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Welcome

Mohamed Ezzat
Mechanical BIM Engineer

iezzat189@gmail.com

+966542745636 / +201110660160
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Building Information Modeling

(Introduction)
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What is BIM ? CDE

01 08
Origins of BIM 02 09 BIM Management

Benefits of BIM 03 10 COBie

TABLE OF
BIM Maturity 04 11 Global BIM Adoption
CONTENTS
BIM Dimensions 05 12 BIM Tools

BIM Standards 06 13 BIM Workflow

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LOD Autodesk Revit
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What is BIM ?
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What is BIM ?

BIM is NOT !!

BIM is not New

BIM is just 3D modelling
BIM's just a type of software
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What is BIM ?

Building Information Modeling

is
BIM is a process we follow to create a digital record and a central source of shared knowledge of an asset
from design through construction and into operation.

● BIM is more than a 3D visualisation of a project created by some design software.

● The Building Information Model is ALL the data pertaining to a project.
● A graphical representation of the project, which is commonly known as the 3D model.
● A database of information associated with the asset, this could be cost, performance or construction information.
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Origins Of BIM
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Origins Of BIM ?

Origins Of BIM
• In 1963 Ivan Sutherland develops SketchPad as a drawing assistant
for part of his Ph.D dissertation.
• In 1970 BIM concepts was born.
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Origins Of BIM ?

Origins Of Most Popular BIM Tools

• In 1984 The first implementation of BIM • (Revise Instantly) The original Revit software was
product by Graphisoft,“Radar CH” was developed by Charles River Software, founded in 1997,
released. renamed Revit Technology Corporation in 2000
• In April 5, 2000 the first Revit version has been released
• In 1987 “Radar CH” Renamed ArchiCAD and released
their first colored version “ArchiCAD 3.0” • In 2002 Autodesk acquire Revit Technology Corporation.
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Benefits of BIM
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Construction Challenges

● Inefficiency
● Poor coordination ● Lack of Project Monitoring/ Program
● Poor value for money Monitoring.
● Lack of understanding ● Reluctance in adoption of new
● Reluctance to change technology.
● Lack of Proper Planning. ● Lack in Value Engineering adoption.
● Poor Decision Making. ● Lack of Integrated Project Delivery.
● Lack of Mediation.

30% of projects do not meet original program or budget

92% of clients said that designers drawings are typically not sufficient for construction.
37% of materials used in construction become waste.
10% of the cost of a project is typically due to change orders.
38% of carbon emissions are from buildings not cars.

CMAA Owners survey,CMAA Industry Report, Economist Magazine

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Benefits Of BIM ?

Benefits Of Using BIM

● 3D coordination. ● Building Performance Analysis.

● Clash detection. ● Asset and a central source of a shared
● Construction simulation. Knowledge
● Material Quantity Take-off
● Cost estimation.
● BIM allows us to show the CLIENT the
● Building systems analysis.
END USER and all STAKEHOLDERS to
● Energy analysis.
look around the building before it has
● Lighting analysis.
been built.
● Wind Analysis.
● With a VIRTUAL MODEL you can run
● Mechanical analysis.
scenarios.
● Structural analysis .
● Iron out problems before you build –
● Visualisation / design
Try Before you buy.
communication.
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Benefits Of BIM ?
Central source of a shared
Knowledge

BIM
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Benefits Of BIM ?
3D Visualization
BIM’s inherent 3D-rendering of the project views, which help understanding of what the project is all about,
and how sophisticated the work is.
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Benefits Of BIM ?

3D Visualization
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Benefits Of BIM ?

3D Visualization
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Clash detection
Coordination between the different disciplines leads to.

• Minimize conflicts between all systems.

• Minimize the overall cost of project at the installation and construction stages.
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Benefits Of BIM ?
Construction simulation
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Remote Access to Project Data

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Benefits Of BIM ?

Communication and Knowledge Exchange

2D Data Exchange BIM Interoperability

BIM
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Team Collaboration.
Benefits Of BIM ?

Working Sharing among Team.

