Issue of the week

摘要

What we have created is a sociotechnological system through which to deliver our projects, a system that uses a technology core to assist and improve the sociological aspects of design, while enhancing other service opportunities in sourcing, the field, acceptance and use. As a system it is the integration of people, process and tools and relies upon collaboration between all parties and the willingness to align and share, it is therefore equally important that the correct behaviours are exhibited by all as well as the appropriate technical skills being deployed. With this approach certain obvious truths about the three-letter acronym reveal themselves. BIM does not reduce costs, it provides structured information on which decisions can be made that enable a reduction in the total cost. Migration to 3D as the centre of production is not BIM, it's continuous improvement.