In 2012, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development included four fundamental BIM application standards—covering model delivery and coding classification—in its development plan. By the end of 2016, the Unified Standard for Building Information Modeling Applications was officially reviewed, approved, and incorporated into the national standard system to guide BIM project implementation. Several additional basic BIM standards have since been completed and are currently under review and acceptance.
In December 2013, after extensive research and consultation with prominent universities and design firms, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, together with the Beijing Municipal Planning Commission, released the Design Standards for Civil Building Information Modeling (DB11/T1069-2014), which came into effect on September 1st. As China’s first local BIM standard, it has significantly accelerated the development and widespread adoption of BIM technology, serving as a reference for other cities to develop their own standards.
China’s economically advanced cities and regions with leading construction industry efficiency—such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen—have placed great emphasis on BIM technology. Local governments and industry authorities have issued a series of BIM application guidelines and technical promotion policies, providing essential support and direction for pioneering BIM initiatives in these areas. The key measures are outlined below:
Action Plan for Improving the Quality of Construction Projects in Shenzhen (2014–2018)
Main points: Government departments encouraged BIM adoption by analyzing its cost components, researching BIM delivery methods for design outputs, and implementing detailed rules for BIM fees in bidding processes.
Notice on Promoting and Applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology in Guangdong Province
Main points: Set overall and annual BIM application targets over five years, starting from pilot projects and platform establishment, aiming to promote BIM usage for construction projects exceeding 20,000 square meters by 2020.
Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Application of Building Information Modeling Technology in Shanghai
Main points: By the end of 2016, supporting policies and relevant BIM standards were to be implemented. Policy guidance aimed to foster a favorable market environment, enabling construction stakeholders to develop BIM capabilities and ensuring Shanghai leads the nation in BIM application scope and level.
Notice on the Comprehensive Application of BIM Technology in the Construction Field in Hunan Province
Main points: By 2018, achieve full lifecycle BIM application in state-owned and social investment projects with total investments exceeding 60 million yuan. By 2020, aim for a 90% BIM adoption rate.
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