The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

BIM ACCREDITATION PROGRAMME

APPLICATION HANDBOOK

AUGUST 2019
 HKIA BIM Accreditation Programme for HKIA List of BIM Pro & BIM Co
Application Handbook

CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction
1.1 HKIA BIM Accreditation Programme 2
1.2 Objectives 2
1.3 Core Competencies of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro 2
1.4 Core Competencies of BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co 2

2.0 Eligibility
2.1 BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro 3
2.2 BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co 4
2.3 Grandfathering Policy 5

3.0 Review of Interview / Assessment Results and Handling of Appeal 5

4.0 Renewal of Registration 6

5.0 Streamline Procedure for assessment and renewal of BIM Pro (HKIA) / 6
BIM Pro as CIC – Certified BIM Manager

APPENDICES

Appendix A Application Form

Appendix B Detailed List of Core Competencies of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

Appendix C Detailed List of Core Competencies of BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

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 1.0 Introduction

1.1 HKIA BIM Accreditation Programme

It is an accreditation system through which applicants may qualify for admission in the List of BIM
Pro or BIM Co, to build up capacity and capability of HKIA members for adopting BIM in building
projects, and to suit the increasing demand of BIM personnel as project BIM Team Leader and BIM
Coordinator per BIM Team Structure requirement in the TC(W) No.18/2018 issued by Development
Bureau.

1.2 Objectives
The objectives of accreditation are to ensure that the candidates have acquired the recognised
training and prescribed local practical experience, and have attained a level of knowledge in
professional practice acceptable to the HKIA for admission in the List of BIM Pro or BIM Co.

1.3 Core Competencies of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

The Core Competencies of a BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro are:

(1) With knowledge and ability as BIM Team Leader in Architectural Practice to implement BIM in
various project stages, with reference to Appendix B
(2) BIM Initiation (Ability to describe BIM concept definitions and scope, BIM standards and
guidelines in the Hong Kong and global contexts)
(3) BIM Software and Technologies (Ability to explain BIM software and the modelling process,
and current and upcoming technologies).
(4) BIM Uses and Processes (Ability to understand BIM uses and BIM software applications, and
to design and manage the overall process of a BIM project).
(5) Digital Information Management, Collaboration and Integration (Ability to plan and execute the
setting-up of a common data environment and data quality control system for effective use
and sharing of digital information in a BIM project).
(6) Commercial and Contractual Aspects (Ability to describe commercial and financial issues of
BIM as well as BIM-related contractual issues).
(7) Communication Skills (Ability to apply effective interpersonal and communication skills in a
variety of public and interpersonal settings, such as presentations, meetings, report / training
material writing, etc.)

1.4 Core Competencies of BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

The Core Competencies of a BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co are:

(1) With Architectural Discipline professional knowledge and ability as BIM Coordinator in
Architectural Practice in various project stages, with reference to Appendix C
(2) BIM Uses, Processes and Operational knowledges
(3) Cross discipline knowledge for project collaboration
(4) BIM Data Exchange knowledge

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 2.0 Eligibility
2.1 BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

BIM Pro (HKIA): Fellow Member or Full Member of HKIA;

Qualifications
BIM Pro: Graduate Member of HKIA with more than
FIVE YEARS of relevant post-degree
experience in architecture

Candidates should have no less than TWO YEARS BIM working

experience in the past five years (including at least six months in
Recognized Practical
Hong Kong) in the execution and management of BIM projects,
BIM Experience
such as in development of BIM standards, planning, design,
contract administration etc. plus execution of BIM projects,
counting up to the application form submission date.

Successful completion of BIM Pro Course organized by HKIA and

BIM Manager Course accredited by CIC. A grace period up to 31
BIM Training
Jul 2020 is allowed before new applicants are required to submit
a completion certificate in support of their applications.

1. Completed Application Form (App A);

2. Reasonable proof of successful completion of BIM training
Submission of course(s);
Supporting Document 3. Portfolio of BIM working experience with statement of
between 1,500 and 2,500 words on all core competencies,
and including key project information, the applicant’s role and
BIM tasks accomplished. Each BIM project experience to be
certified by
(i) Authorized Signature of Employer which is a HKIA
Registered Practice; OR
(ii) Authorized Signature of Employer which is not a HKIA
Registered Practice AND HKIA Fellow / Full Member who is a
project participant
4. Curriculum Vitae

Acceptance 1. Submitted document accepted by the Vetting Panel ; and

Requirements 2. Passing a Panel Interview arranged by HKIA to assess
whether the applicant possesses the core competencies as
stated in 1.3 and required practical experience.

