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WP2: State of the Art:

D2.1 Report Benchmarking & Guidance GAYLE BECKETT AND BARRY NEILSON

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Work Package 02

Deliverable 2.1

Project reference no. 785155

Deliverable no: 2.1

Work Package no: 2

Status Final

Version: 02

Author: Gayle Beckett & Barry Neilson (CITB NI)

Date: 30 April 2019

Nature: Report

Dissemination level: Public

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... 3

1. Introduction............................................................................................................................. 5

2. Methodology .......................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 BIMcert Testing Process ...................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Evaluation Methods .............................................................................................................. 9

2.4 BIMcert Testing Timeline .................................................................................................... 10

2.5 Evaluation Metrics ............................................................................................................... 10

3. Questionnaire for Survey .................................................................................................... 11

4. Results .................................................................................................................................. 37

5. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 56

6. Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 56

7. Bibliography ......................................................................................................................... 57

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D2.1 STAGE ONE REPORT

BREAKDOWN OF INFORMATION

REQUIRED

Revision Location

1. Details of how the survey was conducted

See page 3, 6 - 9

2. How long it lasted See page 5

3. How the participants were selected, approached, reached out and engaged

See page 6

4. The number participants per country See page 2

5. Profile of the participants of the survey (whether they were practitioners and academia

See page 7

6. Clear descriptive presentation of each graph

See pages 36 - 54

7. Include questionnaire of survey document

See pages 10 - 35

8. Provide a well-structured analysis, conclusions and recommendations

See pages 36 - 55

9. Some graphs are not legible e.g. question 28

Revised graph – see page 44

10. References to appendices should be updated

No appendices included


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Executive Summary

This stage one report is an interim snapshot into the survey to inform the discussions at the

industry engagement workshop in each country. Full analysis of the survey data will be

developed in the stage two report.

BIMcert is pioneering the upskill of the construction sector with the digital skills for

collaboration towards sustainable energy and efficient zero energy buildings. A

multidisciplinary skills approach that incorporates the entire design chain, full material life

cycles, and energy production and consumption in the building sector, to make an impact in

the world of digital construction and create a climate-aware, environmentally proactive AEC

(Architectural/ Engineering/Construction) industry.

This Horizon 2020 project aims to create a transparent training model and toolkit enabling

and empowering industry to achieve a greener built environment. The goal is to develop

more efficient and relevant training programme materials that integrate concepts of

sustainability and renewables together with practical application and integration with

technology (BIM), as based on real life industry needs and limitations.

We targeted all levels of the construction industry, engaging Blue and White collar workers,

Middle Management and SMEs including trade occupations, managers, designers, suppliers

along with construction students to capture the views of stakeholders and using the BIM

Strategy Compass to map a clear path for the development of qualifications in terms of both

content and method of delivery ensuring the tools we develop meet industry needs, as we

also wanted to construct a knowledge base of BIM awareness on a European level i.e. who

were the leaders, who were enthused by BIM and who were reluctant to adopt BIM

principles and practices.

Table 1: Breakdown for Survey Respondents by Country

No. Consortium Country Survey

Language

Survey

Respondents

Mode of Engagement

1 IECE Macedonia Macedonian 197 Website promotion: -

Partner websites -

energybimcert.eu

Reaching out through:

- Email

Social Media:

– Twitter, Facebook,

LinkedIn

Supported by

Stakeholder

engagement – weblinks

issued to construction

representative bodies

2 IST Portugal Portuguese 123

3 EIHP Croatia Croatian 33

4 TUD (DIT) Ireland English/ROI 108

5 FAC

6 CITB NI Northern

Ireland 7 BMC

Total 5 countries 4 surveys 461 responses


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To identify emerging industry trends in the initial survey to assist the practitioners with the

development of materials and how this would impact in the reception of the BIMcert on a

national and wider European level (see Table 1). This report (D2.1) will form the

benchmarking & guidance for the consortium to comprehend and develop the tools required

to meet industry expectations.

CITB NI undertake regular programmes of research aimed at identifying the skills needed to

improve the industry's competitiveness. This background contributes to the results recorded

within WP2, providing the evidence that the consortium needs to make strategic decisions,

to form the building blocks for change and improvements in performance for those who use

and work in construction including various stakeholders such as Federation of Master

Builders, Construction Employers Federation, Health and Safety Executive, Government,

Further Education (FE) colleges, Higher Education (HE) institutions, private training

providers, larger construction companies and careers advisers.