Central
Model
Elements Worksets
Elements

Element
Worksets

Worksets

Local Model
Local Model

Local Model
Team
Team
Member
Member

Team
Member
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Interoperability “Integration”
BIM process provides the ability of two separate systems or software programs to
communicate and exchange data with each other.
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Building Simulation
With a VIRTUAL MODEL you can run scenarios.
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Bidirectional Associativity.
Since data is stored in a central place in a BIM model, any modification to the building design will be automatically
replicated in each view, such as floor plans, sections, elevations and also the schedules.
This not only helps in creating the documentation faster, but also provides automatic coordination of different
views.
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Parametric Relationships.
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Detailed Drawings and Sections

By Revit it takes no time to produce a section from the plan view.
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Material Quantity Take-off

Benefits Of BIM ?

Material quantity take-off schedules are automatically extracted from the model and
can be exported to excel spreadsheets.
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Coordinated Drawings
Benefits Of BIM ?

Facilitates the generation of 2D drawings of any part with any level of detail required.
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Benefits Of BIM ?

Coordinated Drawings
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Coordinated Drawings
Benefits Of BIM ?
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BIM Maturity
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BIM Maturity

Evolution of Design Process

Hand Drafting Building Information

Computer Aided Drafting
Modeling
(CAD)
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BIM Maturity

BIM Maturity
We have always had Building Information Modelled in some way or other.

The output from design teams have changed over the years from
hand drawn plans and details to the use of computer aided design
(CAD). CAD looked to replace drawing boards and improved
drawing production.

CAD has more recently developed into 3D modelling design tools,

improving the information output and also improving the ability to
communicate, graphically the design to project stakeholder.

A Building Information Model is made up of both graphical and non-graphical data.

Objects contained in a model – a door being an object, a window, a ceiling and column etc. – can contain non
graphical data such as specifications, dimensions and operational information. This graphical and
non-graphical data can then be utilised by different project stakeholders.
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BIM Maturity
BIM Maturity
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BIM Maturity
BIM Maturity
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BIM Dimensions
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BIM Dimensions
BIM Dimensions
BIM is more than a 3D visualisation
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Detailed Documentation
BIM Dimensions
Design Manufacturing
Conceptual
Design

Construction
Logistics

Construction Planning
Plans

Renewal
Cash Flow
Demolition

Operation and
Maintenance

Energy
Analysis
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BIM Standards
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BIM Standards
BIM Standards

British Standards

PAS 1192-2:2013 - Specification for information PAS 1192-5:2015 - Specification for security-minded
management for the capital/delivery phase of building information modelling, digital built
construction projects using building information environments and smart asset management.
modelling. PAS 1192-6:2018 - Specification for collaborative sharing
PAS 1192-3:2014 - Specification for information and use of structured Health and Safety information
management for the operational phase of assets using BIM.
using building information modelling. BS7000-4 2013
BS 1192-4:2014 - Collaborative production of CIC BIM Protocols
information. Fulfilling employer’s information AEC (UK) CAD & BIM standards
exchange requirements using COBie. Code of
practice.
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BIM Standards

BIM Standards
International Standards

ISO 19650-1:2018 ORGANIZATION AND DIGITIZATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT BUILDINGS AND CIVIL
ENGINEERING WORKS, INCLUDING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) — INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
USING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING — PART 1: CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES.

ISO 19650-2:2018 ORGANIZATION AND DIGITIZATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT BUILDINGS AND CIVIL
ENGINEERING WORKS, INCLUDING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) — INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
USING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING — PART 2: DELIVERY PHASE OF THE ASSETS.
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Level Of Development
(LOD)
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Level Of Development
Level Of Development
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Level Of Development
Level Of DeVELOPMENT

500 As-Built
Elements are modeled as constructed assemblies for Maintenance and operations. In addition to actual and accurate
in size, shape, location, quantity, and orientation, non-geometric information is attached to modeled elements.

400
Model elements are modeled as specific assemblies, with complete fabrication,
Fabrication & Assembly assembly, and detailing information in addition to precise quantity, size, shape, location
and orientation. Non- geometric information to the model elements can also be
attached.

