Although BIM (Building Information Modeling) is increasingly adopted nationwide—from small-scale buildings to ultra-high, large-scale, and complex projects—its implementation in infrastructure remains limited. The reasons behind this are often debated. Here, I would like to share some challenges I have observed in applying BIM to infrastructure projects.
1. BIM brings significant changes to business models, workflows, and design and construction methods for public infrastructure. This shift often faces strong resistance, especially from conservative professionals or those involved in public projects, creating notable attitudinal barriers.
2. Property owners typically use the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) approach. BIM’s transparency challenges this traditional method, making the transition to Design-Build (DB) methods difficult.
3. Infrastructure projects require formal, standardized product models. Due to the lack of specific BIM standards, owners and contractors often avoid adopting BIM technology unless it is mandated by regulations.
4. When BIM requirements are included in bidding processes, companies with less experience or weaker portfolios tend to lose interest, which impedes BIM promotion.
5. There is a shortage of BIM software specifically designed for infrastructure projects.
6. Communication gaps exist between architects and engineers, stemming from their differing project perspectives.
7. Many companies’ willingness to adopt BIM largely depends on the support and policies of local governments.
8. Engineers and technicians in the infrastructure sector often lack sufficient BIM knowledge and training.
These are the main challenges I have noticed regarding BIM implementation in infrastructure. This represents my personal perspective, and I look forward to exchanging ideas and collectively advancing this field.
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