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Common BIM Requirements
2012
Series 11
Management of a BIM project
Foreword
The publication series “Common BIM Requirements 2012” is the result of a broad-based de-
velopment project entitled COBIM. The need for these requirements arises from the rapidly
growing use of building information modeling in the construction industry. During all phases
of a construction project, the parties to the project have a need to define more precisely than
before what is being modeled and how the modeling is done. “Common BIM Requirements
2012” is based on the previous instructions of the owner organizations and the user experi-
ences derived from them, along with the thorough experience the writers of the instructions
possess on model-based operations.
The parties to the project are: Funding providers: Aitta Oy, Larkas & Laine Architects Ltd,
buildingSMART Finland, City of Espoo Technical and Environment Services, Future CAD
Oy, City of Helsinki Housing Production Office, City of Helsinki Premises Centre, University
of Helsinki, Helsingin Yliopistokiinteistöt Oy, HUS Kiinteistöt Oy, HUS Premises Centre,
ISS Palvelut Oy, City of Kuopio Premises Centre, Lemminkäinen Talo Oy, Micro Aided De-
sign Ltd. (M.A.D.), NCC companies, Sebicon Oy, Senate Properties, Skanska Oy, SRV
Group Plc, Sweco PM Oy, City of Tampere, City of Vantaa Premises Centre, Ministry of the
Environment. Written by: Finnmap Consulting Oy, Gravicon Oy, Olof Granlund Oy, Lem-
minkäinen Talo Oy, NCC companies, Pöyry CM Oy, Skanska Oyj/VTT Technical Research
Centre of Finland, Solibri, Inc., SRV Rakennus Oy, Tietoa Finland Oy. Management: The
Building Information Foundation RTS.
The requirements were approved by an executive group consisting of parties to the project.
The executive group acted as committee TK 320 of the Building Information Foundation
RTS, and as such, participated actively in developing the content of the requirements and ask-
ing for comments from the members of the executive group and from interest groups.
Parties to the © COBIM project.

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Series 11 created by Pöyry CM Oy (Jaakko Karjula, Elina Mäkelä)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Main objectives of building information modeling 2

2 Introduction 4
3 The principles of information model-based project management 6
3.1 The building information model (BIM)-based project management process 6
3.2 Taking building information modeling (BIM) into consideration in project management 6
3.3 Building information modeling (BIM) design 7
3.4 BIM execution 8
3.5 BIM supervision 8
3.6 Persons in charge of BIM 8
3.6.1 BIM coordinator 8
3.6.2 Design discipline-based persons in charge 9
4 BIM project management tasks from stage to stage 10
4.1 Needs and objectives assessment 10
4.2 Conceptual design 11
4.3 Design preparation 13
4.4 Design control 20
4.4.1 Control of schematic design 21
4.4.2 Control of design development 23
4.4.3 Control of building permit tasks 24
4.4.4 Control of the detailed design 25
4.5 Construction preparation 26
4.6 Control of construction 28
4.7 Commissioning, handover and takeover 30
4.8 Warranty period, operation and maintenance 31
Appendix 1 The building information modeling plan, template

Appendix 2 BIM coordinator task list, template
Appendix 3 BIM-based project schedule, template
Versio 1.0 27.3.2012 © COBIM - hankkeen osapuolet

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1 Main objectives of building information modeling
Property and construction modeling aims to support a design and construction

lifecycle process that is of high quality, efficient, safe and in compliance with sus-
tainable development. Building information models are utilized throughout the
building’s life cycle, starting from initial design and continuing even during use
and facility management (FM) after the construction project has concluded.
Building information models enable the following, for example:
o Provision of support to the investment decisions by comparing the func-

tionality, scope and costs of the solutions.
o Energy, environment and lifecycle analyses for the purpose of comparing
solutions, design and objectives of facility management follow-up.
o Design visualization and analysis of construction feasibility.
o Enhancement of quality-assurance and data exchange and making the de-
sign process more effective.
o Utilization of building project data during use and facility management ac-
tivities.
To make modeling successful, project-specific priorities and objectives must be set
for models and model utilization. Project-specific requirements will be defined and
documented on the basis of the objectives and general requirements set in this pub-
lication series.
General objectives of building information modeling include, for example, the fol-
lowing:
o To provide support for the project’s decision-making processes.

o To have the parties commit to the project objectives by means of using the
building information model.
o To visualize design solutions.
o To assist in design and the coordination of designs
o To increase and secure the quality of the building process and the final
product.
o To make the processes during construction more effective.
o To improve safety during construction and throughout the building’s
lifecycle.
o To support the cost and life-cycle analyses of the project.
o To support the transfer of project data into data management during opera-
tion.