350 Construction Documentation

includes model detail and element that represent how building
elements interface with various systems and other building
elements with graphics and written definitions.

300
Accurate modeling and shop drawings where elements are defined
Detailed Design with specific assemblies, precise quantity, size, shape, location and
orientation. Here too we can attach non- geometric information to the
model elements.

200 Schematic Design

A general model where elements are modeled with
approximate quantities, size, shape, location and
orientation. We can also attach non- geometric
information to the model elements.

100
A conceptual model where parameters like area,
Concept Design height, volume, location and orientation are
defined.
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Level Of Development

Level Of Details
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Common Data
Environment (CDE)
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CDE

Common Data Environment (CDE)

- The CDE is a means of providing a collaborative environment for sharing work and can be implemented in a number
of ways. For the development of various forms of collaboration within organizations and across project teams
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BIM Information/Documents
Management.
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BIM Management

Relation B/W Elements of Information Management

Organizational
Information OIR
Requirements.

generates

Asset
Asset Information AIR Specifies AIM Information
Requirements. Model

Informs

Plain Language Project

Questions
See PAS 1192-2
PLQ generates EIR Specifies PIM Information
Model

Employer’s Information
Requirements - See PAS 1192-2
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BIM Management

Relation B/W Elements of Information Management

Organizational Information Requirements.

OIR The organization shall determine, catalogue and maintain its requirements for information to meet the needs of its asset
management system and other organizational functions.

Asset Information Requirements.

AIR Based on the OIR, specific AIR shall be specified as part of a contract or as an instruction to in-house teams and may use data and
information from the AIM relating to the asset management activities being carried out.
The AIR shall also specify data and information to be captured and fed into the AIM. Where the activities relate to major works
covered by PAS 1192-2, then the
AIR will inform the EIR.
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BIM Management

Relation B/W Elements of Information Management

What is AIM?
AIM
data and information that relates to assets to a level required to support an organization’s asset management system

Why AIM Needed?

The purpose of the asset information model (AIM) is to be the single source of approved and validated information related to the asset(s). This includes
data and geometry describing the asset(s) and the spaces and items associated with it, data about the performance of the asset(s), supporting
information about the asset(s) such as specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, and health and safety information.

Creation of the AIM

The AIM shall be created in accordance with the organization’s requirements. This shall be achieved through a variety of management activities, including
some or all of the following:
a) transfer of information and data from existing organizational systems into the AIM;
b) recognizing or relabeling an existing data and information store as part of the AIM;
c) collection of new or updated information and data from surveys of the physical asset;
d) exchange of information and data with project information model(s) generated as a result of BIM Level 2 capital/delivery projects as specified
by PAS 1192-2. Asset information shall not be considered as the AIM under this PAS until it has been authorized and accepted according to the information
management process and flagged or transferred to the Published part of the common data environment (CDE) process.
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BIM Management

Relation B/W Elements of Information Management

Linkages between OIR, AIR and AIM

The information requirements at an organizational level, the OIR, shall be conveyed to external contractors or in-house works teams through
task- or project-specific AIR. These AIR shall form part of the specification for each asset-related contract or works. Where these contracts are
managed in accordance with PAS 1192-2 then the AIR shall inform the development of the PAS 1192-2 EIR.
The information required by the organization at each decision point shall be drawn from the AIM.
If the information held within the AIM is not sufficient or suitable to satisfy the OIR then the organization shall amend the relevant AIR to
acquire the necessary data and information.
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BIM Management

Relation B/W Elements of Information Management

Questions which need answered at each stage of a construction project

► Key decisions, including whether to proceed to the next work stage will be based on these questions
PLQ
► Should be included within the Employers Information Requirements (EIR)

► The whole supply chain contributes to information to answer the PLQs (refer to fig. 7 in PAS1192-2)
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BIM Management

