1. Project Execution Planning for Building Information Modeling (BIM)
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE OVERVIEW

2. 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.

3. BIM Project Execution Planning Procedure
Identify BIM Goals
and Uses
Use project and team characteristics to determine BIM Goals and Uses for the Project
Design BIM Project Execution Process
Develop a process specifically tailored to the project which includes tasks supported by BIM showing the information exchanges between processes
Define Information Exchange Requirements
Define the parties responsible, grouping requirements, and timeframe for each information exchange
Develop BIM Project Execution Plan
Develop a detailed plan and procedure for each use and the information flow between parties

4. 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

5. BIM Goal and Use Selection Template
BIM Goals Worksheet
Priority (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
Increase effectiveness of Sustainable Goals
Engineering Analysis, LEED Evaluation
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=High
Process Map Available?
Comments
Operations Phase
Record Model Y
Contractor 3 N
MEP Subs 2
Responsible for As-Built Model / Info FM 1
Provide input on information required
Building System Analysis
Building Maintenance Scheduling

6. BIM Uses – Identified through interview process

7. BIM Project Execution Planning Wiki

8. Step 2: Design BIM Project Execution Process
Goals:
Create an overview map of the BIM Project Execution Procedure
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

9. Two Levels of Process Maps Required
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

10. 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

11. Model Elements Utilizing CSI UniFormat
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
Grouping
Responsible Party A
Substructure
A10
Foundations
A1010
Standard Foundations
Building Level
A/E B
Element
A1020
Special Foundations TC
A1030
Slab on Grade
A20
Basement Construction
A2010
Basement Excavation
A2020
Basement Walls
Shell
B10
Superstructure
B1010
Floor Construction
B1020
Roof Construction
B20
Exterior Enclosure
B2010
Exterior Walls
B,E
B2020
Exterior Windows
B2030
Exterior Doors
B30
Roofing
B3010
Roof Coverings
B3020
Roof Openings C
Interiors
C10
Interior Construction
C1010
Partitions
C1020
Interior Doors
C1030
Fittings
C20
Stairs
C2010
Stair Construction
A,E
C2020
Stair Finishes E
C30
Interior Finishes
C3010
Wall Finishes
C3020
Floor Finishes
C3030
Ceiling Finishes

12. 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

13. BIM Project Execution Plan Categories
Identify BIM Goals and Uses
Design the BIM Project Execution Process
Define Information Exchange Requirements
Develop BIM Project Execution Plan
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

14. Case Study Meeting Agenda
Meeting 1 - BIM Goals and Use Identification Meeting
Meeting 2 - BIM Process Design Meeting
Meeting 3 - BIM Project Execution Plan Review Meeting

15. Discussion Comments on Procedure Request for Case Study Document
Meeting Structure
Timeline
Distribution of Request for Case Studies
Potential Case Studies