Graphisoft global study reveals BIM knowledge most sought-after skill
by Anthony Frausto-Robledo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
BIM and the future architect is the focus of this global study that paired with an interesting panel discussion from Graphisoft’s event.
Nemetschek Group company Graphisoft announced that their “Hiring the next generation of architects’ global recruitment survey”—the first of its kind in the AEC industry—revealed that BIM knowledge is the most sought-after skill. This study was also the subject of a session at Graphisoft’s Building Together Digital Event.
Over 1,100 Responses
The survey went out to architecture firms around the world, from over 54 countries. The firm composition matched the overall market conditions in terms of firm sizes, representing an accurate snapshot of the global industry (60 percent small firms / 18 percent medium firms / 22 percent large firms).
Balanced Skills Are Ideal
Firms report that they seek “balanced skills” in new grads. According to 39 percent of firms participating in the study (essentially 4 out of 10 firms), current job candidates lack a good balance of three core skill areas. These skill areas are:
- Artistic mindset/creativity
- Engineering mindset/technical skills
- Digital mindset/software skills
Graphisoft sees these three mindsets as part of a BIM mindset, something we will discuss below in the analysis section.
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