Análisis comparativo de las estrategias nacionales de adopción BIM: estudio de caso entre Colombia (plan nacional BIM) y Chile (plan BIM).

Abstract

This monograph develops a comparative analysis of the national strategies for the adoption of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology in Colombia and Chile. The study examines the institutional frameworks, technical standards and implementation goals defined in the official documents of both countries, aiming to identify Chilean good practices that could be adapted to the Colombian context. The research is framed within the context of the Colombian BIM mandate for public projects from 2026 onwards and the lag in real adoption (52% according to the Camacol National BIM Survey 2025, 2025), compared to the regional leadership of Chile (41% adoption in 2022 according to Loyola, 2022, and a goal of 70% by 2028 driven by the CChC BIM Accelerator). A qualitative approach based on documentary review of primary sources (official guides, standards, plans) and secondary sources (scientific articles, sector reports) is used. The methodology comprises four phases: description of Colombia’s National BIM Plan, analysis of Chile’s BIM Plan, construction of a comparative matrix, and evaluation of the transferability of Chilean practices. Preliminary findings highlight the greater operational granularity of the Chilean strategy and the potential adaptation of its BIMOP 2025-2028 Plan to Colombia’s infrastructure sector.