The Business Value of BIM in Australia and New Zealand: How Building Information Modeling Is Transforming the Design and Construction Industry

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The Business Value of BIM in Australia and New Zealand: How Building Information Modeling is Transforming the Design and Construction Industry

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McGraw Hill Construction The Business Value of BIM in Australia and New Zealand: President How Building Information Keith Fox Modeling is Transforming Vice President, Product Development the Design and Construction About McGraw Hill Industry SmartMarket Report Kathryn E. Cassino Construction Executive Editor McGraw Hill Construction’s data, McGraw Hill Construction Harvey M. Bernstein, F.ASCE, LEED AP analytics, and media businesses— Research & Analytics/ Industry Insights & Alliances Editorial Advisor and Author, BIM Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, Stephen A. Jones GreenSource, and Engineering Vice President, Industry News-Record—create opportunities Insights & Alliances Editorial Director for owners, architects, engineers, Harvey M. Bernstein, F.ASCE, LEED AP Michele A. Russo, LEED AP contractors, building product Senior Director, Research & Analytics Managing Editor manufacturers, and distributors to Burleigh Morton Donna Laquidara-Carr, LEED AP strengthen their market position, size Director, Research Communications Senior Director their markets, prioritize prospects, Michele A. Russo, LEED AP Head of Marketing and target and build relationships William Taylor that will win more business. McGraw Reproduction or dissemination Manager, Content Operations Hill Construction serves more than of any information contained Juan Ramos one million customers through its herein is granted only by contract Art Director trends and forecasts, industry news, or prior written permission from Rosa Pineda and leading platform of construction McGraw Hill Construction. data, benchmarks, and analytics. Contributing Art Director AD-BOUTIQUE, INC. Copyright © 2014, Terumasa Yamada To learn more, McGraw Hill Construction, visit www.construction.com. Contributors ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Bruce Buckley Jeffrey Yoders Research Project Manager Dana Gilmore, MRA, PRC For further information on this SmartMarket Report or for any in the series, please contact: McGraw Hill Construction Research & Analytics 34 Crosby Drive, Suite 201 Bedford, MA 01730 1-800-591-4462 [email protected] SmartMarket Report

Introduction

he use of building information those in other countries, suggesting that modeling (BIM) is spreading factors that have spurred adoption in other rapidly through the global design parts of the world could prompt the same and construction industry, and shifts in the Australia and New Zealand Tarchitects, engineers, contractors and markets. Some specific notable insights owners in Australia and New Zealand that could drive the conversion of non-users are no exception. Drawn to the practical to users include the following: efficiencies, integrated processes and ■■Change the perception of BIM’s efficiency compelling visuals that BIM offers, new for smaller projects, since 54% of non-

raliaand new zealand Stephen A. Jones t adopters are coming on board, and existing users working only in Australia and New Senior Director users are planning aggressive expansions Zealand (compared with 38% of those McGraw Hill Construction of their BIM programs. working in and out of Australia and New

imin aus This research study focuses primarily Zealand) report that it is an important/very b on BIM users in Australia and New Zealand, important factor delaying their use of BIM. and it shows that firms in these countries, ■■Demand by owners, including a govern- though relatively new to the use of BIM, ment mandate, can be a key factor in recognize its value and are planning to helping to spur adoption. Significantly deepen their BIM investments. In fact, 51% more non-users working only on in-country of firms are engaged with IMB on more projects believe that their competitors and than 30% of their projects today, and this clients are not using BIM, compared with number is expected to increase dramati- their peers at global firms. This suggests Harvey M. Bernstein

