New Research Asks a Bigger Question: How Mature Is Your BIM Organisation?

September 5, 2026

2 Min Read

BIM maturity is often described through software, modelling capability and project standards. New research is encouraging the industry to look at the question more broadly.

A study examining the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 in construction explores how digital maturity can be assessed not only through technology, but also through organisational practices and the way people interact with digital systems.

The research is particularly interesting because it challenges the idea that having sophisticated technology automatically makes an organisation digitally mature.

Beyond the Software

A company may own advanced BIM platforms and still struggle with:

Fragmented workflows
Poor information management
Limited staff capability
Weak digital processes
Difficulty turning project data into decisions

A more mature organisation understands how technology, people and processes work together.

That is where the Industry 5.0 perspective becomes important. Instead of focusing purely on automation, it places greater emphasis on human involvement, resilience and the way technology supports professionals.

Why It Matters

For AEC companies developing their BIM strategies, this raises a useful question:

Are we actually digitally mature—or have we simply bought digital tools?

The distinction could become increasingly important as organisations evaluate whether their BIM investments are delivering meaningful project and business outcomes.

BIM Cafe Insight:

BIM maturity isn't measured by how advanced your software is. It's measured by how effectively your people, processes and information work together.