Application Fee $500

Note: Application fee of CIC - Certified BIM Manager as BIM Pro

(HKIA) / BIM Pro will be waived up to 31 Jul 2020

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 2.2 BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

BIM Co (HKIA): Fellow Member or Full Member of HKIA;

Qualifications

BIM Co: Graduate Member or Affiliate Member of

HKIA

Candidates should have no less than ONE YEAR BIM working

Recognized Practical experience in the past five years (including at least six months
BIM Experience in Hong Kong) in master planning, building design, project co-
ordination & administration etc. plus operation of BIM system,
counting up to the application form submission date.

Successful completion of BIM training course(s), including in-

house training, short-term course, degree course, and course(s)
organized or taught by a BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro, which is
accepted by HKIA.
BIM Training
Note:
1. HKIA Members who can demonstrate extensive BIM working
experience/knowledge during interview with reference to core
competencies in 1.4 would be granted exemption for document
proof of BIM Training attendance

1. Completed Application Form (App A);

2. Reasonable proof of successful completion of BIM training
Submission of course(s);
Supporting Document 3. Portfolio of BIM working experience with statement of
between 500 – 1,000 words on all core competencies, and
including key project information, the applicant’s role and BIM
tasks accomplished. Each BIM project experience to be
certified by
(i) Authorized Signature of Employer which is a HKIA
Registered Practice; OR
(ii) Authorized Signature of Employer which is not a HKIA
Registered Practice AND HKIA Fellow / Full Member who is a
project participant
4. Curriculum Vitae.

1. Submitted document accepted by the Vetting Panel ; and

2. Passing a Panel Interview arranged by HKIA to assess whether
Acceptance
the applicant possesses the core competencies as stated in 1.4
Requirements and required practical experience.
[ (2) is required if reasonable proof for successful completion of
BIM training course(s) accepted by HKIA could not be provided. ]

Application Fee $300

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 2.3 Grandfathering Policy

A Grandfathering consideration is applied for applicants of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro
who can meet the following entry criteria before 31 Jul 2020:

BIM Pro (HKIA): Fellow Member or Full Member of HKIA;

Qualifications
BIM Pro: Graduate Member of HKIA with more than
FIVE YEARS of relevant post-degree
experience in architecture

Candidates should have no less than THREE YEARS BIM working

experience (including at least two years in Hong Kong) on or before
Recognized Practical
31 Jul 2019 in the execution and management of BIM projects,
BIM Experience
such as in development of BIM standards, planning, design,
contract administration etc. plus execution of BIM projects.

1. Completed Application Form (App A); and

Submission of 2. Portfolio of BIM working experience, including key project
Supporting Document information, the applicant’s role and BIM tasks accomplished.
Each BIM project experience to be certified by
(i) Authorized Signature of Employer which is a HKIA
Registered Practice; OR
(ii) Authorized Signature of Employer which is not a HKIA
Registered Practice AND HKIA Fellow / Full Member who is
a project participant
3. Curriculum Vitae

Application Fee $500

Note: Application fee of CIC - Certified BIM Manager as BIM Pro

(HKIA) / BIM Pro will be waived up to 31 Jul 2020

An applicant of grandfathering BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro may be invited to attend an
interview if documentary evidence of practical experience is found to be unclear.

3.0 Review of Interview / Assessment Results and Handling of Appeal

A candidate who fails Interview/Assessment may apply in writing to BIM Accreditation

Committee (BAC) for a review of his/her result within 14 calendar days from the date of
announcement of results (but excluding the day of announcement) with an application fee of
$300 giving the brief grounds for review for justification. Late appeals will not be considered.

The grounds for such application shall be confined to material administrative error in the
Assessment process only.

Disagreement with the decision of the assessors, illness or medical-related circumstances

shall not be accepted as grounds for review. The applicant in his/her application shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of BAC that there is sufficient evidence to support such an
application before it can be accepted.

Appeal result normally will be released 4 weeks after the close of appeal application period.
Successful appeal will be refundable in full.

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 4.0 Renewal of Registration

(i) HKIA Board of Practice will maintain a Register for BIM Pro and BIM Co, and the
Register can be reviewed by the general public in HKIA Website.

(ii) The HKIA member will continue maintain in the list of BIM Pro or BIM Co after annual
renewal of HKIA membership with 12 hours of CPD related to BIM. Additional annual
membership fee for BIM Pro and BIM Co is not required.

