BIM foundations

BIM project foundations: information before geometry

Define model uses, responsibilities and a measurable information brief.

BeginnerBy Mohamed Agha

What you will be able to do

Define model uses, responsibilities and a measurable information brief.

Explore the course curriculum

Open each section to explore the planned learning activities.

Decide what the model is for
  • Distinguish a model, a drawing and an information deliverable
  • Translate a project decision into a model use
Specify the information
  • Separate geometry, alphanumeric data and documentation needs
  • Define requirements by object, milestone and receiving party
Assign the work
  • Map who authors, checks, approves and receives each deliverable
  • Plan review gates and record assumptions
Prove delivery
  • Use a small acceptance sample instead of a visual impression
  • Build a traceable evidence register for the first exchange

Before you start

Ability to read basic engineering drawings.