BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING an ever-changing industry . “ The whole way we are going to work is going to completely change ,” adds Oakley . “ When we start talking about things like production and waste , carbon , life cycle , asset management , facilities management - these are all sorts of tools which can be developed in the future .”
Whilst very few people make bad decisions based on good information within the construction industry , it is imperative that higher quality information will support the decisionmaking process within construction operations . Consequently , such changes will allow for new tools , technologies and business models to emerge . Oakley uses Tesco ’ s club card as an example , stating that this has allowed Tesco to gain vital data on products and services which should be bought into store , exceptional results and further opportunities for the retail company .
In April , BRE will be presenting further solutions within BIM prospects , which will reflect on how the industry has progressed since the implementation of BIM Level 2 . Whilst there have been a multitude of challenges to overcome , Oakley admits to thriving off solving these various problems , noting that it is essential for workers within construction to continually reinvent themselves and put time and effort into learning new skills and acquiring appropriate skillsets to meet upcoming needs within the industry . In order to make the process efficient for all individuals who work within building , construction and design , Oakley concludes by stating that collaboration is absolutely key to changing the way in which entire the industry works , to deliver high quality results and move forward for the future .
19