The BIM Handbook: What’s New and What’s Next

In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, I talk with Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International at Mace and co-author of the new fourth edition of the BIM Handbook.

Our conversation covers:

• Marzia’s role in updating the book alongside Rafael Sacks, Ghang Lee, and Luciana Burdi
• What’s new in the fourth edition, and how the handbook has evolved
• Whether a printed reference still matters in an era of AI-driven, on-demand information
• How owner requirements have changed in the last decade, especially in operations and asset management
• The gap between BIM standards (including ISO 19650) and actual practice in projects
• Why architecture and structural design receive more coverage than MEP, and whether that will change
• The maturity of today’s long-standing BIM platforms and whether they meet current industry needs
• The rise of BIM 2.0, browser-based tools, and AI-driven workflows
• A forward look at the next ten years of BIM and digital construction
• Where listeners can find the new edition and its companion materials

The fourth edition of the BIM Handbook and its companion materials are available through major academic publishers and online retailers. Both printed and digital versions are available at Wiley.com.

Connect with Marzia on LinkedIn.