Vladimir Kudryashev: 1,622 specialists need to be trained to switch to BIM technologies

The digitalization of the construction industry was discussed today in the State Council at a meeting of the Committee on Housing Policy and Infrastructure Development. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the State Council Yuri Kamaltynov.

The main report was delivered by Vladimir Kudryashev, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Tatarstan. According to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 331, since January 1, 2022, the mandatory use of BIM technologies (information modeling of structures) has been introduced at state order facilities. The formation and maintenance of an information model of an object becomes necessary for the customer, the developer and the operating organization when concluding contracts on the preparation of project documentation for construction, reconstruction. The exception is capital construction projects that are created in the interests of defense and security of the state.

BIM technologies are used for the construction of all types of buildings and structures. When designing in BIM, a three-dimensional digital model of a building is created, which contains all information about structures, materials, communications, the deputy minister explained.

The transition to digital will require improving the quality of training of specialists among state and municipal employees, employees of educational organizations, government customers, design and construction organizations, Vladimir Kudryashev noted. According to the Ministry, it is necessary to train 1,622 specialists.

Other issues were also considered at the meeting of the committee.