The document provides an overview of ISO 19650, which establishes standards for organizing and digitizing information in the construction industry using building information modeling (BIM). It discusses key concepts from Parts 1 and 2 of ISO 19650, including how BIM can be applied throughout the lifecycle of a construction project from design to operation. The document is aimed at consulting engineers and highlights benefits like improved collaboration, risk reduction, and cost savings that come with effectively managing digital building information models according to the new ISO standards.
Hi Semua, Saya Denis dari CAED rakan Plannerly-Malaysia anda.
Today we are introducing the ISO 19650 Template of which it is the Standards for execution of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Hari ini kami akan memperkenalkan Templat ISO 19650 yang merupakan Piawaian untuk Perlaksanaan BIM.
This session will be conducted in Bahasa Malaysia.
Perbentangan ini akan mengambil masa sekitar 25 minute, dan jikalau ada apa-apa persoalan, anda boleh menaipkan soal anda di dalam bahasa Malaysia atau English mengunakan CHAT BAR. Saya akan menjawab persoalan anda mengunakan rakaman untuk Q&A yang akan dimasukkan ke dalam rakaman video ini.
So, Let’s Start!
Introduction
ISO 19650 Templates Team
ISO 19650 Templates Results So Far
Using Structured Data
How To Get Involved
OIR, PIR, AIR, EIR, BEP - etc required
Outlines the concepts and principles for information management
Provides recommendations for a framework to manage information
Applied to all types of assets and by all types and sizes of organizations, regardless of the chosen procurement strategy
A unified approach
How The ISO 19650 Appointment Process Works
Agenda:
1. Preparing For Better BIM Contracting
2. Level of Information Need In Practice
3. BIM Contracting With E-Signature
Agenda:
1. Preparing For Better BIM Contracting
2. Level of Information Need Explained
3. BIM Contracting With E-Signature
Don't just ask for "BIM" as this will unlikely get you the BIM you need. More owners are now requesting "Building Information Modeling in accordance with ISO 19650" especially for the vitally important Appointment steps in the BIM contracting workflow.
Helping you communicate who is responsible for what BIM and at what point in time!
The document discusses the NBS BIM Toolkit, which clients and the supply chain can use to define information needs and deliverables. The toolkit includes classification, object libraries, templates to define data demands and deliveries. It also allows users to validate that supply meets demand and generates specifications.
Agenda:
What’s in the ISO 19650 Templates and Why?
ISO 19650 Tender + Response Demystified
ISO 19650 Tools
ISO 19650-2 Clause 5 Parts:
- Assessment and Need
- Invitation to Tender
- Tender Response
Quality is a measure of how well an object fulfils its purpose, and standards provide a means to assess quality. BIM and quality are linked, as building an information model to standards helps ensure the right level of detail and information. When creating BIM objects, one should ensure they are to the right standard, carefully consider how they are created, and adopt standard terminology to maximize appeal and reach. Objects should also be checked and validated to ensure the desired quality is achieved.
This document provides an introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its relevance to audiovisual professionals. It discusses that BIM is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a building that can be shared across stakeholders. BIM is becoming more important for AV professionals as buildings consume large resources, and the construction industry wastes over half of its money spent due to issues like change orders. BIM allows for more integrated project delivery to reduce waste. Traditional 2D drawings are insufficient for BIM which provides a data repository and ongoing model for a building's design, construction and maintenance information. Currently, Revit is a predominant BIM platform being adopted by architects and building owners leading BIM implementation.
Hi Semua, Saya Denis dari CAED rakan Plannerly-Malaysia anda.
Today we are introducing the ISO 19650 Template of which it is the Standards for execution of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Hari ini kami akan memperkenalkan Templat ISO 19650 yang merupakan Piawaian untuk Perlaksanaan BIM.
This session will be conducted in Bahasa Malaysia.
Perbentangan ini akan mengambil masa sekitar 25 minute, dan jikalau ada apa-apa persoalan, anda boleh menaipkan soal anda di dalam bahasa Malaysia atau English mengunakan CHAT BAR. Saya akan menjawab persoalan anda mengunakan rakaman untuk Q&A yang akan dimasukkan ke dalam rakaman video ini.
So, Let’s Start!
Introduction
ISO 19650 Templates Team
ISO 19650 Templates Results So Far
Using Structured Data
How To Get Involved
OIR, PIR, AIR, EIR, BEP - etc required
Outlines the concepts and principles for information management
Provides recommendations for a framework to manage information
Applied to all types of assets and by all types and sizes of organizations, regardless of the chosen procurement strategy
A unified approach
How The ISO 19650 Appointment Process Works
Agenda:
1. Preparing For Better BIM Contracting
2. Level of Information Need In Practice
3. BIM Contracting With E-Signature
Agenda:
1. Preparing For Better BIM Contracting
2. Level of Information Need Explained
3. BIM Contracting With E-Signature
Don't just ask for "BIM" as this will unlikely get you the BIM you need. More owners are now requesting "Building Information Modeling in accordance with ISO 19650" especially for the vitally important Appointment steps in the BIM contracting workflow.
Helping you communicate who is responsible for what BIM and at what point in time!
The document discusses the NBS BIM Toolkit, which clients and the supply chain can use to define information needs and deliverables. The toolkit includes classification, object libraries, templates to define data demands and deliveries. It also allows users to validate that supply meets demand and generates specifications.
Agenda:
What’s in the ISO 19650 Templates and Why?
ISO 19650 Tender + Response Demystified
ISO 19650 Tools
ISO 19650-2 Clause 5 Parts:
- Assessment and Need
- Invitation to Tender
- Tender Response
Quality is a measure of how well an object fulfils its purpose, and standards provide a means to assess quality. BIM and quality are linked, as building an information model to standards helps ensure the right level of detail and information. When creating BIM objects, one should ensure they are to the right standard, carefully consider how they are created, and adopt standard terminology to maximize appeal and reach. Objects should also be checked and validated to ensure the desired quality is achieved.
This document provides an introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its relevance to audiovisual professionals. It discusses that BIM is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a building that can be shared across stakeholders. BIM is becoming more important for AV professionals as buildings consume large resources, and the construction industry wastes over half of its money spent due to issues like change orders. BIM allows for more integrated project delivery to reduce waste. Traditional 2D drawings are insufficient for BIM which provides a data repository and ongoing model for a building's design, construction and maintenance information. Currently, Revit is a predominant BIM platform being adopted by architects and building owners leading BIM implementation.
Pre and Post Contract BIM Execution Plans (BEP) with a view to explaining what they should contain. A better understanding of how to structure a BEP and what it should include.
Real life examples of poor clauses within BIM execution plans, and how to spot and deal with the scope gaps.
Drafted a BIMEX plan based on the BIMEX Guide 2.0 (PSU).
Identified all the BIM goals & uses, contractors, communitcation protocol, collaboration procedures, deliverables and the infrastructure needed. Prepared BIM informaiton exchange sheet in CSI Uniformat II and described the LOD for each component.
Project / Delivery : Renovation / D-B-B
Owner : Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center (OSF Medical Center)
Contractor : P.J.Hoerr
Contract Value : $10.5 Million
Note : Certain details have been changed for privacy.
Ian Chapman, Director the NBS National BIM Library, provides an introduction to the world of Building Information Modelling and what it means (and can be utlised by) manufacturers. This presentation formed part of the Digital Building Theatre programme at Ecobuild 2016.
This document discusses GliderBIM, an asset management software that allows for effective collaboration, quality control, and use of asset data throughout the entire lifecycle of a building project. GliderBIM acts as a common data environment, facilitating document management and coordination of models, specifications, and other handover documentation. It provides automated processes for data analysis, verification, and production of handover information like COBie data. GliderBIM is presented as an integrated BIM and operations & maintenance solution that serves as a central hub for asset information modeling and management.
5th Qatar BIM User Day, BIM process implementation and management on Qatar me...BIM User Day
Author: Gunnar Godawa | HOCHTIEF ViCon Qatar
Content:
- Implementation and management strategy
- BIM process development and execution
- Case study: Qatar Rail Projects and Lusail City
About the Qatar BIM User Day:Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
5th Qatar BIM User Day, Live modeling techniques on a single projectBIM User Day
Author: Laura Smagin | Atkins
Content:
- Understanding workflows using Revit Server with Clarity
- Utilizing your companies global experts without having to relocate staff for projects
- Using technology to bridge oceans for collaboration and coordination
About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
5th Qatar BIM User Day, Defining the role of the BIM ManagerBIM User Day
Author: Andrew Snowball
Content:
- Why appoint a BIM Manager?
- Defining types of BIM Managers
- Defining BIM Manager’s roles & responsibilities
About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
Introducing to BIM and its benefits across disciplines - Bilal Succar at OICE...Giacomo Bergonzoni
BIM implementation stages within organizations, an overview BIM adoption across a market and how to develop a roadmap sharing the responsability of innovation diffusion.
Andy Butterfield, Global Head of Construction and Product Certification looks at BSI's role in supporting BIM, its range of certification and training solutions.
Richard Petrie, Chief Executive of buildingSMART International presents the organisation and its chapters, open standards, bSDD and the developing of common sloutions for the construction sector.
2nd Qatar BIM User Day Scheduling, QTO and Estimating TechnologyBIM User Day
Speaker: Racha Chahrour– Hochtief ViCon
-How are classic technologies being adopted?
-Challenges – experience, software capabilities
About the Qatar BIM User Day:
Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
More information: www.bimuserday.com
Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday
4th Qatar BIM User Day, BIM in ContractsBIM User Day
This document discusses considerations for including Building Information Modeling (BIM) requirements in construction contracts. It addresses key aspects like responsibilities and roles, scope definition, and specification documents. The document emphasizes that BIM aims to increase productivity across the entire project lifecycle. It also stresses that contracts should clearly define roles and responsibilities, precisely scope the required BIM uses and capabilities, and reference detailed specification documents to support BIM implementation.
