Information Management / BIM adoption Strategy Supports
Build Digital has developed nine practical supports to help the construction industry adopt robust Information Management practices. The supports are designed to prepare organisations to plan for and deliver projects in alignment with the Irish BIM Mandate.
They are suitable for public sector clients and asset owners, architectural practices, engineering consultancies, and works contractors, and can be applied proportionately by organisations of different sizes, roles, and levels of digital maturity.
Together, the nine supports help organisations define clear Information Management objectives, establish appropriate roles and governance, and embed consistent, repeatable processes that support effective collaboration and delivery. Technology is treated as an enabler of agreed processes, rather than a driver in itself.
Several of the supports include worked examples for different use cases, demonstrating how the supports should be applied in practice. Used together, they help organisations embed Information Management as a core business capability and support mandate-ready project delivery.
Supports
Why Information Management Is Now a Strategic Priority
Building the Business Case for Change
These supports explain why Information Management and BIM are now essential organisational capabilities. They set out the business case for a standards-based approach to managing information across the project and asset lifecycle, demonstrating how this reduces risk, improves decision-making, and delivers value for money.
The supports introduce the Business Case and Uniclass classification guidance, showing how consistent information structures underpin effective governance and alignment with ISO 19650 and the Irish BIM mandate.
Business Case for BIM Adoption and Implementation - Public Organisations
It explains how a structured, standards-based approach to managing information across the project and asset lifecycle can improve collaboration, reduce risk and rework, and deliver measurable value for money. Drawing on established evidence, the document highlights that early and targeted investment in people, processes, and digital tools delivers the greatest return, supporting improved cost predictability, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset performance. Overall, the business case positions Information Management / BIM as a key enabler of efficient, sustainable, and future-ready delivery of public works.
Business Case for BIM Adoption and Implementation - Private Organisations
This business case sets out the rationale for adopting Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the private sector, aligned with ISO 19650. It explains how a structured, standards-based approach to managing information across the project lifecycle can reduce risk, improve coordination, and protect commercial margins by minimising rework, late changes, and delays. The document highlights that early and targeted investment in people, processes, and digital tools delivers the greatest return, supporting faster approvals, clearer decision-making, more competitive bids, and consistent project delivery. Overall, the business case positions Information Management / BIM as a practical enabler of productivity, resilience, and long-term competitiveness for private organisations operating in an increasingly digital and standards-driven market.
Implementation of Uniclass in Irish Projects (CWMF)
This guidance document provides practical direction on implementing Uniclass within Irish public sector projects to support the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) BIM mandate. It explains how Uniclass, used alongside ISO 19650, IFC, and ICMS, enables consistent classification of information across the asset lifecycle, supporting the creation of a reliable golden thread of data from design through to operation. The document sets out how Uniclass works in practice, clarifying roles and responsibilities, common challenges, and mitigation measures, and includes templates and worked examples to support consistent application. Overall, the guide positions Uniclass as a key enabler of structured information management, improved collaboration, and long-term value from project data for asset management, cost, and carbon reporting.
Upcoming Webinar:
“Why Information Management is now a strategic priority”
29/01/2026 12.00-12.50.
What Good Digital Adoption Looks Like
From Intent to Realisation
These supports show how organisations can move from ambition to structured, deliverable adoption of Information Management / BIM. They provide a clear, phased approach to planning, governing, and adopting Information Management / BIM in line with the Irish BIM mandate.
Together, the roadmap, strategy, and plan supports demonstrate how leadership intent can be translated into coordinated actions across people, processes, and technology—enabling consistent, proportionate, and repeatable adoption that delivers long-term organisational and public value.
Roadmap for BIM Adoption and Implementation
This roadmap sets out a clear, practical approach for organisations to adopt and implement Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in line with ISO 19650 and the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). It provides a phased pathway from early capacity to advanced capability, showing how organisations can progressively build skills, processes, and digital workflows while meeting the requirements of the Irish BIM mandate. The roadmap aligns organisational change with project-level delivery, emphasising the foundations of people, process, and technology, and the importance of collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement. Overall, it supports organisations in moving from basic information management to fully integrated, data-driven delivery that delivers long-term value across the asset lifecycle.
Information Management (BIM) Adoption Strategy
This adoption strategy sets out a structured approach for organisations to plan, govern, and deliver the adoption of Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM). It focuses on aligning leadership intent with clear objectives, defined actions, and measurable outcomes, ensuring that people, processes, and technology are developed in a coordinated way. The strategy supports a phased and proportionate approach to adoption, enabling organisations to build capability over time, respond to client and market requirements, and embed continuous improvement. Overall, it provides a clear framework for translating strategic intent into practical, repeatable actions that support consistent, standards-aligned delivery and long-term organisational value.
Information Management (BIM) Adoption Plan
This adoption plan translates the Information Management and BIM adoption strategy into a clear, actionable programme of work. It sets out the specific activities, responsibilities, and sequencing required to build capability across people, processes, and technology, supporting consistent implementation in line with ISO 19650 and organisational objectives. The plan enables progress to be managed, monitored, and reviewed over time, ensuring adoption is proportionate, achievable, and aligned with project and business needs. Overall, it provides a practical mechanism for moving from intent to delivery, embedding Information Management and BIM as standard practice within the organisation.
Worked example for a Local Authority.
How to Enable the Strategy with the Right Technology
Evaluation, Selection, and Deployment
These supports help organisations ensure that technology enables Information Management / BIM, rather than driving it. They provide a structured approach to evaluating, selecting, and deploying digital tools in a way that aligns with organisational needs, defined processes, and ISO 19650 requirements.
Together, the evaluation methodology, deployment strategy, and deployment plan supports show how technology can be assessed objectively and implemented in a controlled, phased manner—supporting governance, user adoption, and long-term, standards-aligned Information Management / BIM delivery.
Technology Evaluation Methodology
This technology evaluation method provides a structured and transparent approach for assessing digital tools that support Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM). It establishes consistent criteria for evaluating functionality, interoperability, usability, compliance with standards such as ISO 19650, and alignment with organisational needs. The method supports objective comparison, informed decision-making, and proportionate investment, ensuring that technology acts as an enabler of defined processes rather than a driver in itself. Overall, it helps organisations select and implement technology solutions that are fit for purpose, scalable, and supportive of long-term Information Management / BIM adoption and continuous improvement.
Worked example for an Authoring Tool.
Worked example for a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Information Management (BIM) Tech Deploy Strategy
This technology deployment strategy sets out a coordinated approach for implementing and rolling out digital tools to support Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM). It focuses on aligning technology deployment with agreed processes, governance, and user capability, ensuring systems are configured, tested, and adopted effectively. The strategy emphasises phased deployment, risk management, training, and support, enabling organisations to embed technology in a controlled and sustainable manner. Overall, it provides a clear framework for turning selected technologies into reliable, value-adding enablers of consistent, standards-aligned Information Management / BIM delivery
Worked example for a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Information Management (BIM) Tech Deploy Plan
This technology deployment plan sets out the practical steps required to implement and operationalise selected Information Management and BIM (Information Management / BIM) technologies. It defines activities, responsibilities, sequencing, and dependencies to ensure systems are configured, tested, and adopted in a controlled and coordinated manner. The plan supports effective change management, training, and transition to business-as-usual use, reducing risk and disruption. Overall, it provides a clear, actionable framework for moving from technology selection to consistent, reliable use that supports standards-aligned Information Management / BIM delivery.