National Roadmap to Standardize BIM for Highways, Bridges and Transit

Washington, D.C., September 27, 2025

News Summary

The National Institute of Building Sciences, in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration and industry partners, released a landmark roadmap to create a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library. The CBTL framework aims to establish national, interoperable BIM standards for highways, bridges and transit, unifying fragmented digital practices to modernize design, construction and asset management. Officials say the approach will reduce lifecycle costs, streamline project delivery and strengthen resilience to natural and man-made threats. The report was developed with federal, state and research partners to guide consistent digital workflows across projects.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2025 — National institute releases roadmap to standardize digital design for highways, bridges and transit

Lead

At 15:00 ET on Sept. 26, 2025, the National Institute of Building Sciences announced the release of the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL). The announcement, issued from WASHINGTON on that date, was made in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and sets out a landmark roadmap aimed at creating national, interoperable BIM standards for highways, bridges, and transit infrastructure.

What the report is and who helped create it

The Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL) was developed through collaboration with industry leaders, federal agencies, state agencies, and research partners. The document establishes a framework intended to modernize the design, construction and management of transportation assets.

Goals and claimed benefits

The CBTL is described as a tool to unify digital approaches across the transportation sector. The report aims to unify fragmented digital practices into a single, authoritative resource. It is claimed the CBTL can reduce lifecycle costs, streamline project delivery, and strengthen resilience against natural threats and strengthen resilience against man-made threats.

Scope and framework

The report establishes a framework for modernizing the design of transportation assets, establishes a framework for modernizing the construction of transportation assets, and establishes a framework for modernizing the management of transportation assets. The standards and guidance in the report are aimed nationwide at physical assets that support movement of people and goods.

Leadership and positioning

George Guszcza is identified as President and CEO of NIBS. He stated that America’s global competitiveness depends on a transportation network built for the future and added that by following the recommendations made in this report, the nation can harness digital innovation to deliver safer, smarter, and stronger infrastructure for every community. The release also notes that NIBS was chartered by Congress and that the institute is uniquely positioned to convene government, industry, and the public to shape standards intended to safeguard American lives, strengthen competitiveness, and ensure taxpayer investments achieve maximum value.

How the CBTL is intended to be used

The report is presented as a planning and technical guide that jurisdictions, agencies, and owners can consult when adopting interoperable BIM practices across projects and asset classes. The CBTL is intended to serve as a central reference that agencies can use to align digital practices for highways, bridges, and transit infrastructure.

Access and further information

For more information on this report, please click here. The release directs readers to visit nibs.org and to follow @bldgsciences on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn for updates. Additional contact information appears with the original release.

About the National Institute of Building Sciences

The About section included with the release states that NIBS was created by an act of Congress in 1974. It describes NIBS as the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations on the impact and improvement of the built environment for the American people. The About section states NIBS connects research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. The About section states NIBS’s mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens the nation’s future. The About section states NIBS shapes industry standards and guides digital transformation. The About section states NIBS empowers building professionals, policymakers, and owners to make informed decisions that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. The About section states NIBS convenes experts across sectors to develop solutions ensuring construction, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness keep pace with evolving challenges. The About section says Building American Innovation is a tagline and a commitment. The About section states NIBS fosters collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. The About section includes: Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.

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Key features at a glance

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Additional Resources

• PR Newswire: NIBS releases the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL)
• Wikipedia: Building information modeling
• NIBS — National Institute of Building Sciences
• Google Search: National Institute of Building Sciences CBTL
• Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool)
• Google Scholar: Sustainable Facilities Tool BIM transportation
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Encyclopedia Britannica: transportation infrastructure
• X (Twitter) profile: @bldgsciences
• Google News: NIBS BIM CBTL

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