1st Qatar BIM User Day Business processes supported by BIM methodology, part 2BIM User Day
Speaker: Peter Barker, BIM Academy
-O&M and facility management
-Asset management
About the Qatar BIM User Day:
Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
More information: www.bimuserday.com
Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday
5th Qatar BIM User Day, BIM IntroductionBIM User Day
Author: Nura Al Neama, Student from Qatar University
Content:
- Personal introduction and Nura’s way to BIM
- BIM education and future of Qatar
- A students perspective on the BIM User Day
About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
3rd Qatar BIM User Day - The BIM Manager within the Project OrganisationBIM User Day
Speaker: Daniel Frawley
- BIM Manager
- BIM Roles
- Collaboration
- Integration
About the Qatar BIM User Day:
Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
More information: www.bimuserday.com
Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday
How to Create a Rock Star BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and MPDT* (Responsibility ...Fabio Roberti
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is a valuable and necessary part of any project in the AEC sector. It is essential when the team needs to work in a collaborative process to ensure that everyone on the project is aligned with the project objectives. A correctly implemented BEP will ensure the project goals are clear and agreed by the wide project team. Communication is a key component of all construction projects. To be successful, it requires many different people working together to achieve the client requirements. A well-built BEP requires the project team to work together and communicate from the very beginning to the completion of the project. This class will explain the importance of the BEP and demonstrate how to create an efficient BEP for post-contract-award which will include the Model Production & Delivery Table (MPDT). The post-contract-award BEP sets out how the information required in the Employer's Information Requirements will be provided.
Pre and Post Contract BIM Execution Plans (BEP) with a view to explaining what they should contain. A better understanding of how to structure a BEP and what it should include.
Real life examples of poor clauses within BIM execution plans, and how to spot and deal with the scope gaps.
Drafted a BIMEX plan based on the BIMEX Guide 2.0 (PSU).
Identified all the BIM goals & uses, contractors, communitcation protocol, collaboration procedures, deliverables and the infrastructure needed. Prepared BIM informaiton exchange sheet in CSI Uniformat II and described the LOD for each component.
Project / Delivery : Renovation / D-B-B
Owner : Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center (OSF Medical Center)
Contractor : P.J.Hoerr
Contract Value : $10.5 Million
Note : Certain details have been changed for privacy.
Ian Chapman, Director the NBS National BIM Library, provides an introduction to the world of Building Information Modelling and what it means (and can be utlised by) manufacturers. This presentation formed part of the Digital Building Theatre programme at Ecobuild 2016.
This document discusses GliderBIM, an asset management software that allows for effective collaboration, quality control, and use of asset data throughout the entire lifecycle of a building project. GliderBIM acts as a common data environment, facilitating document management and coordination of models, specifications, and other handover documentation. It provides automated processes for data analysis, verification, and production of handover information like COBie data. GliderBIM is presented as an integrated BIM and operations & maintenance solution that serves as a central hub for asset information modeling and management.
5th Qatar BIM User Day, BIM process implementation and management on Qatar me...BIM User Day
Author: Gunnar Godawa | HOCHTIEF ViCon Qatar
Content:
- Implementation and management strategy
- BIM process development and execution
- Case study: Qatar Rail Projects and Lusail City
About the Qatar BIM User Day:Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
5th Qatar BIM User Day, Live modeling techniques on a single projectBIM User Day
Author: Laura Smagin | Atkins
Content:
- Understanding workflows using Revit Server with Clarity
- Utilizing your companies global experts without having to relocate staff for projects
- Using technology to bridge oceans for collaboration and coordination
About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
5th Qatar BIM User Day, Defining the role of the BIM ManagerBIM User Day
Author: Andrew Snowball
Content:
- Why appoint a BIM Manager?
- Defining types of BIM Managers
- Defining BIM Manager’s roles & responsibilities
About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
Introducing to BIM and its benefits across disciplines - Bilal Succar at OICE...Giacomo Bergonzoni
BIM implementation stages within organizations, an overview BIM adoption across a market and how to develop a roadmap sharing the responsability of innovation diffusion.
Andy Butterfield, Global Head of Construction and Product Certification looks at BSI's role in supporting BIM, its range of certification and training solutions.
Richard Petrie, Chief Executive of buildingSMART International presents the organisation and its chapters, open standards, bSDD and the developing of common sloutions for the construction sector.
2nd Qatar BIM User Day Scheduling, QTO and Estimating TechnologyBIM User Day
Speaker: Racha Chahrour– Hochtief ViCon
-How are classic technologies being adopted?
-Challenges – experience, software capabilities
About the Qatar BIM User Day:
Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
More information: www.bimuserday.com
Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday
4th Qatar BIM User Day, BIM in ContractsBIM User Day
This document discusses considerations for including Building Information Modeling (BIM) requirements in construction contracts. It addresses key aspects like responsibilities and roles, scope definition, and specification documents. The document emphasizes that BIM aims to increase productivity across the entire project lifecycle. It also stresses that contracts should clearly define roles and responsibilities, precisely scope the required BIM uses and capabilities, and reference detailed specification documents to support BIM implementation.
1st Qatar BIM User Day Business processes supported by BIM methodology, part 2BIM User Day
Speaker: Peter Barker, BIM Academy
-O&M and facility management
-Asset management
About the Qatar BIM User Day:
Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
More information: www.bimuserday.com
Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday
5th Qatar BIM User Day, BIM IntroductionBIM User Day
Author: Nura Al Neama, Student from Qatar University
Content:
- Personal introduction and Nura’s way to BIM
- BIM education and future of Qatar
- A students perspective on the BIM User Day
About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
3rd Qatar BIM User Day - The BIM Manager within the Project OrganisationBIM User Day
Speaker: Daniel Frawley
- BIM Manager
- BIM Roles
- Collaboration
- Integration
About the Qatar BIM User Day:
Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM.
More information: www.bimuserday.com
Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday
How to Create a Rock Star BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and MPDT* (Responsibility ...Fabio Roberti
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is a valuable and necessary part of any project in the AEC sector. It is essential when the team needs to work in a collaborative process to ensure that everyone on the project is aligned with the project objectives. A correctly implemented BEP will ensure the project goals are clear and agreed by the wide project team. Communication is a key component of all construction projects. To be successful, it requires many different people working together to achieve the client requirements. A well-built BEP requires the project team to work together and communicate from the very beginning to the completion of the project. This class will explain the importance of the BEP and demonstrate how to create an efficient BEP for post-contract-award which will include the Model Production & Delivery Table (MPDT). The post-contract-award BEP sets out how the information required in the Employer's Information Requirements will be provided.
✓ What is ISO 19650
✓ ISO 19650 Templates
✓ ISO 19650 Appointment Workflow
✓ ISO 19650 Project Planning Workflow
✓ ISO 19650 Project Management Workflow
WATCH THE WEBINAR HERE: https://www.plannerly.com/what-is-iso-19650
UNNC and BSI. BIM Management Training I & II
13th - 14th Sep (Wed –Thur ) & 19th -20th Sep ( Tue- Wed)
British Standards Institution (hereinafter called “BSI”) and University of Nottingham Ningbo China (hereinafter called “UNNC”) jointly develop the Building Information Modelling (BIM) management training courses with the purpose of cultivating senior BIM managerial talents who are leading the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. With the focus of bringing in internationally recognized BIM national standards
from the UK into China, we hope to introduce the lifecycle BIM management experiences and best practices to the AEC industry, to provide the industry elites with leading-edge learning resources on BIM management, to improve the core capabilities of BIM management, and ultimately to broaden their horizon regarding the development and contextualising BIM and digital built into the sector.
Targeted Audience
● Middle and senior management in the AEC industry
● Others who show great interests in BIM
IMPRESS BIM Methodology (iBIMm) and Façade Retrofit Methodology using Cloud B...IES VE
Presention at Ireland's leading academic forum on BIM and digital construction processes by IES researcher, Adalberto Guerra Cabrera. It won Best Industry Paper Award at the CiTA BIM Gathering 2017 in Dublin.
He was presenting on IES R&D work for the European funded IMPRESS project. Covering “IMPRESS BIM Methodology (iBIMm) and Façade Retrofit Methodology using Cloud Based Open Source BIM.”
The IMPRESS project is creating a new range of easy to install and manufacturer pre-fabricated panels for retrofit, which will reduce energy demand while improving building aesthetics. This will be supported by a BIM based Integrated Design Process.
The Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a technology that is rapidly gaining popularity in the world of of Architecture Engineering and Construction. This presentation shows a complete history of the BIM and highlights its applications during Building Life Cycle and finally provides its advantages and limitations.
Keynote Speech
Mr. Kevin POOLEChairman, Committee on Environment, Innovation and Technology, Construction Industry Council
HKIPM‐HKIBIM Joint Conference: BIM in Project Management
Details of Conference
Date: 2‐Apr‐2014 (Wed)
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Organizers:
Hong Kong Institute of Project Management (HKIPM)
http://www.hkipm.org.hk/
The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM)
http://www.hkibim.org
Sole Sponsor:
建造業議會 - Construction Industry Council
http://www.hkcic.org/
Collaboration - Open Opportunities & Bring Possibilities
Mr. Alex HO Senior Manager – Building Information Modelling Building Information Modelling Department, Construction Industry Council
HKIBIM Annual Conference 2017
Theme: Transforming BIM to Action
Date: 22-Nov-2017 (Wed)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Grand Ballroom I-III, Level 6, Royal Plaza Hotel, Hong Kong
Organizers:
The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM)
http://www.hkibim.org
HKIBIM Annual Conference 2017 is the 8th Annual Conference organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM). It is the premier annual event for experienced professionals to demonstrate the practical use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes using real cases. The speakers are encouraged to illustrate lessons learned in practical projects so that more professionals from different disciplines can improve their productivity through efficient use of BIM and advance practical knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with the larger BIM community.