TheBusiness value of cally in the next two years—74% report that that education is needed in this market. F.ASCE, LEED AP they will be engaged in BIM on more than Vice President Throughout this report, we provide compar- Industry Insights & Alliances 30% of their projects by the end of 2015. isons between the findings inA ustralia and McGraw Hill Construction The research findings suggest that New Zealand to those in other markets that business benefits and returns from IMB are we have studied since 2007, when notable. key drivers behind that planned growth. Firms in Australia and New Zealand have ■■Positive Return on Investment (ROI) for the advantage of being able to learn about BIM: Reported by 75% of firms, with 30% the benefits that others have experienced citing ROI of 25% or more. and use that knowledge to help make the ■■ Positive View of Potential Benefits from case for more intensive use of BIM. BIM: 52% of firms report that they can We thank our partners who made this gain more than they already receive, and study possible, including our premier 39% believe that they are just scratching partners Autodesk and AECOM, as well the surface of what they can gain. as our seven other contributing partners: The study also includes a review of compa- Aconex, A.G. Coombs, AMCA, Consult nies not yet using BIM in Australia and New Australia, CSI Global, Laing O’Rourke Zealand. These non-users are similar to and Zuuse.

Stephen A. Jones, leads with Primavera Systems (now Harvey M. Bernstein, Foundation. He currently McGraw Hill Construction’s Oracle), a leading provider of F.ASCE, LEED AP, has been serves as a member of the (MHC) initiatives in BIM and project management soft- a leader in the engineering Princeton University Civil and integrated project delivery, ware. Prior to that, he spent 19 and construction industry Environmental Engineering as well as developing alliance years in creative, marketing for over 30 years. Currently, Advisory Council and as a relationships for technol- and management roles with he has lead responsibility for visiting professor with the ogy and content. Active in design firms, most recently as MHC’s market research group University of Reading’s School as well as MHC’s thought numerous industry organiza- a Principal and Board of Direc- of Construction Management leadership initiatives in areas and Engineering in England. tions, he frequently speaks tors member with Burt Hill such as green building, BIM, Bernstein has an M.B.A. from at events around the world (now Stantec), a large, global interoperability, innovation and Loyola College, an M.S. in about the business impact of architectural and engineering global construction markets. engineering from Princeton emerging technologies and firm. Jones holds an M.B.A. Previously, Bernstein served University and a B.S. in civil trends. Before joining MHC, from Wharton and a B.A. from as the president and CEO of engineering from the New Jones was a vice president Johns Hopkins. the Civil Engineering Research Jersey Institute of Technology.

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8 BIM Use 8 Company Involvement With BIM 9 BIM Implementation Levels 10 BIM Expertise Levels 11 Importance of BIM Capability for Project Team Selection 12 Trade Contractor Proficiency in BIM 12 Years of Experience Using BIM 13 Regional Comparison of BIM Engagement 14 sidebar Engaging Trade Contractors With BIM 15 sidebar IMUsing B to Rebuild Christchurch

18 BIM Use and Value—Benefits 18 Experience of Business Value From BIM 19 Top BIM Benefits 21 Factors That Impact BIM Benefits 23 Use of BIM to Enhance Project Sustainability

26 BIM Use and Value—ROI 26 Perceived ROI for BIM 28 Formal Measurement of ROI 30 Important Metrics for Formal ROI Measurement 31 Top Benefits That Contribute to Improving BIM ROI 33 sidebar nBIM i Mining

36 BIM Use and Value—Investments 36 Investments in BIM 38 data sidebar Global Comparisons for Contractor BIM Use

43 BIM Use and Value—Non-Users 43 Non-User Atttitudes Toward BIM 45 Most Important Reasons for Not Adopting BIM 46 Perception of Competitors’ and Clients’ Uses of BIM 47 Top BIM Benefits That Would Convince Non-Users to Consider Adopting BIM 48 Importance of BIM in the Next Five Years 49 Factors Delaying the Decision to Use BIM 50 Most Important Factor Encouraging BIM Adoption 51 sidebar BIM Standards and Guidelines in Australia and New Zealand FrontCover and Page right: 3 Images courtesy HYLC,of joint a venture Hansenof Yuncken and Leighton Contractors; Page left: 3 Image courtesy AECOMof

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Observations and Recommendations

