The demand for BIM process and technology has risen dramatically across the globe. Even in the Middle East, where traditional methods still dominate, there is a noticeable increase in contracts that have specified BIM from the tender stage.

Across the region, there is a shortage of professionals with BIM related skills. As demand increases this is set to become a major issue. This article examines why the situation has arisen.

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In order to meet future skills needs it is necessary to predict what they will be.  This is a global issue for all industries.

Although in the Middle East there has not been a formal skills needs assessment focused on BIM, empirical evidence stongly supports the widely held view that demand for BIM related skills is high and growing.

Given this premise, this article looks at how the standards and training necessary to equip BIM professionals can be developed and delivered.

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In many parts of the world, academia has responded to the construction industry’s adoption of BIM technology and process.

Those who have taken action include a number of prestigious universities, who have already taken steps to address the challenges described in this issue.

This article summarises some of these responses and by doing so, provides a insight for industry and for educational establishments, who are considering including BIM as part of the curricula.

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