Supporting the digital construction industry | Empowering you in a BIM worldThe NBS
Slides from a presentation by Richard Waterhouse at the Empowering you in a BIM world event from NBS in June 2016.
Richard is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and chair of the B555 British Standards committee covering the development of Building Information Modelling in the UK.
He is a member of the European CEN/BT WG215 BIM committee and has been involved in liaison with BuildingSMART for over 15 years. He has recently spoken at conferences across the EU, US and Asia.
This document provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) including definitions, standards, principles, terms and abbreviations. It introduces BIM as an information management process using digital technologies and collaborative working. Key points covered include common BIM standards, principles such as collaborative engagement and starting with the end in mind, and terms like Asset Information Model (AIM) and Common Data Environment (CDE). The document also outlines BSI's offerings to support organizations' BIM journeys including training, qualifications and certification solutions.
The document summarizes a seminar presentation on applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction project management. It provides background on BIM, including its definition, development over time, requirements, benefits, applications in design, preconstruction, construction, and facility management. It discusses approaches to BIM implementation and adoption for safety and risk management. It also outlines some challenges to BIM implementation in the construction industry. The presentation concludes that BIM is an innovative concept that can help manage construction project data but that further education and training is needed to increase adoption.
Building Information Modelling (BIM): Benefits for Small Scale Construction I...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
While time passes and life changes, the development of technology is taking place in every part of our life quickly, also it affects daily life. it creates new tools, procedures, and methods for all sectors, and simplifies many operations. Nowadays, design tools that depend on computers have been used in the construction industry, it has a direct effect on the whole project life, and it has made a revolution in the construction sector. Building information modeling (BIM) simply refers to the development of a building model generated by using the computer, that model is rich of data, object-oriented, smart and also a parametric digital representation of the building.
This paper discusses the advantages of implementation of BIM technology for the small scale construction industry, it will mainly focus on quantity takeoff and accuracy of projects, firstly it presents the definition and the main concept of BIM. Then, a case study of a 3-storey building project in Baghdad is done to evaluate the effect of BIM quantity takeoff, tendering, and other effects on the project. At the end, results and challenges will be discussed.
The document summarizes a presentation on MEP in BIM. The presentation agenda includes an introduction to BIM, platforms and interoperability, current and future legislation, and a conclusion. The introduction defines BIM and its uses, including coordination, clash detection, and facility management. It also discusses the paradigm shift in moving from 2D CAD to a collaborative 3D model. Platforms and interoperability explains how different software platforms interface and exchange data. Current legislation mandating BIM is discussed for the UAE, UK, and globally. Standards and guidelines for BIM implementation are also reviewed. The conclusion discusses new roles and responsibilities with BIM and addresses common misconceptions about BIM adoption.
This document provides an introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry. It discusses how BIM is becoming a standard collaboration process that provides owners and managers with robust information across the entire lifecycle of construction projects. The document outlines the history and development of BIM, from its origins in the 1960s to its current uses. It also identifies some common BIM authoring tools used for architectural, structural, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing modeling.
The document outlines 10 key points about building information modeling (BIM):
1. BIM is a process, not just a technology, that is applied throughout construction from design to facilities management.
2. BIM uses various technology platforms to enable aspects like architectural modeling.
3. BIM has different implementation levels from 2D CAD to full integration of data through web services.
BIM results in significant benefits like reduced costs, improved quality, and better predictability for construction projects.
BIM Project Execution Plans and Open BIM via IFC2x3Alfredo Carrato
The document discusses BIM project execution plans and open BIM standards. It analyzes the export of building elements from four BIM authoring tools (Bentley AECOsim, Nemetschek Allplan, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Autodesk Revit) to the IFC2x3 file format. It finds that Bentley AECOsim had the best average results with 78.57% of concepts supported, while Autodesk Revit had the worst at 50%. As the number of building elements and tools increases, the number of unsupported IFC2x3 items grows exponentially, so interoperability issues must be addressed in execution plans.
Intro to buildingsmart and COBie - Nick Tune at Ecobuild 2015The NBS
Nick Tune joined us at Ecobuild 2015, and kicked off our selection of BIM seminars with Introduction to Buildingsmart and COBie - you can now see the slides here!
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1. BOOKLET ON ISO STANDARD 19650 Information management using building information modelling
BIM and ISO 19650
from a project management
perspective
Organization and digitization of information
about buildings and civil engineering works,
including building information modelling (bim)
2. 2
Table of Contents
Abbreviations 4
Preface 5
1. Introduction 7
1.1. ISO 19650 and BIM 9
1.2. Aims of publication 10
2. ISO 19650 Standard 11
2.1. Introduction 11
2.2. ISO 19650 ‘Part 1: concepts and principles’ 12
2.2.1. ISO 19650 in the life cycle 12
2.2.2. Definitions used in project management 13
(a) Building Information Modelling 13
(b) BIM Execution Plan 13
(c) Level of information need 13
(d) Information container 15
2.2.3. Two key concepts for consulting engineers 15
(a) Common Data Environment 15
(b) Requirements management 16
2.3. ISO 19650 Part 2: ‘Delivery phase of the assets’ 17
3. Important issues for managing BIM (but not covered by ISO standards) 23
3.1. Project management and BIM 23
3.2. Processes 23
3.3. Common Data Environment 25
3.4. Exchanging/sharing information in a BIM process 26
3.5. Effective BIM implementation from a project manager perspective 27
3.6. BIM deliverables – reusability 28
3.7. Education and training 31
3. 3
4. BIM Execution Plan 32
4.1. Contents 32
4.2. Level of information need 34
(a) The level of development issued by BIM Forum, and currently used in a number of projects across the world; 34
(b) The level of detail issued by CityGML and used in the GIS domain 34
(a) Level of geometry 34
(b) Level of information 34
(c) Level of documentation 34
4.3. BEP and information management 36
4.4. BIM uses 37
5. Contracts 39
5.1. Intellectual ownership 40
5.2. Software tools 40
5.3. Liability 41
5.4. FIDIC impact 42
Appendices 43
Appendix 1: National video references and links 43
(a) What is BIM? 43
(b) Asset information management using BIM with open standards and a digital twin 43
(c) OpenBIM and buildingSMART 43
(d) Systems engineering and BIM 43
Appendix 2: Exhange and sharing (container-) information 44
Appendix 3: References to BIM guidance in Europe 46
Appendix 4: Table of project and task information management functions 47
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Abbreviations
AIR Asset information requirements
AIA American Institute of Architects
AEC Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry
BCF BIM Collaboration Format
BEP BIM Execution Plan
BIM Building Information Modelling
BS British Standards
CDE Common Data Environment
CIC Construction Industry Council
COINS Constructive objects and the integration of
processes and systems
EUROTL European Road Object Type Library
FIDIC International Federation of Consulting Engineers
(Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils)
GML Geography Markup Language (ISO19136)
IDM Information Delivery Manual
IFC Industrial Foundation Classes
IOT Internet of Things
ISO International Standardization Organization
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
OGC Open Geospatial Consortium
OIR Organisational information requirements
OTL Object Type Library
PAS Publicly Available Specification
PEP Project Execution Plan
PIR Project Information Requirements
RIBA Royal Institute of British Architects
QTO Quantity Take-off
SDK Software Development Kit
SE Systems Engineering
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Preface
International standard ISO 19650, ‘Organization and digitization of information about buildings
and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) – Information man-
agement using building information modelling’, has been published. It has two Parts – Part 1:
Concepts and principles and Part 2: Delivery phase of the assets. EFCA, as liaison organisa-
tion in the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) TC 4421
, contributed to its devel-
opment, helping to orient it for use in a BIM construction project – from the very beginning
through to final delivery.
The title of the standard refers to “information management using building information model-
ling” (BIM). Today, in Europe, most of the biggest projects are designed under a BIM process.
Being able to define a standardised process for information delivery means that it’s no longer
a time to convince others of why BIM has to be used, but rather of how, in order to make BIM
profitable for all stakeholders of a project in terms of quality and in terms of revenue.
Engineers and consultants must be central to information management. We can consider the
art of the engineer as being included in ‘information management’ in order to communicate
its added value to the construction works being delivered. This booklet can be regarded as
the voice of engineers, explaining the use of ISO 19650 to other partners in the construction
process.
The booklet has been developed in a collaborative way by the EFCA BIM Task Force, which
includes representatives of European associations of consulting engineers and takes into
account specificities of each country. It is oriented for the benefit of all, including small and
medium-sized enterprises. The appropriate implementation of ISO 19650 opens the road for
engineers to the revolution of the construction industry 4.0.
We hope this effort will be useful for all engineers and consultants, but also our partners in the
construction industry.
1 The technical committee for life-cycle information for the built environment.
Kevin Rudden
President EFCA
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The publication was produced by the members of the EFCA BIM Task Force:
• Christophe Castaing, Chair (CINOV-SYNTEC, France)
• Daan Alsem (Koninklijke NLIngenieurs, the Netherlands)
• Ingrid Alvsåker (RIF, Norway)
• Michel Bernard (CINOV-SYNTEC, France)
• Stig Brinck (FRI, Denmark)
• Ondřej Budík (CACE, Czech Republic)
• Boban Djordjević (ACES, Serbia)
• Szymon Dorna (SIDiR, Poland)
• Maximilian Grauvogl (VBI, Germany)
• Joseph Ickmans (ORI, Belgium)
• Veljko Janjić (ACES, Serbia)
• Ioannis Ladopoulos (HELLASCO, Greece)
• Gilles Pignon (OAI, Luxembourg)
• Fabrizio Ranucci (OICE, Italy)
• Jørgen Storm Emborg (FRI, Denmark)
• Antonio Vettese (OICE, Italy)
Thanks go also to Alison Eades (Archway Communications) for her journalistic input.
