ABAB June 2025 Communique: Strengthening the Case for Digital in a Constrained Environment On 13 June 2025, the Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) convened for its second meeting of the year. Held in a hybrid format from the NATSPEC office on Gadigal land, the forum brought together participants from across Australia and New Zealand to … Continue Reading

ABAB March 2025 Communique: Paving the Way to 2030 in Digital Engineering and Sustainability On Tuesday March 4th, ABAB convened for its first meeting of 2025. We kicked off with a warm welcome to our new members from Victorian Transport Digital Engineering as well as comprehensive updates from various regions, highlighting ongoing projects and initiatives. … Continue Reading

ABAB November Meeting: Concluding a Year of Achievements and Establishing Ambitions for 2025 The final ABAB meeting for 2024 took place on 19th November, serving as a pivotal moment to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and to plan for the future. Throughout 2024, ABAB achieved several significant milestones as the group worked towards its goals … Continue Reading

ABAB September Meeting: Collaborating to Advance the Digital Built Environment The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) convened for its third meeting of 2024 in September. The board, comprising representatives from various organisations and public sector agencies, shared key insights and updates on the latest developments, and initiatives undertaken since the June meeting. BuildingSMART provided an … Continue Reading

ABAB explores the integration of Digital Engineering, Asset Management and Sustainability for the Future BIM The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) convened on 7 June 2024 at the NATSPEC Office on Gadigal land, and virtually across Australian jurisdictions and New Zealand for its second meeting of 2024. The board, comprising representatives from various organisations and … Continue Reading

ABAB’s Vision for 2024: Driving Best Practice and Harmonisation On 14 March 2024, the Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) convened to chart the course for the year ahead. Building on the solid foundation established in 2023, ABAB set an ambitious agenda that underscores its mission to enhance productivity and asset outcomes through a coordinated approach … Continue Reading

The Australasian BIM Advisory Board Meeting: Reviewing Milestones and Metrics for Success The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its final meeting for 2023 on 25 October. ABAB, reflected on the year’s accomplishments and considered a path for its ongoing future success. During the meeting, members delved into key milestones and publications, further refining ABAB’s … Continue Reading

Harmonisation of Building Information Modelling and Digital Engineering Services Procurement: A Guide to Contemporary Practices The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) is thrilled to announce the release of ‘Harmonisation of Building Information Modelling and Digital Engineering Services Procurement: A Guide to Contemporary Practices’. Andrew Curthoys, Chair of ABAB, said “This guide aims to streamline the … Continue Reading

The Australasian BIM Advisory Board releases two practical Guides to drive a consistent approach to digital enablement The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its annual in-person/virtual meeting for 2023 on 13 July. The meeting focused on strengthening harmonisation and standardisation of digital information management, and the power of digital enablement to improve environmentally sustainable … Continue Reading

The Australasian BIM Advisory Board meeting to progress its agenda on driving consistent approaches to digital enablement The Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) held its second meeting for 2023 on May 25. Continuing the momentum of its successes, members focused discussions on harmonisation and standardisation, measures to track adoption and capability of digital enablement in … Continue Reading