5.0 Streamline procedure for assessment and renewal of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro as
CIC - Certified BIM Manager

Applicants of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro submitted before 31 Jul 2020 will be eligible to apply
for CIC – Certified BIM Manager under the following streamline assessment procedure and
renewal procedure:

(i) Submitted BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro application form and portfolio by members will
be copied to CIC for streamline assessment upon accepted as BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM
Pro. Separate application submission to CIC for CIC – Certified BIM Manager by
members will not be required. Additional interview by CIC Assessment Panel will not
be required under the streamline assessment procedure unless the documentary
evidence is found to be unclear. BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro will be notified by CIC
directly upon approval by Building Information Modelling Certification and
Accreditation Board (BIMCAB) to be CIC - Certified BIM Manager.

(ii) The submission of application fee of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro as CIC-Certified BIM
Managers will be waived.

(iii) During renewal of HKIA membership at the end of every year, BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM
Pro who fulfill 12 hours of CPD related to BIM will be eligible to renew CIC – Certified
BIM Manager. Separate renewal application to CIC will not be required. Renewal fee
of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro as CIC-Certified BIM Managers will be HK$300 until 31
December 2020 and HK$1000 thereafter.

(iv) An applicant of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro for CIC-Certified BIM Managers, including
renewal/reinstatement of registration, who is dissatisfied with a decision of BIMCAB
shall follow CIC procedure for appeal.

Streamline procedure for assessment of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro as CIC – Certified BIM
Manager after 31 Jul 2020 will be announced in due course.

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Application for Listing under HKIA BIM Accreditation Programme
Please read the Notes to Applicant in Part H before completing this form.

A. APPLICATION TYPE

Please tick as appropriate :

BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro under Grandfathering Policy

BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

B. APPLICANT PARTICULARS

Name :(English)
Surname Given Name

(Chinese) (if any)

HKIA Membership No.: Gender : ______________________

HKIA Membership Category : □ Fellow

(Please tick as appropriate.) □ Member
□ Graduate Member
□ Affiliate

Office Name : ________________________________________________________________

Office Address : ______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Office Tel. : Mobile : ________________ Fax : _________________

Email Address : _______________________________________________________________

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 C. BIM WORKING EXPERIENCE

Please present your working experience in chronological order starting from the latest practical experience.
Separate sheet may be attached to the application form if space is insufficient.

1. BIM
Project Name :
Your Position :

Project Duration
involved : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Duration involved
in Hong Kong : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Certifier Name
(Employer) :
HKIA Registered Practice □ Y □ N (Please tick as appropriate.)

Certifier
Signature :
Date :
Certifier Name
(HKIA Member) :
□ Fellow □ Member (Please tick as appropriate.)

HKIA Membership No. :

Certifier
Signature :
Date :

2. BIM
Project Name :
Your Position :

Project Duration
involved : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Duration involved
in Hong Kong : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Certifier Name
(Employer) :
HKIA Registered Practice □ Y □ N (Please tick as appropriate.)

Certifier
Signature :
Date :
Certifier Name
(HKIA Member) :
□ Fellow □ Member (Please tick as appropriate.)

HKIA Membership No. :

Certifier
Signature :
Date :

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 C. BIM WORKING EXPERIENCE

Please present your working experience in chronological order starting from the latest practical experience.
Separate sheet may be attached to the application form if space is insufficient.

3. BIM
Project Name :
Your Position :

Project Duration
involved : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Duration involved
in Hong Kong : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Certifier Name
(Employer) :
HKIA Registered Practice □ Y □ N (Please tick as appropriate.)

Certifier
Signature :
Date :
Certifier Name
(HKIA Member) :
□ Fellow □ Member (Please tick as appropriate.)

HKIA Membership No. :

Certifier
Signature :
Date :

4. BIM
Project Name :
Your Position :

Project Duration
involved : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Duration involved
in Hong Kong : dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy ( mths days)

Certifier Name
(Employer) :
HKIA Registered Practice □ Y □ N (Please tick as appropriate.)

Certifier
Signature :
Date :
Certifier Name
(HKIA Member) :
□ Fellow □ Member (Please tick as appropriate.)

HKIA Membership No. :

Certifier
Signature :
Date :

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 Total BIM Project
Duration involved: mths days

Total BIM Project

Duration involved in
mths days
Hong Kong :

D. BIM TRAINING

Please state your BIM training in chronological order starting from the latest training.

No. Name of University / Programme Period Mode of Study Programme Title (in full) /
Professional Body / (dd.mm.yyyy – dd.mm.yyyy) (Part-time, Full-time, Professional
Registration Body / and contact hours Distance Learning) Qualification
Course Provider

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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 E. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Please check your documents to be submitted to support your application.