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1. Introduction
Building information modelling (BIM) is a digital information management approach being
adopted by the construction industry to improve productivity and quality in building and infra-
structure projects, reduce financial losses during construction, and provide a basis for devel-
oping future services. At its core is 3-D modelling with embedded data that can be shared
by and amongst all project partners, at all stages of a project from design through to mainte-
nance. Each partner retains responsibility for their own data but project managers are able to
use BIM as one ‘agreed source of truth’ for their decision-making. This means a more efficient
use of resources, more effective communications and therefore collaboration within the part-
nership, greater flexibility and improved long-term planning – the benefits of which accrue to
client, project manager and contractor.
Public and private sector clients are increasingly demanding their projects are realised on a
BIM platform. Despite some countries adopting it at a faster rate than others, there is consen-
sus that the world’s built-environment will benefit dramatically from the potential inherent in
BIM to improve its social and environmental performance. BIM is key in the pressing search
for more sustainable solutions and is already moving towards becoming an industry wide
approach at a global level.
Within this context, international standard ISO 19650 was published in 2018 to support BIM
and encourage its wider use. It is therefore timely for the European Federation of Engineering
Consultancy Associations (EFCA) to provide guidance to its members for introducing the
standard and highlighting its far-reaching benefits. For engineers, BIM under the ISO 19650
concepts represents unprecedented opportunities for improving their added value during the
construction process. This EFCA booklet will explain why.
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THIS BOOKLET IS DIVIDED INTO FIVE SECTIONS
Section 1 Introduces BIM and relevant ISO standards
Section 2 Describes concepts of ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2
Section 3 Describes relevant issues not covered by ISO 19650
Section 4 Describes the BIM execution plan
Section 5 Explains potential impacts of using BIM in contracts
THE APPENDICES HOLD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
1. References to BIM guidance in Europe (links)
2. Exchanging and sharing (container) information
3. Reference to BIM guidance in Europe (link)
4. Table of project and task information management functions
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1.1. ISO 19650 and BIM
1 ISO 19650-1:2018 Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) -- Information management using
building information modelling -- Part 1: Concepts and principles https://www.iso.org/standard/68078.html
2 EUBIM Task Group. (2017). Handbook for the introduction of Building Information Modelling by the European Public Sector: Strategic action for construction sector performance: driving value,
innovation and growth. www.eubim.eu.
3 ISO/TS 12911:2012(en) Framework for building information modelling (BIM) guidance (https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:ts:12911:ed-1:v1:en)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 196501
in December 2018 as the standard for organising
‘information about construction works. It
“sets out the concepts and principles for the business processes across the built environment sector in support
of management and production of information during the lifecycle of built assets, referred to as ‘information
management’ in the text, when using building information modelling.”
And explains that:
“These processes can deliver beneficial business outcomes to asset owners/operators, project clients, their supply
chains, and those involved in project funding including reduction of risk and reduction of cost through the creation
and use of asset and project information models.”
An EU BIM Task Group Handbook2
refers to ISO3
for a consistent description of BIM as:
“A process or method of managing information related to facilities and projects to coordinate multiple inputs and
outputs, using shared digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of any built object, including
buildings, bridges, roads, process plant.”
The Task Group recognises a major benefit of using BIM in its following ‘lesson learned’:
“The overall result was that designers worked according to strict and clear instructions regarding the detail,
granularity, content and structure of the data they had to generate. The process contributed to a more reliable and
coherent design delivery process.”
In this EFCA publication, the definition of BIM is taken from ISO 19650:
“The use of a shared digital representation of a built object (including buildings, bridges, roads, process plants, etc.)
to facilitate design, construction and operation processes to form a reliable basis for decisions.”
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1.2. Aims of publication
The publication addresses the new ISO 19650 standards and their relevance to con-
sulting engineers. It describes the beneficial outcomes of using them within the BIM
approach, and from a project management perspective. It highlights the benefits of
lowering risk and reducing financial losses which are possible where reliable project
information is available in a structured, re-usable form and where it is efficiently shared.
It illustrates how, by managing the ownership and liability of project data, project man-
agers can stay in control during the whole lifecycle of assets, including operations and
maintenance, experiencing less contradiction or misinterpretation of data.
It supports Part 1 and Part 2 of ISO 19650 which relate to concepts and principles. ISO
will publish guidance to support Part 2 which explains these concepts for the delivery
phase.
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2. ISO 19650 Standard
2.1. Introduction
4 The asset management phase will be described in a dedicated and additional part of ISO 19650
5 ISO 19650-1:2018
The introductory chapter to the ISO 19650 standard explains key concepts and benefits to project management. BIM is presented not
only as a 3D tool for managing digital information but also as a new approach to managing projects where digital information is being
exchanged between contract parties at all stages of a project, including design, procurement, commissioning and construction.
The outcome of BIM is a ’digital twin’ of the asset to be constructed. This is a digital replica of the future physical system and is used
for both development and design. It also provides a basis for developing new services, or new ways of using the asset, as well as
for future maintenance.
BIM provides an opportunity to better manage the exchange of information, to use improved tools for checking quality, and to
improve trust in the information exchanged. It increases productivity for designers and consulting engineers as they make increas-
ing use of its many possibilities in information management. The BIM processes are also a way to engender confidence amongst the
various parties of any project. By promoting true collaborative working, the use of BIM processes are already helping to strengthen
mutual understanding and trust.
Both ISO 19650 Part 1 and Part 2 are oriented towards the design and construction phases of a project4
, and are primarily intended
for use by:
• those involved in the procurement, design, construction and/or commissioning of built assets; and
• those involved in delivering asset management activities, including operations and maintenance.
The standard has not been produced just for large, complex projects, it is:
“applicable to built assets and construction projects of all sizes and all levels of complexity5
.”
However, only the issues mentioned in this section will be discussed in this EFCA publication as they are the ones relating to the
standard business models used by consulting engineers represented by the EFCA member associations.
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2.2. ISO 19650 ‘Part 1: concepts and principles’
Part 1 of ISO 19650 refers to the ‘concepts and principles’ needed to develop BIM processes in a contract.
2.2.1. ISO 19650 in the life cycle
Figure 1 shows the general information
management life cycle for operational
assets and project delivery, and the rela-
tionship between these two distinct parts
of the asset life cycle, within ISO standards
9001 (quality management) and 19650.
The Figure shows ‘A’, the start of the delivery
phase which, in an asset life cycle, refers to
the asset information model requirements’
impact on the design, construction and
commissioning of that asset. It also shows
‘B’ as the phase with progressive devel-
opment of the design intent model into a
virtual construction model, as part of a ‘dig-
ital twin’ – the digital replica of the physical
system. ‘C’ shows that handover is a bridge
between the construction process and the
operational phase.
Figure 1:
Information management lifecycle as it relates to ISO standards, according to ISO 19650
KEY
A Start of delivery phase – transfer of relevant
information from AIM (Asset Information Model) to
PIM (Project Information Model)
B Progressive development of the design intent
model into the virtual construction model
C End of delivery phase – transfer of relevant
information from PIM to AIM
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2.2.2. Definitions used in project management
(a) Building Information Modelling
Use of a shared digital representation of a built asset to facilitate design, construction and operation processes to
form a reliable basis for decisions
Using BIM and both Parts of ISO 19650, consulting engineers can demonstrate, in real time, the relevancy and the compliance of
their design. The concept of ‘shared information’ relates to the possibilities in BIM of using digital information to simulate and dis-
play the project at each stage of development. Sharing this structured information with all relevant parties also facilitates the deci-
sion-making process, including final approval. Using open standards to structure the information allows it to be shared more easily.
(b) BIM Execution Plan
Plan that explains how the information management aspects of the appointment (3.3) will be carried out by the
delivery team (3.17)
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) defines how, why, when and by whom the information modelling aspects of the contract will be carried
out. The use of BIM should be clearly agreed with the client and specified in the contract alongside the ‘needs’ which fulfil the
agreed contractual obligations.
A BEP should be considered part of the quality architecture of a project in addition to, or implemented in, the Project Management
Plan. It should detail not only how information is created and delivered, but also the ‘why’ (defining the BIM use), and the ‘who’
(assigning responsibility for it). ISO 19650 - Part 2, which concentrates on the delivery phase of the assets, provides some help in
defining the ‘how’ and the ‘who’. The ‘why’ is usually part of the guidance for implementing the BEP in the definition of proposed
BIM uses.
(c) Level of information need
The level of information need is:
Framework that defines the extent and granularity of information.
Note 1 to entry: One purpose of defining the level of information need is to prevent delivery of too much information.
It has to be noted that the ISO committee has decided to refuse to use any acronyme for this, to underline there is no tool for that.
In the same way, “level of information” is always used with the word “need”.
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In the past, with drawings, the ‘granularity’ of information was determined by scale or
by a person’s capacity to draw and to read a line on a drawing. Standards such as BS
(British Standard) then specified the information to be attached. With digital informa-
tion, however, there is no physical limitation. The purpose drives the information to be
embedded in the model. The level of information need is therefore developed to assure
that the information is implemented in the model at the time it is needed to fulfil its pur-
pose. It should take into account the specificities of data drops, domains and BIM uses
which cannot be covered by single parameters, such as level of development (LOD
coming from BIM Forum6
) or level of detail (LOD coming from CityGML7
). The European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) is publishing a guidance document to support the
level of information need concept.
6 BIM Forum : https://bimforum.org/2018/12/04/2019-draft-lod-specification-released-for-public-comment/
7 CityGML: https://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/citygml
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(d) Information container
named persistent set of information retrievable from within a file, system or application storage hierarchy
EXAMPLE Including sub-directory, information file (including model, document, table, schedule), or distinct sub-set
of an information file such as a chapter or section, layer or symbol.
