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Cadworkshop described the situation well already, but I want to continue the story a bit: Several big clients, especially in USA and Nordic countries, have demanded the delivery of BIM information already since 2007. Why would the situation be different in UK in the future?

The question is not about telling how architects should do their work, but what information architects, engineers and contractors must deliver to the clients in the future, and in some extent also in which format so that the data is usable in the integrated processes, simulations and life cycle management of buildings. The requirement is not to use Revit or any other specific software, but to share the data in open BIM format. The efficient utilization of data helps clients to make informed decisions and our industry to respond to the environmental challenges, as well as to increase the productivity if we develop our processes too. Although there is without doubt some "overselling", there are definitely also success stories and evidence of measurable benefits if you look at the international studies of BIM and IPD.

Those designers who cannot accept the requirements of their clients will be simply out of the projects.

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