Summary of key findings: phase one testing for D2.1

BIMcert can lead the way through the implementation of blended learning, and training processes and initiatives. The future is digital construction through BIM (see new article ‘Embracing a digital future’ web link1) As far back as 2008, Sas Mihindu and Yusuf Arayici have asserted that ‘Digital Construction through BIM Systems will Drive the Re-engineering of Construction Business Practices’2. A coordinated European survey was conducted by CITB NI working with project partners in Macedonia, Croatia and Portugal along with European-wide industry bodies commenced on 30th March, initially in English was promoted jointly by All Partners as well as throughout the UK and Ireland. The survey aims to gain understanding of the levels of BIM awareness, knowledge and implementation to provide a benchmark level on which to develop proposed interventions. The survey attempts to quantify the impact of upskilling in terms of the amount and value of projects that could benefit from efficiencies to be gained by implementing BIM in the construction maintenance and refurbishment of the Built Environment. This is the first report funded through the H2020 European Project. The report is a result of collaborative work across the five Partner countries: the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Macedonia and Croatia and is intended to gauge reaction to the concept of BIM/digital construction as well as identifying the training needs and expectations of the construction industry to develop and establish a training platform through a blended bite-sized learning mechanism to encompass implementation, whilst building a profile of the end-user and the employer requirements, which adds a distinctive incomparable feature to this survey research. All Partner countries have demonstrated various levels of BIM knowledge and skills. The UK and Ireland have obtained a joint response to the survey through the English translated version.

1 See web link https://constructionnews.ie/embracing-a-digital-future/ 2 See web link https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/4568669


https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/38095186400



https://constructionnews.ie/embracing-a-digital-future/

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/4568669

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The survey did not give a definition of BIM. This opens the possibility that ‘BIM’ has

come to mean different things such as those with higher levels of BIM maturity see digital

construction as a complete process with all levels engaging within the process, the client,

the designer, the contractor, the trade sector whereas those with lower levels of BIM

maturity identify BIM as a software package used by designers, architecture to capture

the essence of the clients perspective using digital enhancement, or BIM has different

meanings in different countries.

1. Introduction

The objective of Work Package 2 requires state of the art analysis, primarily measuring the current level of BIM maturity; knowledge and understanding within the Built Environment Sector practitioners and academia. WP2 will endeavour to quantify knowledge gaps and highlight the training needs which will be used to inform the consortium about the development of the BIMcert direction and training framework. As stated in the proposal, the project aims for the BIMcert training program are as follows:

Increased energy savings for at least 10%, in new building projects;

Increased energy savings for at least 20%, in renovation building projects;

Increased generation from renewable sources, in buildings, for at least 13%; and

Reduction of gap between designed and achieved energy performances by at least

10%

With improved design and construction when applying BIM, as well as implementation of

environmental construction methods and materials, the reduction of about 70% of energy

consumption during construction activities can be assumed as additional energy savings.

Through BIM, the translation from design to construction and building management will

improve the delivery of sustainable energy efficiency in our built environment. The BIMcert

consortium will help Industry by developing materials that will deliver the training required by

all identified parties with primary focus on the construction sector.

This report Task 2.1 Survey Results comprises of direct market engagement, creating a

questionnaire using Survey Monkey initially in English and translated in other partner

languages, Croatian, Macedonian and Portuguese. CITB NI have consulted with the

consortium on the preparation of the methodology for testing and worked particularly closely

with all Work Packages 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The process through which the State-of-the-Art

inputs within all Workshops is illustrated below in figure 1 BIMcert Work Packages.


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Figure 1: Collaborative consultation process between All BIMcert Partners

Figure 1 illustrates the interaction of the work packages and the links of tasks in the process

of Understanding State of the Art (SOTA) and Establishing Beyond (SOTA). All Partners

have promoted the survey via each Partner website, and the EnergyBIMcert.eu website

reaching out also through social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, by engaging

end users and targeting stakeholders following the Consortium format set out in the

application.

Figure 2: BIMcert Compass and proposed engagement with the entire construction

sector

The survey was opened initially for one month on 30th March until 9th May 2018, enabling the

results to be collated and the findings compiled to meet MS10 Benchmarking and Guidance

from Industry best practice. The survey contains 45 questions in total, taking on average

approximately 15 minutes per respondent to complete the survey.


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State of the Art – Engage with the entire construction sector supply chain

Task 2.2 Workshops with Survey Respondents - (M3-M4): Face to face workshops will be

scheduled with the consortium to engage with local industry to both quantify the survey

results and gain qualitative data about the national BIM maturity and government knowledge

on the Energy Efficiency performances through the lifecycle of BIMcert project.

Direct input will be sourced at intervals through the Focus Group to ensure all intelligence is

collated to support the consortium and all work packages, WP3 BIMcert Platform, WP4 with

the concept and methodology, WP5 Draft curriculum training materials and tools, along with

the WP7 development platform throughout the life of the project.

This task and its associated workshops will be undertaken at the next phase of the WP2

Direction and practitioner input to development of materials to be completed in Skopje,

Zagreb, Dublin, Lisbon, and Belfast.

