Why DTE have embraced BIM for our Wireless designs.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a collaborative way of working, underpinned by the digital technologies which unlock more efficient methods of designing, creating and maintaining assets. BIM embeds key product and asset data and a 3-dimensional computer model that can be used for effective management of information throughout a project lifecycle – from earliest concept through to operation. It has been described as a game changing ICT and cultural process for the construction sector. BIM processes are ‘mainstream’ to both new buildings/infrastructure and have further potential in ‘retrofit’ and ‘refurbishment’ projects. BIM technology should be seen as a ‘collaboration’ between the construction sector and the IT design industries and creates an environment in which there are opportunities and synergies.

According the UK government Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) Roadmap to 2030, The UK has already advanced the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the creation and care of our built environment, incorporating more categories of data and integration across the different elements. However, we need to push this faster and further to apply available technology to government sponsored projects and encourage new developments. Fifth generation communications networks and Artificial Intelligence can increasingly support far greater use of digital solutions (from sensor and wireless technologies to the use of robotics and augmented reality) and significantly improve productivity.