Ripa Plan Of Work

The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing, maintaining,
operating and using building projects into a number of key stages. It details the tasks and outputs
required at each stage, which may vary or overlap to suit specific project requirements.
- The RIBA Plan of Work 2013:
Acts across the full range of sectors and project sizes
Provides straightforward mapping for all forms of procurement
Integrates sustainable design processes
Maps Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes
Provides flexible around (town) planning procedures
- The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 itself is not a contractual document: it directs readers to various tools and
supplementary core documents used by a project team, including documents relating to professional
services contracts, Schedules of Services and project protocols, which may or may not be contractual,
and to the various forms of commonly used Building Contracts.
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BIM Management

Ripa Plan Of Work

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BIM Management

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

The PLQs to go from Stage 1 to Stage 2

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BIM Management

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

The PLQs to go from Stage 3 to Stage 4

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BIM Management

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

The PLQs to go from Stage 4 to Stage 5

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BIM Management

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

The PLQs to go from Stage 5 to Stage 6

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BIM Documents

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

What is EIR ?
Produced as part of a wider set of tender documentation for use during procurement of both Design Team and the Contractor
EIR
► Sets out clearly to the bidder what models are required and what the purpose of the models will be
► Defines what the client wants from the project information

Why EIR Needed?

An EIR clearly sets out the requirements of the client.
► To ensure that designs are developed in accordance with the clients needs.
► Identify the clients purposes for information, promoting engagement with the supply chain.
► To ensure information can be used efficiently and effectively to support decision making.
► Clarify clients input/involvement and decision points that are required.

When EIR Needed?

► An EIR is required right at the beginning of a project.
► Should be created as early as possible as it forms part of the appointment and tender documents.
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BIM Documents

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

● Standard Structure of EIR .

Technical Management Commercial

1. Software Platform. 1. Standards. 1. Data drops and Project

2. Data Exchange Format. 2. Roles and Responsibilities. deliverables.
3. Interoperability 3. Planning the work and Data segregation. 2. Clients Strategic Purpose.
4. Co-ordinates. 4. Security. 3. Defined BIM/Project
5. Level of Detail. 5. Coordination and Clash Detection Process. Deliverables.
6. Training. 6. Collaboration Process. 4. BIM-specific competence
7. Health and Safety and Construction Design assessment.
Management.
8. Systems Performance.
9. Compliance Plan.
10. Delivery Strategy for Asset Information.
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BIM Documents

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)

Information model developed during the design and production and construction phase of a project, consisting of
documentation, non- graphical information and graphical information defi ning the delivered project.
PIM
NOTE The PIM is developed fi rstly as a design intent model, showing the architectural and engineering intentions
of the design suppliers. Then the PIM is developed into a virtual construction model containing all the objects to be
manufactured, installed or constructed. It becomes the basis of the Asset Information Model once handed over.
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BIM Documents

Employer’s Information Requirements

(EIR)
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BIM Documents

BIM Enabled Workflow

Organizational Information requirements

AIR 1 AIR 2 AIR n

BSI_PAS_1192_3_2014

EIR 1 PIM AIM

EIR 2

EIR n
BSI_PAS_1192_2_2014
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BIM Documents
Relation B/W documents used for information management

Post Contract Award

BEP

PP MIDP

PIP

Agreed Project IT
Solutions and tools and
Resources
TIDP RM TIDP

SCCS Pre Contract Award

PP : Construction Programme (Project Plan).

MIDP : Master Information Delivery Plan.
BEP : BIM Execution Plan.
PIP : Project Implementation Plan.
SCCS : Supply Chain Capability Summary. SRAF SRAF
SRAF : Supplier Resource Assessment Form.
SBRA : Supplier BIM Resource Assessments. Supplier IT Supplier IT Supplier BIM Supplier BIM
Assessment Assessment Resource Resource
Source : PAS 1192-2:2013 CPIX CPIX Assessment Assessment
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BIM Documents

BIM Execution Plan

● Core-coordinating document which defines ‘How’ BIM will be

implemented/executed on a project.
● Defining ‘How’ requirements within the EIR will be achieved.
BEP

Pre-Contract BEP. Post Contract-Award BEP.

