From today’s perspective, it is clear that theory plays a crucial role in guiding the localization and development of BIM. In China, BIM practice needs to return to a more rational approach. The disconnect between commercial promotion and theoretical research has led many to blindly follow trends without a clear understanding. As practitioners, it is essential to stay calm and acknowledge that BIM currently cannot deliver the so-called “perfect” solution throughout the entire project lifecycle. Ultimately, people remain the most vital component of any new technology, with tools serving as aids that require skilled professionals to achieve meaningful results.
Many tend to view BIM merely as creating a building model, overlooking the importance of the user’s professional knowledge and experience. For example, on our current Disney project, the client expects us to be engineers first and proficient in Revit second. Our team was formed with this philosophy in mind, which is why our clients are highly satisfied with our services.
The main issue is that many still do not fully understand BIM from a theoretical standpoint, yet they promote and market it actively. This often leads to setbacks. Consider the electric vehicle industry: although the concept has been around for a long time, widespread adoption only became possible after breakthroughs in fast-charging technology. Similarly, BIM has been introduced in China for years, but it has not been widely implemented. The fundamental reason is the lack of established data interaction standards, combined with an insufficient theoretical foundation for BIM in China. This has significantly slowed the localization and development of BIM within the country.
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