Influence and Adoption of BIM within the AEC Industry

A study into how policies, workflows and process can set the tone towards adoption and implementation of BIM within the AEC industry and how the future of BIM and Data Validation can influence the future of Architects

Bachelor thesis (2020)

Authors

P. Varghese Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

Louis Lousberg Design & Construction Management - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2020 Paul Varghese
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Published Date

31-01-2020

Language

English

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Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This research paper investigates the topic of “How policies, workflows and process can set the tone towards adoption and implementation of BIM within the AEC industry and how the future of BIM and Data Validation can influence the future of Architects.” BIM has become a fundamental aspect of today’s AEC Industry. From its conceptual inception in the early 1990’s to its widespread adoption and integration in current workflows over the last 20 years. This rapid rate of adoption for BIM within the industry has been accelerated through governmental mandates, client requirements and through its use in larger organizations. This research paper will investigate how the construction sector views the adoption of BIM within the AEC industry and what process and steps are required in order to adopt and implement a digital design work methodology supported using BIM over that of a traditional design work methodology. We will also discuss how current and future roles and workflows of Architects will be defined due to R&D in advancements technological in BIM. For these advancements of innovative solution in BIM will result in a change as to how we define the role of a future Architect to be.