● Direct response to the EIR ● Following the clients team appointment

● Consist of everything requested in the EIR ● Consist of everything requested in the EIR
● Include the following information: Include the information regarding:
● Project Implementation Plan (PIP)
● Project goals for collaboration and information ● Management.
modelling ● Planning and documentation.
● Major project milestones consistent with the project ● The standard method and procedure (SMP).
programme ● The IT solutions.
● Project Information Model (PIM) deliverable strategy
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BIM Documents

Post Contract Award BIM Execution Plan

Management Planning and documentation.

● Roles, responsibilities and authorities. ● Revised Project Implementation Plan (PIP).

● Major project milestones consistent with the project ● confirming the capability of the supply chain.
programme ● Agreed project processes for collaboration and information
● Project Information Model (PIM) deliverable strategy. modelling.
● Survey strategy. ● Agreed matrix of responsibilities across the supply chain.
● Existing legacy data use. ● Task Team Information Delivery Plan (TIDP).
● Approval of information. ● Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP).
● Project Information Model (PIM) authorisation process.

The standard method and procedure (SMP) The IT solutions.

● The volume strategy. ● Software versions.

● Project Implementation Plan (PIP) origin and orientation. ● Exchange formats.
● File naming convention. ● Process and data management systems.
● Agreed construction tolerances for all disciplines.
● Drawing sheet templates.
● Annotation, dimensions, abbreviations and symbols.
● Attribute data.
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BIM Documents

Information Delivery Plan.

Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP).

List of all information deliverables of a project, including:

● Models, Drawings ,Specifications, Data, Etc.
● Identifies when project information is to be prepared, by whom and using what protocols.
● Collates all relevant Task Team Information Delivery Plans (TIDP) against the construction programme.
● Incorporated into the post contract-award BEP.

Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP).

MIDP
Requirements should be cascaded throughout the entire supply chain.
● Who does what, when – This is evolved during the creation and updating of the BIM Execution Plan.
● Information should be validated by each relevant stakeholder prior to its submission to the CDE.

Classification Dictionary.
TIDP RM TIDP
● Defines the coding structure for the project
● Aligned to any work breakdown structure, the cost breakdown structure and the asset information requirements
● Explicit definitions of codes required to make up the project classification
● In the UK the ‘Digital Plan of Work’ will be central to the classification dictionary
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BIM Documents

Master Information Delivery Plan.

● Key documentation - Models, Drawings, Specifications, Data, etc.

● Geometric deliverables.
The Model Production and Delivery Table MIDP
(MPDT) defines the geometric deliverables in terms of Level of
Detail (LoD).
The MPDT is also used to articulate the required Levels of
Information (LoI) at each projectStage.

● Non-geometric deliverables. TIDP RM TIDP

Levels of Information (LoI)
COBie
Performance information
Asset specific data requirements

● Classification Dictionary.
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BIM Documents

Master Information Delivery Plan.

Geometric deliverables
The Model Production and Delivery Table (MPDT) defines the
geometric deliverables
in terms of Level of Detail (LoD).
The MPDT is also used to articulate the required Levels of
Information (LoI) at each project Stage.
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BIM Documents

Supply Chain Assessment

The Contractor has a duty to assess the capacity, capability and experience of
the supply chain, both design and construct, to ensure they are capable of meeting the
Employer’s requirements

● The supply chain assessment will enable the business to identify the skills, Supply Chain Capability
competencies and experiences in the supply chain to support the appointment Summary.
of the most appropriate consultant or contractor
● On a BIM project the project team should be able to demonstrate they have the
capability to deliver BIM in accordance with the client’s requirements
● This capability can be demonstrated at Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
and Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage through assessing the response to
SRAF SRAF
standard questions PAS 91:2013+A1:2017 provides a standard set of questions
Supplier IT Supplier IT Supplier
Why carry out a supply chain assessment? Assessment Assessment BIM Supplier BIM
CPIX CPIX Resource Resource
Assessment Assessment
● A method of assessing a project member’s BIM competence and maturity
● Evidence based assessment of capability and experience
● Assessing/comparing multiple project members on standard framework
● Identifying skills gaps in project members to inform training requirements
● Informs additional project BIM documentation
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BIM Documents

