The adoption of BIM in management has brought about a significant transformation. Enterprises must adjust their existing environmental resources, reorganize and integrate information resources, and update relevant management systems and standards accordingly. Furthermore, implementing BIM technology changes task allocation and workload across various stages and specialties. This requires corresponding adjustments to the enterprise’s assessment, reward, and distribution mechanisms.
To address these challenges, it is advisable to adopt a relatively stable management approach for the enterprise’s BIM professional support team during the initial phase. The enterprise should establish an internal BIM service team to maintain technical stability, while professional staff in other departments continue using traditional two-dimensional design methods. Maintaining the original workflow and organizational structure of each business unit helps avoid reduced efficiency and confusion caused by the initial BIM adoption.
Once BIM technology is implemented, enterprises must redefine and standardize new business processes to ensure smooth BIM-based design workflows. Currently, the Chinese railway industry lacks a BIM-centered workflow system. Without this, work procedures can become chaotic, leading to frequent rework. It is essential for governments and enterprises to develop BIM standards and guidelines that establish a clear workflow framework, providing project participants with standardized workflow models.
For example, referencing the BIM Requirements developed by Senate Properties, it is important to clearly define the objectives, scope, and methods for BIM application at each stage of an engineering project.
Resistance from some management stems largely from the fact that improving drawing quality through BIM is more challenging and yields slower, less direct benefits compared to the immediate efficiency gains from CAD. Currently, the use of BIM for drawing remains a major point of contention within domestic design institutes. Additionally, since project owners do not pay extra fees for BIM services beyond standard design charges, resistance or low acceptance from management persists.
The key solution is to foster management’s understanding of BIM’s urgency and necessity from a strategic perspective. Strengthening support for BIM through policies, systems, and financial incentives will elevate BIM’s role in enhancing corporate competitiveness. This approach aims to accelerate BIM adoption in projects and generate profits.
In summary, applying BIM in management carries inherent risks. Enterprises must anticipate these risks and develop mitigation strategies. Blindly implementing BIM without thorough consideration can result in unpredictable and serious consequences.
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