The Constructing Excellence in Wales BIM programme has now delivered ten capacity events. The “BIM for learners” and “BIM intermediate level” events have gathered over 200 delegates to look at the principles, terminology and application of BIM in Wales.

The BIM intermediate sessions expanded the initial understanding from the learner session and explained the components of BIM, the practicalities of implementation of BIM and looked at some case studies in use. It also used the challenges and experiences of others to assist the delegates in assessing their own maturity, developing a BIM strategy for each business and making less risky investment decisions around BIM.

Attendees have valued an impartial and well informed view, in an open and relaxed learning environment. Delegates particularly valued the fact that their feedback is informing the Welsh Government’s BIM approach through the work of the Constructing Excellence in Wales BIM Client and Supplier task groups.

The feedback has also shaped the development of the programme and further, more detailed technical sessions are going to be organised later this year. The sessions will include full on case studies of complex parametric BIM model showcases, the nitty gritty of BIM file protocols, BIM execution planning in detail, and other BIM specific topics arising from feedback on the programme of events.

In addition, a number of delegates have requested re-runs of the early events so they can get their colleagues to gain the same understanding of BIM. If you missed out on the first round of events or would like to attend future BIM events, please contact us to reserve your place before they sell out again.

The events have been presented and facilitated by Professor Andrew Thomas, one of the co-authors of the BIM report and strategy that support clients and suppliers on the challenges and opportunities of BIM implementation.