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BIM Menu Index

Primary Responsibility Stage/Discipline Ref No. Menu Item BIM Level Pre Con Construction Handover
BM Project Set up KB101 Hardware & Software needs Established 1   
BM Project Set up KB102 Training Strategy in place 2   
BM Project Set up KB103 CDE established and maintained 1   
BM Project Set up KB104 Data Security requirements 2   
BM Project Set up KB105 IP Requirements 2   
BM Project Set up KB106 BIM Execution Plan Developed 2  
BM/DM Project Set up KB107 Project Information Aligned to a Common Standard 1   
BD Project Set up KB108 Work Winning Activities 
PIM Model Content KB201 3D Capture of Existing Conditions   
PIM Model Content KB202 Site Location/ Context Modelled  
PIM Model Content KB203 Consultant's Design Models Generated 2   
PIM Model Content KB204 Subcontractor / Specialist Models Incorporated 2   
PIM Model Content KB205 Temporary Works Models  
DM Design KB301 Design Reviews Conducted in 3D Environment 2  
DM Design KB302 Stakeholder/ Client Engagement   
DM Design KB303 Drawings created from model 2   
DM Design KB304 Schedules generated from model 2   
DM Design KB305 Room Data Sheet Creation   
DM Design KB306 Clash Detection & Resolution 2  
DM Design KB307 Design Change Control   
DM Design KB308 SHE / CDM Requirements Highlighted   
DM Design KB309 Energy Analysis using Modelled data  
DM Design KB310 Carbon Capture to be extracted   
ES Commercial KB401 Outline Cost Plan (5D) 
QS Commercial KB402 Detailed Cost Plan (5D)  
QS Commercial KB403 Commercial Change Control   
QS Commercial KB404 Work Package Information Extracted from Model  
QS Commercial KB405 Whole life costing   
PL Planning KB501 Proposed Programme Simulation (4D)  
PL Planning KB502 Construction Programme Monitoring (4D) 
PM Construction KB601 Waste, Recycling & Recyclability   
PM Construction KB602 Site Induction / Animations using model  
PM Construction KB603 Visual Method Statements  
PM Construction KB604 Setting out from model 
PM Construction KB605 Site Forms and Reports (Field BIM)  
PM Construction KB606 Asset Tagging (Field BIM)   
PM Handover KB701 AIM – Asset Information Model (6D) Required   
PM Handover KB702 COBie data [Construction Operations Building information exchange]   
BM Feedback KB801 BIM Project Performance Reporting 2   
BM Feedback KB802 BIM Case Study Authoring 2   
BM Feedback KB803 Project Controls applied from BIM   
Project Set up
KB101 – IT – Hardware & Software needs Established
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
ALL / IT request submitted in timely manner
Accountable
Project Leadership

Definition
• Individuals identified from BEP & discussions
with project leadership who require suitable
hardware / Software

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KB102 – Training Strategy in Place
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation

Responsible
Regional BIM Managers / BIM Director / Clear Box
Accountable
Regional BIM, BIM Director
Consult - Design Managers / Project Managers /
Planners / all non kier stakeholders
Inform
all of the above
Definition

• Overall strategy will be approved and reviewed by

the BIM director inline with their aspirations and
vision for Kiers approach to BIM implementation.
Primary delivery of training will be through regional
BIM managers. Specialist support provide via clear
box in relation to BIMXtra functionality and use.
• Identification of Training needs – In house BIM
survey to establish current skills and capabilities.
• Identification of training needs – External
Stakeholders needs will be identified through a
BIM capabilities assessment.
• Training to be agreed based on assessment and
project specific objectives and aspirations.

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KB103 – CDE Established and Maintained
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation

Responsible
Regional BIM Managers / BIM Director/ Clear Box
Accountable
Regional BIM Managers / BIM Director
Consult
BIM Managers / Design Managers / Project
Leadership / Design Team
Inform
Project Team including Stakeholders

Definition
• A Common Data Environment (CDE) approach
allows information to be shared between all
members of the project team.

