The BIM Handbook in 2025 with Marzia Bolpagni
4th Edition Insights
Show notes
Get ready for an insightful chat on the Digital Construction Podcast with Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International, Associate Director at Maze and co-author of the BIM Handbook. Marzia, who led the development of ISO 7817 Part 1, shares her journey in standardizing the Level of Information Need. Discover the crucial difference between LOD and this framework, which emphasizes defining the purpose, timing, and recipient of information to ensure projects receive the right information at the right time, avoiding waste and fostering lean practices. Learn about the upcoming Part 2 (guidance for application) and Part 3 (a data schema for machine-interpretable requirements) of ISO 7817, aiming to bridge the gap between specified requirements and delivered information. As a NIMA ambassador, Marzia highlights its role in promoting digital transformation and how the updated BIM Handbook (4th edition) offers global case studies and new concepts like digital twins. She also discusses bridging the gap between academia and industry through better communication and collaboration. Finally, Marzia shares her view on future trends like AI and ethics, automation, hybrid communication, digital minimalism, and the increasing importance of human leadership. Don't miss this engaging conversation!