Completed Application Form

Portfolio of BIM working experience including key project information, applicant’s role
and BIM tasks accomplished

Curriculum vitae

Reasonable proof of successful completion of BIM training course(s)

(not applicable to applicants under Grandfathering Policy)

Statement on core competencies

(not applicable to applicants under Grandfathering Policy)

Cheque for application fee OR *Proof of CIC-Certified BIM Manager

(*applicable to applicants of BIM Pro(HKIA) / BIM Pro only)

F. DECLARATIONS BY APPLICANT

1. I (name in full) being an

applicant for listing under HKIA BIM Accreditation Programme by The Hong Kong
Institute of Architects do hereby DECLARE that the above is a TRUE STATEMENT OF
ALL MY PARTICULARS. I also hereby authorize The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
to make any reasonable enquiries into the information given above.

2. I declare that the portfolio I submit is a true record of my own experience.

3. My personal particulars can be released to third parties for confirmation of my

qualification and experience.

4. I have read the listing requirements and procedures detailed in the HKIA BIM
Accreditation Programme Application Handbook and relevant circulars. I shall abide by
the rules therein.

5. I hereby authorize The Hong Kong Institute of Architects to submit a copy of this
application form and portfolio to Construction Industry Council for streamline processing
of application for CIC - Certified BIM Manager upon accepted as BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM
Pro. (not applicable to BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co applicants)

Signature of Applicant Date

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G. OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Application Process Check

Event By Signature Date

Application received

Application fee received

Application documents checked

Membership no. checked

Application result
 Accepted
 Rejected

Applicant notified

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H. NOTES TO APPLICANT

1. Eligibility

1.1 BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

BIM Pro (HKIA): Fellow Member or Full Member of HKIA;

Qualifications
BIM Pro: Graduate Member of HKIA with more than
FIVE YEARS of relevant post-degree
experience in architecture

Candidates should have no less than TWO YEARS BIM working

experience in the past five years (including at least six months in
Recognized Practical
Hong Kong) in the execution and management of BIM projects,
BIM Experience
such as in development of BIM standards, planning, design,
contract administration etc. plus execution of BIM projects,
counting up to the application form submission date.

Successful completion of BIM Pro Course organized by HKIA and

BIM Manager Course accredited by CIC. A grace period up to 31
BIM Training
Jul 2020 is allowed before new applicants are required to submit
a completion certificate in support of their applications.

1. Completed Application Form (App A);

2. Reasonable proof of successful completion of BIM training
Submission of course(s);
Supporting Document 3. Portfolio of BIM working experience with statement of
between 1,500 and 2,500 words on all core competencies,
and including key project information, the applicant’s role and
BIM tasks accomplished. Each BIM project experience to be
certified by
(i) Authorized Signature of Employer which is a HKIA
Registered Practice; OR
(ii) Authorized Signature of Employer which is not a HKIA
Registered Practice AND HKIA Fellow / Full Member who is a
project participant
4. Curriculum Vitae

Acceptance 1. Submitted document accepted by the Vetting Panel ; and

Requirements 2. Passing a Panel Interview arranged by HKIA to assess
whether the applicant possesses the core competencies as
stated in 1.3 and required practical experience.

Application Fee $500

Note: Application fee of CIC - Certified BIM Manager as BIM Pro

(HKIA) / BIM Pro will be waived up to 31 Jul 2020

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1.2 BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

BIM Co (HKIA): Fellow Member or Full Member of HKIA;

Qualifications

BIM Co: Graduate Member or Affiliate Member of

HKIA

Candidates should have no less than ONE YEAR BIM working

Recognized Practical experience in the past five years (including at least six months
BIM Experience in Hong Kong) in master planning, building design, project co-
ordination & administration etc. plus operation of BIM system,
counting up to the application form submission date.

Successful completion of BIM training course(s), including in-

house training, short-term course, degree course, and course(s)
organized or taught by a BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro, which is
accepted by HKIA.
BIM Training
Note:
1. HKIA Members who can demonstrate extensive BIM working
experience/knowledge during interview with reference to core
competencies in 1.4 would be granted exemption for document
proof of BIM Training attendance

1. Completed Application Form (App A);

2. Reasonable proof of successful completion of BIM training
Submission of course(s);
Supporting Document 3. Portfolio of BIM working experience with statement of
between 500 – 1,000 words on all core competencies, and
including key project information, the applicant’s role and BIM
tasks accomplished. Each BIM project experience to be
certified by
(i) Authorized Signature of Employer which is a HKIA
Registered Practice; OR
(ii) Authorized Signature of Employer which is not a HKIA
Registered Practice AND HKIA Fellow / Full Member who is a
project participant
4. Curriculum Vitae.

