Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution Planning

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution Planning

Course Outline

This course is based on the BIM Project Execution Planning Guide developed by The Computer Integrated Construction Research Group at Pennsylvania State University. The Guide is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
The eight chapters in this Guide provide:

An overview of the BIM Project Execution Planning Procedure (Chapter One)
A method to identify BIM Uses (Chapter Two)
A procedure for designing the BIM Process for the project (Chapter Three)
A method for defining the Information Exchange Requirements (Chapter Four)
A method to define the infrastructure necessary to support the BIM Process (Chapter Five)
A structured method for team implementation of the procedure through a series of meetings and intermediate tasks (Chapter Six)
A structured method for individual organizational development of typical methods for BIM implementation (Chapter Seven)
Conclusions and Recommendations for projects and organizations implemented BIM based on lessons learned through the creation of the Guide (Chapter Eight)

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Define Building Information Modeling (BIM);
List the 4 major steps to create and implement a BIM Project Execution Plan;
Describe the benefits of creating a BIM Execution Plan;
Identify 25 different uses of BIM on a project;
List the key components of a BIM Execution Plan;
Identify who should be involved in the BIM planning process;
Explain how the BIM Execution Plan relates to the National BIM Standard;
Apply the BIM Use Selection Worksheet;
Describe the types of process maps needed in a BIM Execution Plan;
Describe the steps to create information exchanges;
Describe the supporting infrastructure needed for BIM implementation; and
Summarize additional recommendations for successful BIM implementation.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for architects, engineers and contractors.

Benefit to Attendees

Attendee of this course will be able to successful identify the components and processes necessary to create a successful BIM Execution Plan and BIM implementation on a project.

Course Introduction

Owners are increasingly requiring BIM implementation on design and construction projects. As such, many owners are requiring a BIM Execution Plan as one of the first BIM deliverables on a project. Knowing how to successfully implement BIM on a project creates a competitive edge for all project team members. This course utilizes the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Execution Planning Guide which provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on how to successfully plan a BIM project.

The goal for developing a BIM Execution Plan is to ensure all project team members are in direct communication regarding BIM during the early phases of a project. This ensures all team members are clear on the performance goals desired through the use of BIM and how the team will accomplish those goals.

The BIM Execution Planning procedure consists of a four-step process to develop the BIM Execution Plan, including: identifying BIM goals and uses, designing BIM project execution processes, developing information exchanges, and defining the supporting infrastructure for BIM implementation. Each step will be described in detail along with examples and templates.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following document:

Building Information Modeling Project Execution Planning Guide (PDF)

This guide is also available for free download at: http://bim.psu.edu/Project/default.aspx

Please click on the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document for your study. Because of the large file size, we recommend that you first save the file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As ...", and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you still experience any difficulty in downloading or opening this file, you may need to close some applications or reboot your computer to free up some memory.

Course Summary

Creating a BIM Execution Plan reduces communication issues and costly mistakes during BIM implementation. Often times, when BIM is not used to its fullest extent, project teams often blame the technology, not the process. Effective BIM execution planning, however, can prevent these situations from occurring by ensuring all project teams members are on the same page with respect to BIM use on a project. While the planning process can be lengthy and time consuming, project teams will reap the downstream benefits throughout the entire project.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

BIM Project Execution Planning Guide
National BIM Standard

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.