With the present rapid development of informatization in the construction industry, the BIM technology is acting an important role in promoting the upgrading of technology in the construction field, which brings great changes in the way of talent cultivation in the application-oriented colleges at the same time. Although the first-class universities in China already have made great progress and acted as demonstration roles in the development of BIM technology and talent training, the application-oriented colleges are still trapped and faced with many problems including shortage of teachers and lack of facilities. Based on the summarization of the present development status of BIM technology, this paper proposes reform measures and suggestions from the aspects of cultivating autonomous learning ability of BIM, setting course group on BIM technology application, BIM competition, in-depth cooperation between school and enterprise, and establishing BIM question library, which can provide reference for the development of BIM technology and talent cultivation in the application-oriented colleges in China.