Achieving true
digital transformation within the built environment has previously been a near
impossible task, according to BSI,
the business improvement company.
With compliance
requirements, urbanization and sustainability demands, organizations are on a
tightrope, balancing these priorities whilst trying to modernize their services
at the same time.
The rise of new
digital industrial technology, known as Industry 4.0 is arguably one of the
most evolutionary eras the construction industry has ever experienced. Centred
around the exchange and automation of information, this wave of digital
transformation moves physical assets from static structures into connected
ecosystems. Big Data, IoT and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are
improving the way buildings are designed, made and maintained as they support
machine-to-machine and machine-to-human communication.
However, research
from BSI’s Digital Transformation Report
has revealed that 32% of construction professionals feel unprepared and behind
in delivering digital transformation standards in 2019 and only 12% of
construction organizations would consider themselves as leaders in their field
in terms of their digital transformation strategies. Whilst there have been
some great advances from construction organizations, this lack of confidence is
hindering the ability of others in the industry to modernize and deliver better
services for their clients.
BIM, a key foundation
of digital transformation in the built environment has helped construction
organizations create collaborative environments from every phase to work
together to overcome challenges and improve trust and increase profitability.
BIM has also been found to reduce delays – in fact, BSI research found that
using BIM processes have contributed to an average project time saving of 15%.
For those
organizations looking to gain competitive advantage, reduce outgoings, work
more efficiently and increase their resilience, standards will undoubtedly help
to support a digital transformation strategy. The ISO 19650 series will provide
a framework which allows the industry to work effectively, efficiently and to a
high standard.
Andy
Butterfield, Built Environment Managing Director at BSI comments, “In today’s
competitive market, it’s no longer enough to sit back and wait for change to
happen, especially as some construction organizations are already leading the
way in digital construction. However, with the right digital transformation
strategies and support in place, modernizing the services construction
organizations offer clients is easier to achieve.”
Download
BSI’s Digital Transformation Report, here: https://page.bsigroup.com/digital-transformation
