Archinect - Features 2024-05-02T02:26:04-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150174829/archinect-s-guide-to-job-titles-bim-specialist Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: BIM Specialist Sean Joyner 2019-12-16T15:06:00-05:00 >2021-04-17T05:44:26-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/db/db4a8f75526381ef95d5e6ef813fde34.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The design, development, and construction of a building is an inherently complex ambition. For the architect, coordinating both the countless members of the project team and managing the production of the construction documents present its own set of challenges. Building Information Modeling has introduced itself as an invaluable tool in documentation, management, and project maintenance for architects and consultants in the AEC space. The intricate nature of BIM solutions coupled with the specialized knowledge needed to operate it properly has brought about the emergence of a new kind of professional, commonly known as the <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/search?q=BIM&amp;q_radius=0&amp;region_id=&amp;location=&amp;submit=Search" target="_blank">BIM Specialist</a>. Critical to the health of a firm&rsquo;s workflow, the BIM Specialist plays a crucial role in a project&rsquo;s success. Let&rsquo;s take a deep dive into this role, explore some of its common characteristics, and look at what skills and qualifications one might need to pursue an opportunity in this area.</p>