1. Submitted document accepted by the Vetting Panel ; and

2. Passing a Panel Interview arranged by HKIA to assess whether
Acceptance the applicant possesses the core competencies as stated in 1.4
Requirements and required practical experience.
[ (2) is required if reasonable proof for successful completion of
BIM training course(s) accepted by HKIA could not be provided. ]

Application Fee $300

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 2. Grandfathering Policy
A Grandfathering consideration is applied for applicants of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro who can meet the
following entry criteria before 31 July 2020:

BIM Pro (HKIA): Fellow Member or Full Member of HKIA;

Qualifications
BIM Pro: Graduate Member of HKIA with more than
FIVE YEARS of relevant post-degree
experience in architecture

Candidates should have no less than THREE YEARS BIM working

experience (including at least two years in Hong Kong) on or before
Recognized Practical
31 Jul 2019 in the execution and management of BIM projects,
BIM Experience
such as in development of BIM standards, planning, design,
contract administration etc. plus execution of BIM projects.

1. Completed Application Form (App A); and

Submission of 2. Portfolio of BIM working experience, including key project
Supporting Document information, the applicant’s role and BIM tasks accomplished.
Each BIM project experience to be certified by
(i) Authorized Signature of Employer which is a HKIA
Registered Practice; OR
(ii) Authorized Signature of Employer which is not a HKIA
Registered Practice AND HKIA Fellow / Full Member who is
a project participant
3. Curriculum Vitae

Application Fee $500

Note: Application fee of CIC - Certified BIM Manager as BIM Pro

(HKIA) / BIM Pro will be waived up to 31 Jul 2020

An applicant of grandfathering BIM Pro may be invited to attend an interview if documentary evidence
of practical experience is found to be unclear.

3. Review of Interview / Assessment Results and Handling of Appeal

A candidate who fails Interview/Assessment may apply in writing to BIM Accreditation Committee (BAC)
for a review of his/her result within 14 calendar days from the date of announcement of results (but
excluding the day of announcement) with an application fee of $300 giving the brief grounds for review
for justification. Late appeals will not be considered.

The grounds for such application shall be confined to material administrative error in the Assessment
process only.

Disagreement with the decision of the assessors, illness or medical-related circumstances shall not be
accepted as grounds for review. The applicant in his/her application shall demonstrate to the satisfaction
of BAC that there is sufficient evidence to support such an application before it can be accepted.

Appeal result normally will be released 4 weeks after the close of appeal application period. Successful
appeal will be refundable in full.

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 Appendix B - Detailed List of Core Competencies of BIM Pro (HKIA) / BIM Pro

Minimum Level of Competency:

Level 1 (L1) : General appreciation of the subject and an understanding of how the subject may
affect, or integrate with other subjects.
Level 2 (L2): Knowledge and understanding of the subject and its application.
Level 3 (L3): Ability to perform the subject independently or under supervision.
Level 4 (L4): Ability to perform the subject without supervision and advise others.

Core Subject L1 L2 L3 L4

1.1. BIM Concept

1.1.1 Promote architectural excellence through adoption of BIM ✔

1.1.2 BIM definitions and terminology ✔

1.1.3 The difference between 2D CAD, 3D CAD and BIM ✔
1.1.4 Concept of BIM as whole project & whole estate perspective ✔
1.1.5 Value and benefits of adopting BIM ✔
1.1.6 Value of BIM for AM & FM ✔
1.1.7 Collaborative working in BIM ✔
1.1.8 Limitation of BIM ✔
1.1.9 Challenges within existing working practices & how BIM addresses these ✔
1. BIM Initiation

1.1.10 How BIM affect the current practice in AECO industry ✔

1.1.11 Uphold Architects’ leading role in AEC industry ✔

1.2. Local & Global Contexts, BIM standards and guidelines

1.2.1 Local BIM standards & resources ✔
1.2.1.1 CIC BIM Standards ✔
1.2.1.2 Government BIM standards & resources ✔
1.2.2 Global context in BIM development ✔
1.2.3 Global BIM standards & resources ✔
1.2.3.1 ISO 19650 ✔
1.2.3.2 BIM FORUM LOD Specification ✔
1.2.3.3 OpenBIM ✔
1.2.3.4 ISO 16739-1:2018: Industry Foundation Class IFC ✔

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 Core Subject L1 L2 L3 L4

2.1. BIM Software

2.1.1 Overview of industry leading BIM software/applications ✔
2.1.2 Characteristic, strength and limitation of industry leading BIM software ✔

2.1.3 Versions and file formats ✔

2.1.4 Interoperability across industry leading BIM software ✔

* to carry out open BIM workflow where necessary and to encourage

open BIM inter-operability workflow where appropriate
2.2. Technologies
✔
2. BIM Software and Technologies