A/E BIM Users firms from sharing models into punch list/snag list opportunity. Currently, it is a Two-thirds (66%) of A/E with contractors. and close-out activi- high or very high frequency users identified “more D3 ties—each of which is BIM activity for 59% of building product manufac- Contractor BIM performed by contractors BIM users in Australia and turer-specific content“ as Users at a greater frequency in New Zealand. However, very important to increas- Currently, three times as many other regions. it rates even more highly ing their ability to experi- many A/E users consider among contractors in many Among the trade contrac- ence more business benefit themselves to be at the other markets, including tors, the mechanical/sheet

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m inm aus serve Australia and New themselves at a beginner or have an opportunity to i with BIM. This sends a clear b Zealand to develop BIM moderate skill level. provide this service. message to the electrical, content on their own time ■■Recommendation: concrete/masonry, curtain frames, A/E firms should Contractors should work Non-Users wall and drywall/ceilings use their influence to to increase BIM skills BM I is fast becoming a companies that they need demand content that is because they correlate must-have capability. Only to improve their capabilities. searchable and able to directly to greater benefits. 7% of owners surveyed say be indexed. that BIM expertise has no However, contractors from Contractor and influence on their selection Sharing models with Australia and New Zealand A/E BIM Users

TheBusiness value of of team members. Within contractors is important for show global leadership in The data show that higher two years, three-quarters the continued advancement some areas, such as the BIM engagement correlates (77%) of the A/E firms and of integrated processes frequency with which they directly to greater enjoy- two-thirds (66%) of the con- between project stakehold- leverage BIM to visualize ment of benefits and better tractors currently using BIM ers. The table below shows design intent and conduct ROI on BIM. in Australia and New Zea- how frequently contractors safety planning. ■■Recommendation: land will be doing so at high in several major regions say ■■Recommendation: Regardless of a firm’s cur- or very high implementa- that they always or often Contractors should look to rent BIM Engagement Index tion levels. receive models from design other regions for lessons (see page 14), there is room In addition to a variety of professionals. Australia and to help expand the value for advancement through aspects of improved proj- New Zealand rank last (9%). of BIM. This is especially deeper implementation, ect performance, these ■■Recommendation: It true for high-value activ- greater skills and more users are enjoying better would be useful to evalu- ities, such as multi-trade experienced staff. profitability and success in ate the trends in the rest of coordination, model- Creating as-built models leveraging their BIM capa- the world and reevaluate driven layout in the field for owners is a growth bilities to market new busi- the factors preventing A/E and integrating the model ness, offer new services and maintain repeat clients. Frequency at Which Contractors Report That They Always or ■■Recommendations: Non- Often Receive Models From Design Professionals users should engage in Source: McGraw Hill Construction, 2013 BIM since the data suggest that the longer it takes for Frequency South United United Australia & Canada Brazil (% Reporting Often or Always) Korea States Kingdom New Zealand a firm to become engaged with BIM, the more chal- Your Company Receives Models lenging it will be for them From Design Professionals 89% 50% 50% 44% 29% 9% to close the gap with their competitors. n

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B adoption compares with other areas, like North America • GCs: Refers to general contractors,

and South Korea, provides critical business intelligence that full-service contractors, construction The offersusiness a glimpse of the evolution of BIM use and value in management companies and GC/CM Australia and New Zealand. at-Risk firms The study shows that the Australia and New Zealand • Trade Contractors: Refers to specialty markets have their own unique drivers and obstacles for the subcontractors, fabricators and installers use of BIM. The construction industry, despite the influence By Country/Region of large global players, remains a very local industry driven The findings from this study of firms in Australia by small firms and marked by regional differences. The data and New Zealand are compared with findings suggest that for Australia and New Zealand, building owners, published in previous Business Value of BIM both public and private, may emerge as the greatest drivers SmartMarket Reports: of BIM, and those seeking greater BIM adoption need to ■■North America (research published in 2009 consider owner education and outreach essential. and 2012). Please note that unless otherwise Overall, the study demonstrates that the construction noted, references to North America refer to the market in Australia and New Zealand is poised for greater 2012 study. engagement and investment in BIM, similar to the North ■■South Korea (research published in 2012) American market in 2009. All players in this industry need to recognize the potential for an increasing shift to BIM in By Project Type the next few years and to determine the best way for their Throughout the study, there were significant companies to capitalize on this sea change. differences for those working primarily on building projects compared with those working primarily on infrastructure/industrial projects. Those differences are noted when significant.