• This is a fundamental process for project

collaboration and efficient data sharing, and is
aligned with BS1192:2007 Collaborative
Working. Collaborative environments allow project
teams communicate, re-use and share data
efficiently without loss or misinterpretation.

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KB104 – Data Security Requirements
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Bid Managers / BIM Managers / Project Managers /
Users
Accountable
Bid Managers / BIM Managers / Project Managers / Kier
IT / Clearbox / Kier Information Security Team
Consult
Kier IT / Clearbox
Inform
Project team

Definition

• Hardware and software tools meet contractual

and legislative requirements

• Data processing procedures meet contractual

and legislative requirements (encryption,
secure hosting, distribution and document
retention policies)

• Adherence to Kier Information security policy

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 KB105 – IP Requirements
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Project Manager, Design Manager, BIM Manager
Accountable
Project Director
Consult
Kier Information Security Team
Inform
Managing Director / Operations Director / Kier
Contract Management chain of command

Typical D&B arrangement

Client End User
DESIGN TEAM
Main licence arrangement Definition
Architect Main
(Lead Designer) contractor • Intellectual property rights remain with the
Sub licence arrangement
Lead Designer, usually the architect..
Structural Specialist sub- • The Lead Designer, in effect, licences the right
to use the design to the client.
contractor (1)
• Further sub-licences are issued to the other
M&E Specialist sub- designers, main contractor, specialist
subcontractors and end user where different to
contractor(n+1) client.
Other

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KB106 – BIM Execution Plan Developed
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design Manager / BIM Manager
Accountable
BIM Manager
Inform/Consult
Stakeholders, Client

Definition
• The BEP is used to set out project BIM
objectives, roles and responsibilities,
collaborative protocols and deliverables.
• This suite of documentation should be
populated to answer the EIR and in agreement
with Stakeholders.
• The BEP is a live document that will require
updating to incorporate subcontractor
responsibilities as the project matures.

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KB107 – Project Information Aligned to a Common Standard
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design Manager / BIM Manager
Accountable
Design Manager
Inform/Consult
Consultants / Subcontractors / Design Mangers /
BIM managers / Client

Definition
• Select relevant fields to be used for the project
depending on sector, size and scope.
• Agree codes to be used for the fields.
• All parties to follow the agreed naming
convention.
• Provides a structured naming convention that
is recognised by all parties.

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KB108 – Work Winning Activities
Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Bid Teams
Accountable
Bid Leader
Inform/Consult
Design Manager, Pre Construction Directors, Bid
Leader, BIM Manager

Definition
• Support Work Winning team by driving
innovative or the novel application of
technology
• Provide evidence to support Work Winning
team in the form of live examples or case
studies.
• Offer practical support in terms of bespoke
images, models or animations.
• Ensure that submissions contain appropriate
language to correctly position Kier as a leader
in BIM or Digital Construction

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Model Content
KB201 – 3D Capture of Existing Conditions
Model Content Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Commercial / Design management
Consult
BIM Manager / Identify Scope
Accountable
Project Leadership

Definition
• Models can be created from scans / surveys and
used to demonstrate constraints and risks that
may impact on Construction or address HSE
considerations.

• Scanning technology used to capture structures

and services both above and below the ground,
models produced from scans of appropriate items
at agreed LOD

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KB202 – Site Location / Context Modelled
Model Content Pre Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
BIM Manager / Planning / Construction Manager
Accountable
Project Leader
Inform / Consult
SHE, Client & stakeholders

Definition
• Existing surroundings and temporary works
modelled
• Models will be co-ordinated with permanent
works model to understand adjacencies and
potential risks.
• Enables Site induction animation &
Stakeholder engagement.

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KB203 – Consultant Design Models Generated
Model Content Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Consultants / Subcontractor
Accountable
Consultants/Subcontractor / BIM manager/Design
manager (Verification and validation)
Consult
Client & Stakeholders
Inform
Client & Stakeholders

Definition
• Models to be developed by Consultants and
sub contractors inline with the KIER BEP and
project specific EIR’s, Deliverables and
objectives.
• BIM managers and design managers to review
consultants design models to ensure they are
compliant with agreed standards and
protocols.

