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THE IMPORTANCE TO GOVERNMENT


• The governments BIM strategy forms a key part of its UK construction strategy, which aims to reduce waste in the industry by 20%.


• All publicly funded projects are required to implement BIM to Level 2 by 2016.


• This means “fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic)”.


• BIM aims to lower costs across the whole life cycle of built assets, drive faster delivery, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve exports.


WITHIN THE INDUSTRY


Construction is a sector with considerable growth opportunities. The global market is expected to grow by over 70 per cent by 2025*.


• Markets are changing. Clients are demanding more collaborative working and enhanced delivery.


• BIM positions the UK construction industry as leaders, which is expertise that can be exported.


(*CONSTRUCTION 2025)


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