ConsensusDOCS, an industry-wide collaboration of 22 leading construction associations dedicated to publishing best-practice contracts, has added a groundbreaking Building Information Modeling (BIM) Addendum.

ConsensusDOCS, an industry-wide collaboration of 22 leading construction associations dedicated to publishing best-practice contracts, has added a groundbreaking Building Information Modeling (BIM) Addendum.

BIM is a 3D modeling process that promises a more streamlined, less expensive and less conflict-ridden project through early detection of design clashes - before ground is even broken.

According to collaborators, it marks a significant step forward in using BIM, and is the first industry standard document to address the legal uncertainties associated with the process.