The UK BIM Level 2 requirement went into effect 4th April 2016 and little has changed.

While the UK has come up with nice name like the  “BIM/Soft Landings” initiative, the design/construction/operational process has not improved.   Like the US, the UK remains mired in ‘ad hoc’ silo-based construction and facilities management processes.

Until Owners provide the leadership, insight, and motivation required to build collaborative teams engaging in LEAN construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD and Job Order Contracting, JOC …  inefficient construction and life-cycle management of the built environment will remain the norm.