Requirements and BIM Plan are the basic documents that define the conditions and rules of operation of the teams on a given project. Reliable preparation of the EIR includes requirements in relation to standards, norms and the scope of information of the implemented project, which are determined by the Investor. The BEP, on the other hand, is, so to speak, the contractor’s response to these requirements – it defines the objectives and how BIM technology will be used in the project.
Documentation, and BIM
The EIR and BEP are the basic documents that are the starting point for the entire construction project. However, regardless of the stage of the project, broad documentation is extremely important in any BIM implementation. Why? Because it’s crucial to follow established processes, keep up-to-date with the progress of the work, compliance with the schedule and budget. And all of this is facilitated by organized, consistent and structured project documentation.
Investor Requirements (EIR)
BIM Requirements (Exchange Information Requirements, EIR) are developed by the Principal/Investor and are a document that defines information requirements for the project under construction.
What do the BIM Requirements contain?
The EIR document is a set of guidelines for the next stages of an investment project. They are crucial already at the stage of selecting potential subcontractors, whether it is a design office, a contracting company or even a property manager.
The BIM Requirements, depending on the project and industry, describe areas such as the objectives of using BIM, technical requirements, the content of models at different stages of their development, classification of BIM model elements, Level of development/detail (LOD), Level of information (LOI), rules for data exchange and communication, multi-discipline coordination or naming conventions.
BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is a document developed by the Designer or Contractor that defines the objectives, tools and how BIM technology will be used on the project. Its scope largely depends on the content of the BIM Requirements (EIR). It may define a proposal of standards for the Contracting Authority’s approval, or refer to the standards specified by the Developer in the requirements.
What does the BIM Plan contain?
The BIM Plan contains information that is necessary to determine how the BIM model will be used at all stages of the investment process. In the case of the contractor, it is also a method for planning the implementation in such a way as to meet the BIM Requirements indicated by the Investor.
In practice, the BIM Plan includes, among other things, information about the project, the project schedule, including its milestones, classification of elements, naming, composition of the team responsible for implementation and much more.
Regardless of the specifics of the project, creating a reliable and comprehensive BIM Plan will allow you to understand the goals, estimate the possibilities and create a realistic schedule of activities. And at later stages of the project – it will allow you to track the progress of the work and its possible modifications.
If you are asked to join a project with an already established (BEP), we can help clarify what is expected so that you can sign the project contract confident that you can meet the developer’s requirements.
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Preparation of the Project Information Requirements (PIR) document.
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