The use of BIM (building information modeling) on all types of
construction projects is becoming more prevalent in the
industry. In order to facilitate the use of the technology
across the entire team and lifecyle of large projects, many
groups may choose to develop training or courses for BIM. As one
of the largest infrastructure construction projects in Europe
today, Crossrail, www.crossrail.co.uk., which will increase
London’s rail-based transport network capability by 10%,
recently announced a new academy to enhance supply-chain
knowledge of BIM on the project. The entire project is being
done in a 3D model, which will then be handed to contractors and
finally shared with operators of the railway. Crossrail is
integrating the information from more than 25 main design
contracts, 30 advanced works contracts, and more than 60
logistics and main works construction contracts. The use of BIM
will reduce information loss between contracts and project
stages, giving more visibility to design and construction. Las