The need of BIM technologies implementation to design companies

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyze BIM technologies need to the design companies. Increased effectiveness of design companies using BIM was assessed. Article discusses BIM design challenges, barriers, problems and solutions. In order to assess the need of BIM technologies for design companies right, 10 BIM programs using companies designers were interviewed. Also there were identified factors which influence design firms to implement BIM programs. According to the respondents the greatest influence of BIM software installation for their company had calculations of 3D construction. Furthermore, there was assessed the increased effectiveness of the design services using BIM. The paper discusses the BIM technologies need for the design companies. There was estimated demand for BIM technologies for micro company which carries out design work in Lithuania. When project ordering demand is moderate, company in not willing to expand and economical situation in the country stays the same, it is not profitable to implement BIM for ,,micro” company when it is not making complex projects.