For more information about the firms interviewed or the research conducted, please see the Methodology on page 60.

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Company Involvement With BIM

The design and construction industry in Australia and A/E Firms ata New Zealand is engaging with BIM in a variety of ways A/E firms represent the largest portion of the users that d and finding many valuable benefits. are only authoring models, as well as the largest portion of those that are both authoring and working with Definition of Involvement With BIM others’ models. F or the purposes of this research, a company does not Contractors have to be generating (authoring) models in order to be Contractors dominate the group that is only working considered to be engaged with BIM. Engagement can with third-party models, reinforcing that model mean that the company is working with models gener- generation is still primarily concentrated among the ated by one or more other project team members for design professionals. aliaand new zealand

r valuable activities such as spatial coordination (also ■■ t A mong the contractors that are generating models, known as clash detection), quantity take-offs, project over half are using internal resources versus sequencing or constructability evaluation. It can also outsourcing. mean that a company’s work is being modeled by other ■■ m inm aus Less than one-third of contractors are either demand- i parties but that those models end up benefitting the b ing models from trade contractors or receiving models company and the greater project team. from them without having to demand. Once BIM is introduced on a project, many of the ■■Only about a quarter of construction companies using companies involved on that project typically will engage BIM are doing so because of a demand by an owner, in some meaningful way with either the digital version of indicating that their BIM growth is being driven primar- the design or with models developed by builders, fabrica- ily by internally generated interest. tors and installers that guide their processes. The critical distinction for BIM involvement is that the company is Trade Contractors not relying exclusively on CAD-generated documents ■■T rade contractors report receiving models from design TheBusiness value of on all of its projects. The non-user analysis in this report professionals about half the time. reflects those that are exclusively relying on AC D (see ■■T wenty-five percent of the trade contractors that pages 41 through 48). develop models report that they are the only trade contractor to do so on their projects. BIM Involvement in Australia and New Zealand Variation by Firm Size Common trends among all the BIM users surveyed in this Companies with a high level of BIM involvement, both research include: those that author their own models and those that primar- ■■A lmost two-thirds (64%) are both authoring models ily work with others’ models, tend to be larger operations, and working with models from other parties. such as large contractors and medium or large A/E firms. ■■Smaller groups are either only authoring models (19%) Conversely, those not engaged with BIM tend to be or only working with models authored by others (17%). smaller companies.

Variation by Firm Type There are varying trends among the disciplines surveyed for this research.

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Engaging Trade Contractors With BIM

While BIM is still gaining traction throughout the construction industry in Australia and New Zealand, some industry organizations are showing leadership in helping trade contractors to become engaged and enjoy the business and competitive benefits that are possible to achieve with BIM.

