Viewpoint: BIM – a catalyst for the adoption of 'lean manufacturing' principles

Autodesk's Erin Rae Hoffer cites the latest National BIM Survey and the UK Government's Construction Strategy, in illustrating the drive towards BIM.

Bentley's Neville Glanville suggests that the key to realising the BIM vision is by ensuring that engineers have access to the in-depth information required to drive effective cooperation and collaboration at every stage.

Mark Doyle draws on a wide range of recent publications in an assessment of the impact and benefits of BIM to structural engineers.