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KB204 – Subcontractor / Specialist Models Incorporated
Model Content Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design Management
Consult
BIM Managers to access suitability
Accountability
Project Leadership

Definition
• Designers models to be ‘swapped out’ with
fabricators production model
• Specialist suppliers who work in 3D to provide
models for incorporation in master federated
model where value can be derived.

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KB205 – Temporary Works Modelled
Model Content Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Site engineering
Consult
Modelling team (internal) supply chain, BIM
Manager
Accountability
Project Leadership

Definition
• Where necessary, formwork or other
temporary structures such as edge protection
and Gass frames to be modelled to mitigate
co-ordination risks on site with other works.

• Potential to price / quantify temporary works

direct from modelled data!

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Design
KB301 – Design Reviews Conducted in 3D Environment
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Consultants / Subcontractors/Design Manager / BIM
manager
Accountable
Consultants / Subcontractors / Design Mangers / BIM
managers
Consult/Inform
Same as Above

Definition
• Design reviews are to take place focused
around the consultants federated models
• The utilisation of a immersive 3D design
review tool is essential.
• All key members of the design team are to be
present to review and respond to issues raised
during the design review.
• Design reviews are to identify and rectify
potential issues in a 3D environment before
they are realise on site.

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KB302 – Stakeholder / Client Engagement
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
All
Consult
BIM Manager
Accountable
Project Leadership

Definition
• Models are used to illustrate to interested
parties the potential impact of site activities on
locale.

• Stakeholders can use models as a tool to

understand / demonstrate elements of the built
asset in operation

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KB303 – Drawings Created from Model
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Consultants / Specialist sub contractors
Accountable
Consultants / Specialist subcontractors
Consult/Inform
Consultants / Stakeholders / Design managers /
BIM Managers

Definition
• Consultants Responsibilities and roles are not
affected by the implementation of BIM – 2D
drawings produced from the model by the
consultants are still required
• Consultants are to form drawings from modelled
geometry and are to minimise the use of
filled/masked regions to rectify modelling faults
• Modelled elements should reflect the actual build
up and fabric of the intended design and should be
communicated in an agreed appropriate format.
• Specialist sub contractors to utilise 3D geometry
where possible for production information.

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KB304 – Schedules Generated from Model
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Consultants / Specialist sub contractors
Accountable
Consultants / Specialist subcontractors
Consult/Inform
Consultants / Stakeholders / Design managers / BIM
Mangers / Commercial

Definition
• Consultants Responsibilities and roles are not
affected by the implementation of BIM –
detailed schedules from the model are still
required
• Modelled elements should reflect the actual
build up and fabric of the intended design and
should be communicated in an agreed
appropriate format.
• Specialist sub contractors to utilise 3D,
intelligent geometry where possible for
production information.

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KB305 – Room Data Sheet Creation
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design Team
Consult
BIM Manager
Accountability
Design Manager

Definition
• Where there is a requirement for Room Data
Sheet (RDS), this can be output from the BIM
model hosted in the Common Data
Environment (CDE)
• This enables the Design Team to
collaboratively develop a single RDS in real
time with clear lines of responsibility and
ownership.

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KB306 – Clash Resolution & Detection
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design management / supply chain
Accountable
All
Consult
BIM Manager

Definition
• Dealing with co-ordination and change at an
early stage, prior to construction, when it is
most efficient to do so.
• Undertaken at design team, supply chain &
project team levels using Navisworks software
• Facilitates collaborative planning & problem
solving

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KB307 – Design Change Control
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
ALL
Consult
BIM Manager
Accountability
Design Manager

Definition
• The Project BIM shall form the primary means
of Design change control.
• Changes to Design is automatically tracked in
the Common Data Environment (CDE).
• These changes can be visualised as model
comparisons in the 3D environment and as
schedule changes with full audit trail.

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KB308 – SHE / CDM Requirements Highlighted
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
All
Consult
BIM Manager / HSE / CDM– Identify Scope &
additional modelling requirements
Accountable
Project Leadership

Definition
• Models are used to mitigate HSE risks and
address CDM requirements where possible.