2.2.1 Cloud platform

2.2.2 Laser scanning ✔
2.2.3 Photogrammetry ✔
2.2.4 GIS ✔
2.2.5 Application of smart devices ✔
2.2.6 VR/AR/MR ✔
2.2.7 VDC ✔
2.2.8 RFID ✔
2.2.9 Gaming technology in BIM ✔
2.2.10 Robotics ✔
2.2.11 Automation ✔
2.2.12 API ✔
2.2.13 MiC ✔

2.2.14 Indoor positioning ✔

2.2.15 Upcoming Trend ✔

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 Core Subject L1 L2 L3 L4

3.1. – Client BIM Strategic Stage

3.1.1 BIM strategy, BIM uses, BIM processes ✔
3.1.2 Key personnel in relation to BIM ✔
3.1.3 Determine the info management & CDE strategy ✔
3.1.4 Determine the BIM/AIM/GIS strategy ✔
Determine level of development in the context of graphics and
3.1.5 ✔
information
Determine level of integration of digital information into asset &
3.1.6 ✔
facility management
3.1.7 Case study ✔
3.2. – Client Pre-tender Project Stage
Determine & oversee the development of Client
3.2.1 ✔
Information Model (CIM)
3.2.1.1 Organisational Information Requirements (OIRs) ✔
3. BIM Uses and Processes

3.2.1.2 Asset Information Requirements (AIRs) ✔

3.2.2 Employers Information Requirements (EIR) ✔
* coordinate with consultant team and future asset / facility
management team and advise client on Employer Information
Requirement (EIRs)
Determine project technology & systems requirement &
3.2.3 ✔
integration
3.2.4 Determine project delivery requirements ✔
3.2.5 Determine the soft landings approach ✔
3.2.6 Contract & consultancy requirement ✔
* be able to lead, draft, comment BIM specifications for all sub-
consultancy agreements and understand the contractual impact
on respective traditional professional practices, e.g. Level of
Development and Clash Analysis
* be able to define BIM scope and information deliverables for
Architectural Discipline
Assessment on supply chain capability & capacity (Tender
3.2.7 ✔
Assessment)
3.2.8 Case study ✔
3.3. – Definition & Design Stage
3.3.1 BIM Execution Plan developed by supply chain ✔
3.3.1.1 Pre-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
3.3.1.2 Post-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
Supervision in fulfilling BIM uses in planning & design stages
3.3.2 ✔
listed in CIC BIM Standards

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3.3.3 Set up conceptual modeling in BIM Platform and spatial ✔

programming and be able to direct the coordination with others to
carry out the task
3.3.4 Determine modelling methodology for architectural schedules and ✔
drawing production
3.3.5 Project Information Model (PIM) data exchanges and validation ✔
3.3.6 BIM PIM file setup ✔
3.3.6.1 BIM origin point & orientation setup ✔
3.3.6.2 Model division ✔
3.3.6.3 Modelling methodology ✔
3.3.6.4 Project-based industry and BIM standards ✔
3.3.7 Direct BIM related meetings ✔
3.3.7.1 Meeting with high level ✔
3.3.7.2 Meeting with supply chain level ✔
3.3.7.3 Internal meeting ✔

3.3.7.4 Multidiscipline collaboration meeting ✔

3. BIM Uses and Processes

3.3.8 Case Study ✔

3.3.9 Basic understanding of parametric design tools ✔
3.3.10 Supervise open BIM workflow and open BIM inter-operability ✔

3.3.11 Determine Modelling Methodology for GBP production and ✔

statutory compliance checking
3.3.12 Determine Modelling Methodology for production of tender ✔
drawings and documentation
3.3.13 Basic understanding of environmental plug-in and performance ✔
analysis software
3.3.14 Understand the limitation of clash detection and adequately utilize ✔
the same to assist consultant team on design coordination
3.4. – Construction Stage
3.4.1 BIM Execution Plan developed by supply chain ✔
3.4.1.1 Pre-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
3.4.1.2 Post-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
Supervision in fulfilling BIM uses in construction & handover stage
3.4.2 ✔
listed in CIC BIM Standards
3.4.3 Project Information Model (PIM) data exchanges and validation ✔
3.4.4 Direct BIM related meetings ✔
3.4.5 Case study ✔
3.4.6 Adequately request and utilize contractor’s 4D simulation from ✔
BIM model for programme planning, progress verification and
record
3.4.7 Verify contractor’s submitted drawings generated from BIM ✔
models

