How BIM is being used in the Middle East
Some of the iconic buildings can be seen in Middle East. There is no doubt that these building projects were requiring innovative solutions to solve complex design, engineering and contracting challenges. Tight schedules are a major constraint for such projects in Middle East which is why we wanted to know how Middle East is expected to use BIM. In this blog post, we will be summarizing renowned market reports demonstrating the business value of BIM in Middle East.
BIM use expected to increase in the Middle East
While BIM is currently at an early stage of implementation in the Middle East, the reports demonstrates that it is poised for significant growth. The survey results in report depicts that the majority (79%) of respondents currently using BIM expect to be at a high level of implementation in just two years, and 85% of current non-users are either interested in and/or are actively evaluating BIM. Strong project and business benefits reported by current BIM users will help drive the market, as will the perception of BIM’s growing importance to design and contracting firms seeking to stay competitive.
BIM Implementation in the Middle East
Design and construction professionals in the Middle East who are currently using BIM expect a significant increase in the percentage of their projects that will involve BIM over the next two years. The chart shows that, today, only about half of BIM users in the Middle East are engaging with it on more than 30% of their projects, but that within two years, well over three quarters (79%) say they will be operating at that level of BIM implementation. Among the project roles of BIM users, those who are primarily involved with contracting activities (versus design) predict they will be the most active, with 83% of them forecasting that implementation level. Plans to increase BIM implementation throughout the Middle East are robust, but there are some differences among specific regions.
30% or more of projects involve BIM: 82% of Saudi BIM users forecast being at this level within two years.
60% or more of projects involve BIM: Users in the UAE, however, predict even more aggressive growth, with over half (51%) implementing BIM at this very advanced level.
Benefits of BIM in Middle East
BIM users in the Middle East believe it generates powerful benefits, both on their projects and for their own businesses. The chart shows the percentage of current BIM users who report receiving each of these project-related benefits at either a high or very high level. BIM users also report receiving several internal business benefits from BIM at a high or very high level.
- Marketing New Business to New Clients (63%);
- Overall Enhancement of Organization’s Image as an Industry Leader (59%);
- Offering New Services (58%);
- Maintaining Repeat Business with Past Clients (46%);
- Increased Profits (44%)