Unpacking BIM Sharing Stigmas with Designers and Builders
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Description
In 2023, why is sharing a BIM still such a debated issue in project delivery? Certainly, the contractual silos of Design-Bid-Build play a role as compared to Design-Build, but if the efficiencies provide by BIM and VDC are so well documented, why are project teams so reluctant to share models without lengthy disclaimers that amount to nothing more than statements of “you can use it for reference, but you can’t rely any on it?” This session will provide insight from industry professionals about how construction technologies can be merged with project delivery to bridge the gap of the risk management (or avoidance) issues the industry faces, as well as share past challenges and successes of engaging VDC into early project conversations.
Course expires 1/17/2026
Learning Objectives
Disrupt the stereotype of traditional roles of designer and builder, showing where a VDC Leader can drive value for the project.
Outline the value of early model-based collaboration to help all parties capitalize on the factors you can control to mitigate the overall project risk.
Illustrate the best practices for integrating VDC on Design-Build projects.
Define how models can provide transparency to the process and build trust between the Design-Build team around the owner’s vision.
This session was recorded live on March 7, 2023.
Meghan Higgins is a VDC Manager at Whiting-Turner, with a specialty in coordinating & building healthcare facilities. She hasbeen recognized for several quality awards, specifically with alternate project delivery methods. Meghan holds her Associate DBIA and is a member of the VDC Committee at DBIA. Meghan is also a Committee Coordinator for STEM for Her’s Mentorship Program. Meghan earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture cum laude from Temple University and worked as an architectural designer prior to pursuing a career in VDC.
As Director of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Brian is responsible for shaping how VDC brings optimal benefits to design-build’s “whole team” approach to project delivery. Brian is a Digital Construction innovator with nearly 20 years of leadership defining how people, processes and technology come together to transform collaborative project delivery. In addition, he leads the creation and advancement of best practices related to the integration of BIM-enabled technologies and other innovative digital tools to enhance design-build team performance and while generating significant benefits for projects across the built environment.