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r the largest number of team models. The standard has been wel- Victoria t members is engaged with comed by industry, with over $5 R adley de Silva, chief executive offi- Bit. This is especially true for trade billion of construction projects cur- cer of the MBA, believes that BIM has (specialty) contractors because rently using it, according to AMCA. the potential for a number of positive m inm aus i they are the companies that imple- Sumit Oberoi, executive direc- transformations for all contractors, b ment the modeled work in the field. tor of AMCA, cites several impacts among which he cites “improved Although not traditionally seen as of the BIM-MEPAUS initiative. “BIM visualization of the project, increased aggressive adopters of new technol- is the platform for construction coordination of subcontractors and ogies, trade contractors around the innovation,” he states. “Mechani- construction documentation, esti- world are rapidly getting involved cal contractors recognize that it is mating and tendering efficiencies, with BIM because of the immedi- the e-commerce of the construction less defects and less costs—just to ate benefits that are relevant to their industry, where everything from name a few.” business success, such as reduced estimating, documenting, fabricat- He acknowledges that “adapting TheBusiness value of rework, the ability to accurately pre- ing, supply chain management and to change does not happen quickly fabricate from models and improved equipment purchase can be neatly in our industry. Perceived costs and labor productivity, safety and site defined through established rela- related benefits are the key, as well logistics. Also, trade contractors with tionships and translated into a BIM as overcoming their ‘comfort’ with BIM capabilities report seeing pos- workflow.A MCA members have existing systems in place.” Even itive impacts on winning new work moved beyond piloting a design- though “usage of BIM technology is and offering new services due to to-fabrication workflow into a con- very much in its early stages” among their use of BIM. Thus it is not surpris- structible model and have adopted his members, de Silva also perceives ing that organizations are focused on the use of robotic site layout and that “there is an increasing level of engaging trade contractors with BIM. field BIM technology. BIM-MEPAUS is interest among those companies providing direction and clarity to our that have not adopted BIM technol- AMCA BIM-MEPAUS industry by enabling practical appli- ogy.” He states, “the Master Build- Standard Initiative cation of standards, solutions, tools ers [Association] is actively watching BMEI -M PAUS is an important stan- and workflows.” developments in the BIM space and dard being developed by the Air Oberoi believes that owners may is playing a role in keeping the indus- Conditioning and Mechanical Con- prove to be an important driver for try informed through our events and tractors’ Association (AMCA) to facil- BIM adoption for trades. He says, publications. In addition, we are lob- itate the exchange of design models “Most new large projects are being bying government to take the lead in and information. It involves estab- specified now for IB M implementa- this area.” lishing a common and practical set of tion and delivery of an as-built BIM More information on the AMCA mechanical, electrical and plumbing model, progressing from 3D CAD to BIM-MEPAUS standard initiative and (MEP) protocols—standards, specifi- full BIM.” If that becomes common- the MBA’s efforts are available at cations, practices, models of compo- place, it will certainly require mod- http://www.bimmepaus.com.au and nents and assemblies and workflow eled content from the trades that http://www.mbav.com.au. n guidelines—that ensure that the data reflects interaction with suppliers being shared between parties can and manufacturers.

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risk of coordination issues onsite. digital environment and then onsite, ■ Tablets onsite allow real-time coor- creating effi ciencies in project deliv- dination of 3d digital work packs ery and operational performance. and detailed 4d sequence installa- it also provides our clients greater tion methodology. levels of assurance by demon- ■ laing o’rourke invested in the strating our understanding of the output from electronic check complexity of the construction sheets so that they replicate the process, risks, logistics and program, exact appearance of client as well as maximizing the safe deliv- standard sheets. ery of a project on time and to cost.” ■ ■ The fi rm developed a 3d integrated process for materials tracking of steel assemblies through rfid tagging, from the fabrication yard in Thailand to port to delivery onsite. ■ laing o’rourke has developed customization within existing 3d viewing software so that real-time live data linked to the model can produce heat maps based on set These images show models for a transfer station (above left) and part of a conveyer TheBusiness value of Bim in ausTralia and new zealand data—for example, critical path in (above and top right) with temporary lifting steelwork in yellow and transport steelwork in red, which help prevent damage when in transit from overseas and program, overall project status and while the module is being lifted into place. planned versus actual visualized in the model. ■ Center of mass calculations using the model are included in pre- assembly information, enabling safer transportation during ship- ping and transport over land. ■ models are extensively used by the project team for safety in design reviews (australian legislation) to ensure safety during erection and transportation. ■ The workforce is actively being engaged through training in a variety of software applications and new effi cient processes, such as tablet-based Qa solutions. liam Cummins, director of the western region at laing o’rourke, notes the valuable contributions from digital engineering to the fi rm’s The heat maps shown above visually link project management activities to work at Cape lambert: “it allows the model with color codes. In these examples, future tasks and percentage us to build projects twice—fi rst in a completed are displayed. imagescourtesy Laingof o’Rourke

