{"id":160200,"date":"2026-03-16T06:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=160200"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:59:43","slug":"bim-ready-hardware-next-leap-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/bim-news\/bim-ready-hardware-next-leap-construction\/160200\/","title":{"rendered":"BIM-ready hardware: The next leap in construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a digital transformation continues to sweep across the industry, Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware examines the growing demand for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how its use is influencing modern design projects<\/h2>\n

The future of construction is digital. What was once considered a gradual shift toward greater information management has now become a basic requirement for so many. From early-stage design through to compliance, maintenance and product lifecycle management, digital product data is no longer considered added-value – it is mandatory.<\/p>\n

Since 2016, UK central government clients have required collaborative digital information management on centrally procured projects, commonly known as BIM Level 2. Today, these requirements are specified through the UK BIM Framework<\/a> standards, setting a clear expectation that construction partners must provide accurate, structured and accessible digital information across their products.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, conscientious manufacturers throughout the supply chain are enhancing their BIM capabilities, as they look to support architects, specifiers and contractors with detailed product information. Architectural hardware – traditionally overlooked in digital planning – is rapidly entering the spotlight too, with 3D models, certification and performance data now offered across a growing library of products<\/a>. But how is this movement to enhanced digital resources impacting projects?<\/p>\n

Optional to operationally clinical<\/h3>\n

Only a decade ago, building specifications relied heavily on paper resources, where professionals were limited to product brochures, PDF catalogues and basic CAD line drawings. Today, the sector is converging around fully integrated digital workflows, with teams relying on platforms such as Revit<\/a> and NBS<\/a> as a way of connecting design, specification, compliance and facilities management.<\/p>\n

Digital Product Passports (DPP)<\/a>, soon to be mainstream and mandated by the EU, will only accelerate this trend. Though it\u2019s important to recognise this evolution isn\u2019t driven by convenience alone. In fact, BIM product data now plays a central role in meeting:<\/p>\n