This concept is important and to be associated to the Level of information need. The process of digital information delivery needs
to associate different sources of information, which are note geometry only.
8 BS 1192:2007 Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information – Code of practice (http://bim-level2.org/en/standards/)
2.2.3. Two key concepts for consulting engineers
(a) Common Data Environment
Agreed source of information for any given project or asset, for collecting, managing and disseminating each
information container through a managed process.
The concept of a ‘common data environment’ (CDE) comes from standard BS 1192:20078
and itself refers to three further concepts:
• ‘workflow’ – work in progress (WIP) or work approved regarding the status of information
• ‘lifecycle’ – work in progress shared, published, or archived
• a ‘shared and single source’ of information
Having a CDE is fundamental for consulting engineers if they are aiming to improve:
• productivity, or
• trust and confidence
ISO 19650 describes the CDE as a single source of information for any given project or asset which is used to collect, manage and
disseminate each element of the information model using a managed process. It is a means of providing a collaborative environ-
ment for sharing and coordinating work as information can be transferred through information exchanges and managed through the
CDE. Strict operating procedures ensure a consistent approach by all organisations involved.
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A CDE should be adopted to allow informa-
tion to be shared between all parties involved,
across the asset lifecycle in delivery and oper-
ation of built assets. Productivity improves by
sharing digital information and thereby improv-
ing collaboration between parties. It reduces
the need for hard copies of deliverables, it
re-uses information and it prevents the use
of unreliable or obsolete information thereby
reducing financial losses. All the information,
data and metadata can be verified in real time.
It is important to consider security and data
quality and integrate appropriate protocols in
the CDE.
(b) Requirements management
The purpose of having information requirements is to specify the information that the asset or project supply chain members need
to deliver as part of their work. They will be stored in the asset information model or project information model respectively. The
different types of information requirements are shown in Figure 3.
Information Requirements management represents one of the main concepts of ISO 19650: BIM is a process of information delivery
in accordance with requirements management coming from the systems engineering approach, developed for other industries. It
includes:
• Organisational Information Requirements (OIR) – those pieces of information needed to answer or inform high-level
strategic objectives within the asset owner/operator in relation to the built assets owned, operated, used or managed
by them.
Figure 2: The structure of a Common Data Environment, according to ISO 19650
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• Asset information requirements
(AIR) – those detailed pieces of
information needed to answer
the organisational information
requirements.
• Project information requirements
(PIR) – those pieces of information
needed to answer or inform high-
level strategic objectives within
the asset owner/operator or pro-
ject client organisation, in relation
to a particular built asset project.
ISO 19650 - Part 2 provides some key con-
cepts for delivering information and, reinforc-
ing BIM, a strong improvement in mitigating
risks related to liability and intellectual own-
ership of information.
2.3. ISO 19650 Part 2: ‘Delivery phase of the assets’
ISO 19650 - Part 2 explains a set of processes for information delivery in the cycle of design, construction and handover including
those relating to tasks, roles and responsibilities, as well as the identification and assignment of accountable parties for each activity
and task.
Figure 4 sets out the crucial elements for managing a process of information delivery. It includes:
• appointing party and appointed party
• information process to communicate or to share information
The figure shows a traditional organisation for a project: the appointing party (the client) and the appointed parties (the consultant
or contractor). Information flows from C to B, rather than C to C, and then B to A, or B to B, depending on the contract.
Figure 3:
Different types of information requirements and information models, according ISO 19650
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It has to be noted that neither the role of BIM manager nor of the
coordinator are described in the final release of ISO 19650 - Part 2.
However, Section 5.3.2 identifies information management tasks for
the appointed party within the tender response:
In doing this, the prospective lead appointed party
shall include:
a) the proposed names and professional résumé
of the individuals who will undertake information
management functions within the delivery team;
b) the delivery team’s information delivery strategy,
containing:
— the delivery team’s approach to meeting
the appointing party’s exchange information
requirements, (..)
Role titles might differ from project to project depending on market
sector, project size and the supply chain tier but the important fac-
tors are in the process of delivery including ownership, responsibil-
ity and authority. In smaller businesses, many of these roles might
be executed by the same individual. The organisation can differ pro-
ject by project, nevertheless the delivery tasks remain.
Figure 4: Interfaces between parties and teams for the purpose of
information management (ISO 19650 - Part 2)
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The process of delivery, according to ISO 19650 Part 2, Section 4.1 Information management process, is detailed in the figure below.
Two aspects should be noted:
• the starting point is the specification of requirements, Stage 1: Assessment and need
• the final point is project handover, Stage 8: Project close-out
Consulting engineers are affected at an early stage, Stage 3: Tender response.
KEY
1 assessment and need
2 invitation to tender
3 tender response
4 appointment
5 mobilization
6 collaborative production of information
7 information model delivery
8 project close-out (end of delivery phase)
A information model progressed by subsequent delivery team(s) for each appointment
B activities undertaken per project
C activities undertaken per appointment
D activities undertaken during the procurement stage (of each appointment)
E activities undertaken during the information planning stage (of each appointment)
F activities undertaken during the information production stage (of each appointment)
Figure 5: Information delivery process with Stages 1-8, according to ISO19650 - Part 2
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It is important to note that Figure 6 shows project closure happening differently:
• where a contract is design only
• where a contract includes works supervision, i.e. usually between the client, the consulting engineer and the contractor
• where a contract includes the handover
Figure 6, below, shows the relationship between these three parties: client, consulting engineer and contractor. However, each
country treats work breakdowns structures differently and they should be developed accordingly.
With Figure 6, ISO 19650 - Part 2 strongly recommends the client to prepare the tender process by specifying in the tender
documentation its requirement for the information delivery process. Consulting engineers should note the impact on the tender
documentation (Stage 3) i.e. the BEP is prepared during the bidding process in order to have a clear understanding between the
appointing and appointed party, before the commencement of the project.
Figure 6: Information delivery Stage 1 – assessment and need, according to ISO 19650 - Part 2
KEY
1.1 appoint individuals to undertake the information management function
1.2 establish the project’s information requirements
1.3 establish the project’s information delivery milestones
1.4 establish the project’s information standard
1.5 establish the project’s information production methods and procedures
1.6 establish the project’s reference information and shared resources
1.7 establish the project’s common data environment
1.8 establish the project’s information protocol
A information model progressed by subsequent delivery team(s) for each appointment
NOTE Activities shown in parallel are to highlight that these activities can be undertaken concurrently and apply to all instances
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Figure 7 describes the process for integrating a BIM approach in to quality assurance and the quality check of the information deliv-
ery. This is an important process for improving productivity and for building confidence. It helps to understand the sharing process
of the CDE, and to develop the idea of producing deliverables further to the approval under a BIM project review.
KEY
6.1 check availability of reference information and shared resources
6.2 generate information
6.3 complete quality assurance check
6.4 review information and approve for sharing
6.5 information model review
A information model progressed by subsequent delivery team(s) for each appointment
B new information container revision
NOTE 1 Activities shown in parallel highlight the production of information by each task team prior to the information model review.
NOTE 2 The information model review undertaken in 6.5 can be repeated until such time as the information model is ready to be submitted for lead appointed party
authorization.
Figure 7: Information delivery Stage 6 – collaborative production of information, according to ISO 19650 - Part 2
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3. Important issues for managing BIM
(but not covered by ISO standards)
3.1. Project management and BIM
The implementation of BIM as a methodology gives the best result by far when the quality of the information deliverables is
improved and when the collaboration is enhanced in a structured way and integrated into the project management process.
It is essential that the project management process remains the same as always, with all necessary underlying knowledge and
experience. BIM brings additional tools, metadata and concepts to the same fundamental traditional processes of design, planning,
tendering, execution, communication and coordination. This naturally leads to improvements in reducing financial losses, saving
time, improving quality and mitigating risks.
The BIM approach supports the agile and lean principles for better planning of both inputs and deliverables. It improves commu-
nication and interoperability between different stakeholders and different project phases and leads to an integrated approach for
changes and optimisations.
3.2. Processes
ISO 19650 explains processes in general terms. However, there are some key issues for the engineering and construction phases
of BIM-enabled projects of which consulting engineers should be aware:
• the defined process must allow for developments in the project and any changes this creates to the deliverables, etc.
• the role of the BIM manager is not defined in the ISO 19650 and depends of the country, the contract, the companies.
The role of the BIM manager in a project team varies across companies, It has to be considered as a role, associated to
the appointed party in the contract, including the processes of BIM management with the responsibility of the BEP,
the information management, the information requirements management , the information workflow management and
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the information interfaces management. Even, if it is not a full-time activity, a member of the project management team
has to be appointed for these responsibilities.
• the importance of defining the process for exchanging information between all stakeholders
The frequency and quality of the information exchange and sharing is crucial to the success of a BIM project and should be brought
in line with the expected deliverables. The BIM model, the ‘digital twin’, is a merger of different models and acts as a single source
of truth for all information derived from it.
In order to ensure fast convergence of the BIM model towards a final design that complies with requirements, and ultimately with
the reality of the asset, it is advisable to only share the information that is necessary to be shared at that particular moment, with
other stakeholders.
The BIM management is to organise the following tasks, and their implementation under the BEP:
• to merge all discipline models
• to check the compliance of the models according to the BEP or other agreement
• to check the evolution of the models and their compliance with the scope of work
• to check for clashes between the models
After defining, in the BEP, the actions needed under the design contract, together with the project manager or the steering team, the
BIM Management has to communicate the decided actions to all stakeholders. The process repeats itself on an agreed frequency
until consensus or goal per project phase has been reached and the design can be published.
As a result of the above, the BIM process creates greater communication and visibility around project progress for all stakeholders
and so supports project management in a positive way. However, it requires a mind-set of sharing and transparency that is not
always common in traditional projects, nor amongst many stakeholders across the whole construction sector.
