples promoting consistency in the implementation of digital models for building projects. They were based on internationally accepted standards to support stakeholders in achieving interoperability throughout the life cycle of a facility – enabling on-line collaboration between design and construct project team members and supporting supply chain integration. The BIM Guidelines place architects, engineers, contractors and sub-contractors that use BIM along an industry improvement continuum developed by the CRC for Construction Innovation and the Australian Institute of Architects in conjunction with this CRC project. The Guidelines provide a development process for progressing to a higher level of BIM implementation for industry benefit. There is an identified industry need for these guidelines and case studies to be replicated in the infrastructure sector – especially in transport infrastructure and in a complimentary mode to resource and mining developments in this area.