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BIM Project Execution Planning

Event Date

Jul 31, 2010

Type

Conference Presentation - Implementation

Research Team

RES-CPF 2010

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Topic

Project Execution Planning for Building Information Modeling

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Abstract

A Building Information Model (BIM) is “a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.” (Readers who are not familiar with these concepts should first review the National Building Information Modeling Standard, Part 1 available at http://www.buildingsmartalliance.org/nbims.) To successfully implement BIM, a project team must perform detailed and comprehensive planning. A well documented BIM Project Execution Plan will ensure that all parties are clearly aware of the opportunities and responsibilities associated with the incorporation of BIM into the project workflow. A completed BIM Project Execution Plan should define the appropriate uses for BIM on a project (e.g., design authoring, cost estimating, and design coordination), along with a detailed design and documentation of the process for executing BIM throughout a project’s lifecycle. Once the plan is created, the team can follow and monitor their progress against this plan to gain the maximum benefits from BIM implementation. Guide provides a structured procedure for creating and implementing a BIM Project Execution Plan. The four steps within the procedure include: Identify high value BIM uses during project planning, design, construction and operational phases Design the BIM execution process by creating process maps Define the BIM deliverables in the form of information exchanges Develop the infrastructure in the form of contracts, communication procedures, technology and quality control to support the implementation The goal for developing this structured procedure is to stimulate planning and direct communication by the project team during the early phases of a project. The team leading the planning process should include members from all the organizations with a significant role in the project. Since there is no single best method for BIM implementation on every project, each team must effectively design a tailored execution strategy by understanding the project goals, the project characteristics, and the capabilities of the team members. This BIM Project Execution Planning Guide is a product of the BIM Project Execution Planning buildingSMART alliance™ (bSa) Project. The bSa is charged with developing the National Building Information Modeling Standard™ (NBIMS). This Guide was developed to provide a practical manual that can be used by project teams to design their BIM strategy and develop a BIM Project Execution Plan. The core modeling and information exchange concepts have been designed to complement the long-term goals of the bSa in the development of a standard that can be implemented throughout the AECOO Industry to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of BIM implementation on projects.

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Knowledge Area

Design Planning & Optimization, Information Management Technology

Project Phase

Concept, Detailed Scope, Detailed Design (Engineering), Construction, Commissioning & Startup, Handover & Closeout

Project Function

Project Management, Architects & Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Commissioning & Startup, Operations & Maintenance, Quality Management, External Stakeholders

Industry Group

Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Buildings, Infrastructure

Research Topic

Project Execution Planning for Building Information Modeling

Keywords

Building Information Modeling, BIM, BIM Project Execution Plan, BIM uses, BIM execution process, BIM deliverables, BIM Goals, Information Exchanges, BIM Infrastructure, Project team implementation, BIM implementation methods, Process Maps, 3D model, 4D model, Pankow

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BIM Project Execution Planning

Related Resources

Building Information Modeling Project Execution Planning Research Project

BIM Project Execution Planning

BIM Project Execution Planning Guide, Version 2.0

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