Comprehensive Guide to What is BIM Execution Plan
A comprehensive Guide to the BIM Execution Plan will guide you in understanding the BIM Execution Plan
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) outlines how Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be implemented on a construction project. It is a critical document ensuring efficient collaboration, data exchange, and project delivery.
Key Components of BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Project Overview:
The Project Overview has the baseline information about a project
- Project Goals and Objectives: Define the overall Goals and Objectives of the BIM Execution Plan.
- Scope of BIM Implementation: Describe briefly, what needs to be achieved through the BIM Process.
- Key Stakeholders and Their Role: Key stakeholders are important people in a project. They include project owners, project managers, architects, contracting companies, and the BIM production team
Project Timelines:
Define Project Timelines based on Critical Project Stages. What needs to be achieved, and what deliverables must be submitted?
- Project Milestones: Project Milestones are specific stages that define a project’s progress.
- Deliverables for Each Milestone: Each Milestone has specific deliverables. For example, these may include the LOD 200 Model, which shows the preliminary design.
BIM Deliverables
- List of deliverables for each stage: Deliverables for each stage also relate to Project stages. Each stage has specific requirements and deliverables related to these stages, for example, the Clash-free LOD 300 Model.
- Model Exchange Protocol and Procedures: Models are typically uploaded to the Cloud such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
BIM Uses
- Specific BIM objectives include extracting project documents like CD sets and GFC. They also involve quantity extraction for cost estimation. Additionally, they include 4D scheduling and 5D cost estimation.
- LOD Specifications (Level of Development) requirements for BIM Models
- BIM Deliverables
BIM Standards and Procedures
- Modelling conventions and guidelines
- File naming and storage protocols
- Quality control and assurance processes
- Collaboration and communication workflow
Software and Hardware
- BIM Software platform to be used
- Collaborative Cloud Platform to be used
- Hardware Requirements and Compatibility
- Data Exchange formats
BIM Process Management
- BIM Workflow/ Stages of the process
- Coordination Meetings
- Progress Reporting Procedures
BIM Quality Management
- Quality control and assurance processes for BIM models
- Model Validation and Verification Procedures
BIM Training and Support
- BIM Training and Support for Project Team Members on BIM Tools and Workflows.
- Ongoing Support Resources for BIM Implementation.
Collaboration and Communication
- Common Data Environment (CDE) protocols for Model Sharing and Collaboration
- Communication Protocol for BIM-related issues and updates
What is a BIM Execution Plan (BEP)? A Guide
Start Early:
Start developing the BIM Execution Plan during the initial stages of the project.
Collaborative Process:
Involve all project stakeholders in the BEP development process.
Tailored to Project Needs:
Customize BEP to
Dynamic Document:
BEP is a Dynamic Document. Regularly review and update the BEP throughout the Project Lifecycle.
Ashit Goyal
Principal Architect & Foinder CEO
Ashit Goyal is an Architect and Founder and CEO of Bimsrv. Ashit has over 40 years of experience in Architectural Practice, Architectural Education, BIM and Revit Training. He has over 17 years of experience in Revit and BIM Management