Supply Chain Assessment

CPIx Assessment Forms

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BIM Documents

CPIx BIM Assessment Form

CPIx BIM Assessment Form comprising four sections

1. Gateway Questions.
2. 12 Areas of BIM.
3. BIM Project Experience.
4. BIM Capability questionnaire.

Demonstration of competence in and understanding of BIM by providing

evidence
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BIM Documents

CPIx IT Assessment Form

CPIx IT Assessment Form comprising two sections

1. Information Exchange
2. Software and Systems

Highlights the differences and similarities with the project IT

systems.
Helps to define information exchange protocols and standards.
Demonstration of maturity and provide confidence.
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BIM Documents

CPIx Resource Assessment Form

Resource Assessment Form:

Informs the supply chain capability summary

Resources identified within the assessment are to be mapped to the BIM roles as defined in Table
2 of PAS1192-2:2013
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COBie
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COBie

COBie
(Construction Operations Building Information Exchange)

COBie is an international standard relating to managed asset

information including space and equipment. It is closely

associated with building information modeling (BIM) approaches
to design, construction and management of built assets, and was
devised by Bill East of the United States Army Corps of Engineers,
who authored a pilot standard in June 2007.[1]
COBie helps capture and record important project data at the point
of origin, including equipment lists, product data sheets,
warranties, spare parts lists, and preventive maintenance
schedules. This information is essential to support operations,
maintenance and asset management once the built asset is in
service.[2]
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Global adoption of BIM
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Global BIM Adoption

Global adoption of BIM

Increasingly private sector clients require suppliers to apply a BIM approach
Public sector clients - BIM either has been, or will soon be, formally adopted by
Governments in:

USA South Korea

UK Denmark

Netherland Finland

European Union Singapore

UAE Hong Kong

Australia Norway
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BIM Tools
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BIM Tools

BIM Tools
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BIM Tools

BIM Tools
GENERATIVE
BIM CONTENT DESIGN SOFTWARE BIM PERFORMANCE /
BIM MODELING
MANAGEMENT / ALGORITHMIC BIM BIM ANALYSIS
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE
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BIM Tools

BIM Tools

BIM VALIDATION PRECONSTRUCTIO FACILITIES

BIM COLLABORATION / BIM CHECKING N BIM 4D/5D CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE BIM SOFTWARE
BIM SOFTWARE
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BIM Workflow
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BIM Workflow

BIM Workflow

MEP Model

Central
Model Contractor / Client

Drawing
Set
Structure
Model

Architecture
Model
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BIM Workflow

BIM Workflow

Discipline
Model
Elements Worksets
Elements

Element
Worksets

Worksets

Local Model
Local Model

Local Model
Team
Team
Member
Member

Team
Member
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Autodesk Revit AUTODESK
REVIT
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Revit Terms
Understanding Revit Terms

● Project
● Level
● Element

● Category

● Family

● Type
● Instance
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Revit Terms

Project in Revit

● Single database of information for your design

● It contains all information for the building design from geometry to construction data

● This information includes components used to design the model, views of the project
and drawing of the design

● By using a single project file, Revit makes it easy to alter the design and have changes
reflected in all associated areas (plan views, elevation views, section views and
schedules)
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Revit Terms

Levels

● Levels are infinite horizontal planes that act as a

reference for level hosted elements such as roofs,
floors and ceilings

● Levels are used to define a vertical height within a

building

● To place levels, you must be in a section or

elevation view
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Revit Terms
Levels
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Element
Revit Terms

● When creating a project, you add Revit parametric building elements to the design

● Elements Classification in Revit

Category Ducts

Round Rectangular
Family Ducts Ducts

Round Ducts Round Ducts Rect. Ducts Rec.Ducts

Type 400mm 600 mm 300X300 mm 500X500 mm
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Revit Terms

