Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
In this video, you’ll explore the critical documents that underpin the BIM process, ensuring efficient and accurate information management throughout a project lifecycle. Gain an understanding of the key information requirements defined by ISO 19650, including organizational, asset, project, and exchange information requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, and EIR). Learn how the BIM execution plan (BEP) acts as a roadmap for planning and delivering information, with practical insights into its application for tasks like naming conventions, clash detection, and classification systems. Discover how these documents work together to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and ensure project outcomes are achieved.
Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.
Transcript
00:02
Building information modeling or BIM,
00:05
is a standardized process that aligns
00:07
with international standards and frameworks.
00:10
After completion of this video,
00:12
you'll be able to
00:13
explain key documentation produced during the design stage of a BI workflow
00:18
and describe how setting information requirements
00:21
early in the project promotes efficiency.
00:26
Building information modeling enables better collaboration,
00:29
better data-driven decisions,
00:31
and a better way of meeting outcomes across the entire project life cycle.
00:36
It is this standardization of the process
00:40
that provides a clear road map for managing a project
00:43
from inception
00:44
to long-term operation and beyond.
00:47
This standardization ensures that every phase of the project is precise,
00:52
collaborative,
00:53
and efficient.
00:56
BIM projects bring their own terminology that
00:59
you'll hear throughout the entire process.
01:02
Terms like OIR,
01:04
AIR,
01:06
EIR,
01:07
and MIDP
01:10
may seem overwhelming at first,
01:12
but they're essential to designing an efficient BIM workflow,
01:15
and they each represent
01:17
a key piece of the process
01:19
that defines who,
01:21
what,
01:23
when.
01:24
How and where information is produced and ultimately shared.
01:30
The information requirements
01:32
when well designed,
01:33
ensure a smooth handover of the correct information
01:36
right from the beginning of the project.
01:39
Organizational information requirements,
01:42
or OIR defines the organization's strategic needs.
01:47
For example,
01:48
if they must meet regulations around net zero or they may
01:51
have strategic goals to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability.
01:57
They need to communicate that early.
01:59
So that a way of monitoring energy use or
02:02
compliance can be agreed early in the process.
02:05
These high level goals further develop into a more detailed list
02:10
in the asset information requirements,
02:13
specifying the detailed information needed to permit
02:16
the organization to achieve their strategic goals,
02:19
manage and maintain the asset efficiently during its use.
02:23
That becomes information such as
02:25
asset information.
02:28
Energy performance,
02:30
maintenance requirements and replacement costs,
02:33
as well as ways of monitoring the information collected
02:36
from these documents,
02:38
the exchange information requirements is further developed
02:41
to communicate exactly what is produced and shared,
02:45
including file formats,
02:47
how it is shared either as a graphical model or information,
02:51
and when.
02:52
And together
02:53
when well designed,
02:54
these documents promote a smooth handover of
02:57
the correct information at the correct time
03:00
by ensuring that every piece of information from
03:03
the high level objectives to the detailed asset data
03:07
is clearly defined,
03:08
coordinated,
03:10
and delivered in the right format at the right time.
03:13
Together these documents enable efficient
03:15
collaboration across the project teams,
03:18
ensuring that information such as warranty start date.
03:22
Tag number,
03:23
asset name,
03:24
and location can all be mapped to the computer aided facilities management system
03:30
so that it's imported into the correct place and can be
03:33
used efficiently by the organization to achieve those high level goals.
03:38
In revvet
03:39
that looks like this.
03:41
The asset in this example is a roof hatch.
03:44
The 3D model contains instance data
03:47
that is unique and applies only to that instance,
03:51
such as a barcode,
03:53
installation date,
03:54
serial number,
03:56
and warranty start date,
03:58
as well as type data.
03:60
That is information that is attached to the 3D model
04:03
that applies to every roof hatch of this type.
04:06
Such as manufacturer,
04:08
material efficiency and performance properties,
04:12
warranty description,
04:13
and information such as replacement costs.