McGraw Hill Construction 17 www.construction.com SmartMarket Report Data:BIM Use and Value— Benefits Experience of Business Value From BIM

E ach user engages BIM in a way particular to their role Experience of Business Value from BIM ata on a project, company objectives and personal view of Source: McGraw Hill Construction, 2013 d

its potential for process improvement and innovation. We're getting everything The chart shows how much value users find that they are out of BIM that we believe receiving from BIM. it can provide for us. ■■T he majority (52%) feel that there is much more to 7% be gained, which demonstrates that users see great We're getting a lot of value from BIM potential for BIM. but feel there is more to be gained. ■■Only 2% believe that they are receiving no meaningful 52% value from BIM, reinforcing the positive position

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Variation by Type of Projects Undertaken by Firms The type of projects that a company is primarily involved with also has an influence on their perception of value from BIM. The vast majority (84%) of firms working primarily on infrastructure projects feel that they are either getting a lot or getting all the possible value available from BIM. However, only half (51%) of companies focused on buildings report experiencing the same level of value from BIM as the infrastructure firms.

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a tighter placement of equipment. for its ability to verify the sustainabil- This resulted in smaller plant rooms ity and performance aspects of the and less excavation of the sandstone building, to improve the construc- beneath the building. tion process and to provide a plat- sprinkler pipework was form for the management of the coordinated so that, in the facility,” Perey says. “i have checked basements, it could run in sleeves with various members of the design through the beams—resulting in team, and they cannot think of a a much cleaner appearance and single instance of a compromise to eliminating hundreds of elbows the original design intent that was and pipe cuts. washrooms were made on the project. in at least one assembled from prefabricated case, it actually went the other way: modules that were manufactured atrium glass walls and balustrades offsite. from the commencement of that were initially designed as fac- construction through to completion, eted were changed to curved during more than 10,000 clashes were construction, when the curved glass resolved though clash-detection and was found to offer better strength at coordination processes. a given thickness.” ■ The building’s fl oor plans are oval,

with the long axis running south- stats west to northeast. This orienta- Project Facts TheBusiness value of Bim in ausTralia and new zealand tion places the offi ce spaces on the and Figures northwest and gives the upper fl oors Owner/Partnership spectacular views of sydney harbor. deXus Property Group, deXus wholesale Property fund and The building changed remarkably Cbus Property little from its conceptual design Architectus + ingenhoven’s design for Architects to its completion in 2011. a multi- 1 Bligh Street allowed fully daylit offi ce architectus + ingenhoven tude of considerations—including spaces, cyclical airﬂ ow and MEP equip- architects sustainability, urban design, those ment concentrated mainly on the lower Contractor views, the commercial position- ﬂ oors of the structure. Grocon ing of the offi ce tower and tenant Type of Project requirements—produced a design of Developer Commitment high-rise offi ce building da vinci–like simplicity. developer deXus Property Group, Size ”it is the strength of the ini- sydney, was committed to the six- 42,700 sq. metres over 28 stories tial design in resolving these fac- star Green star rating as well as the Completed tors that has allowed the design to premium positioning of the tower July 2011 evolve and continue to be refi ned in the sydney commercial offi ce Green Designations without moving far from the sche- market. Perey says that while having ■ 6 star Green star offi ce design matic proposal,” Perey says. “one of the integrated team working together v2 Certifi ed rating the values of Bim has been to allow in a Bim process was the enabling ■ 6 star Green star offi ce as- us to understand the complexity of factor, the project would have never Built v2 Certifi ed rating the geometry in 3d, resolve the junc- been able to achieve its ambitious ■ designed to achieve 5-star tions of elements and constructabil- design and sustainability goals with- naBers (national austra- ity issues and communicate that to out such a committed client. lian Built environment rating the teams assembling the building. “They had a genuine desire to system) energy rating so the vision didn’t change, but Bim future-proof the building as far as allowed us to resolve the details.” possible, and Bim was part of that Photoingenhoven © Architects Architectus +