Category
● Group of elements that used to model or document a building design.
● Model elements Categories include Mechanical equipment and Air terminals
● Categories of annotation elements include tags and text notes
Family
● family is a groups elements with a common set of properties, identical use and similar
graphical representation
● Different elements in a family may have different values for some or all properties but the set
of properties-their names and meaning- is the same.
● Example : Rectangular Duct and Round Duct.
There are three kinds of families :
a. System Families
b. Loadable Families
c. In-place Families
Type
● Each family can have several types
● A type can be specific size of family such as a Duct 300x300 or A0 title block.
Instance
● Instances are the actual items that are placed in the project and have specific locations in the
building (model instances) or on a drawing sheet (annotation instances)
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Revit Terms

Elements Hierarchy and Behavior in Revit

Revit Elements

Model Elements Datum Elements View-Specific

Elements

Model Column grids

Hosts Annotation
Components Levels Details
Elements
Reference planes

Structural Walls Beams Text Notes

Detail lines
Slabs Structural Columns Tags
Filled regions
Roofs Isolated Footings Symbols
2D detail components
Ramps 3D rebar Dimensions
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Revit Terms

Model Elements
● Represent the actual 3D geometry of the building
● They display in all relevant views of the model
● There are two types of model elements
1. Host elements : are generally built in place at construction site for example; walls, ceilings and roofs
are host
2. Model Components : are all the other types of elements in the building model. For example; sinks,
boilers and sprinklers.

Datum Elements
● Helps to define project context. For example; grids, levels and reference planes are datum elements

View-Specific Elements
● Display only in the views in which they are placed
● They help to describe or document the model
● There are Two types of view-Specific elements
1. Annotation elements : are 2D components that document the model and maintain scale on paper. For
example; Dimension, tags and keynotes are annotation elements
2. Details : are 2D items that provide details about the building model in a particular view. For example;
detail lines, filled regions and 2D detail components
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Revit Terms

Family

● Family is a groups elements with a common set of properties, identical use and
similar graphical representation
● Different elements in a family may have different values for some or all
properties but the set of properties-their names and meaning- is the same.
● Example : Rectangular Duct and Round Duct.
● There are three kinds of families :
● System Families
● Loadable Families
● In-place Families
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Revit Terms

Family

System Families Loadable Families

● Predefined in Revit and have predefined parameters ● They Could be created from family templates
● Can’t be created or deleted and loaded into the project
● They are not available as external reference (separate file) ● They could be created or deleted
to be loaded ● They could be stored in a external library
● You can edit and create new types from the existing ● Examples : Plumbing Fixtures and Air
predefined types Terminals
● Examples : Duct, Pipe and Level

In-place Families

● Custom elements that created in the context of a project

● Special type of component family
● They are created when project needs unique geometry that you don’t expect to reuse or geometry that must maintain
one of more relationships to other project geometry
● Each in-place contains only a single type and you can’t duplicate in-place family types to create multiple types
● You can place copies of the same in-place elements in your projects
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Family

System Families In-place Families Loadable Families

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Revit Terms
Type Vs Instance
Parameter

Each element placed in drawing is an instance of family type.

Elements have two sets of properties that control their appearance and behavior.

Type Instance

A common set of instance parameters

The same set of type parameters is also applies to all elements that
common to all elements in a family and belong to a particular family type but
each property has the same value for all
instances of a particular family type the values of these properties may
vary according to their use
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Levels Vs Views
Revit Terms

Level View

Couldn’t be duplicated. Could be duplicated.

Couldn’t be deleted.
Could be deleted and restored.
Deleting level will cause all elements
referenced to that level to be deleted and Deleting any view has no effect
couldn’t be restored. on the elements.
Any project should have at least one level
Each level produces two types of views ; floor
plan view and ceiling plan view
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Revit Interface

User Interface

1 Revit Home
2 File tab
3 Quick Access toolbar
4 InfoCenter
5 Options Bar
6 Type Selector
7 Properties palette
8 Project Browser
9 Status bar
10 View Control Bar
11 Drawing area
12 Ribbon
13 Tabs on the ribbon
14 A contextual tab on the ribbon,
providing tools relevant to the selected
object or current action
15 Tools on the current tab of the
ribbon
16 Panels on the ribbon
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Ribbon Tabs
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Revit Interface

Ribbon Tabs
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