It is worth mentioning that this process also requires a much closer involvement of the client during all project phases, and specifi-
cally regarding approval after each phase which is necessary for being able to converge towards a final design.
During the operational or maintenance phase, the amount of interaction with different stakeholders will usually be less than during
the project phase, so the above is advisable only on a need-to-have basis. This phase is getting more and more about enriching
the BIM model with additional information and using this information for innovative approaches (Internet of Things, Smart Buildings,
Smart Cities, etc.) and maintenance or for operational purposes.
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3.3. Common Data Environment
During the lifecycle of an asset, there is a continuous flow of information. The CDE captures, controls, manages and shares this
information (called ‘metadata’ by ISO 19650) throughout.
Cf. Figure 2: Lifecycle information management via a Common Data Environment – ISO 19650 Part 1
The evolving 3D and BIM software can carry out tasks related to:
• document management, including revision control
• access rights to information
• workflow, log books, audit trail, progress control, cost control
• connection to corporate systems, e.g. for financial data
• project communication, e.g. with communication through email, pdf files, etc.
• BIM tools like viewers, clash detection and code checking, etc. (also supports communication between stakeholders)
• up-to-date information take-off
• adding separate graphical and non-graphical information
• maintenance and facility management
The transition from file-based to model-based project implementation has led to a change of work methodology and interaction
patterns. The models are 10 to 100 times larger than the previous model files, and calculations are performed directly in the models.
This has resulted in new requirements for storage capacity, file sharing and accounting capacity. The requirements for infrastructure,
hardware and software are increasing exponentially and software vendors have changed their strategies to comply with the new
requirements. Cloud-based solutions are increasing storage capacity, distributing software and databases (weather and climate
data, IoT) and interacting with projects across multiple companies without having to open-up.
Cloud applications are owned by software vendors and are strongly linked to their platform. The number of places where the data
are stored therefore increases with the number of applications and their cloud-based solutions that are used in a project. Not every
application is flexible in including formats for which vendors do not have ownership, and many solutions cannot use storage sites
for which they do not have full control. An open format for CDE, the use of open standards, and linked information applications,
based on international open standards, via open accessible ‘platforms’, while taking care of data security, data protection as well as
protection against the misuse of data, will help to prevent the issue described above.
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3.4. Exchanging/sharing information in a BIM process
9 Constructive objects and the integration of processes and systems
10 ISO10303 Step 239: Product Life Cycle Support
To facilitate the use of BIM and the exchange or sharing of digital information between clients and suppliers across the project and
asset lifecycle, regulatory, procurement and legal aspects should be considered to clarify the terms relating to:
• hierarchy of the information
• intellectual property ownership
• obligations and liabilities of suppliers
• purpose of information exchanges
• roles and responsibilities for information management
BIM information can be shared via ‘containers’ according to the ISO 19650 fundamental principles of container-based collaborative
working to be achieved. That is collaborative working across an asset or project team using containers for sharing asset or project
information. An example of a container-based collaborative way of working is in the open standardised ‘COINS’9
container, using an
information delivery manual (IDM) to describe the exchange requirements. ISO 10303 STEP 23910
, developed by the manufacturing
industry, can also be considered as an example of a multicontainers standard. See Appendix 2 for further details.
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3.5. Effective BIM implementation from a project manager perspective
The four major criteria of any project – cost, time, quality and risk – are the main parameters that quantify the success of BIM
implementation. From an engineering consultant and project manager perspective, effective implementation of BIM means primar-
ily focusing on using BIM as a tool for staying within the planned budget and timeframe, without clashes and problems in design,
unplanned works, reworks, claims, unrealistic deadlines, etc.
BIM is facilitating project management and quality control through processes and tools. Automated and semi-automated quality
control procedures are available using BIM tools for different BIM uses in different project stages.
It is essential that project managers on BIM projects fully understand the BIM process and know how to use the model to track pro-
gress as it is different from traditional projects. It is, for example, impossible to track progress using numbers of completed drawings
on a BIM project.
Having project managers in line with BIM, means to integrate its principles and technology into various project processes and to
utilise the enhanced level of information for decision-making, quality control and effective risk mitigation.
Effective BIM implementation requires a lean, start-with-the-end-in-mind approach, which involves project requirements, delivery
and contract type, the number of stakeholders and existing infrastructure and buildings. Information which is entered and not used
is considered waste, but too little information can inhibit some later BIM uses and analyses.
The BIM model itself, the ‘digital twin’, is the basis of information for most of the BIM uses derived from it, and since this is the case,
the information requirements for it should be precisely defined having in mind all subsequent uses of the data, further input, process
and software requirements, etc.
The defined information requirements for each of the BIM deliverables should take into account the software output interoperability
between deliverables and should ensure the outputs from one procedure can be utilised as inputs and references of another – a
piece of information entered once should propagate through the process and be used to the highest extent.
The process of defining information requirements and information handshakes should apply the principles of systems engineering.
This means that information is not lost to another participant in the project, and that collaboration is enhanced not only between
immediate co-workers and co-participants, but between stakeholders who will not have direct contact with each other on the pro-
ject (e.g. designers and facility managers on some projects which follow a waterfall design-bid-build-operate method). This dramat-
ically improves the quality of deliverables, making obsolete documents and miscommunication highly unlikely, with communication
being enabled through the BIM model itself.
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When project management processes are linked with BIM uses, deliverables and information management, the true value of the
BIM model as a single source of truth can be fully harnessed.
The slight initial expense in the transition process is usually covered through mitigated risks and saved unplanned work. Although
one should bear in mind that these types of expenses are hard to estimate and even harder to prove, thus sometimes making cal-
culating return on investment difficult.
Risk management is a standard responsibility of project managers, as well as a concern for investors and contractors, which can
also benefit from BIM uses. Much of the risk related to the quality and synchronisation of design, obsolete or imprecise quantities,
undefined or out-of-scope works, unrealistic schedules, unplanned rework due to collisions, bad cost estimates, can all be severely
reduced and mitigated with proper implementation of BIM as a tool for these estimates or a tool for quality control. This can result
in more realistic schedules and cost estimates, less unpredictability, and even less risk margins with bidding and tenders.
3.6. BIM deliverables – reusability
BIM deliverables, inputs and their respective structures, should be implemented as stated in ISO 19650 - Part 1 (Section 6), follow-
ing the information lifecycle concept and setting information requirements with information delivery in mind. This means every
participant in the supply chain should adhere to the information handover principles for the BIM model and related deliverables, to
induce not only horizontal collaboration within a single project phase or set of participants, but also to enable reuse of this data for
participants further along the project pipeline. This is especially true with the ‘single source of truth’ concept of the BIM model, and
should be further amplified with the CDE and proper definition of project processes.
More specifically, BIM deliverables are to be defined in a lean way – each deliverable should have a clear task at improving the main
project features – cost, time, quality and risk. Deliverables should be able to be used and re-used throughout the project lifecycle,
avoiding the need for re-entering (essentially waste in lean terminology) information that was already present in a way but is unusa-
ble due to technical (software, format etc.) or legal (rights, availability) restrictions. Each deliverable should be structured in line with
existing project management processes, with clear quality control and assurance procedures, and workflow instructions on where
it will be reused later in the lifecycle and what will be the necessary information handover and requirements for it.
In all projects, especially larger ones with multiple disciplines and numerous stakeholders, it is crucial to enable interoperability by
ensuring that all results and useful information can be opened, read, reviewed and further used by any entity involved. There is
an increasing number of new software features and capabilities. All information should be prepared for future, unanticipated uses.
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This is further exemplified through the following figure where it is shown that, in a traditional setting, significant information about
the project is lost between different phases, and this is true for between different stakeholders as well.
Figure 8. Knowledge base throughout the project lifecycle11
With an agreed source of knowledge in the form of a BIM model, information is better communicated and remains within the knowl-
edge base even after stakeholders who have implemented this knowledge have finished with their involvement in the project.
The interoperability should be available for both the baseline data (BIM model, through the ISO 16739:2013 Industry Foundation
Classes standard) and analyses results (clash detection, cost simulations BIM5D, construction simulations BIM4D).
Current open formats should be extensively utilised, as they will be the basis for most open formats in the future (most of them have
existed for many years and have had several iterations and versions, gaining popularity and user base along the way):
• ISO 16739:2013 Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), as well as the newer IFC 4 with 4D/5D support and oncoming ver-
sion IFC 5 with infrastructure support (with buildingSMART International being the main organisation working on this
format)
11 Source: Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., Liston, K (2011). BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors. Hoboken,
NJ: John Wiley Sons.
OPERATEBUILDPROCUREDESIGN
project phases
time
information
ideal information flow
BIM information flow
traditional information flow
loss of information
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• BCF (Open BIM Collaboration Format) – for clash detection and viewpoints (buildingSMART)
• CityGML – for digital models of cities and urban areas (Open Geospatial Consortium OGC)
• Other formats in the openBIM initiative for further BIM analyses, including QTO, time schedules, cost estimates, opera-
tions and maintenance data, sensory data etc.
These formats are currently either in development or in the planning and definition phases and should be supported officially
through standardisation bodies, buildingSMART and OGC.
Interoperability definitions should be available for any project container utilised for collaboration, as defined in the ISO 19650 – Part
1 (Section 8). They allow for having deliverables which are independent from software vendors. In order to ensure the required
interoperability, it is recommended to use software that supports open standardised formats and which are certified by relevant
organisations, such as buildingSMART IFC Certification.
The Project Execution Plan, the BIM Execution Plan, and project contracts, should specify the desired open formats from the begin-
ning, as the planned end-results and deliverables should be readable for the client and any future potential participant, without
having to incur additional costs.
