Herrn Univ.‐Prof. em. Dr.‐Ing. Herbert Schmidt zur Vollendung seines 80. Lebensjahres gewidmet
The construction industry is well known for falling behind in the implementation of information technologies. Many digital technologies are, however, applicable throughout the entire value chain, and the use of industrialized construction is rapidly increasing with a view to improving planning, design, construction, assembly, operation and maintenance. Different technologies have changed the engineering and construction processes drastically, and the rate at which change is taking place is generally agreed to be accelerating. This article presents four international case studies that exemplify the utilization of information modeling in bridge design projects. Information modeling is more than just a new technology – it is a new way of working which has the power to totally transform the design and construction industry.