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Perceived ROI for BIM

A lthough there is no single widely accepted method for Perceived ROI for BIM ata calculating a company’s return on its investments (ROI) d Source: McGraw Hill Construction, 2013 in BIM, most users have a perception of the degree to which they are receiving value for the time, money and Negative or Moderately Very Positive ROI Break-Even ROI Positive ROI effort that they have expended. Since 2009 McGraw Hill Construction has been asking survey respondents in its BIM research to estimate their ROI on BIM as being in one Perceived ROI for BIM by A/E and Contractor of seven ranges, which are grouped into three tiers: Users in Australia and New Zealand ■■Negative or Break-Even 45% ■■Moderately Positive (up to 25% ROI) 39%37% aliaand new zealand ■■ 33%

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Impact of BIM Implementation Level Buildings Infrastructure and on ROI in Australia and New Zealand Industrial The degree to which a company implements BIM across its portfolio of projects has a direct relationship to its Impact of BIM Implementation Level on Perception of ROI perception of the ROI it is receiving on its investment in BIM. The third chart at right shows the difference 52% 46% between the three major tiers of ROI reported by companies with low BIM implementation (less than 15% of their 38% 32% projects) versus those with very high implementation (more than 60% of their projects). 22% ■■A lmost half (46%) of the very high implementers are also in the very positive ROI tier, clearly enjoying 10% powerful benefits of IB M across the wide array of projects where they are deploying it. Although 22% are in the negative or break-even tier, only 4% of those are LOW Implementation VERY HIGH Implementation actually reporting a negative ROI, with the remaining (Less Than 15% BIM (More Than 60% BIM Projects) Projects) 18% showing break-even status.

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m inm aus 54% i early stage of BIM engagement there and the aggres- b sive growth path that users are on. 83% ■■BIM Processes: All regions place a high priority on inter- Developing Custom 3D Libraries nal and external BIM processes. The preference shown 47% in North America for external over internal processes 32% (54% to 47%) reflects the growing focus on integrated 69% practices throughout the project team. In fact, this category jumped to its highest level (from 33% to 54%) in New/Upgraded Desktop Machines the most recent North American research. This trend is 43% TheBusiness value of likely to repeat in Australia and New Zealand as users 39% standardize internal procedures and shift focus to opti- 67% mizing team use of models. Software Customization/Interoperability Solutions ■■3 D Libraries: The need for custom 3D libraries is felt much more strongly in Australia and New Zealand and 41% in South Korea, another reflection of the developing 38% stage of BIM in those regions. 69% ■ ■Hardware: Hardware investments and upgrades are BIM Training likely to be a permanent element in BIM budgets, but the 38% faster processing and mobile access that they enable 43% contribute directly to efficiency andR OI. 83% ■■Software: Investment in software by existing BIM users has been trending down in North America from a high BIM Software of 48% in 2009 to the 40% forecast level shown in the 37% chart. The opposite trend is true, though, for software 40% customization and interoperability solutions, which 63% jumped from a 2009 level of 25% to the 38% forecast shown here. This countertrend will probably take hold New/Upgraded Tablets/Mobile Devices in Australia and New Zealand, and also in South Korea, 30% once the initial first investment wave has completed. 39% 67%

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The authors wish to thank our premier partner Autodesk and corporate partner AECOM for helping us bring this information to the market. We also thank our contibuting partners who also helped support and make this study possible, McGraw Hill Construction including Aconex, AMCA, A.G. Coombs, Consult Australia, CSI Global Main Website: construction.com Services, Laing O’Rourke and Zuuse. Dodge: construction.com/dodge Research & Analytics: We would also like to thank the following organizations for helping construction.com/dodge/ distribute the survey to their members: AMCA, Consult Australia, dodge-market-research Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF), Australian Institute of Architectural Record: archrecord.com Building Surveyors (AIBS) and Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Engineering News-Record: enr.com Finally, we would like to thank the firms that provided information about their Sweets: sweets.com projects and experiences with building information modeling in Australia SmartMarket Reports: and New Zealand as well as for their assistance in helping us secure images to construction.com/market_research supplement their project information.

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