The BIM Execution Plan for Architects

Explore the BIM Execution Plan from an architect’s perspective. Learn how to standardize your organization’s BIM practices and maximize project quality, consistency, and results.

Introduction

• The architect's lean BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
• Digest of the BIM Execution Plan

1. BIM in the Design Phase

• BIM or Revit
• The architect's challenges
• Architect vs. contractor BIM Execution Plans
• The facility lifecycle
• The data
• The BIM Execution Plan table of contents

2. Digital Excellence and Intentionality

• The Lean BIM Execution Plan
• The architect's role
• The individual project
• Deliverables and linking strategies
• Model control strategies
• Digital excellence
• Revit startup sheet

3. Modeling Requirements

• Pre-construction
• Basic modeling requirements
• Level of development
• Design review
• LOD matrix
• Training
• Scope, schedule, budget

4. Coordination and Deliverables

• Streamlining the process
• Project phases
• Model checklist requirements
• The permit set
• BIM coordination
• Lean design coordination meeting
• The architect's BIM Execution Plan
• Preventing retro-BIMming

Conclusion

• Next steps