For many years, the construction industry was said to be behind the times in adopting new technology. Whilst the automotive, energy and aerospace industries evolved and incorporated concepts such as Industry 4.0, construction was left behind. Neil Pullman, principal architect at, Boulting Environmental Services, explores the differences between BIM Levels, their benefits and what it means for the pharmaceutical sector.
Come up to standards
In 2011, the UK government formed a new mandate calling for the construction and infrastructure sectors to adopt the Building Information Modelling (BIM) concept as a way of changing the dynamics and behaviours of the industry. By incorporating BIM Level 2, the government hoped to trigger a revolution in the sector and welcome a new era of digital construction. But what does this mean for the businesses working with this new breed of construction company?