Dive summary:

Tools don't build buildings themselves, and gathering the benefits of building information modeling (BIM) means not letting coordination meetings run themselves.

Here are five tips for successful BIM meetings, starting before the participants arrive:

1. Practice and prepare – the models are powerful, but they require a knowledgeable hand.
2. Have a "designated driver" for the software so there isn't fumbling and down time to drain off participants' concentration and commitment.
3. Use people's time wisely by looking for ways to segment the process rather than having everyone present for everything.
4. Finish what you started last time, using notes to stay on track before new items are tackled.
5. Involve everyone early in understanding how the process will go.

From the article:

... if you can't run efficient, productive coordination meetings, the Building Team will never realize the benefits of true BIM coordination. ...