This document discusses various building information modeling (BIM) roles and their responsibilities. It begins by outlining the major BIM roles and how they integrate into projects. It then distinguishes between BIM professionals and BIM users. The main responsibilities of several key BIM professionals are described, including BIM modelers, analysts, application developers, facilitators, consultants, researchers, and managers. The document provides details on the functions and tasks associated with each role.

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CommonBIMRolesandtheir
Responsibilities
By:
Eng. Sharaf Abdulkader

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Agenda
• MajorBIMRolesandTheirProjectIntegration
• DifferenceBetweenBIMProfessionalsandBIMUsers
• MainResponsibilitiesofBIMProfessionals
• Conclusion

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Major BIM Roles and
Their Project Integration

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Radio Frequency
Identification tags “RFID”
Major BIM Roles and
their project integration

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Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users
• Who are the BIM Users?

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Available online:
http://frosteng.net/success/template/success/pdf/BIM2.pdf
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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• Who are the BIM
professionals ?
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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BIM Modeler
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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BIM Analyst
Available online:
http://online-behavior.com
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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BIM Application
Developer
/ or BIM
Software
Developer
Available online:
http://steventseng.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/software-developer-vs-programmer/
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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Modeling Specialist
Available online:
http://georgiatechcomputerscience.com/computer-diagnostic-freeware//
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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BIM Facilitator
Available online:
http://www.anecdote.com.au/archives/2006/11/what_kind_of_fa.html
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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B I M C o n s u l t a n t
Available online:
http://blog.twofoot-tenfoot.com/2010/12/12/consulting-consultants/
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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BIM Researcher
Available online:
http://magonia.haaan.com/2009/portrait-of-a-researcher-maurizio-verga/
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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BIM Manager
Available online:
http://www.sloarch.com/2009/10/revit-families-301-the-struggle-of-the-bim-manager/
Difference Between BIM
Professionals and BIM
Users

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Main Responsibilities of
BIM Professionals
1. BIM Modeller
– The Functions of a BIM Modeller are to create and develop and to extract 2D documentations
from Models.
– BIM Modeller can also be called BIM Operator.
2. BIM Analyst
– The Function of the BIM Analyst is to perform analyses and simulations based on the BIM
Model
• Building performance analysis
• circulation
• Security analysis
• Etc…
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf

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3. BIM Application Developer or BIM Software
Developer
– A BIM Application Developer develops and customizes software to support integration
and the BIM process form small plug-ins to BIM servers.
4.Modeling Specialist
– Modeling Specialist is IT professional who contributes, along with expert in different
areas of the AEC/FM industry, to the IFC standard, form initial requirement of IFC
extensions, and have to be familiar with the IFC data Structure and modeling concepts.
– Also responsible for mapping of Exchange Requirements.
Main Responsibilities of
BIM Professionals
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf

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5. BIM Facilitator
The role of a BIM Facilitator is to assist other professionals, not yet skilled in operating
BIM software, in visualizing the model information.
– Assists the engineer’s work to communicate with foramen or Contractors
– Also assists and helps facility managers to extract information form BIM Models for:
• Asset management
• Space planning
• Maintenance
• Scheduling
6. BIM Consultant
Guides project designers, developer and builders in the BIM implementation for large
and medium sized companies that have adopted BIM and don’t have experienced
BIM expert/s
Main Responsibilities of
BIM Professionals
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf

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There may be three types of BIM Consultant:
1. Strategic Consultant
• Generates strategies that are typically medium to long term and
are based on a vision of achievement.
2. Functional Consultant
• Generate action plans in accordance with these strategies
3. Operational Consultant
• He actually perform process of implementation
» Operational Consultants are hired by a software supplier to develop
implementation plans for their BIM products.
Main Responsibilities of
BIM Professionals
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf

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7. BIM Researcher
He / she the expert that work in universities, research institutes or governmental
organizations, teaches, coordinates and develops research on BIM. The BIM
researchers are the leader in the creation of new knowledge to benefit the
industry, the community and the environment. Many of BIM Researchers acts as
BIM Educators.
Main Responsibilities of
BIM Professionals
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf

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8. BIM Manager
– The main function of a BIM Manager is to manage people in the implementation and/ or
maintenance of the BIM process.
– A BIM manager also sets design templates
– Coordinates the integration of entity models
– Coordinates the access to the model
– Guide the team in decision making
– Examines the goals of the BIM process
– Evaluates the goals of the BIM process
– Develops a plan to fit the demands and desires of customers
– Etc…
There are more than one type of BIM managers:
1. Project Model Manager. Modeling Manager or Model Manager
2. BIM Manager at Design Firms or chief BIM-Officer
3. BIM Manager at General Construction and Subcontractor Firms- BIM Construction Officer
Main Responsibilities of
BIM Professionals
Maria Bernardete Barison & Eduardo Toledo Santos, 2010, An over view of BIM Specialists, Nothingham University Press. Available online:
http://www.engineering.nottingham.ac.uk/icccbe/proceedings/pdf/pf71.pdf

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“When revolutions occur, traditional means of operation are no longer effective.
Traditional cultures become unstable and new practices are explored to address
the instability. Some social units will succeed and become successful, while others
will not adapt and fade away. “ [1]
Charles Eastman
Conclusion
Charles Eastman, author of BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors

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The revolution is here, and that
revolution is BIM[1]
[1} Joe Harris, Integration of BIM and Business Strategy. Available online:
http://www.wbdg.org/pdfs/integratebim_harris.pdf