Task 2.3 Check on Direction and Deliverables - (MS4): The results of the survey along

with the contribution from the workshops conducted in Task 2.2 will enable the consortium to

proceed with the development of a framework based on direct input to establish intervention

strategies, impacts and progression of the technologically advanced tools.

To ensure the project continues to meet and deliver on the set objectives, the Project Focus

group will engage through a round of workshops (Spring 2018/Autumn 2018) with the

construction industry to monitor progress of consortium and source direct input to meet user

expectations through bite-size blended learning and gamification methods to deliver a robust

training package capable of delivery at all levels, blue collar workers, middle management

and SMEs.

The aim of WP2 is to source tangible data directly from the construction industry at all levels,

creating this clearly structured report to establish the direction for the consortium.

2. Methodology CITB NI led Task 2.1 working with the consortium, to develop the questionnaire which was

uploaded onto Survey Monkey, and translated from English into three other languages,

Macedonian, Portuguese and Croatian and promoted by All Partners across five European

cities with groups of people at all levels linked to the construction industry, from designers

and architects to contractors and engineers as well as policy makers and professional

associations (chambers) of engineers and industry, reaching out through All Partner

websites, social media, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn, along with news articles promoting the

survey and raising awareness through employer engagement events.


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2.1 BIMcert End User Workshops

A total of 461 responses 3have been received, primary All Partner countries accounting for

the majority of responses; however, several have participated from South Africa, USA and

Dubai gaining worldwide participation.

Table 2 – Survey responses by country:

2.2 BIMcert Testing Process

The BIMcert Testing framework contains a five-phase-process with a consistent testing

cohort, which is illustrated in the following figure.

3 See Table 1 Breakdown of Survey Respondents by Country

Macedonia 43%

Portugal 27%

UK/ROI 23%

Croatia 7%

Survey Responses

Macedonia

Portugal

UK/ROI

Croatia

•Compose survey in English, upload to Survey Monkey

•Translate into Partner Languages, Portuguese; Croatian; Macedonian

•Review and report - D2.1 Stage 1 report 30/05/18

Phase 1

Set up Survey

•First Round of Workshops (Spring 2018): Held in all Partner countries targeting all entire construction sector from the five test cities

Phase 2

First Round of SOTA Workshops

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Figure 3: BIMcert SOTA Process

The consortium promoted the survey to Stakeholders and end users in each country

independently via the website, reaching out through social media, news article campaigns

and supported by local employer engagement events. Phase 1 combines the responses

from each survey monkey report for UK/ROI, Macedonia, Croatia & Portugal.

Phase 2 aims to gain qualitative data to endorse the survey results through face to face

workshops engaging the local construction sector at all levels encapsulating their direct

input, knowledge and ability. The results have been collated by notetaking during the event

and meeting reports post-event. The mixed methodology approach ensures that immediate

responses are recorded and implemented with Phase 3 to ensure the findings of the Survey

Stage 1 Report are accurate.

Phase 4 engages the Focus Group (workshop participants) at intervals to ensure the

development of the platform, training tools and framework meet the expectations of the

construction industry. The results of the feedback and information gathered during the face

to face/web meetings will feed into phase 5 which concludes a full review of the industry

needs and expectations to validate the next development phases of the project consortium.

2.3 Evaluation Methods

As evident in Figure 2: BIMcert SOTA Process, it is intended to apply different evaluation

methods throughout the course of WP2. These methods include:

Collating the survey responses for the entire construction sector supply chain to gain

an insight to end-user needs and expectations

Workshops will be undertaken to discuss the results of the survey to both inform

stakeholders/end-users and discuss the development phase of the BIMcert project

Further face to face/weblink engagement will be undertaken with the Project Focus

Group to gauge reaction to the tools developed and the impact within the workplace

A final round of workshops will be held (Autumn 2018) as outlined in phase 5,

encompassing the check on direction and deliverables.

•Workshop (Focus Group contributions)with All Partners across five cities using the BIM Compass as illustrated in Figure 2

Phase 4

Project Focus Group engagement

•Review and report - updated survey results and survey findings- D2.2 due 30/06/18

•Content revision and reissue

Phase 3

Incorporation of Combined Results

•Face to face workshops to endorse Survey findings (Autumn 2018)

•BIMcert workshops held in each of the five locations,

•Feedback incorporated into D2.3 due 31/12/18

Phase 5

Final round of Engagement:

Face to Face Workshops


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2.4 BIMcert Testing Timeline

The intended timeline for the BIMcert Testing process is shown in the figure below, green

indicating actions completed as of May 2018.

The BIMcert Testing process started in month 8 (October/November 2018) and will finish in

month 10, December 2018. Workshop dates and web meetings will be set in coordination

with the appropriate partners. The results of the whole BIMcert SOTA process will be

summarised in the deliverable D2.3, due by the end of December 2018.

