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The Advisory Board looks to influence digital adoption in construction projects through the various government stimulus packages At it’s 4 September 2020 Meeting, the Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) agreed to utilise it’s leadership role in the adoption of consistent BIM practices to encourage all governments to optimise the value of every cent that is … Continue Reading

The critical impotance of BIM in our current environment: Collaboration and tools to demonstrate the value of BIM  In our current environment, a national approach to the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is more important than ever for increasing productivity and improving asset management across Australasia. The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) provides leadership in … Continue Reading

Australasian BIM Advisory Board’s excellent Report Card For the Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB), the new year has provided an opportunity to reflect and report on ABAB’s successes since its inception in 2016. In terms of integrated BIM solutions, consistent Australia-wide approaches and the provision of best practice advice and guidance, the wins for both … Continue Reading

03 October 2019   The Advisory Board celebrates the endorsement of the Australian BIM Strategic Framework by the Board of Treasurers   The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its third and final Forum for 2019 on 13 September in Brisbane.  Developed by ABAB, the Australian BIM Strategic Framework (the Framework) now backed by the … Continue Reading

03 July 2019   The Advisory Board focuses on delivering the value of Building Information Modelling in the lifecycle management of buildings and infrastructure assets   The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its second Forum for 2019 on 21 June in Melbourne.  Mr Andrew Curthoys, Director, Engagement and Taskforce, Department of State Development, Manufacturing, … Continue Reading

22 February 2019   The Advisory Board’s 2019 program continues its leadership and coordination role in the consistent adoption of Building Information Modelling   The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its first Forum for 2019 on 20 February in Adelaide. BIM Process Consistency, and Asset Information Requirements These recently released documents were praised as … Continue Reading

As previously advised, the Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) in its 5 October 2018 Forum endorsed the release of two important publications developed to drive consistent approach to the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) through the design, construction and operation of an asset. ABAB is pleased to announce their release: BIM Process Consistency: Towards … Continue Reading

The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) recently held its second 2018 Forum in Brisbane. One highlight from the meeting was the potential for ABAB to be the governance vehicle for a National Building Information Modelling (BIM) Strategic Framework.  A Concept Paper was tabled by the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, and … Continue Reading

The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) met with Hon Paul Fletcher, Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities last week in Canberra ahead of its first Forum for 2018 to discuss how BIM can support the urban infrastructure and smart cities agenda. “The prize for BIM adoption in construction is large. Reports forecast that the wider … Continue Reading

The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its third meeting for 2017 on 16 November in Melbourne where it continued to drive improved productivity and asset outcomes in the built environment through a consistent approach to the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across Australia and New Zealand. The 24-strong members of the ABAB from … Continue Reading