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As Building Information Modeling (#BIM) adoption continues to grow globally, what aspects of BIM do government authorities prioritize? 🤓
Singapore, a leader in digital construction transformation, provides valuable insights into regulatory BIM implementation. By analyzing the BIM Practice Guide (2nd Edition), model-checking tools, and various other sources, we can identify key takeaways that are relevant not only for Singapore but also for other countries seeking to enhance their BIM regulatory frameworks.
1️⃣ openBIM as a Regulatory Standard
Singapore has made openBIM mandatory, requiring all BIM submissions for regulatory approval to follow the IFC-SG model format—a localized adaptation of ISO IFC4 tailored to Singapore’s construction landscape. This standardized approach ensures seamless regulatory review, approval, and permitting via the Corenext X platform.
2️⃣ Government Priorities in BIM Implementation
Regulatory agencies in Singapore have clearly defined compliance requirements within the BIM Practice Guide and through automated model-checking tools. These free-to-use tools enable industry professionals to self-validate BIM models, ensuring that submitted data meets national standards.
For structural models, key requirements include:
✔ Physical and fabrication details embedded in BIM elements
✔ Construction-related parameters (e.g., pile design loads, rebar layouts in beams, and connection conditions at frame joints)
This regulatory approach enhances model accuracy, consistency, and reliability throughout the approval process.
3️⃣ Level of Detail (LOD) and Project-Specific Needs
While detailed BIM models—including rebar detailing and structural connections—are essential for contractors and project execution, they are not yet a regulatory priority in Singapore. Instead, authorities focus on fundamental BIM data for approval, streamlining compliance while allowing project teams to manage additional detailing as needed.
4️⃣ Vietnam’s BIM Context: Challenges & Considerations
In Vietnam, traditional design workflows often involve producing overly detailed conceptual designs during the feasibility stage. This can lead to:
⚠ Information overload and unnecessary complexity
⚠ Unreliable data due to premature detailing
⚠ Time pressure on teams to generate excessive information at early stages
These long-standing design habits pose significant challenges to Integrated BIM Design adoption in Vietnam. For a smoother transition, Vietnam’s BIM regulatory framework may benefit from a phased approach, prioritizing essential BIM information while allowing flexibility in model detailing for contractors and project teams.
📖 Learn more: Singapore’s BIM Regulatory Framework
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