WP2

Action Deliverable Start End

Stage 1 – Benchmarking &

Guidance

30/03/18 09/05/18

Stage 1 Report Benchmarking &

Guidance

D2.1 09/05/2018 31/05/2018

Evaluation of End User Workshops

- feedback to survey

02/05/2018 06/06/2018

Stage 2 Report – Direction and

practitioner input to development of

materials

D2.2 06/06/2018 24/06/2018

Stage 3 Report – Check on

direction and deliverables

D2.3 24/06/18 18/12/2019

Project Focus Group D2.4 21/07/2018 18/12/2018

Table 1: BIMCert SOTA Timeline

2.5 Evaluation Metrics

The focus of the survey was to collect quantitative data from the entire construction sector

supply chain to directly identify the Construction industry’s level of BIM maturity, along with

the training needs and aspirations to implement and encourage greater workforce mobility,

continuous upskilling and better employability, through improved sustainability of the built

environment in more efficient greener ways of design and construction through BIM

processes.


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3. Questionnaire for Survey

The questionnaire was initially compiled incorporating the requirements of the consortium,

however, this underwent several changes which included providing sub-heading to each

section, as well as question analysis, before finalising the version below: -

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and

innovation programme under grant Agreement No 785155

BIMcert Questionnaire

A. What is BIMcert?

BIMcert is a European wide project funded by H2020, aimed at providing a large-

scale training & qualification scheme to ensure that the skills needed for the entire

construction supply chain can:

Enable collaborative working to improve access to and the transition from design to development and delivery of both new build and renovation to achieve energy efficient near zero buildings (embedded energy)

Achieve efficient and effective ongoing management of the building in terms of energy and fabric (operational energy)

Utilise Building Information Modelling (BIM), using virtual construction as the enabling methodology and tool to achieve sustainable energy efficient construction

B. Purpose of the Questionnaire

This questionnaire will be used to collect answers from a wide range of individuals

and companies engaged in the design and construction of buildings. This

questionnaire will be used to assess:

- The current status of knowledge and skills of BIM and sustainability aspects of

construction industry,

- Their interest in upskilling to a modern software-based approach for more

effective construction


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- Their favoured model and methods of learning and improving professional and

applied skills

The Questionnaire will be distributed throughout the EU countries.

The Questionnaire will be anonymous, however, there is the opportunity for

participant to join the pilot group for developing and testing the BIMcert training and

qualification programme.

You are kindly asked to answer the questions and to assist in creating an innovative

and effective training program for construction industry.

It is estimated that this questionnaire will take a maximum of 14 minutes to complete.

Questionnaire

Section 1 – Questions about you

Question

No:

Question Answer/Response Comments

1 Gender Male

Female

Other

Tick one

2 Status Student ( part time)

Student ( full time)

Employed full time

Employed part time

Both employed and student

Tick all that apply

3 Have you recently graduated? Y

N

Tick one

4 What is your level of education

/ qualifications?

Craft / Technician

Bachelor Degree

Master Level

Post Graduate Level (PhD)

Professional body

Tick one

5 What is your field of

occupation? Architecture

Civil engineering

Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing engineering (including

Tick all that apply


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HVAC)

Environment

Construction Management

6 Do you intend to return to

education that includes BIM

related subjects in the short to

medium term?

Y

N

Tick one

7 If answered no to previous

question please supply reason

Time constrains

Financial constrains

Family reasons

No relevant subject offer available

No feasible course delivery available ( incompatible with work of family patterns)

Tick all that apply

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Have you had any formal

education in BIM related

subjects?

Y (continue to Q7)

N (continue to Q8)

Tick one

9 If yes, please specify what and

in which subjects

Free Text

10 Have you looked or are you

interested in enrolling in further

education in BIM related

subjects

Y

N

Tick one

11 If not, why Continue to Q20 Free Text

12 Questions only asked of

recent Graduates - Q above

13 Is any of the contents of you

BIM education being used in

the workplace?

Y

N

Tick one

14 Is the BIM education received

enough to enable you to

perform the required BIM work

level in the workplace?

Y

N

Tick one


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15 If no, please provide further

detail on why

Y

N

Tick one

16 Are there many differences on

how you have been taught to

use BIM and how it is used in

the workplace?

14. Y 15. N

Tick one

17 If yes please specify

18 Are there subjects and specific

areas of BIM knowledge that

you required or would find

useful on the workplace that

were not included in your

formal education?

15. Y 16. N

Tick one

19 Are there subjects and specific

areas of BIM knowledge that

were included in your formal

education but that if found a

difference between how they

were taught and reality of

usage in workplace

Y

N

Tick one

20 Where did you study? UK ( inc NI)

Ireland

Portugal

Macedonia

Croatia

Other EU country, please specify

Other non-European country

Tick one that applies

and free text for

country to be added

Section 1a – Organisational related questions

21 What is your company main

activity?

