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