Taking Building Information Modelling (BIM) Mobile

Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Construction Engineering (CICE)

Loughborough University

An opportunity exists for an Engineering Doctorate Student to lead a joint venture between Costain, COMIT projects Ltd and Loughborough University. The primary aim is to investigate how the development, adoption and deployment of ICT-enabled mobile BIM will benefit the built environment. See vacancy profile (PDF)

Research Objectives

• Identify the likely impact on site-based data collection/access of the Government BIM strategy
• Assess current site practice and the use of Mobile ICT in the areas likely to be affected by BIM
• Highlight the major risks and potential benefits of deploying mobile BIM
• Highlight gaps or issues arising from the likely demands of BIM and the limitations of current technology
• Make recommendations to industry about the application of mobile BIM.