Challenges to BIM Adoption - B1M University Class 3

TL;DR

AL UK, an architectural project management company, discusses their decision to adopt BIM, the challenges they faced, and the benefits they have seen.

Transcript

my name is jordan kingman i am the architectural project manager for al uk um i have been in the industry unfortunately for me for 10 years concentrating on glazing systems and throughout my tenure i've now been with aluk for four years and as a business we've changed quite a lot um and obviously bim has always been in the background since i've sta... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 AL UK recognized the commercial advantage of offering free BIM information and components, giving them a competitive edge.
• 👻 BIM increased customer demand and allowed AL UK to be involved in projects at earlier stages, influencing designs and specifications.
• 🌚 The challenges AL UK faced included software and hardware upgrades, adjusting to new ways of working, and understanding BIM jargon and customer requirements.
• 🔬 AL UK invested in software, hardware, training, website development, marketing, and content creation to establish their presence in the BIM marketplace.

Questions & Answers

Q: What motivated AL UK to invest in BIM?

AL UK saw commercial advantages, an increase in customer demand, and identified market trends that led them to adopt BIM as a way to gain a competitive edge.

Q: What were some challenges AL UK faced in implementing BIM?

AL UK had to upgrade their software and hardware, adjust their way of working, understand BIM jargon and customer requirements, and invest in training and content creation.

Q: How did AL UK overcome the challenge of lack of knowledge in software development?

Despite being an aluminum company, AL UK engaged with component developers and partnered with the BIM Store to gain knowledge and expertise in creating BIM components.

Q: What kind of investment did AL UK make in terms of software and hardware?

AL UK invested in upgrading their software suites and hardware, as well as training seminars to ensure their team was equipped to work with BIM.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• AL UK decided to adopt BIM due to the commercial advantages, customer demand, and market trends associated with it.

• They faced challenges such as upgrading software and hardware, adjusting to a new way of working, and understanding BIM jargon and customer requirements.

• They invested in software, hardware, training, website development, marketing, and content creation to establish themselves within the BIM marketplace.