Top Pros & Cons of BIM Technology: Is it Worth Implementing?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Dec. 12, 2025 - PRLog -- A study by Mcgraw Hill Construction shows that about 50% of the AEC industry is reliant on architectural, structural and MEP BIM modeling. Even so, the power of BIM technology for industrial transformation is yet to be unlocked as the other half is yet to adopt BIM, some of the hurdles being resistance to change, low-budget and interoperability issues (Geospatial World). A comprehensive understanding of its benefits and shortcomings can let firm owners and professionals decide if it is wise to shift to BIM and if it is — when is the right time.

5 Shortcomings of BIM Technology

1. High Initial Investment in Modeling Software

The most used BIM software programs like Revit or Navisworks cost higher than the prevalent design and drafting software programs. To ensure smooth BIM workflows, each team member needs to be equipped with the BIM software related to their area of work. This further increases the cost.

2. Different/Too Many BIM Software

BIM process is a working system that runs on multiple BIM software applications, each performing a specific function. For example, Revit architecture modeling is instrumental during the design stage. Navisworks helps in clash detection and BIM Collab allows multidisciplinary collaboration. It could get difficult to keep track until you tune into the BIM process.

3. Training Required on All Levels

BIM is a process that requires efforts from all directions to flow towards a common goal. Hence, every person involved in a project, from a manager to a site worker, needs to undergo training to deliver their part.

4. Lack of BIM Experts to Lead the Change

There is a wide gap between the demand and availability of BIM experts in the AEC industry. There is a shortage, as well as a concentration of that shortage prevailing in the industry. Most BIM experts tend to join established firms for better financial compensation. The scout for BIM leadership is intense.

5. Disconnect With End-user

A facility manager or even a site worker may feel a disconnect from BIM technology if they haven't trained. BIM benefits maintenance and operations greatly. All efforts would go in vain if the link is weak near the end of the chain.

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