• Could inform visual method statements

(KB014) or model used during DAB’s and
toolbox talks

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KB309 – Energy Analysis using Modelled data
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design Team/ Design Manager
Accountable
Design Manager
Inform / Consult
BIM Manager

Definition
• BIM models prepared correctly can be utilised for
energy analysis like day lighting analysis, solar
shading studies, computational fluid dynamics
(CFD) modelling etc.
• Using available workflows, the Physical model can
be converted to an Analytical model for running
these building performance simulations during
different stages of the building process.

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KB310 – Carbon Capture to be extracted
Design Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
BIM authoring providers and Design Manager
Accountable
Project Manager
Consult
BIM administrators/Kier Sustainability Leads
Inform
Kier Sustainability Leads

Definition
• Determines the Carbon content of a project
based from a set of calculations which collate
the material data in BIMXtra and use the
Environment Agencies carbon calculator
• Allow the easy evaluation of the carbon
content of a project and use it to compare
schemes

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Commercial
KB401 – Outline Cost Plan (5D)
Commercial Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
BIM Manager / Estimator
Accountable
Estimator
Inform / Consult
Planner / Construction Manager

Definition
• Detailed Cost plan created in estimating
software.
• High level cost plan is imported into BIMXtra
and applied to the model components.
• Dates from the programme that are linked to
the model components are then associated
with the cost.

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KB402 – Detailed Cost Plan (5D)
Commercial Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
BIM Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Accountable
Quantity Surveyor
Inform / Consult
Planner / Construction Manager

Definition
• Actual cost collated in Coins.
• Forecast costs calculated from the remaining
works
• Cost updated against element of the model in
detailed cost plan
• Dates from the programme that are linked to
the model components are then associated
with the cost.

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KB403 – Commercial Change Control
Commercial Pre-Contact Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
BIM Manager / Commercial Manager
Accountable
Commercial Manager
Inform / Consult
Planner / Construction Manager

Definition
• Changes are made to the model and
uploaded to BIMXtra.
• Change team review the design schedules to
identify changes and their origin
(Instruction/Design Development)
• Change team discuss with site team to review
impacts on time and cost.

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KB404 – Work Package Information Extracted from Model
Commercial Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Planner / Construction Manager /
Commercial Manager
Accountable
Planner / Commercial Manager
Inform/Consult
Construction Manager / Site team

Definition
• Model components are assigned to work
packages.
• Work package generated and issued to the
sub-contractor.
• Sub-contractor completes work package and
returns.
• Work package is re-imported and
compared/reviewed

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KB405 – Whole Life Costing
Commercial Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Design Managers / Commercial Managers / FM
Accountable
Commercial Managers
Consult
FM / Procurement
Inform
Procurement

Definition
• Determine the whole of life cost profile for a
project from the profiling of the individual
components
• Determine alternative materials and
components from the analysis of alternatives

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Planning
KB501 – Proposed Programme Simulation (4D)
Planning Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Planner / Construction Manager
Accountable
Planner
Inform/Consult
Design Manager/Estimator/BIM Manager

Definition
• Model components are assigned to work
packages.
• Project is divided into areas and BIMXtra WBS
is agreed.
• Cube model is created, coded and applied to
the model and the programme is coded.
• CSV is created and programme imported and
mapped to BIMXtra.

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KB502 – Construction Programme Monitoring (4D)
Planning Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Planner / Construction Manager
Accountable
Planner
Inform/Consult
Design Manager/BIM Manager

Definition
• WBS coding and cubes are reviewed and revised
as the programme is updates and developed.
• Each revision of the updated programme is
imported and mapped to BIMXtra.
• Programme can be reviewed and compared with
the site teams, clients and interfacing parties to
review progress, logistics and interfaces providing
more robust programmes.