Contractor

Technical consultancy services

Operator & Maintenance

Manufacturer of construction / architectural elements

Public Administration Body

Tick all that apply


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22 What size is your company? Less than 10 people

10 – 50 people

50 – 100 people

100 to 250

250 +

Tick one

23 Which country is your company

based in?

Free text box Tick one

24 What are the primary countries

of your company’s business

activities?

Free text box List all that apply

25 Has your company sought or

undertaken BIM training in the

past?

Y/N

26 Within how many years do you

think your company will be

prepared to implement BIM?

Now

1-3 years

3-5 years

5+ years

Never

Tick one

27 If never, why? Lack of awareness of BIM benefits

Think there is no need

Think it only applies other companies or fields of the industry

Does not see advantages

Financial constrains

Time constrains

None suitable/available

28 If yes, what level of training will

you need? Craft / Technician

Bachelor Degree

Master Level

Post Graduate Level (PhD)

Professional body

Not accredited Training

Tick all that apply

29 In what area will you require

training?

BIM modelling

BIM coordination and collaboration

BIM 3D, visualisation, rendered and possible VR

BIM clash detection

BIM scheduling

BIM Bill of Quantities

Tick all that apply


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BIM and sustainability

BIM for energy efficiency and RES in buildings

BIM life cycle

30

GUIDANCE

FROM

PARTNERS

REQUIRED

What sort of accreditation

would be your preferred

choice i.e. City & Guilds

(Partners to insert examples

relevant to their own

countries)?

Free text box Free text box

31 What preferential education

institutions are used for training

staff in BIM in your company?

In house

FE HE colleges

Universities

Private company/ consultants

List all that apply

32 Is your company looking to

recruit or shown preference

recruiting staff with BIM

knowledge?

Y (go to question 31)

N (go to question 32)

33 Is your company looking for

BIM knowledge?

BIM modelling


BIM 3d, visualisation, rendering and possible VR

BIM clash detection

BIM scheduling




BIM life cycle

34 Has your company worked in a

government project where BIM

requirement was mandatory

required but it was not

enforced?

Y

N

Tick one

35 What is your company’s role

within the construction

industry?

Craft / operative – contractor

Supervisor – contractor

Manager – contractor

Professional / technical – contractor

Technician –

Tick all that apply


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Consultant

Designer – consultant

Manager / Partner – consultant

Construction supervising engineer

Maintenance / Facilities Management

Section 3: Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

36 What is your company’s level

of knowledge in BIM?

Answer 1 – 5

1 = None

2 =

3 =

4 =

5 = Expert

Tick box

37 What is your company’s

specific level of knowledge in

the following BIM disciplines?

BIM modelling


BIM clash detection

BIM scheduling




BIM life cycle

Tick box level

for all (1 to 5) –

1 is not aware /

5 is expert

38 Has your company ever

worked on a project using

BIM?

Y / N

39 What software is used in your

company?

16. Autodesk Suite/ Revit 17. Graphisoft 18. Nemetschek 19. Bentley 20. Vectorworks 21. ArchiCAD 22. Bentley 23. Navisworks 24. Solibri 25. Dynamo 26. Others, please specify

Tick all that

apply and text

to specify

‘others’ not

listed.

40 What particular BIM protocols

or standards does your

company currently deploy (for

example ISO standard)?

Free text box


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41 How do you rate your

organisations knowledge in

terms of using Electronic

drawings / information and BIM

models?

17. No IT experience at all 18. Basic IT but no

experience of using electronic drawings

19. Familiar with electronic drawings but not BIM

20. Competent with Electronic drawings / information and appreciation of BIM

21. Experience with electronic drawings & information and developing knowledge of BIM.

22. Have some experience of developing BIM models but at basic level.

23. Using BIM models to manage construction

24. Using BIM models for building maintenance.

25. Creating BIM models for design.

26. Creating BIM models to coordinate different design elements and costings

42 What are the benefits to your

company when using BIM?

(Tick all that apply)

Don’t know

Better coordination of design

Identification of construction issues at design stage

Better images for Client

Improved construction programming

Better detailing and construction standards

Better long term management of building

Improved pre construction information

Improved maintenance planning

Improved sustainability of construction process

Improved energy performance of buildings

Shorter construction, less costs, less environmental impacts

More cost certainty

More programming certainty

Better client engagement

Tick all that

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Fewer disputes during and post construction

Better supply chain integration

43 Which of the following

challenges do you think are the

most critical in the general

adoption of BIM in the

construction industry?

Clients awareness of value

Take up within smaller companies.

