The Great Salary Debate

This year, the debate gave particular focus to the proposition that:

“The greatest challenge facing digital construction in 2022 is attracting and retaining good quality BIM trainees.”

Geopolitical events combined with the continued lack of BIM talent within the industry have created
a tough market for both candidates and employers, with salaries restrained by rising costs, but
demand still outstripping supply in certain roles. Recruiting trainees is essential for the industry to
increase the number of BIM professionals, yet many firms do not currently have the resource
capacity to provide the mentoring required.

And if trainees do not progress and see the salary rewards they expect, will they be drawn away by other digital industries that offer a more attractive package?

Book your place on the webinar today for what promises to be a lively and thought-provoking
discussion.

Points raised were:

• Increase in demand for BIM outstripping supply of skills
• Lack of clarity around BIM pathways and appeal as a career
• Importance of construction experience over software knowledge
• Pressures on time and resource for mentoring
• Sources of training and barriers to accessing these
• Efforts to retain good employees through development and progression not salary competition