BIM Procurement for Clients - what do I ask for if I want BIM?

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BIM ProcurementAs a client what do I ask for if I want BIM?

Ashley Beighton

TCA level 3

• BIM Capable Team able to share 3D information

• Project protocols in place based on BS 1192, etc

• Project collaboration tool

TCA level 4+

• BIM Capable Team able to share 3, 4, 5 or 6D information

• Project protocols in place based on BS 1192, PAS 1192-2, etc

• BIM middleware tool

…all very involved and confusing!

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Establish aims and objectives

• Reduced capital cost

• Reduced operating cost

• Reduced overhead cost

• Reduced programme time

• More predictability

Or as one client simply put it…

“Build better buildings”

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bimfusion.co.uk | bim@theclarksonalliance.com | 01865 355580

Agree a project plan

• Aims and objectives

• Programme and budget constraints

• Project team structure

• Scope of service

• Authority levels and lines of communication

• Other key stakeholders involved

• Meeting and reporting requirements

• Key risks

bimfusion.co.uk | bim@theclarksonalliance.com | 01865 355580

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Build a BIM Capable Team

• Assess existing capabilities

– Staff numbers and skill levels

– Internal processes

– Hardware, software, etc

• Plug any gaps

– Training and/or recruitment

– Improved processes

– New hardware, software, etc

– New consultants, contractors and suppliers

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Agree processes and procedures

• Employer’s Information Requirements

• BIM middleware (Common Data Environment)

• BIM coordinator

• BIM Protocol

• BIM Execution Plan

• Master Information Delivery Plan

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bimfusion.co.uk | bim@theclarksonalliance.com | 01865 355580

…with a view to establishing a corporate standard for all of your projects

Monitor progress against plan

• Aims and objectives

• Programme and budget constraints

• BIM middleware

• BIM Protocol

• BIM Execution Plan

• Master Information Delivery Plan

• Key risks

and towards being a truly…

• Collaborative, high performing team

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bimfusion.co.uk | bim@theclarksonalliance.com | 01865 355580

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also unknown unknowns. There are

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Thank you ashley@theclarksonalliance.com

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