Indonesia, as a developing country, is beginning to demonstrate its economic
performance. This can be observed in major cities through infrastructure such as office
buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures that are quite notable on the international
stage. Naturally, all that has been established is due to the expertise of professionals
who continuously learn and evolve to explore their skills in executing projects.
To carry out an infrastructure project, there are several stages that need to be
completed, such as planning, designing, breaking down the project into various parts,
project chronology, plumbing, cost estimation, and then handing it over to the executors,
namely the contractors on the field.
This process has been carried out for many years. However, in 2007, the use of Building
Information Modeling (BIM) technology began to be recognized. BIM is a technology in
the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) that can create
information simulations in the form of digital representations of the physical and
functional characteristics of a building. It contains all the information related to the
building elements used as a basis for decision-making throughout the building’s
lifecycle, from concept to demolition.
BIM has begun to be adopted by major players in the construction industry in Indonesia,
such as contractors, consultants, and developers. However, only a small number of
companies in each sector are implementing it. This is influenced by the mismatch
between the expectations and the reality obtained from the application of BIM itself,
where its use is limited to addressing issues of labor, time, and cost efficiency.
Meanwhile, in other country, the potential achieved through BIM far exceeds what has
been realized in Indonesia.
Nevertheless, there are several projects that have successfully implemented the BIM
concept, including the renovation of Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta; the
construction of Pasar Atas Bukittinggi; the development of the Papua Aquatic Arena; the
renovation and construction of Manahan Stadium in Solo, and many others. This
demonstrates that the application of the BIM concept in construction projects can help
execute projects effectively and efficiently.