In recent years, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a game-changer in the construction industry. BIM refers to constructing digital representations of a building’s physical and functional characteristics, resulting in a complete and accurate 3D model that can be used throughout the building’s entire life cycle. This technology is revolutionizing the design, construction, and management of civil engineering projects, providing numerous benefits to industry professionals. BIM’s significance has been acknowledged by many nations, including Italy, where the number of tender competitions requiring BIM has continued to grow. The Italian engineering industry’s representative body, OICE, reported 1003 BIM tenders worth $2.1 billion last year, a significant increase from previous years. This increase has been attributed to the overall demand trend, which has been rising significantly due to PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza), interventions. The PNRR is a National Recovery and Resilience Plan to help make Italy more equitable, sustainable and inclusive. One of the features that make BIM so attractive, according to Laura Antonacci, a recent engineering graduate who is training to be our next BIM Specialist,

BIM is integral to the future of civil engineering, as it will continue to revolutionize project design, construction, and management. It is anticipated that the use of BIM will increase over the next few years as more nations and organizations recognize its benefits. In the future, BIM will be an indispensable instrument for civil engineers, allowing them to design and construct buildings more efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively. With the expansion of BIM-required tenders and the emergence of initiatives such as Women in BIM, the future of civil engineering will be more digitized and collaborative. With our BIM experts, we are positioned to capitalize on the numerous benefits of BIM, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the industry.