EXPERT OPINION AT A SEMINAR ON BIM FOR TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
The application of BIM in transportation infrastructure is a new trend in the construction industry, allowing experts and contractors to design, build, and manage projects with a comprehensive 3D model, increasing efficiency and reducing costs for projects. At the seminar “Applying BIM in transportation infrastructure – Challenges and Solutions” on May 6, 2023, experts agreed that BIM helps enhance management capabilities, reduce design errors, improve construction efficiency, and reduce building costs. However, the application of BIM in this field still faces many challenges. The government needs to issue policies and regulations to promote the application of BIM in transportation infrastructure projects, while businesses need to actively invest in this technology and enhance the capacity of human resources to apply BIM effectively. The effectiveness of BIM is still being evaluated, as the social investment resources for transportation infrastructure are still insufficient.
Moreover, the application of BIM in transportation infrastructure projects is facing many difficulties, not due to a lack of professional resources or BIM-related software. Instead, the biggest challenge comes from the familiar and difficult-to-change mindset of the parties involved in the project. However, if investors are determined and set specific and reasonable goals for BIM application, BIM will help create tangible efficiency and positively contribute to the sustainable development of the Construction and Transportation Infrastructure industry.
From the perspective of green growth in transportation, Mr. Nguyen Huy Binh, Director of the IBIM Department of CKJVN, stated that the use of BIM can help minimize the impact of construction projects on the environment and urban areas, reduce congestion, emissions, and ensure safety for workers and commuters.