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Construction
KB601 – Waste, Recycling & Recyclability
Construction Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Construction Manager
Accountable
Project Manager
Consult
Kier Environmental Manager
Inform
Kier Environmental Manager

Definition
• Determine the expected waste profile from the
project based around the material quantity and
the material profile as determined by Bath
Universities metrics
• Determine the recyclability of the asset based
around the material quantity and material
profile as determined by Bath Universities
metrics

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KB602 – Site Induction / Animations using Model
Construction Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
HSE Representative
Consult
BIM Manager
Accountable
Project Leadership

Vibration
Monitor
Definition
Site • Site context and permanent works model used
Welfare to produce site induction animation that is
office updated throughout project

• Crosses language barriers / improves

understanding

• Well received by RoSPA and Considerate

Constructors

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KB603 – Visual Method Statements
Construction Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Construction / Design Manager / SHE Lead
Accountable
Project Leader

Definition
• Provides opportunity to break down complex
procedures into easily understood steps
• May be animations or 2D images.
• Scope needs to be identified and metrics set to
access outcome

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K604 – Setting Out from Model
Construction Set up Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Site Engineering / Surveyor
Consult
BIM Manager / define scope
Accountable
Project Leadership

Definition
• Model used to either extract co-ordinates live
in the field or points highlighted and extracted
to be uploaded to survey equipment

• Errors reduced and level of data quality

improved

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KB605 – Site Forms and Reports (Field BIM)
Construction Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Site team / BIM Manager
Consult
QA/SHE / Subcontractors

Definition
• Tablet software is used to generate snags and
Kier forms ‘in-the-field’
• Back in the office reports can automatically be
generated from the data generated in-the-field.
Thus eliminating double-handling of data, and
saving time on report generation

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KB606 – Asset Tagging (Field BIM)
Construction Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Site team / BIM Manager
Inform
Handover / O&M/FM / Client

Definition

• Field software enables users to engage BIM

objects, such as equipment and their attributes
(like name, type and manufacturer). Data can
then be added in-the-field against those
objects

• Data goes from the model to Field software,

then back again, creating a model that has
new attributes from the field that update
dynamically as work and operations progress

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Handover
KB701 – AIM – Asset Information Model (6D) Required
Handover Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Project Manager / Contracts Manager / BIM
Manager
Accountable
Project Leadership / Stakeholders
Inform/Consult
Client

Definition
• Provides the Client with an intelligent asset
register held against modelled components
with associated O&M documentation.
• Opportunity for interfacing with CAFM.
• Scope of FM data must be discussed and
defined with the Client as early as possible.

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KB702 – COBie data [Construction Operations Building information exchange]
Handover Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
Project Manager / BIM Manager
Accountable
Project Leadership / Stakeholders
Consult
Client & Facilities managers / Building user

Definition
• Provides the Client with a register of modelled
components & associated data in spreadsheet
format
• Project information used effectively by
efficiently capturing data throughout the project
and enabling transfer to CAFM software
• Scope and use of COBie data defined with
Client at briefing stage

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Feedback
KB801 – BIM Project Performance Reporting
Feedback Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible
BIM Manager
Consult
Project Leader

Definition
• Reports are generated to measure the
performance of BIM projects from a singular /
region or group perspective

• Reports highlight performance of projects against

set metrics / individuals and functions

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KB802 – BIM Case Study Authoring
Feedback Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation

Responsible
All / BIM Manager to identify authors
Accountable
Project Leadership

Definition
• Agreed number of case studies are captured,
created and shared within the agreed time frame.

• Site activities and innovation are promoted to wider

business & stakeholders in agreed format

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KB803 – Project Controls applied from BIM
Feedback Pre-Contract Construction Handover

Duty Allocation
Responsible Earned Value
Regional BIM Managers / Design Managers /
Clear Box
Accountable
Regional BIM Managers / Project Leadership
Consult Authorisations
BIM Managers / Design Managers / Project
Leadership / Design Team
Inform
Project Team including Stakeholders Approvals

Definition
RFIs
• Project Leadership require a mechanism to
measure and manage, at specified time intervals,
the progress for graphic and non-graphic/ model Performance Reporting
and non-model based project information
preferably in one single platform. Construction Progress
Document control
• If this platform is the same Common Data
Environment, CDE, for the project, efficient near Snagging Progress
real time project controls and performance Schedule control
reporting can be implemented.
Change control Cost control

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