A forum titled "Infrastructure Forum Mongolia—United Kingdom: Digital Construction" was held.
In order to transition Mongolia to digital technologies in construction, the British Embassy in the country, together with the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing (MUDCH), organized a forum where issues of infrastructure digitalization, the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM), and digital reforms in the construction sector were discussed.
The use of BIM methods allows for the early identification of potential problems in the construction process and minimizes risks. Participants of the event discussed how to adapt international experience to the conditions of Mongolia.
During the forum, Bayaraa Myanga, the Secretary of State of MUDCH, noted: "BIM technology is key to uniting all participants in the design process in a single information environment, integrating all stages from planning to operation of facilities. We will focus on the implementation and localization of model projects that will become mandatory for state and international projects, as well as on creating a unified platform and phased digitalization of processes, including training specialists in this field. This forum provides an excellent opportunity for the exchange of experience and knowledge."
Digitalization in the construction sector and infrastructure is actively gaining momentum worldwide. Mongolia is also actively implementing digital technologies in accordance with state policy. Examples of such policy include the long-term strategy "Vision 2050" and the "State Policy in the Construction Sector," aimed at implementing BIM at the national level.
Integration of BIM into the construction industry creates an intelligent ecosystem, involving all participants in the process from the idea stage, which helps reduce costs, improve the supply chain, and minimize errors, thereby simplifying the construction process and enabling early project analysis.
The global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is rapidly transitioning to digital technologies, with BIM being the foundation of this process. Although at first glance BIM may seem like a simple three-dimensional model, it is actually a complex process that captures the physical and functional characteristics of buildings and infrastructure throughout their life cycle, ensuring interaction and data exchange at every stage—from planning to demolition. Over the past two decades, the use of BIM has significantly increased: countries such as the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Singapore have made it mandatory for public projects, reaping tangible benefits. In particular, the UK has managed to reduce construction costs by 15-20%, while in Singapore, BIM has been mandatory for large projects since 2015.
In the context of a changing global landscape in construction and infrastructure, the implementation of BIM and digitalization are becoming key factors that enhance project efficiency, interaction, and the resilience of the entire industry. This transition to digital technologies represents an important step forward, as BIM becomes the foundation for streamlining processes and fostering innovation in the construction sector worldwide.
Tatar S. Maidar
source: MiddleAsianNews
