ER13 Government as client: Challenges using building information modelling on NZ construction projects (May 2016)

This report revisits the government projects that were reviewed and reported on in ER6. The Building Information Modelling (BIM) Acceleration Committee continues to explore the adoption of BIM by government agencies in the delivery of public sector construction projects in New Zealand and explore the potential future use of BIM.

Findings/challenges identified to date are summarised under:

• capability of consultants
• client capability
• changing sector culture and behaviours
• who pays
• no environment for knowledge sharing – successes and failures
• consenting system challenges – BIM readiness.