This EU BIM Handbook has been published and may be downloaded for free from:
– http://www.eubim.eu/handbook/
The drivers for BIM across europe are essentially the same as those in the UK – better information management allowing for more informed decisions that will positively impact the environment, society, resource availability and economic performance.
Those defining policy around public procurement can greatly influence BIM adoption in their region.
The handbook is a joint effort from over twenty european countries. However, in the UK, Mark Bew, Adam Matthews, Barry Blackwell and Richard Lane have all played a big effort here.
The handbook is written in plain language (in English – but presume translations will follow) and has three main sections: 1. Introduction, 2. General guidance and 3. Action recommendations.
1. Introduction
This looks at the business case for BIM and how the handbook can be a central reference point for the European public sector. The basic idea is that by…
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