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3.5. – Handover Stage

3.5.1 As-built information verification ✔
✔
3. BIM Uses and Processes

3.5.2 Oversee data transfer from PIM to Asset Information Model (AIM)
Supervision in fulfilling BIM uses in handover stage listed in CIC
3.5.3 ✔
BIM Standards
3.5.4 Case study ✔
3.6. – Operation & Maintenance Stage
3.6.1 Update Assets Information Model (AIM) ✔
3.6.2 Roles, responsibilities and authorities for maintaining the AIM ✔
3.6.3 Post occupancy evaluation ✔
3.6.4 Case Study ✔

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4.1. Digital Information Management

4.1.1 Value of data & how it should be managed ✔
Interoperate data/information to facilitate cross- disciplinary and cross-
4.1.2 BIM platform collaboration ✔
4. Digital Information Management, Collaboration and Integration

4.1.3 Limitation of BIM software in relation to information management

✔
Determine level of development in the context of graphics and
4.1.4 information in different stages ✔

Determine level of integration of digital information into asset & facility

4.1.5 management ✔

4.1.6 Oversee the process and quality of information exchange ✔

4.1.6.1 IFC/BCF/XML…etc. ✔
4.1.6.2 COBie ✔
4.2. Common Data Environment (CDE)
4.2.1 Overview of CDE ✔
4.2.2 Overview of various CDE platform ✔
4.2.3 Setup of CDE ✔
4.2.4 Assessment of CDE ✔
4.2.5 Management of CDE ✔
4.2.6 Limitation of CDE ✔
4.3 Data Quality Control & Assurance across various stages
4.3.1 System checking ✔
4.3.2 Model audit ✔
4.3.3 Model checking ✔
4.3.4 Audit reporting ✔

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5.1 Commercial Issue

5.1.1 Establishing BIM ready Environment to support the corporate ✔
5.1.1.1 BIM strategy in organisation level ✔
5.1.1.2 Challenges in BIM implementation ✔
5.1.1.3 Phases in BIM implementation ✔
5.1.1.4 Hardware requirement for BIM ✔
5.1.1.5 Software requirement for BIM ✔
5.1.1.6 Manpower management for BIM ✔
5.1.1.6.1 Staff plan ✔
5. Commercial and Contract

5.1.1.6.2 Staff recruitment ✔

5.1.1.6.3 Staff training ✔
5.1.2 Promotion of adopting BIM in office/to clients ✔
5.1.2.1 Value and benefit of adopting BIM ✔
5.1.2.2 Value and benefit of data and information from BIM ✔
5.1.2.3 Evaluating Return on Investments (ROI) of adopting BIM ✔
5.2. Contract Issue
5.2.1 Ownership of data ✔
* e.g. demarcate modelling and information responsibilities among
disciplines and control federated models
5.2.2 Intellectual property right ✔

5.2.3 Legal implication and potential liability ✔

5.2.4 Professional indemnity ✔

5.2.5 Introducing NEC ✔

5.2.6 Commercial implications for contracts & insurances in relation to BIM ✔

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 Appendix C - Detailed List of Core Competencies of BIM Co (HKIA) / BIM Co

Minimum Level of Competency:

Level 1(L1) : General appreciation of the subject and an understanding of how the subject may
affect, or integrate with other subjects.
Level 2 (L2): Knowledge and understanding of the subject and its application.
Level 3 (L3): Ability to perform the subject independently or under supervision.
Level 4 (L4): Ability to perform the subject without supervision and advise others.

Core Subject L1 L2 L3 L4

1.1. BIM Concept

1.1.1 BIM definitions and terminology ✔
1.1.2 The difference between 2D CAD, 3D CAD and BIM ✔
1.1.3 Concept of BIM as whole project & whole estate perspective ✔
1.1.4 Value and benefits of adopting BIM ✔
1.1.5 Value of BIM for AM & FM ✔
1.1.6 Collaborative working in BIM ✔
1.1.7 Limitation of BIM ✔
1. BIM Initiation

1.1.8 Challenges within existing working practices & how BIM addresses these ✔
1.1.9 How BIM affect the current practice in AECO industry ✔
1.2. Local & Global Contexts, BIM standards and guidelines
1.2.1 Local BIM standards & resources ✔
1.2.1.1 CIC BIM Standards ✔
1.2.1.2 Government BIM standards & resources ✔
1.2.2 Global context in BIM development ✔
1.2.3 Global BIM standards & resources ✔
1.2.3.1 ISO 19650 ✔
1.2.3.2 BIM FORUM LOD Specification ✔
1.2.3.3 OpenBIM ✔

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2.1. BIM Software

2.1.1 Overview of industry leading BIM software/applications ✔
2.1.2 Characteristic, strength and limitation of industry leading BIM software ✔
2.1.3 Versions and file formats ✔
2.1.4 Interoperability across industry leading BIM software ✔

