The federal government today launched a framework for industry to implement Project Team Integration (PTI) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) guidelines.
Parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Industry, Bob Baldwin, launched the new guidelines ‘Framework for the Adoption of Project Team Integration and Building Information Modelling’, in Canberra.
It is the first time industry and government have come together to develop a cohesive national approach to the effective adoption of PTI and BIM.
“These new guidelines when applied will improve the quality and delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects,” Baldwin said.
"It is a great resource that will provide practical advice to people working in the building and construction industry and help them better understand the opportunities that BIM can deliver.
“By providing consistent procedures and protocols, the framework ensures BIM can be consistently applied on projects and its data shared among all project parties.”
Baldwin said the government supports the adoption of new technologies and processes for industry that is based on clear, commercial value.
“In keeping with our deregulation agenda, the government does not seek to tell industry how it should operate, nor does it mandate specific technologies or processes.
“It is Industry, rather than government, that is best placed to make its own commercial decisions on enabling technology.
“The government’s role is to create the right policy settings to make it easier for business and industry to operate and to succeed.”
Baldwin said the government recognises the competitive pressures faced by industry and is committed to helping ease those pressures.
However, he said the goal is to create an environment for businesses to thrive, including businesses in the building and construction industry.
“We’ve repealed thousands of pieces of legislation and regulations this year, with total net savings for business of more than $2.1 billion. This is over and above our commitment to cut red tape by $1 billion per year to reduce the regulatory burden on industry and the community.
“And last month we made good on our pledge to deliver an Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda. The reforms outlined in this agenda will help us create a lower cost, business-friendly environment, and produce a more skilled workforce.”