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“Common BIM Requirements 2012” covers targets for new construction and reno-
vation, as well as the use and facility management of buildings. The minimum re-
quirements for modeling and the information content of models are included in the
modeling requirements. The minimum requirements are intended to be observed in
all construction projects where the use of these requirements is advantageous. Be-
sides the minimum requirements, additional requirements can be presented on a
case-specific basis. Modeling requirements and content must be presented in all de-
sign contracts in a binding and consistent manner.
The publication series “Common BIM Requirements 2012” consists of the follow-
ing documents:
1. General part
2. Modeling of the starting situation
3. Architectural design
4. MEP design
5. Structural design
6. Quality assurance
7. Quantity take-off
8. Use of models for visualization
9. Use of models in MEP analyses
10. Energy analysis
11. Management of a BIM project
12. Use of models in facility management
13. Use of models in construction
14. Use of models in building supervision
In addition to the requirements in his or her field, each party to a building infor-
mation modeling project must be acquainted at a minimum with the general part
(Series 1) and the principles of quality assurance (Series 6). The person in charge
of the project or the project's data management must have comprehensive com-
mand of the principles of building information modeling requirements.

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2 Introduction
By ‘modeling’ it is meant the increasing of the information connected with build-

ing through a design application. It is possible to link information with building el-
ements: for example, thermal, fire and audio technology-related characteristics, as
well as materials. By means of modeled information, it is possible to plan, analyze
and manage the costs of building, use and maintenance in addition to, for example,
surveying the constructability of the structure. A design that is conducted on an in-
formation model basis elicits more information than through traditional design as
the foundation of objective-oriented control and critical decisions, which is highly
significant from the perspective of project management.
The use of modeling requires special commitment from the management of the
project from its very beginning. From the perspective of project management, the
use of information modeling as a method of design affects, in a fundamental man-
ner, the lead-through of the project – for example, the organization, phasing,
scheduling and coordination of the project. Information technology-based know-
how is emphasized among all of the parties to the project. Advanced cooperation,
active flow of information and interactive measures are required between the par-
ties.
At the outset of the project, the added value contributed to it by building infor-
mation modeling (BIM) should be assessed, as well as how the achievement of the
overall project aims will be facilitated by the same. Building information modeling
is well-suited as a method of design for all types of building projects. The benefits
achieved through the use of information modeling are especially heightened in
challenging and diversified construction projects.
Information modeling is not an intrinsic value as such but rather a means to sys-
tematically follow the implementation of set objectives during the project as well
as ensure the best possible outcome. During the preparation stage of the project, a
decision alongside the general investment decision should be made regarding the
BIM-related goals, usage and extent as applied in the project.
The tasks of designers are specified in accordance with the task lists in the call for
tenders. The tasks of building information modeling are connected with the speci-
fied duties of designers. The BIM-related basic task specifications as well as preci-
sion and quality level are presented in the design discipline-based instructions (Se-
ries 2–5). The client should, however, always check the basic specification and
content for modeling, in addition to rendering the changes required on a project-by-
project basis. The cost assessments, illustrations, analyses and simulations in addi-
tion to the building stage tasks are always mutually agreed on a project-by-project
basis (Series 7–10, 12–14). The measures for quality assurance (Series 6) are also
planned separately.

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Project management that benefits from information modeling is discussed in these

instructions. The purpose of these instructions is to present how building infor-
mation modeling as a method of design should be examined from the perspective
of the project management and BIM coordinator in the building project lead-
through.

