Mixed approach to government BIM implementation policy: An empirical study of Taiwan

Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology has been rapidly adopted in the global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and facility management (FM) industries. Two major approaches, government- and industry-driven, are commonly identified for making BIM applications more widely available in different countries. However, those approaches are not suitable for all countries that plan to implement BIM. It is necessary to find other approaches to benchmarking. Based on two surveys, this paper discusses the status of BIM applications from government sectors in Taiwan to identify the drivers of BIM applications. The lessons learned from this study are also summarized for reference. The case of Taiwan represents a mixed approach that is suitable for most countries without strong government influence on BIM implementation.