Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been capturing headlines in design and construction circles for years, and will become the methodology by which a growing proportion of construction projects will be completed in the near future. BIM is more than a design tool, and will only gain widespread acceptance if it results in increased value for clients, and the whole team. A key element that is currently missing from the system is the ability to seamlessly identify designed objects, and describe, code, measure and price them using a uniform coding and measurement standard. This would unlock the data for use by the whole team, help to ensure consistency in the model and will lead to cost and time saving efficiencies as the methods mature in use.

RICS Americas has assembled some of the best minds in the field from all aspects of the project team, to address how the inherent value of BIM can be captured using these principles, and lead to the possibility of truly integrating teams - changing the construction planning process. Learn the latest developments in BIM implementation, including case studies of New York City projects and others from around the world. The panel will also share some of their frustrations along with a new direction that could ultimately enable BIM technology to fully achieve its potential.