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3 The principles of information model-based project management
3.1 The building information model (BIM)-based project management process
The management process is frequently divided into three sub-processes: design,

execution and supervision. The successful management and coordination of an in-
formation model project require that the project-based building information model-
ing tasks and procedures are planned in advance. By means of agreements binding
the parties, the planned tasks and measures undergo transfer within the building
projects to implementation. The significance of contract management is empha-
sized in projects planned by means of information modeling. Contract management
includes the impact of project management on the organization and coordination of
the building project, via agreements that steer the work effort.
The tasks as designed are executed and organized in accordance with specified du-
ties and a formulated plan. The performance of these tasks is monitored and super-
vised continuously as the project progresses, as well as at specified project-related
checkpoints. The BIM design method may increase project management-related
risks if the parties do not have previous experience of the process connected with
building information modeling.
Fig. 1 Management of an information model-based project
3.2 Taking building information modeling (BIM) into consideration in project

management
At the various stages of the project, it should be ensured that all parties having con-
tractual relations with the client know that project-based building information
modeling tasks are their responsibility. In connection with the initiation of design,
it is ensured that all parties know the project’s BIM objectives, the full extent of the
information model application and modeling, schedule, information exchange and
quality assurance measures, together with the reporting and documentation re-
quirements.

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During the building project, the outcome of the previous stage functions as input
data for the next one. The client’s procurement strategy specifies what design and
analysis data can be obtained for the use of the project from the models during the
various stages of the project. In applying BIM in the project being planned, effort
should be applied toward goal-oriented client guidance. There should be an en-
deavor to minimize discontinuities, such as problems of integration in data transfer
between various programs through real-time procurement agreements, and by pre-
clarifying the requirements of the next stage for the information models being for-
mulated.
3.3 Building information modeling (BIM) design
At the initial stage of the project, the client sets the goals for taking advantage of
BIM in the building stage as well as in building maintenance. Planning the required
content of the building information modeling in advance yields the following re-
sults:
The parties understand and agree on the BIM-based project-, use- and
maintenance-related goals, targets and applications.
The parties understand the resources, roles, duties and responsibilities required
by building information modeling.
The required standard of know-how to lead-through the project is clarified on
the basis of the plan.
The project team is capable of designing the BIM process so that it supports the
achievement of objectives.
The coordination tasks are planned at an early stage.
The design work interfaces, data transfer and information management
requirements come to the fore in advance.
For the parties joining the project later, the plan clearly outlines the procedures
applied.
The implementation mode/agreements and their impacts on operations can be
taken into consideration.
Set targets can be monitored during the life cycle of the project.
The building information modeling plan describes the information modeling targets
and the measures for cooperation and quality assurance, as well as the BIM tasks
and information content required during the various stages. The status of the BIM
plan is found in the agreement document, which is updated during the project and
appended to the design and contract agreements. All parties are included within its
distribution during the building project. The building information modeling plan
can be formulated in accordance with, for example, Appendix 1.

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3.4 BIM execution
The objectives for the use of building information modeling are concretized in the
design program, which is prepared during the design preparation stage at the latest,
and in the BIM plan linked to or included in this. During the design preparation
stage, the schedule- and information technology-related requirements for BIM are
ensured. The design-based calls for tenders are appended to the design agreements,
whereupon the use of the models and specified information content requirements
become binding on the parties concerned.
The tasks, control, supervision and decision-making to be implemented during the

various stages of the project are described in Chapter 4 from the perspective of pro-
ject management.
3.5 BIM supervision
In the coordination of design, the cooperation between the various parties is en-
sured with respect to the matters concerning building information modeling, and
the execution of tasks is monitored. The client’s quality assurance measures are al-
so realized, and the BIM plan is updated if required. During the construction prepa-
ration stage, it is ensured that the design-related materials produced during the de-
sign stage can be utilized in implementation. The requirements for the use of the
models during construction are entered into the contract documents, and the proce-
dure is specifically described with regard to transferring the changes made during
the construction work into the as-built models.
3.6 Persons in charge of BIM
3.6.1 BIM coordinator
During the initial stage of the project, the task of the developer is to appoint a suffi-
ciently competent and knowledgeable person to look after the formulation of the
preliminary project-specific building information modeling plan as well as the co-
ordination of various BIM duties linked with the various design disciplines.
The task of the BIM coordinator should be given to an experienced project individ-
ual who has adequate expertise in building information modeling and project man-
agement. The duties of the BIM coordinator comprise, together with the project
management, the description of the building information modeling targets, goals
and scope of use. He or she should clarify the BIM-related tasks, responsibilities
and obligations to each party concerned. The appointed BIM coordinator handles
BIM-related tasks as well as providing related guidelines, coordination and super-
vision during the project as a whole, in cooperation with the principal designer. The
BIM coordinator reports to the project management and/or design management as
agreed in connection with, for example, the design meetings. The reporting covers,
at minimum, the status of the building information modeling, measures taken, re-
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sults of the quality assurance and possible problems. The tasks of the BIM coordi-
nator may include the production of merged models and the assurance of infor-
mation technology-based integration, or these may be specified as the duty of the
principal designer or other party. There is an example of the list of BIM coordina-
tor tasks in Appendix 2.
The performer of the information model coordinator tasks can, as required, be

