This blog is part of a series to find out how well your firm copes with the 6 required drivers, named “EARTHS”, to fully embrace the BIM culture. and get more projects with fewer people.

Are you inundated by offers from various software providers?

Software companies claim to have the latest and greatest product or you see new offers from a current vendor, but how do you know that they are the best tools for your firm?

Taking the time to understand what you are trying to achieve with software and how they will be integrated and systemised should help you yield positive results.

Are you using BIM on all projects?

According to international surveys, 65% of private-sector owners and 70% of public sector owners require the use of BIM in new projects.

You should consider the following questions:

• Are you trying to make your firm more efficient?
• Are your clients expecting 3D visualizations?
• Will new software enhance your workflow and be compatible with the other programs you are using?
• Does your current software help you meet your firm’s vision and goals?

How do you know what is right for your practice?

Technology is very varied and expensive.

why don't you take the Driving Vision diagnostic Technology appraisal, look at the best way to insert new technology in your workflows and how to move your organisation to cloud computing so you can open up new possibilities for your daily planning tasks and make sure your data never leaves the optimally secured data centre

The technology appraisal report will help you to explore what investment is required to improve your projects’ productivity and collaboration as well as the ROI you can expect on your investment.

In conclusion

-Files survey found out that professionals in the AECO industry spend 50% of their time searching for information and take an average of 18 minutes to locate each document. Having the right processes in place, together with automation, has the potential to dramatically improve your productivity.

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Implementing BIM can be daunting, but Driving Vision is here to help you at the pace you are comfortable with. Get started by getting in touch now