Excitech highlights new marketing opportunities for manufacturers in construction sector
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 2 November 2017 -- Excitech, the UK leader in technology and services for the construction sector, today announced the publication of its new survey: ‘Building Momentum’ which focuses on Building Information Modelling (BIM) for efficiency, collaboration, and growth for manufacturers in the sector.
The findings point to significant opportunities for manufacturers to increase the specification and inclusion of their products if they can deliver information in the form that architects and contractors are increasingly demanding; data-rich models as opposed to simple geometry. The survey found that 75% of architects are now regularly or occasionally collaborating and sharing models on BIM Level 2 projects. This suggests that manufacturers should be closely evaluating their own familiarity with and preparedness for BIM based projects.
Respondents were drawn from senior roles in architect, contractor and construction companies including CAD and Design Managers, Structural Engineers, BIM Managers and Senior Partners in architectural practices.
The survey shows that manufacturers have some way to go to harness the competitive advantage that the provision of BIM models, and inclusion in BIM libraries, can offer. 75% of architects actively select and specify manufacturers’ BIM content that is easily accessible, over content that isn’t; half of the contractors covered by the survey feel that their supply chain lacks BIM knowledge; and yet 85% of manufacturers believe that when they do supply content in the form of a BIM model, their product will make it to the contractor procurement stage.
Graham Mansfield, Business Manager for Manufacturing at Excitech, said “A number of the respondents highlighted the mature stage of acceptance that BIM has reached across the construction sector and specifically among architects and contractors. Since these are the organisations that specify and order a manufacturer’s products, there are some useful insights that manufacturers might want to take note of.
The key observation from this survey is that manufacturers that aren’t already being smart with content need to start doing so. This could help them achieve ‘trusted advisor’ status with their customers. Manufacturers can also extend the lifetime business potential of products that are accompanied by BIM models at handover to Facilities Management, and also embed themselves in early stage collaboration on their projects.”
For further information, or to download a copy of the Excitech report, please visit: http://www.excitech.co.uk/Manufacturing-Report
About Excitech
Excitech provides technology solutions and services for the construction sector, supporting the complete project life cycle from the manufacture of building products through to design and construction, building handover and maintenance. Excitech’s services include the provision of software, consultancy, training and support, and a comprehensive range of IT, Document Management and Facilities Management solutions.
Established in 1985, Excitech is the largest Autodesk Platinum Partner in the UK specialising in the construction sector, and have accreditations with leading technology vendors such as Microsoft, Dell, and HP. For further information, visit http://www.excitech.co.uk
Yvette Dainton, Excitech, +44 1992 807 444, [email protected]
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