The study laid out in this report aims to build on the lessons learned from around the globe and in BC to promote and facilitate the deployment of BIM and DfMA in the context of mass timber construction. The study’s objectives were to:
1. Explore BIM tools and software platforms that support collaboration and optimization of design solutions as well as enable seamless exchange of information in the context of DfMA of mass-timber solutions.
2. Investigate the potential impact of the use of BIM tools and software platforms on project and team outcomes in the context of mass-timber construction.
3. Investigate how the modeling process can be streamlined to minimize waste and optimize the DfMA process in the context of mass-timber construction.
4. Investigate the readiness of manufacturers and installer/assemblers to supply BIM data for products and systems.
5. Propose recommendations to position the supply chain to design, manufacture and assemble mass-timber structures.
6. Propose recommendations that identify future training requirements for BIM enabled DfMA in the context of mass-timber construction.