04:17
The information stored within the RVIt model needs to be
04:20
exported so that it can be used by other disciplines,
04:23
and so that process is as smooth as possible,
04:26
that information must be exported and organized in a standardized format.
04:31
Think of this request for information.
04:34
Like asking someone for their date of birth or their name,
04:37
you need the information in a specific order so
04:40
that it makes sense and fits into your system.
04:43
For example,
04:44
if one person provides their date of birth as day,
04:47
month,
04:48
year.
04:49
While another gives their information as
04:52
year,
04:53
day,
04:53
month,
04:54
it can create confusion when trying to store that or use the data.
04:58
In this example,
04:59
that standardized format is called COI
05:03
or Construction Operations Building Information Exchange,
05:08
and it ensures that when the building information In like asset name,
05:12
room name,
05:13
or maintenance schedule is exported from RIt.
05:16
It's organized consistently into a COE schema or spreadsheet.
05:21
This organization of the information allows
05:24
computer aided facilities management and other
05:27
systems to know exactly where each piece of information like serial.
05:31
Number or warranty start date is stored within the COI schema
05:35
and how that maps into their database or their system.
05:38
And with this clear structure of information,
05:41
the handover from construction to operation
05:44
is smooth and efficient,
05:46
and facility managers can use the data straight
05:48
away without wasting time reorganizing or interpreting it.
05:54
New BIM terms can also be found in the
05:56
roles the organizations take on during the project,
05:60
such as appointing party
06:02
or client
06:03
who's involved from the beginning of the project,
06:06
and typically there would only be one
06:08
lead appointed party.
06:10
That could be a large contractor directly appointed or
06:14
think employed by the client to provide the asset.
06:17
They'll be involved throughout the full project cycle,
06:20
and in large projects there may be more than one and appointed party.
06:25
These specialist organizations are subcontracted for
06:29
their specialist expertise such as architects,
06:32
structural engineers,
06:33
and building services,
06:35
and they may only be involved for the stage they're required.
06:39
So now you know some of the key BIM terms in the BIM process and
06:42
hopefully when you hear them you now have a better understanding of their purpose.
Video transcript
00:02
Building information modeling or BIM,
00:05
is a standardized process that aligns
00:07
with international standards and frameworks.
00:10
After completion of this video,
00:12
you'll be able to
00:13
explain key documentation produced during the design stage of a BI workflow
00:18
and describe how setting information requirements
00:21
early in the project promotes efficiency.
00:26
Building information modeling enables better collaboration,
00:29
better data-driven decisions,
00:31
and a better way of meeting outcomes across the entire project life cycle.
00:36
It is this standardization of the process
00:40
that provides a clear road map for managing a project
00:43
from inception
00:44
to long-term operation and beyond.
00:47
This standardization ensures that every phase of the project is precise,
00:52
collaborative,
00:53
and efficient.
00:56
BIM projects bring their own terminology that
00:59
you'll hear throughout the entire process.
01:02
Terms like OIR,
01:04
AIR,
01:06
EIR,
01:07
and MIDP
01:10
may seem overwhelming at first,
01:12
but they're essential to designing an efficient BIM workflow,
01:15
and they each represent
01:17
a key piece of the process
01:19
that defines who,
01:21
what,
01:23
when.
01:24
How and where information is produced and ultimately shared.
01:30
The information requirements
01:32
when well designed,
01:33
ensure a smooth handover of the correct information
01:36
right from the beginning of the project.
01:39
Organizational information requirements,
01:42
or OIR defines the organization's strategic needs.
01:47
For example,
01:48
if they must meet regulations around net zero or they may
01:51
have strategic goals to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability.
01:57
They need to communicate that early.
01:59
So that a way of monitoring energy use or
02:02
compliance can be agreed early in the process.
02:05
These high level goals further develop into a more detailed list
02:10
in the asset information requirements,
02:13
specifying the detailed information needed to permit
02:16
the organization to achieve their strategic goals,
02:19
manage and maintain the asset efficiently during its use.
02:23
That becomes information such as
02:25
asset information.
