PwC quantifies BIM benefits

PwC recently developed a robust methodology for quantifying the benefits of BIM - Building Information Modelling.

This is an important step forward, as a lack of measurable financial benefits is often cited as a key reason why clients have been reluctant to invest in BIM.

PwC’s Benefits Measurement Methodology (BMM) is primarily intended for use by government construction clients and asset owners. However, the principles behind the methodology can also be applied to private sector construction clients and asset owners.

Now that the benefits of using BIM can be quantified, I expect we'll see more examples where the benefits outweigh the costs. This should lead to an acceleration in BIM investment and a consequent increase in construction productivity.

Here are links to:

• a 3 page Summary Guide on the BMM;
• a more detailed Introductory Note to the BMM;
• the Benefits Measurement Methodology; and
• an Application Report that applies the BMM to quantify the benefits from using BIM Level 2 on two UK government projects.

Please contact me if you'd like to discuss how PwC can help you to quantify the benefits of using BIM on your next capital works project.