This means using all open formats available for defining the deliverables, along with sample files for evaluating readability and usa-
bility of the end deliverables. If open formats are not readily available for a set of analyses, the specific format should be mutually
agreed, and other variants of the format should be explored (e.g. other proprietary formats which can be read using an application
or software development kit (SDK) as a set of software development tools that allows the creation of applications for a certain
software package, software framework, hardware platform, computer system, video game console, operating system, or similar
development platform).
Under the BEP approval process, all sample files should be evaluated by the client and approved officially prior to a specific phase
of the project. The pre-approval of all formats vastly reduces interoperability risks and synchronization and conversion time and
improves usability of future deliverables.
The CDE vendor should be approached for an open source format as well, for potential migration and backup of versioned project
data. This format should be defined and further developed, which could be done as a proposal or in collaboration with some of the
openBIM initiatives.
All open formats and standards should be a part of the client’s information requirements, especially for the asset information
requirements for operations and maintenance use.
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3.7. Education and training
The development of BIM has led to new work processes and new ways of interacting in pro-
jects. This again has led to new definitions and terminology for which we need to establish
a common understanding.
To ensure that all employees know and understand how a BIM mind-set influences all
project processes, it is important to educate the whole organisation. The training must be
related to the function each employee has, or the role they possess, both in the company
and in projects. Key issues include:
• to calculate a tender and deliver a bid it is necessary to understand the legal
and economic implications of what is being requested and which deliverables
are to be included;
• to manage a BIM project, it is necessary to understand the new ways of inter-
action and deliverables for each stakeholder and how to use BIM technology to
manage time, quality, cost and risk;
• to prepare for BIM project execution it is important to appoint a BIM manager
for the project to match project setup to the contract requirements and to clarify
if anything is not specified;
• a designer needs to learn how to implement more of the information into the
model, instead of in separate documents, and to use the model throughout the
process. The designer also needs to understand that the model is the main
deliverable and therefore must be in the main focus of QA.
Once a national or international body of knowledge is established, BIM certification should
certainly be a priority for dedicated BIM personnel and any individuals who will have direct
control over the BIM implementation process.
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4. BIM Execution Plan
4.1. Contents
The BEP is the main document concerning BIM implementation for a project and can be considered as an extension to the traditional
Project Execution Plan (PEP). The BEP describes all aspects of BIM implementation on the project – from BIM uses and their integra-
tion into project management processes, over specific deliverables, analyses, interface management, communication and coordi-
nation plans facilitated by BIM, granulometry of the information to be delivered, to IT requirements, file formats and interoperability.
As said in ISO 19650 - Part 2, a pre-award BEP is issued at the tender stage, indicating which BIM uses, and what type and level of
BIM implementation, will be delivered in accordance with the client requirements. A post-award BIM is one agreed by all relevant
stakeholders, including the client, and which should reflect the actual procedures, deliverables and timeframe which are to be in
effect during the project.
The content of a BEP could be different according to national practices. It is strongly recommended that published national guid-
ance is referred to, for instance, from the international chapters of buildingSmart.
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An example of a BEP content is listed below:
• BIM Project Execution Plan overview
• project information
• key project contacts
• project goals/BIM uses
• organisational roles/staffing
• software and its versions
• BIM process design
• BIM information exchanges and planning/timing related to these exchanges
• BIM and facility data requirements
• collaboration procedures
• quality control
• technological infrastructure needs
• model structure
• project deliverables
• delivery strategy/contract
• attachments
Special focus should be given to individual BIM uses, as they will be the key factors for aiding and improving standard project
processes.
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4.2. Level of information need
12 http://bimforum.org/lod/
Two concepts for the description of the information to be delivered exist prior to determining the level of information need:
(a) The level of development issued by BIM Forum12
, and currently used in a number of projects across the world;
(b) The level of detail issued by CityGML and used in the GIS domain
These two concepts are not compatible and refer to the current way to provide information on drawings according to a reference
scale.
Developing BIM uses and having a flexible approach in infrastructure projects drives the need to investigate different ways to
deliver the relevant information, fit for purpose.
The level of information need refers to three main approaches not defined in the ISO 19650.:
(a) Level of geometry
The geometric precision of the elements represented – which parts of the element can be ignored or simplified and while
still keeping the element functional for BIM uses such as clash detection, An object can be represented as a line, a surface
or a solid.
(b) Level of information
The semantics to be attached to the object, including properties, material, etc..
(c) Level of documentation
The kind of documentation to be associated to the object.
These three concepts are not exhaustive. For instance, the degree of accuracy of the level or its precision could be linked to the
geometry or information. They have nothing to do with the status of the information in the delivery process (metadata) but the gran-
ularity of the information to be used for a dedicated purpose such as a BIM use or a data drop.
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It is important to have these defined either through the common LOD standard, or as separate
modelling guidelines (as an additional project information requirement), stating model seg-
mentation requirements. For example, slab segregation into construction sequences, utilities
segregation as per construction schedule fixes, etc..
The level of information need is a critical part of each BIM use, since the analyses and deliver-
ables directly rely on information given in them.
BIM uses and deliverables depend on the information available in the BIM model. The level
of information need related to the BIM uses and the list of data drops. should be defined from
very early on in the project stages, and must be agreed upon by all project participants, as it
will influence the amount of information later on in the project, and facilitate other BIM uses
which might not be required immediately or even by the same stakeholders producing the
BIM model. Furthermore, quality checks regarding these requirements must be integrated into
standard quality control or quality assurance procedures and information delivery milestones.
ISO is working to publish a more detailed documentation to help implement the level of infor-
mation need concepts in a standard way. Nevertheless, level of information need can be
provided in a number of forms – the AIA BIM Forum and the BS/PAS have their own defini-
tions of LOD as graphical or textual descriptions, and other projects use a more structural or
descriptive approach. Some national guidance is emerging, with approaches based on similar
concepts.
36. 36 Figure 9. Flowchart illustrating lifecycle of a project and the coverage of a BIM execution plan (by courtesy of Bexel Consulting)
4.3. BEP and information management
The following flowchart is an example of project lifecycle, demonstrating which aspects and
stages of the project the BEP relates to, and showing the mutual dependencies of specific
BIM uses throughout the project. It also shows the expected BIM deliverables, and their
mutual dependence during the project stages. Using this flowchart, the BIM uses should be
analysed and fine-tuned to optimise their impact and significance.
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4.4. BIM uses
As already mentioned, the BEP has to be developed at a very early stage of a project. It not only explains how the information will be
delivered but also, in accordance with the risk analysis, why. The BIM uses have to be selected in relation to the goals and require-
ments of the project and show real added value in the process of design and construction. This directly affects which BIM uses can
be implemented in each project stage, as well as the results expected from them. How the uses are described is tightly related to
the level of information need in order for them to be properly executed.
For the purposes of defining BIM uses and their correlation to specific project stages, an Information Delivery Plan is needed as a
basis for project stage definitions, as per ISO 19650 – Part 2. Each individual BIM use is to be defined with a specific goal in terms
of cost, time, quality or risk, related to the project or another secondary use.
Each use should reference a set of significant inputs or reference documents or information sets, such as: project stages, reference
coordinates system, classification systems, engineering guidelines/standards, local requirements related to the project, etc. A set of
other details should also be defined, as follows:
• project inputs – the input requirement necessary for each specific BIM use
• process integration – the workflow and stakeholders to be included in the process, along with integration into other
project processes
• deliverables – the end results of the given process
• expected benefits – the reason that specific BIM uses are utilised on a project
• training and skills necessary for stakeholders to be able to execute or utilise the results of each specific BIM use
• technology deliverables – software vendors and types, files and formats and other technical information regarding the
deliverables and their utilisation. This is tightly related to the section covering interoperability
BIM uses should not be an exhaustive list, since new uses are being developed and the existing ones improved, but the aim of this
section is to list some of the most common usage and some of their benefits.
As already mentioned, it’s strongly recommended to refer to national guidance, published for instance by buildingSmart interna-
tional chapters, to introduce BIM uses in specific BEP.
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5. Contracts
BIM does not substantially change the content of the Employer’s and/or the Contractor’s missions, but the way to respond to them.
It obliges to be more explicit on roles, responsibilities and information traceability to increase its quality and therefore its value.
Few authorities (Dubai, UK, Finland, Hong Kong) have already included BIM in their legislation. Actual protocols such as CIC BIM,
AIA Doc E202, Consensus Docs 301 are a good guidance for those who are drafting tenders/contracts. However, FIDIC and other
institutions have not adopted any protocol yet. Secondly, International Finance Institutions (IFIs) have not included BIM in their bid-
ding or tendering procedures.
The view of the EFCA BIM task force is that there is no special need to change the overall contracts. An annex to the contract or a
protocol will allow the practitioners to answer two basic questions:
• Who does what, when and how?
• Who has access to what, when and how?
The following main points of such an annex in a FIDIC environment, for example, will have to define:
• BIM protocol: Who does what, when and how? Who has access to what, when and how?
• Legal definitions of terms
• Hierarchy provision in case of conflicts between the protocol and contractual provisions
• Duties, obligations and liabilities of the parties (Employer and Contractor)
• Duties, obligations and liabilities of the Engineer including responsibilities for deliverables and BIM management
• Programme and applicable standards
It appears that BIM will have an impact on legislation and contracts (definitions, responsibilities and obligations of the parties, priority
of documents, confidentiality, and privacy). The three most important key issues are:
• intellectual ownership
• liability and
• insurances
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5.1. Intellectual ownership
BIM is all about information management and communication. This process of sharing information is not only active during the
design and construction phase of an asset but also after that, during facility management, operation or even repurposing. In order
to take full advantage of the current and future developments like the ‘internet of things’, ‘smart buildings’, etc. it is important that the
use of 3D models is at the disposal of the stakeholders and especially the owner of the asset. On the other hand, there are the intel-
lectual property rights of the consulting or engineering company that are often translated to a very formal contractual agreement
which does not allow easy access to the 3D models that are to be shared in a BIM process. Consensus could be found by slightly
modifying these contractual agreements and allowing the owner of the asset to freely use and distribute the 3D models without
formal approval procedures but with adjusted and ’contained’ liability. It is therefore advisable to describe the conditions and limi-
tations of the use of these 3D models. Some topics to address are, for example, the extent of shared graphical and non-graphical
information that is allowed to be used during each project phase and the liability limits of the consulting or engineering company
related to changes to the shared models done by the owner or third parties. Key in this issue is a solid communication, prior to com-
mencement of the services, with all stakeholders about the minimal necessary information to be shared during each phase. Sharing
only the necessary information will resolve related issues more quickly.
