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THE IMPACT OF COVID-19

Most of the construction industry is in survival or recovery mode. To cut costs, many senior level roles are at risk or being axed.

In a market where BIM capability is increasingly important to win work as well as deliver it, how will essential, non-operational, BIM needs be met?

RESPONSE

Insights from employers in the architecture, engineering and construction sectors indicate that the most fruitful career direction for BIM specialists in the short term will be to offer their skills as a consultancy service, working flexibly on a freelance basis.

The BIM Expert Directory provides a more flexible, on-demand, freelance resource. These experts will help you save money and maintain or build digital intelligence.

The Directory is a joint initiative – combining the specialist, digital community of dbe.careers with 30+ years’ AEC recruitment expertise of JohnsonBIM. This online database provides the shop window for BIM experts who can provide specialist consultancy services to construction clients on-demand, without compromising on rates.

HOW IT WORKS

For Employers, there is no charge. You can search and contact experts directly, without going through an agency.

For Consultants, there is no set-up fee and listing is free for the first three months. We will never enforce a long-term contract and no penalties will be levied for removing a listing.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Our recruitment experts vet all consultant applications to ensure suitability and quality, checking all references and providing support with profile writing.

SUPPORT FOR CONSULTANTS

We recognise that many BIM specialists will find the idea of setting up as a Consultant quite daunting, so we have secured a collective of business start-up advisors to help.

This growing community of support specialists can help with business plans, accountancy, marketing, graphic design and websites. Most are offering free consultation and good discounts for Consultants using the Directory.

For more information, go to our business resources section.

THE FUTURE

We are committed to supporting the digital construction industry through the current crisis and beyond. We will continue to invest in the BIM Experts Directory and evolving in response to your needs.

JOIN US

If you’d like to join us on this journey, register today.