BIM for Health and Safety

We work together with other key organisations and task groups to keep you up to date with the latest news and lessons learned from other exemplars.

We will create opportunities to hear how industry is currently transforming itself, current practices, implementation and how future developments in technology will help drive improved health and safety in construction.

What is BIM?

There are many definitions of what Building information modeling (BIM) is and in many ways it depends on your point of view or what you seek to gain from the approach. Sometimes it’s easier to say what BIM isn’t!

  • It’s not just 3D CAD;
  • It’s not just a new technology application;
  • It’s not next generation, its here and now!

BIM is essentially value creating collaboration through the entire life-cycle of an asset, underpinned by the creation, collation and exchange of shared 3D models and intelligent, structured data attached to them.

RIBA Plan of Work

The RIBA Plan of Work is the definitive model for the design and construction process of buildings. Download the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview for the complete guidance.

What is the benefits case for BIM?

There has been much written about benefits - the BIM Task Group provide a great list of FAQs to help answer your questions. Find out more. 

How do you use BIM?

Other than a digital-tool set you don’t actually use BIM, it is a way of working, it’s what you do: information modelling and information management in a team environment.

The rich 3D experience; digital simulations; rehearsals of all stages of the design, build and operate process; and the information within the models facilitate well informed decision making resulting in better business outcomes, clarity, improved communication, de-risking and ultimately better efficiency.

Useful Resources 

The BIM 2050 Group

In March 2015 the new members of the BIM2050 group met for the first time. Each representing one of 14 CIC member-institutions, and wanted to contribute to a positive future for our industry.

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BIM+

Find interesting articles, news, projects and CPD on this award-winning BIM focused website.

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BIM Forum

CIC established the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Forum to take forward the BIM strategy paper published by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills in June 2011.

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NBS National BIM Library

NBS National BIM Library is the free-to-use primary source of BIM content in the UK.

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BRE - About BIM

BRE works with both Employers and their Supply Team including Architects, Engineers, Designers, Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers to help them to meet their BIM Level 2 needs.

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Balfour Beatty BIM case study

A Principal BIM Integrator with over 35 years’ Civils experience in design consultancy and construction, Scott Kerr has been closely involved in the integration and implementation of BIM technology in leading UK contractor Balfour Beatty’s construction delivery processes for the past five years.

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