Lithuanian Government resolution “Regarding requirements and/or criteria for the application of BIM (building information modeling) methods,” prepared by the Ministry of the Environment in Lithuania, were adopted at the recent Government meeting.
These amendments clarify the rules when BIM (building information modeling) methods must be applied to parts or stages of the procurement object (design or construction).
In the revised Government resolution, a provision has been legalized, specifying that the criteria for the application of BIM methods must be outlined in the procurement documents when the price of the procurement object equals the amount of investment or the calculated price specified in the subsections of this resolution.
This requirement is also applicable in cases where the specified amount is exceeded, and the procurement object is divided into parts or stages that are functionally and technologically related, performing one function as a whole.
The Ministry of the Environment of Lithuania states that for buildings and renovated districts meeting the specified cases in the resolution, with an investment amount or calculated price of EUR 3 million or more, it is necessary to apply BIM methods.
Furthermore, BIM methods must be applied to engineering structures and movable objects defined in the resolution, corresponding to the specified cases, and with an investment amount or calculated price of EUR 5 million or more.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) involves the creation and management of a shared digital representation of the building and its environment throughout the building’s life cycle.
This process (BIM) allows for the creation, management, and utilization of building information at all stages of the cycle, including planning, design, construction, and use.
The use of BIM methods reduces costs during the construction stage and shortens the entire project implementation time.
BIM methods enable effective cooperation among all project participants, including customers, designers, and contractors. This facilitates the checking, coordination, review, and communication of project information, leading to a decrease in errors and an increase in project transparency.
The application of BIM methods is mandatory in the public sector, which serves as the primary construction client in the state.
This mandate enhances the efficient use of resources in the planning, design, construction, and use of public sector structures, while also encouraging progress in the construction sector and the digitization of construction processes.