Lack of BIM skills

Insufficient availability of advice & guidance documents

Lack of standardised tools and protocols

Data ownership & liability issues

Uncertain legal responsibilities / liabilities within BIM team

Insufficient leadership from construction representative bodies

Tick all that

apply

44 Is your company confident

using IT in the workplace?

On site – Y/N

To order materials – Y/N

To develop construction programme

To develop maintenance schedule

To develop initial design

To develop detailed design

To manage construction programme

To manage supply chain integration

To support health and safety implementation

To transfer design information to the construction site

To manage design changes/RFI’s

Y/N boxes for

all – Tick all that

apply.

45 Is your company confident

using BIM?

On site – Y/N

To order materials – Y/N

To develop construction programme

To develop maintenance schedule

To develop initial design

Tick all that

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To develop detailed design

To manage / optimise construction programme

To simulate energy performance of buildings

To estimate life cycle of building and optimize maintenance procedures

To manage supply chain integration

To support health and safety implementation

To transfer design information to the construction site

To manage design changes/RFI’s

46 Do your company use IT in the

workplace now?

No

Yes – Finance

Yes – Programming

Yes – Administration

Yes – Materials ordering

Yes – Communication (email / smart phone)

Yes – Drawing packages

Yes – Design & Construction Coordination

Tick all that

apply Note:

Position with

question 18 are

you confident

using IT?

Section 4: Questions related to learning methodologies

47 What best describes the

preferred method of learning

for those employed within your

organisation?

Person-led practical training – hands on approach with training manuals for back-up.

Training manuals with some coaching / mentoring

Step-by-step manuals with contact for help if needed.

On-line training (video & text)

On-line training (video & text) with access to on-line mentoring

Classroom, person led courses with practical demonstrations

Tick all that

apply

48 During a typical work week

when would be your During work time

After work time

Tick all that


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organisations preferred time to

carry out training?

During weekend apply

49 How many hours per week can

could an individual/group within

your organisation dedicate to

training?

Two times two hours

1 day 8 hours

Other (please specify)

Tick all that

apply

50 What is the preferred

assessment method of skills

achieved within your

organisation?

Peer assessment

Mentor/ Trainer evaluation

Presentation of a project

Group work presentation

On-line assessment

Written assessment

Mixed methods; automated, individualised, team based

Final assessment/evaluation only

Bite-sized training and assessment modules

Other

Tick all that

apply

Section 5: BIM and sustainability

51 What additional

skills/information does your

organisation require to

optimise the use of BIM for

achieving energy targets?

Don’t know

Standards-based object libraries available from product manufacturers

Availability of design details for product installation

Availability of JIT training materials to enable site workers to correctly install components manufactured off-site (e.g. via mobile devices or AR headsets)

Model reading/interpretation skills

Ability to raise Requests for Information digitally

Tick all that

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Multidisciplinary on site coordination and collaboration practice

Multidisciplinary office-based coordination and collaboration practice

Other (please specify)

52 Which of the above BIM based

energy efficiency

improvements would

encourage you to upskill your

organisation?

Don’t know

Standards-based object libraries available from product manufacturers

Availability of design details for product installation

Availability of JIT training materials to enable site workers to correctly install components manufactured off-site (e.g. via mobile devices or AR headsets)

Model reading/interpretation skills

Ability to raise Requests for Information digitally

Multidisciplinary on site coordination and collaboration practice

Multidisciplinary office-based coordination and collaboration practice

Other: please describe

Tick all that

apply

Section 6: General

53 Would you like to be part of the

group of sector representatives

that will be included in the

BIMcert project follow up and

pilot BIM upskilling?

Y/N

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The questionnaire was uploaded onto Survey Monkey, as this was the most reputable

research survey format available and the consortium collectively agreed this was the best

efficient way to reach out to the entire construction workforce and capture the data which is

translated into the other partner languages, and the results collated and reported upon

promptly within a reasonable turnaround timescale.

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4. Results

The survey was compiled into six topical areas: -

1. Questions about you (Q1 – Q13)

Given the historic male dominance within the

construction industry. The consortium agreed to use

this opportunity to build of profile of the survey

respondents by establishing gender (Q1) and status

(Q2).

As well as identifying recent graduates (Q3) and their

level of education (Q4) and occupational area (Q5), it

would appear a significant volume of responses to the

survey have been obtained from post Graduates with

a fair level of response from Craft/Technician levels.

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Interestingly, three quarters of survey respondents across all five countries intend to enrol in BIM

related educational training (Q7), while those who indicated they do not intend enrolling cite ‘time

constraints’ as the main barrier, followed by ‘financial constraints’.

However, 34% indicate the reason as either ‘no feasible course delivery available’ or ‘no relevant

subject offer available’ (Q8). Therefore, the results indicate a need for BIM training which supports the

demand for the BIMcert project to be resolved through blended BIM learning and training initiatives.