02:28
Energy performance,
02:30
maintenance requirements and replacement costs,
02:33
as well as ways of monitoring the information collected
02:36
from these documents,
02:38
the exchange information requirements is further developed
02:41
to communicate exactly what is produced and shared,
02:45
including file formats,
02:47
how it is shared either as a graphical model or information,
02:51
and when.
02:52
And together
02:53
when well designed,
02:54
these documents promote a smooth handover of
02:57
the correct information at the correct time
03:00
by ensuring that every piece of information from
03:03
the high level objectives to the detailed asset data
03:07
is clearly defined,
03:08
coordinated,
03:10
and delivered in the right format at the right time.
03:13
Together these documents enable efficient
03:15
collaboration across the project teams,
03:18
ensuring that information such as warranty start date.
03:22
Tag number,
03:23
asset name,
03:24
and location can all be mapped to the computer aided facilities management system
03:30
so that it's imported into the correct place and can be
03:33
used efficiently by the organization to achieve those high level goals.
03:38
In revvet
03:39
that looks like this.
03:41
The asset in this example is a roof hatch.
03:44
The 3D model contains instance data
03:47
that is unique and applies only to that instance,
03:51
such as a barcode,
03:53
installation date,
03:54
serial number,
03:56
and warranty start date,
03:58
as well as type data.
03:60
That is information that is attached to the 3D model
04:03
that applies to every roof hatch of this type.
04:06
Such as manufacturer,
04:08
material efficiency and performance properties,
04:12
warranty description,
04:13
and information such as replacement costs.
04:17
The information stored within the RVIt model needs to be
04:20
exported so that it can be used by other disciplines,
04:23
and so that process is as smooth as possible,
04:26
that information must be exported and organized in a standardized format.
04:31
Think of this request for information.
04:34
Like asking someone for their date of birth or their name,
04:37
you need the information in a specific order so
04:40
that it makes sense and fits into your system.
04:43
For example,
04:44
if one person provides their date of birth as day,
04:47
month,
04:48
year.
04:49
While another gives their information as
04:52
year,
04:53
day,
04:53
month,
04:54
it can create confusion when trying to store that or use the data.
04:58
In this example,
04:59
that standardized format is called COI
05:03
or Construction Operations Building Information Exchange,
05:08
and it ensures that when the building information In like asset name,
05:12
room name,
05:13
or maintenance schedule is exported from RIt.
05:16
It's organized consistently into a COE schema or spreadsheet.
05:21
This organization of the information allows
05:24
computer aided facilities management and other
05:27
systems to know exactly where each piece of information like serial.
05:31
Number or warranty start date is stored within the COI schema
05:35
and how that maps into their database or their system.
05:38
And with this clear structure of information,
05:41
the handover from construction to operation
05:44
is smooth and efficient,
05:46
and facility managers can use the data straight
05:48
away without wasting time reorganizing or interpreting it.
05:54
New BIM terms can also be found in the
05:56
roles the organizations take on during the project,
05:60
such as appointing party
06:02
or client
06:03
who's involved from the beginning of the project,
06:06
and typically there would only be one
06:08
lead appointed party.
06:10
That could be a large contractor directly appointed or
06:14
think employed by the client to provide the asset.
06:17
They'll be involved throughout the full project cycle,
06:20
and in large projects there may be more than one and appointed party.
06:25
These specialist organizations are subcontracted for
06:29
their specialist expertise such as architects,
06:32
structural engineers,
06:33
and building services,
06:35
and they may only be involved for the stage they're required.
06:39
So now you know some of the key BIM terms in the BIM process and
06:42
hopefully when you hear them you now have a better understanding of their purpose.
How to buy
Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use | Legal | © 2025 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved
Sign in to start learning
Sign in for unlimited free access to all learning content.Save your progress
Take assessments
Receive personalized recommendations
May we collect and use your data?
Learn more about the Third Party Services we use and our Privacy Statement. May we collect and use your data to tailor your experience?
Explore the benefits of a customized experience by managing your privacy settings for this site or visit our Privacy Statement to learn more about your options.