This news isn’t super new, but I thought you’d all be interested in it nonetheless. I know I am. It’ll be awesome if Digital Plan Review in North America develops in an open, inclusive kind of way. Viva OpenBIM!

“We have created this program because we believe this is the right time to introduce BIM to the AHJs [Authorities Having Jurisdiction]. This will make it possible for them to catch up with the technology and help revolutionize the permitting process. The use of BIM has been increasing steadily in the private sector, and there are significant advantages in moving forward now to develop and adopt a hybrid, 2D+BIM digital review process.”

Read the full press release about Solibri’s $21 Million Technology Grant Program to stimulate Digital Plan Review Adoption in North America here. North American Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) can apply directly for the technology grant here. Perhaps the community you’re involved in can be in the forefront of this impending sea change. With 2013 almost here, let’s all do our share to help the future arrive a little sooner. Please pass this info along to anyone who might be able to make a difference.