BIM implementation in the UAE on the rise

Following a mandate by the Dubai Municipality in 2013, BIM is increasingly being used on large scale projects in the UAE. However, unlike in other jurisdictions, such as the UK, few standards have been developed for the use of BIM in the UAE. In addition, the BIM approach is often not reflected in the contracts. This means that the obligations and responsibilities in respect of BIM may be unclear, so it is important that the applicable standards and the contractual position on any BIM project are considered carefully.