Officially launched this week, the UK BIM Alliance is aiming to continue the work of the BIM Task Group and encourage the built environment sector to adopt BIM Level 2 by 2020.
Led by Anne Kemp, director of BIM at Atkins, the cross-industry alliance is hoping to provide clear guidance for the industry about the adoption of BIM Level 2 over the next four years, while also establishing the digital foundations for BIM Level 3 for 2025 and beyond.
The group has stated its main aim over the next few months will be to make its presence known in the market by attending a number of key events as well as developing initiatives to raise awareness and enrol new entrants to BIM Level 2 as well as support those who have already implemented BIM.
Kemp said: “The UK BIM Alliance will provide clear, guiding leadership for industry on BIM Level 2 which makes the true benefits – the cost and waste reductions; the increased productivity and competitiveness – easily understandable and obtainable for all. This will build on, and remain aligned with, the government’s programme for publicly procured projects."
She added: “Infrastructure development is essential to economic growth around the world. Asset owners are looking to create long-term value and understanding the total life cycle cost of their assets, and how they integrate with the world around them, is key to decision making.
“With digital engineering and BIM at its heart, value creation can be mapped through the design, construction, operation, maintenance and renovation phases.”
