The BIM plan approved for Spain's central government establishes a gradual, progressive and proportionate incorporation of the methodology into public procurement.
It defines five levels of application, confirming that BIM is not simply a three-dimensional model but an organised method for producing, checking and preserving information.
One shared model across disciplines
Architecture, structures, building services, cost and programming need common rules. The greatest value appears when conflicts are identified before construction begins.
The challenge for smaller companies
The transition requires training, proportionate standards and understandable requirements. Demanding complex models without a defined purpose only increases administrative cost.
Information after handover
A model can support maintenance, renovation and asset management. It must contain useful data, have defined responsibilities and remain accessible throughout the building's life.