2.2. Technologies
✔
2. BIM Software and Technologies

2.2.1 Cloud platform

2.2.2 Laser scanning ✔
2.2.3 Photogrammetry ✔
2.2.4 GIS ✔
2.2.5 Application of smart devices ✔
2.2.6 VR/AR/MR ✔
2.2.7 VDC ✔
2.2.8 RFID ✔
2.2.9 Gaming technology in BIM ✔
2.2.10 Robotics ✔
2.2.11 Automation ✔
2.2.12 API ✔
2.2.13 MiC ✔
2.2.14 Indoor positioning ✔
2.2.15 Upcoming Trend ✔

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3.1. – Client Pre-tender Project Stage

3.1.1 Client Information Model (CIM)
✔
3.1.1.1 Organisational Information Requirements (OIRs) ✔
3.1.1.2 Asset Information Requirements (AIRs) ✔
3.1.2 Employers Information Requirements (EIR) ✔
Coordinate project technology & systems requirement &
3.1.3 ✔
integration
3.1.4 Understand BIM scope and information deliverables for ✔
Architectural Discipline
3.1.5 Understand contract & consultancy requirement ✔
3.2. – Definition & Design Stage
3.2.1 BIM Execution Plan developed by supply chain ✔
3.2.1.1 Understand Pre-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
3.2.1.2 Understand Post-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
Coordination in fulfilling BIM uses in planning & design stages
3.2.2 ✔
listed in CIC BIM Standards
3.2.3 Skill on conceptual modeling in BIM Platform and spatial
programming and be able to coordinate with others to carry out the ✔
task
3.2.4 Skill on modelling methodology for architectural schedules and
drawing production ✔
3.2.5 Project Information Model (PIM) data exchanges and validation ✔
3. BIM Uses and Processes

3.2.6 BIM PIM file setup ✔

3.2.6.1 BIM origin point & orientation setup ✔
3.2.6.2 Model division ✔
3.2.6.3 Modelling methodology ✔
3.2.6.4 Project-based industry and BIM standards ✔
3.2.7 Direct BIM related meetings ✔
3.2.7.1 Internal meeting ✔
3.2.8 Basic understanding of parametric design tools ✔

3.2.9 Carry out open BIM workflow and open BIM inter-operability ✔
3.2.10 Modelling for GBP production and statutory compliance checking ✔
3.2.11 Modelling for production of tender drawings and documentation ✔
3.2.12 Basic understanding of environmental plug-in and performance ✔
analysis software
3.2.13 Understand the limitation of clash detection and adequately utilize ✔
the same to assist design coordination

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3.3. – Construction Stage

3.3.1 BIM Execution Plan developed by supply chain ✔
3.4.1.1 Pre-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
3.4.1.2 Post-contract BIM Project Execution Plan ✔
3. BIM Uses and Processes

Coordination in fulfilling BIM uses in construction & handover stage

3.3.2 ✔
listed in CIC BIM Standards
3.3.3 Adequately request and utilize contractor’s 4D simulation from BIM ✔
model for programme planning, progress verification and record
3.3.4 Verify contractor’s submitted drawings generated from BIM models ✔
3.4. – Handover Stage
3.4.1 As-built information verification ✔
3.4.2 Manage data transfer from PIM to Asset Information Model (AIM) ✔
3.5. – Operation & Maintenance Stage
3.5.1 Update Assets Information Model (AIM) ✔
3.5.2 Roles, responsibilities and authorities for maintaining the AIM ✔

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L1 L2 L3 L4

4.1. Digital Information Management

4.1.1 Value of data & how it should be managed ✔
Interoperate data/information to facilitate cross- disciplinary and cross-BIM
4.1.2 platform collaboration ✔
4. Digital Information Management, Collaboration and Integration

4.1.3 Limitation of BIM software in relation to information management ✔

Coordinate level of development in the context of graphics and information in
4.1.4 different stages ✔

Coordinate level of integration of digital information into asset & facility

4.1.5 management ✔

4.1.6 Coordinate the process and quality of information exchange ✔

4.1.6.1 IFC/BCF/XML…etc. ✔
4.1.6.2 COBie ✔
4.2. Common Data Environment (CDE)
4.2.1 Overview of CDE ✔
4.2.2 Overview of various CDE platform ✔
4.2.3 Setup of CDE ✔
4.2.4 Assessment of CDE ✔
4.2.5 Management of CDE ✔
4.2.6 Limitation of CDE ✔
4.3 – Data Quality Control & Assurance across various stages
4.3.1 System checking ✔
4.3.2 Model audit ✔
4.3.3 Model checking ✔
4.3.4 Audit reporting ✔

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