BIM gains ground in the Republic of Ireland

The top five benefits achieved by those same respondents are:

There is widespread use of digital tools for capture and representation (79.8%), and planning and design (83%), followed by simulations and model-based estimating (61.7%). A third or fewer of respondents reported the use of digital tools for operating and maintaining facilities, and monitoring and controlling facilities and spaces.

Nearly three-quarters said they are using CDEs, while nearly half are using openBIM principles. That said, CDEs are used more intensely than openBIM.

Formal education in digital tools and methods remains uncommon in the sector, with less than half the respondents reporting such training. Build Digital has issued fresh guidance for construction companies

The small number of respondents who said they are not yet on their digital journey highlighted two key barriers: the benefits are not clear for projects; and a lack of necessary expertise.