A BIM (Building Information Modeling) Execution Plan is a document that outlines the processes and procedures for using BIM on a construction project. It serves as a guide for all project stakeholders, including the owner, designer, and contractor, on how BIM will be implemented and used throughout the project lifecycle.
The BIM Execution Plan typically includes the following information:
- Project scope: A description of the project and what building components will be modeled.
- BIM objectives: The goals and objectives for using BIM on the project, such as cost savings, improved coordination, or faster construction.
- BIM standards: The standards that will be used for the project, including model file naming conventions, file format, and model coordination.
- BIM roles and responsibilities: The roles and responsibilities of each project stakeholder with regards to BIM, including who will create the models, who will review them, and who will be responsible for maintaining them.
- BIM software: The software that will be used for the project, including what version and which plugins will be required.
- BIM workflows: The workflows that will be used for the project, including model coordination and clash detection.
- Model delivery and handover: The procedures for delivering and handing over the BIM models to the owner at the end of the project.
- Training and support: A plan for providing training and support to project stakeholders.
To create a BIM Execution Plan, follow the steps below:
- Define the project scope and objectives: Clearly define what the project is and what building components will be modeled.
- Identify the project stakeholders: Identify all project stakeholders, including the owner, designer, and contractor, and understand their needs and expectations.
- Review the standards: Review industry standards, such as the National BIM Standard (NBIMS) or the British Standards Institution (BSI), and determine which standards will be used for the project.
- Assign BIM roles and responsibilities: Assign roles and responsibilities for all project stakeholders, including who will create the models, who will review them, and who will be responsible for maintaining them.
- Select the software: Select the BIM software that will be used for the project and make sure all project stakeholders are familiar with it.
- Develop the workflows: Develop the workflows that will be used for the project, including model coordination and clash detection.
- Plan for model delivery and handover: Plan for delivering and handing over the BIM models to the owner at the end of the project.
- Plan for training and support: Plan for providing training and support to project stakeholders.
- Review the plan regularly: Review the plan regularly to make sure it is still appropriate and adjust it if necessary.
Having a BIM execution plan is essential for the success of a construction project. It helps ensure that all project stakeholders are on the same page, and it provides a clear and consistent approach for using BIM throughout the project.
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