Introduction

The barriers in BIM implementation are clear. Lack of training and education, cost-benefit analysis is difficult, low-level BIM format.

Lack of training and education

• Lack of training and education.

BIM-training is expensive and not available in all countries, especially developing ones. Training is also not available in your native language, so you won’t be able to benefit from it if it’s not offered there. BIM training takes a long time that can put projects at risk if they are delayed by months or years due to lack of availability of qualified instructors and materials.

Lack of understanding of BIM

BIM is complex. It’s not just about the software, hardware and tools that you use to build your model; it’s also about how you think about it and what you do with it.

BIM is not just about the data—you have to have the right type of information in order for your project to be successful. If you don’t know where your data comes from or how it was collected (e.g., from sensors), then there’s no way for some of these other aspects such as metadata management or even 3D export compatibility issues will ever get resolved properly!

In addition to this lack of understanding around what exactly makes up BIM systems themselves (and their associated costs), many planners still believe that they can simply buy off-the-shelf products without any training whatsoever—which leads us right back into our first barrier:

Cost-benefit analysis is difficult

Cost-benefit analysis is difficult.

• Initial training costs: There is a significant amount of time spent on educating project team members, who are usually not experienced in BIM. This can be especially problematic when you have multiple stakeholders who need to learn new skills and are spread across different locations.
• Maintenance costs: You’ll have to monitor the system regularly, which will require additional maintenance labor (or a second person) as well as software upgrades that require rolling out new versions or patches every few months. This requires more coordination between your IT department and others in your organization—a process known as “software maintenance.”
• Equipment requirements: You’ll need hardware such as computers, printers, scanners/plotters/etc., so if these aren’t already part of your budget plan then there may be some additional funding required here too!

Low-level BIM format

One of the biggest barriers to BIM implementation is that it can be difficult to translate from the 3D modeling software you use into a format that your project team can use. This is a common problem, especially for small and mid-size projects where there’s not enough time to train people new to BIM in all its intricacies.

BIM is a high-level format, so it’s not meant as an end-all solution or even necessarily a good one. Instead, it’s just another tool in your toolbox when evaluating options for how best to communicate information about your building design process with clients and contractors alike (or stakeholders who will have access).

The barriers in BIM implementation are clear.

BIM is a tool that can help you. It’s not a magic wand, and it won’t solve all your problems for you. There are many barriers in BIM implementation, and every planner will have their own set of challenges to overcome before they can begin using the technology effectively.

Conclusion

The main barriers to BIM implementation are clear. There is no easy answer, but it’s important to start by educating yourself on the topic and considering what your organization needs from a BIM solution.