The consortium required clearer knowledge of

organisations using BIM, to gain a better

understanding of BIM in the workplace along

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2. Organisational related questions (Q14 – Q26)

01020304050

20% 11% 12% 11% 9% 10% 27%

less than 5people

>5 -10people

>10 - 20people

>20 - 50people

>50 - 100people

>100 - 250people

>250+people

Q.15 What size is your organisation?

UK & ROI

Croatia

Portugal

Macedonia

The results show the two largest

survey respondents indicate the

main activity of their organisation’s

are Consultancy and Contracting

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0%

2000%

4000%

6000%

8000%

10000%

12000%

14000%

16000%Q.16 Which country is your organisation based in?

Macedonia

Portugal

Croatia

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0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

37% 63%

YES NO

Q.18 Has your organisation sought or undertaken BIM

training in the past?

UK & ROI

Croatia

Portugal

Macedonia

The findings show, a mixed response from all countries have

undertaken training in the past, establishing a higher proportion

yet to seek BIM training. BIMcert project’s target market.

Of the 10% of

respondents (Q19)

indicating they

would ‘never’

implement BIM

training, the main

reason cited ‘Lack

of awareness of

BIM benefits,

followed by

‘Financial

Constraints’, then

‘Not suitable or

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Respondents indicated

a preference for

‘Professional level’

training followed by

‘Master level’ showing a

significant requirement

for higher level BIM

training (Q21).

Additionally, BIM

training is required is all

BIM disciplines in fairly

equal measure. (Q22)

Q23 What is your organisation’s preferred choice of accreditation for example

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The findings show a

preference for

training providers

from ‘Private

training

company’s/consulta

nts’ followed by ‘In-

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3. Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (Q27 – Q36)

Interesting results indicating a good level of knowledge and ability, although somewhat

surprising that the results for “knowledge” are greater than “ability” (Q27)

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Respondents were asked to indicate their ‘organisations’ specific level of knowledge

in the following ‘8 disciplines’, the results indicate a significant level of ‘No

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Respondents reflect varying levels of understanding in general

adoption of BIM with significantly lower levels recorded in

Croatia. (Q33)

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Respondents

indicate the most

critical challenges

to BIM adoption at

varying rates with

significantly lower

levels recorded in

Croatia. (Q34)

Demonstrating the

need to focus in on

this area to raise

awareness and

upskill the

workforce at all

levels.

Responses

indicate a

fairly

competent

knowledge in

use of IT at

varying

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4 Questions related to learning methodologies

0 20 40 60 80 100

29%

8%

27%

37%

UK

& R

OI

Cro

atia

Po

rtu

gal

Mac

ed

on

ia

Q.38 What best describes the preferred method of learning for those employed within your organisation?

Classroom, person led courses withpractical demonstrations

Online training (video and text) withaccess to online mentoring

Online training (video and text)

Step-by-step manuals with contact forhelp if needed

Training manuals with somecoaching/mentoring

Q.37

What particular BIM protocols or standards does your company currently deploy (for example ISO standard)?

Respondents indicated: ISO Standards BRE – BIM Level 2 PAS 1192 BS 1192 CIC

The results for preferred

method of learning (Q38)

indicating a clear preference

for:

1. Classroom led learning

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5 BIM and sustainability

‘Other’ responses

include:

- Site issues and

defects tracking

(BCAR)

- Better

integration and

utilization of

energy

modelling

software with

Revit

- Currently don’t

have any

experience of

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4.1 Key Findings

1. Clarified Target Learning Groups

As outlined the following groups are BIMcert’s target End Users:

Blue Collar Workers Who usually have difficulty accessing a

suitable upskilling pathway

BIMCert has focused on adding to the achievements of existing BUILD

UP Skills Initiatives. Also, the way we will approach curriculum and

leaning outcomes, in small bite sized pieces, allowing for micro

accreditation that will enable these workers to easily achieve upskilling

and qualifications in a short period without impacting on their ability to

earn.

Middle Management They will make decisions about implementing

changes in the short term rather than larger

organisations

The key problem for this group is lack of awareness, particularly about

benefits across the supply chain and for new and retrofit projects of all

scales. BIMCert’s engagement (WP2) and dissemination (WP8)

actions will address this shortfall.

SMEs Who usually have more difficulty

implementing changes in short term than

larger organisations

One of this group’s difficulties in relation to undertaking training is that

they may have financial resources but insufficient time (Capex versus

Opex constraints). BIMcert’s approach will enable SMEs and their

workers to undertake manageable bite-size pieces of accredited

training, that build to recognised qualifications, at a time and a pace to

suit their needs.

Table 2: BIMCert Target End Users

2. Survey Results

The survey findings resulted in varying responses, indicated a different attitude to BIM

reflecting the maturity of the industry in relation to the adoption and use of BIM – especially

regarding Energy Efficiency.

