Currently, BIM technology consulting services during the construction phase require expertise in several key areas:
1. Management Consulting Capability
To create real value for enterprises and project management, it is essential to explore how BIM technology can be applied throughout the entire project lifecycle to address customer challenges in both project and enterprise management. This goes far beyond simply using software tools or offering training and technical support.
Consultants must be able to analyze complex management issues and propose effective solutions. Integrating BIM into overall process management involves addressing conceptual conflicts, process reengineering, implementation planning, organizational execution, designing project application value points, and defining R&D requirements. Without strong management consulting skills in addition to technical BIM knowledge, successful project completion is impossible.
Developing such management consulting expertise requires a team of industry management specialists. This high level of capability is essential for advanced marketing efforts and for convincing senior executives to invest in BIM technology consulting services.
2. Software Development Capability
The BIM technology industry currently lacks a mature, comprehensive set of tools and methodologies that can be easily applied. Existing software remains incomplete, and while BIM has traditionally been used primarily for quantity takeoff during the construction phase, its potential extends much further into full project management.
To fully leverage BIM in project management, software features, usage methods, and interaction designs must be rethought and redeveloped.
As a result, BIM technology consulting is simultaneously a process of service delivery, exploration, development, and continuous improvement. Having only consulting personnel is insufficient; a strong R&D team is crucial.
Simply providing BIM services without in-house development capabilities leads to unmet user needs, forcing customers to wait for third-party software companies to implement new functions—this approach is unsatisfactory. Leading BIM software vendors hold a significant advantage in this area.
3. Technical Training Service Capability
Enterprise users seek effective technology transfer when engaging BIM technology services. Consulting fees for projects are considerable, especially for large and complex projects that require external support. For smaller projects or those that outsourcing parties are reluctant to undertake, clients often hope to develop their own in-house teams.
This calls for a nationwide service network capable of delivering timely technical support. Sending personnel from headquarters for every request is impractical and costly. BIM software vendors, having established such networks, enjoy a natural advantage.
While fast and accurate modeling and high-quality BIM application are critical, rapid response and cost-efficiency are equally important, especially for projects spread across multiple locations. Without a BIM work team network, meeting these business demands is challenging.
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