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BIM is applicable to anything that needs construction, which also includes civil and infrastructure projects including roads, highways, tunnels and much more. As a matter of fact, according to McGraw Hill's report, Business Value of BIM, civil engineers are embracing BIM software faster as compared to architects in the initial days

Up until two weeks back, only very digitally savvy people were heard using the term Augmented Reality - AR. Pokemon Go has turned the tables drastically bringing in immense awareness about AR. the truth is that many contractors and architects are experimenting with AR as a visualization tool, which means the technology is already being used in the built environment as part of the architectural and structural design process.

Innovation and technology moves fast whereas governments have to follow those lengthy approval protocols and what not. Upon partnering with private sector technology companies, from the government's perspective, the chances of getting equipped with that technology know-how for a smart city, increases considerably. Involvement of private sector ensures that the technology used, succeeds in resolving the problems that cities face