Currently, the shortage of BIM technology professionals is undeniable. This lack of skilled talent has led many companies and organizations implementing BIM to adopt a post-BIM approach, which diminishes the potential efficiency and benefits that BIM technology can provide. There are both objective and subjective reasons behind this situation. While systemic and structural issues may not be resolved quickly, a practical starting point is to focus on building a strong BIM talent pool and nurturing students in schools. After all, students represent the future workforce and the foundation for the ongoing application and advancement of BIM technology.
The rapid digital transformation in the construction industry has raised new and higher expectations for student training. Employers increasingly value students’ practical skills and overall competencies. In reality, after graduation, students cannot limit themselves to their specific disciplines—whether they join construction firms or design institutes. A building is a complex, integrated system involving multiple disciplines such as architecture, structural engineering, equipment, energy, environmental protection, and management. These fields are interconnected and complementary, functioning both independently and collaboratively towards a common goal.
Currently, school curricula are highly specialized, with few opportunities for interdisciplinary training. Even graduation projects are usually chosen within a single discipline, rarely encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration. This approach fails to fully represent the coordination and cooperation required among different professional knowledge areas and design skills. Although this challenge is difficult to address in the short term, it is important for the government to actively promote and guide efforts from various angles and through different channels to foster better integration and cooperation.
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