Application of Building Information Modeling in Urban Planning Management

Currently, the legal system and policies aimed at promoting BIM adoption have essentially been shaped, facilitating its practical application. Therefore, the Ministry of Construction is working to build a platform for applying BIM in construction planning management, construction management according to planning, and urban technical infrastructure management nationwide.

The application of BIM shortens construction time compared to approved schedules.

Summarizing the implementation of the “Project for Applying Building Information Modeling in Construction Activities (BIM)” (approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 2500/QĐ-TTg dated December 22, 2016, and concluded in 2021) and the results of monitoring and evaluating BIM adoption in recent times, the Ministry of Construction has recognized that the application of BIM in feasibility study reports, construction design, quality management, project management, and facility operations has demonstrated clear and significant benefits.

Specifically, the application of BIM has minimized the need for design revisions, leading to significant savings in material, labor, construction equipment, and costs, contributing to the overall project cost reduction (with savings up to 12% of the project construction costs); shortened the time required for feasibility study reports (reducing the duration by approximately 17-22%); shortened the time required for post-conceptual design (reducing the time by 15-35%, with fewer design amendments due to non-conformities); and reduced construction time (by 12-15% compared to the approved schedule).

Information exchange during the project implementation process is facilitated as BIM creates a common working environment, where digital environments are established, which has become one of the key conditions for the success of digital transformation in the construction industry.

From the results of summarizing the implementation of Project 2500, the Ministry of Construction has advised the Prime Minister to issue a decision approving the roadmap for applying BIM in construction activities.

Accordingly, in Phase 1, 2023, BIM will be mandatory for Grade I and special-grade construction works. In Phase 2, starting 2025, BIM will be mandatory for Grade II and above in new construction projects using public investment capital, state capital outside public investment, and public-private partnership (PPP) investment projects beginning preparation work.

For construction projects where BIM application is mandatory, BIM files are part of the design documentation and project completion records. The project owner or the investment preparation unit is responsible for providing the BIM file along with other required documents during the appraisal of feasibility study reports, design appraisals, and construction permit applications, as well as project acceptance.

For new construction projects using other capital sources, the project owner is required to provide BIM files during the appraisal of feasibility study reports, post-conceptual design appraisals, construction permit applications, and project acceptance according to the following roadmap: for Grade I and special-grade projects 2024; for Grade II projects, this requirement will be added 2026.

The Ministry of Construction is also developing a platform for applying BIM in urban construction planning management, construction management according to planning, and urban technical infrastructure management nationwide.

The goal of the platform is to help visualize regional construction planning (in combination with GIS technology applications) and provide information for appraisal, permit issuance, and construction management. Additionally, the platform can assist government agencies in effectively managing urban technical infrastructure systems, supporting the comprehensive organization of architectural research and construction processes.

CIC Technology and Consulting Joint Stock Company provides BIM consulting services to project investors, project management boards, and enterprises based on project requirements and real-world needs, helping businesses quickly reap the benefits of BIM application. At the same time, CIC effectively transfers technology to the receiving employees, minimizing risks and costs for the business while achieving the desired efficiency.

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