Project Execution Planning forBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE OVERVIEW
BIM Project Execution Planning Overview
The Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Execution Planning Procedure is a structured method consisting of four (4) steps to create a strategy for BIM implementation throughout a building’s lifecycle.
Design BIM Project Execution Process
Define Information Exchange
Requirements
Develop BIM Project Execution Plan
Identify BIM Goals and Uses
Use project and team characteristics to determine BIM Goals and Uses for the Project
Develop a process specifically tailored to the project which includes tasks supported by BIM showing the information exchanges between processes
Define the parties responsible, grouping requirements, and timeframe for each information exchange
Develop a detailed plan and procedure for each use and the information flow between parties
BIM Project Execution Planning Procedure
Step 1: Identify BIM Goals and Uses
Goal: Identify the appropriate BIM goals and Uses based on value added objectives (Lean
Principles)
When: 1st BIM Planning Meeting
Responsible Parties: BIM Project Team (Owner, Architect, Engineers, Contractor(s), Facility Manager)
Resources:• BIM Goal and Use Selection Worksheet helps
identify project BIM goals for each project phase• BIM Ex Wiki provides information on each BIM
Use helpful for the selection process
BIM Goal and Use Selection Template
BIM USE Selection Worksheet Responsible Parties
BIM Uses per Phase
Desire to Implement
(Y/N/Maybe)Lead Team Member
Addt'l Team
Members
Experience Level (1-5)
5=HighProcess Map
Available? Comments
Operations Phase
Record Model Y Contractor 3 N
MEP Subs 2 N Responsible for As-Built Model / Info
FM 1 N Provide input on information required
Building System Analysis N
Building Maintenance Scheduling N
BIM Goals WorksheetPriority (1-5) Goal Description Potential BIM Uses
1 - Very Important Value added objectives
2 Increase Field Productivity Design Reviews, 3D /MEP Coordination
1 Increase effectiveness of Design Design Authoring, Design Reviews
3 Accurate 3D Record Model for FM Team Record Model, 3D Design/MEP Coordination
3 Increase effectiveness of Sustainable Goals Engineering Analysis, LEED Evaluation
BIM Uses – Identified through interview process
BIM Project Execution Planning Wiki
Step 2: Design BIM Project Execution Process
Goals:1. Create an overview map of the BIM Project
Execution Procedure2. Create Project Process Maps for each BIM Use
identified in Step 1
When: 2nd Initial BIM Planning Meeting
Responsible Parties: Lead Team Members responsible for creating each Project Process Maps
Resources:• Template Process Maps of each BIM Use are
available for a starting point for team members
Two Levels of Process Maps Required
Level 1• A high level process map that outlines
the various BIM uses in the different phases and information exchange that bind them.
Level 2• The template process maps created can
then be taken to develop project specific process map, tailored to the process at hand.
Please click here for an example of each Map
Step 3: Define Information Exchange Requirements
Goal: Define the information exchange requirements identified in Step 2:
• Define the information exchange• Identify the responsible parties • Define the grouping requirements• Identify the timeframe for each exchange
When: 2nd BIM Planning Meeting
Resources: • Information Exchange Requirements Worksheet
identifies the vital information required to implement each BIM Use as described above
Information Exchange Requirements Template
Information Exchange Requirements D1: Design Model
D2: Coordination Model
Template Map: Design Coordination
File Format Revit *.rvt
Navisworks *.nwd
Model Elements Utilizing CSI UniFormat Information GroupingResponsible
Party Information GroupingResponsible
Party
A Substructure
A10 Foundations
A1010 Standard Foundations A Building Level A/E B Element A/E
A1020 Special Foundations A Building Level A/E B Element TC
A1030 Slab on Grade A Building Level A/E B Element A/E
A20 Basement
Construction A2010 Basement Excavation A Building Level A/E B Element A/E
A2020 Basement Walls A Building Level A/E B Element A/E
B ShellB10 Superstructure
B1010 Floor Construction Building Level B Element TC
B1020 Roof Construction Building Level B Element TC
B20 Exterior
Enclosure B2010 Exterior Walls B,E Building Level A B Element A
B2020 Exterior Windows B,E A B Element A
B2030 Exterior Doors B,E A B Element A
B30 Roofing
B3010 Roof Coverings B,E Building Level A/E B A/E
B3020 Roof Openings B,E Building Level A/E B A/E
C InteriorsC10 Interior
Construction C1010 Partitions B,E Building Level A Element A
C1020 Interior Doors B,E Building Level A Element A
C1030 Fittings B,E Building Level A/E Element C
C20 Stairs
C2010 Stair Construction A,E A/E Element TC
C2020 Stair Finishes E A A A
C30 Interior
Finishes C3010 Wall Finishes E A A A
C3020 Floor Finishes E A A A
C3030 Ceiling Finishes E A A A
Step 4: BIM Execution Plan Development
Goal: Develop a project specific BIM Execution Planning Document.
When: Upon completion of 3rd BIM Planning Meeting
Responsible Party: BIM Project Team
Resources: • BIM Project Execution Plan Document Template
BIM Project Execution Plan Categories
Project Goals /BIM Objectives
BIM Process Design
BIM Scope Definitions
Delivery Strategy / Contract
Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
Communication Procedures
Technology Infrastructure Needs
Model Quality Control Procedures
Project Reference Information
Project X
BIM Execution
Plan
Identify BIM Goals and Uses
Design the BIM Project
Execution Process
Define Information
Exchange Requirements
Develop BIM Project
Execution Plan
• Meeting 1 - BIM Goals and Use Identification Meeting• Meeting 2 - BIM Process Design Meeting• Meeting 3 - BIM Project Execution Plan Review Meeting
Case Study Meeting Agenda
• Comments on Procedure
• Request for Case Study Document– Meeting Structure– Timeline
• Distribution of Request for Case Studies
• Potential Case Studies
Discussion