In addition to the above, another key problem regarding intellectual ownership should be addressed. The BIM model is evolving
during the design and construction process from the preliminary ‘volume model’ into an ‘as built model’. This means that all parties
involved in this evolutionary process in the end share the intellectual ownership of the model, but each for their own contribution
to the model. Intellectual property was also an issue before BIM but access to data was more difficult then, without the existence
of a digital twin.
Through the management of metadata and CDE, ISO 19650 proposes the beginning of a solution which might be improved with
the application of new technologies like ‘blockchain’ and ‘smart contracts’. They could solve the problems of secure access to the
digital twin and the take-off of information from it.
5.2. Software tools
However, BIM, along with huge data stores (Big Data) being accessible through the world wide web, changes the world for suppliers
of ideas and services like architects and engineers. In the end, it could be possible that their ideas find their way easily into new
projects – including all connected data like calculations, descriptions of materials and so forth. It is important to think about world-
wide copyrights and Big Data based services that can protect intellectual property rights. The evolution of BIM has been strongly
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supported by software and working in a BIM process is simply not possible without it in some way, whether it is limited to the crea-
tion of 3D models or whether it concerns the full cooperation of all stakeholders in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Since BIM is all about evolving towards a digital twin, the ‘single source of truth’, software vendors become an important and
powerful supplier in a project. Digitisation is more and more part of our global culture and is evolving and changing very fast. The
lifespan of assets, however, is much longer than that of a certain software or versions of it and this fact alone can create issues of
accessibility and ownership of data over time. It is advisable to thoroughly think through, and fix in contractual BIM agreements, the
guaranteed access, readability, security, back-up, legally required physical copies of the project, access and property rights, etc. of
all data being transferred during each phase and over the expected lifetime of an asset.
Specific attention should be drawn to cloud-based solutions with regard to ownership and the free use that software vendors have
over the project data. In projects that make use of full CDE potential his could even concern all communication, financial and plan-
ning data. Also, contractual agreements should advisably contain mechanisms on how to deal with partners joining and leaving the
project team with regard to software implications. For example, what if the company that established, and controls, the CDE platform
leaves the project team?
In projects using multiple software with Cloud solutions, there is a risk that the concept of “Single source of information” may be
compromised. The architecture, engineering and construction industry should apply open BIM standards and use open cloud
software products. This is also in the interest of the IT-industry because their business case is growing, by a growing international
standardised market, for the same tools.
5.3. Liability
Liability with regard to information exchanged should advisably be contained by clearly describing the value and limits of use for
each type of delivery during each phase. This must ideally be done prior to contract and will concern mainly 3D model information.
However, in high level BIM projects that for example use CDE platforms, it can also be necessary to extend these agreements
towards stored communication and calculation notes.
The concept of workflow and metadata embedded in the CDE requires to develop tools to manage the ownership and the lifecycle
of models and information in order to provide the ‘Proof of evidence’.
Regarding liability it should be borne in mind that the results of the work of architects and engineers will come closer to construction
sites compared to the times before BIM. It might occur that the classical ‘liability gate’ between consultant and contractor will disap-
pear in the times of BIM covering the entire lifecycle. It’s fair to say that liability of architects and engineers may increase with BIM.
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When using robots on site, or 3D printers, architects and engineers will also become, to a certain extent, contractors
with a substantially higher level of liability. This will make it more and more necessary to change from company-based
insurance coverage to a project-based insurance coverage.
5.4. FIDIC impact
With a growing adoption of BIM in construction projects (infrastructure and buildings), the EFCA BIM Task Force takes
the view that a BIM Protocol in a FIDIC Environment and clear procedures are needed. This will provide certainty and
clarity for BIM practitioners.
It is worth noting that potential clashes between protocols and contract conditions, as listed below, should be avoided:
• definitions
• design submission procedures
• supply and priority of documents
• documents to be supplied at the beginning and at the end of the construction phase
• hierarchy provision to deal with conflicts between the protocol and contractual provisions
• legal responsibilities and responsibilities of new roles (e.g. clash checker)
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Appendices
Appendix 1: National video references and links
Several videos are available to help understand BIM and its benefits:
(a) What is BIM?
• ‘OpenBIM: the Sky is the Limit’
Initiative from Uneto-Vni, Rijkswaterstaat and Building Information Council, The Netherlands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPaja7mLiTEfeature=youtu.be
• ‘What is BIM?’
National Building Specification National BIM Library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_beeFtrgQJE
(b) Asset information management using BIM with open standards and a digital twin
• ‘Information Management for European Road Infrastructure using Linked Data for the Lifecycle of Roads’
Conference of European Directors of Roads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKlc4Cj9lmwfeature=youtu.be
(c) OpenBIM and buildingSMART
• ‘What openBIM Does for You - buildingSMART in Four Minutes’
buildingSMART, Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m_IL99WOzQ
(d) Systems engineering and BIM
• ‘SE-Boost - Systems Engineering – ENG’
Building Information Council, The Netherlands
https://youtu.be/wmaUfpOfX7s
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Appendix 2: Exhange and sharing (container-) information
13 Constructive objects and the integration of processes and systems http://www.coinsweb.nl/index_uk.html
Assets should be described by open standardised object types from
open standardised ‘object type libraries’ (OTLs). An OTL enables the use
of a standardised language and standardised object-type-specific spec-
ifications for their assets.
Container-based collaborative working basically means two things:
The principle that the author or originator of a piece of information, for
example a model or a drawing, is responsible and liable for the content
and quality still applies.
Certain rules concerning the processes of information management are
defined so that data and information can be exchanged in a secure and
efficient way.
An example of a container is the ‘COINS’13
open standard: ‘constructive
objects and the integration of processes and systems’ which builds on
geometry standards (IFC, DWG), GIS standards (GML, CityGML) and pro-
cess standards (IDM Part 2) as in the figure below.
COINS supports systems engineering (SE), OTL and the combination of
different data structures. Information, which consists of combinations of
different data structures, to be exchanged via a COINS container.
Information can also be shared on-line by existing linked data/semantic
web technology instead of being exchanged via a container. This pre-
vents issues with the regulatory, procurement and legal aspects of the
information to which it is linked because it is used on-line and the infor-
mation stays with its owner.
An example of asset information sharing is the European road object
type library (EUROTL) developed by INTERLINK for the Conference of
European Directors of Roads (CEDR). (website: www.roadotl.eu).
Actual information “BIM model”
Window of Authorization file
Associated documents
Exchange part Coins Core Modeland /
or Reference Frameworks
*.ccr
COINS
container
*.owl/ttl
*.xls / *.doc
*.rvt / *.dwg
*.ifc / other
*.owl/ttl
*.owl/ttl
BIM
WOA
DOC
REPOSITORY
Example of an information exchange via a candidate open
standardised COINS container
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An example of data linked online via an open standardised object type library14
The European Road OTL framework uses the powerful linked data/semantic web technology, which draws on the
online standardised open data available about roads, traffic and their environment at a European level. By using
existing international open standards for the asset data, it is possible to link different existing asset information
systems. Each link is provided by its own IT supplier. It helps stakeholders to enhance interoperability and to
make informed strategic, tactical and operational decisions about lifecycle road asset management.
14 Böhms, M. (ed) (2017). Principles for a European Road OTL. Netherlands: INTERLINK project. Accessed: http://www.cedr.eu/strategic-plan-tasks/research/cedr-
call-2015/call-2015-asset-information-using-bim/)
IFC
W3C:
PROV-O
GIS:
GeoSPARQL
AM4INFRA
INSPIRE
ISO 19148
Netherlands:
RWS-OTL
Sweden:
CoClass
Germany:
OKSTRA
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
EUROTL FRAMEWORK LINKING DATA
EUROTL
PLATFORM
INTERLINK
Modeling Linking Guide
Linking
Rules Set
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Appendix 4: Table of project and task information management functions
Project
information
management
Task information
management
Interface
management
Information
author
Information
coordination
Information
facilitation
AUTHORITIES
• Accept/reject information at each
information exchange within the
common data environment
• Confirm that
information is suitable
for issue within
the common data
environment
• Propose resolutions
to clashes
• Ownership of model
information
• Make sure that
coordination issues in
the information model
are detected
• Interact with
appointing party, user
coordinator, project
manager to make
sure information
and communication
processes are
effective
TASKS
• Define project information
requirements
• Enable reliable information
exchange through the information
environment, and information
management tools
• Maintain and receive information
into the information model
• Enable integration and coordination
of information within information
model
• Configure information in line with
project requirements
• Populate the Information exchange
format for the information model
• Direct the production
of task information
in compliance with
standards, methods
and procedures
• Direct the production
of task information
using agreed systems
• Manage spatial
coordination on
behalf of a task
team in line with the
federation strategy
• Propose resolutions
to coordination
clashes
• Develop constituent
parts of the
information model
in connection with
specific tasks
• Produce information
deliverables
• Coordinate
information
• Configure information
• Enable information
exchange in different
format
• Cultivate active
partnerships between
Information authors
• Facilitate meetings
and processes