Global BIM Network Call for Knowledge

THE GLOBAL BIM Network is now initiating a Call for Knowledge to all public sector organisations across the globe to build upon its Information Collection.

The Information Collection is an open access evidence base and repository for global public sector professionals seeking guidance, tools and evidence. It helps to further the introduction of built environment information management into public policy and public sector project delivery.

A Free Global Resource

A free-to-use online resource, the Global BIM Network’s curated collections showcase built environment innovation and initiatives driving digital transformation across the world. The aim is to share best practice and resources of countries’ experiences of implementing national strategies to digitalise the built environment and deliver societal benefits including improved transparency, efficiency, sustainability and resilience. Being a member of this collaborative community offers access to guidance, documentation, protocols, operational manuals, case studies, tools, training materials, workshops and events.

“There is wide recognition that digital transformation is a critical enabler for the public sector which manages public expenditure on community services, utilities and infrastructure,” said Adam Matthews, Chair of the Global BIM Network.

“Enabling international collaboration between stakeholders driving national digital strategies accelerates progress, avoids duplication of efforts and fosters common standards and policies to increase shared global benefits. The aim of the Call for Knowledge is to gather information from across the world to build a credible, diverse, legitimate knowledge base that is open and useful to all,” Adam said.

Digital Opportunity for Sustainability

The current digital opportunity of the global infrastructure and construction sector is huge – the sector itself is valued at around $10 trillion globally per year, and the estimate for savings that digital can bring to that is around $250 billion a year [1]. Digitalisation of the built environment also brings opportunity for a more sustainable approach to reduce carbon in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of our built assets, and better data-informed decision-making to address and mitigate grand global challenges including climate change, net-zero, pandemics and resource constraint while supporting socioeconomic prosperity.

Engage with the Call for Knowledge

Building on the established Information Collections evidence base, the Call for Knowledge seeks information and expertise from people, organisations and stakeholders across the public sector with direct experience or knowledge of built environment information management in public policy and public sector project delivery.

Adam Matthews said: “Responding to our Call for Knowledge and being part of the public sector Network community is an opportunity to co-develop guidance and tools, collaborate across borders, learn from each other, and create new opportunities as part of a national digital strategy that drives collective and sustainable economic growth that serves the public good.”

Find out more about Call for Knowledge, including how to submit a resource.

Find out more about joining the Global BIM Network.

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