Building Information Modeling (BIM) is seen as a transformative force in construction, promising enhanced coordination and reduced costs. However, its implementation in India reveals deeper issues related to planning practices and cultural resistance. The technology demands detailed prior planning, which contrasts with the local practice of starting with only the foundation resolved. This approach often leads to adjustments during construction, posing significant challenges to the successful adoption of BIM in Indian projects.
"The bigger barrier isn't the technology but rather the planning culture," explains Rahul Bahl Managing Director of Krishna Buildestates Pvt Ltd, highlighting what may be BIM's most fundamental challenge in India.
"BIM requires that every detail be finalized before construction begins, from electrical switch locations to final finishes. In India, we often break ground with just the shell resolved and spend the next several months value-engineering as we go."
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