Building the Future: How BIM is Transforming Construction in Greece

Last week, Construction Magazine Greece (by Boussias) hosted a dedicated chapter on BIM implementation, exploring the challenges, benefits, and the growing role of cloud and digital transformation in construction.

I was honoured to share insights on two key questions about the evolution of BIM education and industry innovation in Greece.

What are the main tools and skills you teach at BIM Design Hub to help engineers and professionals prepare for modern infrastructure and construction projects?

At BIM Design Hub, we have developed the BIM ISO 19650 Course Bundle, a UK-certified training package available for the past five years. It combines two courses, BIM Foundations and BIM Information Management, designed to equip professionals with the essential tools to understand how project information is created, managed, and exchanged according to ISO 19650-1 and 2.

Our courses focus on practical, project-ready tools, such as the Common Data Environment (CDE) for secure collaboration, strategies for model federation, and the definition of Level of Information Need, Information Standards, and Methods and Procedures. We also explore the Information Delivery Cycle and guide participants in preparing key ISO 19650 documents — the EIR, BEP, MIDP, and TIDP — to ensure effective information management across project teams.

Beyond technical knowledge, our programme strengthens collaboration, critical thinking, and quality control skills. The goal is to empower young engineers and professionals to confidently contribute to modern projects — ready to meet the demands and seize the opportunities of the digital era.

How is BIM transforming the design, construction, and management of projects in Greece — and what innovations do you expect in the coming years?

The adoption of BIM methodology is driving a fundamental shift in how we deliver projects. It’s not only about 3D modelling , it’s about data management and collaboration.

In the design phase, BIM allows issues to be detected early. During construction, accurate information flow reduces delays and keeps projects on time and on budget.And in asset management, owners gain complete visibility of their assets, enabling smarter maintenance and improved performance.

Looking ahead, innovation will continue to accelerate this transformation.

• Artificial Intelligence will enable automated quality checks.

• Digital twins will allow real-time performance monitoring.

• Cloud collaboration will ensure secure, seamless access to data, wherever teams are located.

  
  

In Greece, BIM adoption is steadily growing, with public projects gradually requiring compliance with ISO 19650 standards. Systematic implementation will help modernise the industry, strengthening quality, sustainability, and competitiveness across the sector.