All Partner countries agreed with the survey findings, indicating and recognising:

a) Learning Curve: Each partner country remains at different stages of the BIM

learning curve. It is important to stress the IT skills gap here, as some respondents

indicated a lack of computer literacy and expressed a degree of fear/lack of familiarity

of certain software packages, leading to a perceived lack of skills/confidence in end-

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providers will be incorporated within the BIMcert training programme, should the

need arise.

b) BIM Incentive Needed to Achieve Implementation: All participants are keen to

engage with BIM but will require the incentive to proceed and implement this within

their day to day roles, for example, the UK hold the Mandate4 which provides an

incentivised approach, therefore most larger contractors are being forced to commit

and deliver ‘Digital Technology’, however, other obstacles and barriers faced by

construction employers as indicated within the initial survey findings include: -

i. An aging workforce

ii. Lack of client awareness

iii. Inconsistent and differing BIM journey levels for sub-

contractors

(supported by Construction Skills Network Labour Intelligence Report 2018-20225)

c) Diverse Learning levels and Styles: These results vary in terms of learning levels

and styles for all areas of the workforce involved, however, with no clear structure in

place, each large contractor is creating their own approach and cascading this only

among their workforce, which reaches only subcontractors working to the larger

contractor (usually within public tender contracts).

d) Standardization is required and is achievable through the concept and

methodologies being developed within the BIMcert project creating a consistent

approach for all parties keeping them informed of the evolving digital construction

technology in place achieving long term benefits.

e) The badging approach will enable the target group to meet a basic training level(s)

with the option to succeed to higher level(s) tailored and suitable to their own needs

to develop and enhance their learning experience in a timescale suitable to them

continuing / advancing their learning as and when required, creating a friendly

competitive learning environment.

3. Call for Clear National and European-Wide BIM Training and Implementation Policy:

there is great confusion and frustration expressed over the lack of clarity in terms of a

pan-European approach to BIM and this is experienced on an individual level for those

seeking qualifications and for those trying to implement BIM in their work life. There is an

opportunity and an appetite to develop a European-Wide training tool via BIMcert with a

practical industry-focused extension.

4 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/creating-a-digital-built-britain-what-you-need-to-know 5 https://www.citbni.org.uk/CITB/files/dc/dccc1fc9-bb40-47d6-ae10-5e2b20ceaa9f.pdf


https://www.gov.uk/guidance/creating-a-digital-built-britain-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.citbni.org.uk/CITB/files/dc/dccc1fc9-bb40-47d6-ae10-5e2b20ceaa9f.pdf

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5. Conclusion The report has outlined the survey methodology for WP2 and defined the approach, and the

results for the first report, Task 2.1. It provided a summary of the concept of BIMcert and the

industry results to the survey. Highlighting varying levels of BIM maturity across All Partner

countries, to address this the BIMcert developers will require a productive, robust training

platform, supported through the bite-sized blended learning approach, to equip the End User

with the knowledge and ability required to develop and enhance digital construction skills

throughout the entire construction workforce.

The key barriers to training remain as pre-empt:

a) Lack of awareness of BIM benefits

b) Financial constraints (Cost)

c) No suitable BIM training is available to the organisation

d) Time

The initial favoured learning styles remain traditional ‘classroom’ based learning,

however, given the significant level of respondents with academic qualifications it

appears the End User would embrace the ‘beyond blended’ option with self-selection

of ‘pick and mix bite sized learning’, complimented by a series of instructor-led live

lectures. Through Problem Based Learning (PBL), Design for Disassembly (DFD) and

Self-guided Learning which would create the active learning environment suggested by the

results.

Other options include delivering the module through interactive videos that require elements

of PBL before the student is deemed to have achieved the required learning outcomes. This

could be complimented through self-guided learning suggestions at the end of each digital

badge. The BIMcert consortium will discuss the findings of this initial report D2.1, to clarify

the best methodology moving forward.

6. Recommendations

The survey findings demonstrate the quantitative data to be used by the consortium to assist

the development of other work packages in particular, to create the bite-sized blended

learning platform.

The preferred learning methods demonstrate a preferred choice of person-led practical

training – hands on approach, however, given the educational level of survey respondents,

this could be mixed with the blended online bite-sized learning option to suit a range of

learners and meet expectations, supported by an online mentor.

Respondents indicated a likelihood to upskill within the next 3 years, which supports the

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medium term, meeting the demand for training and bridging the gap from professional

designers to trade occupational employees.

7. Bibliography

1 Construction News, Ireland – Embracing a Digital Future https://constructionnews.ie/embracing-a-digital-future/ 2 IEE Explore Digital Construction through BIM Systems will Drive the Re-engineering of Construction Business Practices https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/4568669


https://constructionnews.ie/embracing-a-digital-future/

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/4568669

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