changed in the middle of the project. However, such a change is not recommended.
3.6.2 Design discipline-based persons in charge
As the design work is initiated, the design discipline-based persons in charge are
appointed with regard to the building information modeling tasks. Either of the de-
signers responsible for the design discipline concerned or BIM specialists in the
particular design discipline can function as persons in charge. An example follows
hereunder of the task list of a person in charge of building information modeling:
functions as a contact person in matters connected with building information

modeling
coordinates BIM tasks as agreed in his/her own design discipline
provides guidelines for his/her own team on the project rules as agreed
participates in the updating of the building information modeling plan
effectively communicates with other design disciplines in connection with
interfaces, data transfer, rules and cooperation
takes part in BIM meetings (together with the designer responsible for the
design discipline)
looks after design discipline-based quality assurance, the formulation of BIM
reports and data management
assures and inspects, on his/her own part, the functionality of merged models
and the integration of the design models.

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4 BIM project management tasks from stage to stage
In the following sections, the tasks of building information modeling are divided
into stages, in accordance with the project’s management task list. At the beginning
of each section, the general requirement of the stage is described, after which the
BIM tasks during the stage concerned are described for guidance. Finally, the
yields and analysis-based findings from the building information modeling in this
stage are described. These are used in preparing the decision-making and need to
be reported. With regard to this guideline, there has been an attempt to compile the
possible yields from the various stages into lists that are as comprehensive as pos-
sible. For each project, the BIM plan determines the yields formulated at each stage
and the responsibilities in their production.
Since the client’s building development process and procurement strategy may be
different from the model described below, the tasks of building information model-
ing may also vary from one stage to the next. This should be taken into account in
planning the project-based tasks at the various stages.
4.1 Needs and objectives assessment
Requirements
During the needs and objectives assessment, both the need for property acquisition
by the property owner and user as well as the goals of the property acquisition or
requirement for change with regard to the property are surveyed and the criteria as-
signed. At the request of the project management, the preliminary requirements
model is formulated and the input data modeling acquired. The illustrations of the
initial situation for the project are also determined. The objective is the preparation
of the project decision.
Guideline
The preparation of the client’s preliminary requirements model is already initi-

ated at the needs and objectives assessment stage. The input data model – the
site model at a new building site and the inventory model of the building in a
renovation construction project – can be ordered either as a separate assign-
ment from a measuring service enterprise, or its performance can be included
as part of some other designer’s tasks (e.g. an architectural, structural or geo-
logical designer). The call for tenders respective to the input data modeling
specifies the acquisition method for the input data to be modeled, the level of
accuracy of the results and the distribution of tasks among the various parties
(see Series 2: “Modeling of the starting situation”). Depending on the required
level of precision for the modeling, the determination of the required input data
may also demand the consultation of designers in special fields. On the basis of
a possible inventory model, it is possible to compare the renovation site with
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the current requirements or to set demands on the new volume connected with
an old building. The input data model can also be applied for illustration pur-
poses. In the future, the geo-model will be utilized in combined reviews and
quality assurance. With respect to the practical performance of input data mod-
eling, the usage circumstances of the building should be taken into considera-
tion, as well as the work performance-related demolition work of surface struc-
tures that may be required.
The tasks to be performed at the needs and objectives assessment stage may al-
so be part of the project planning stage assignment.
Yields of this stage:
a preliminary requirements model (in table or database form)

a plan for the continued use of information (for instance, data transfer)
possible demolition work-related calls for tenders
input data modeling call for tenders, agreement or resolution regarding having
this done (method of acquisition, modeling content, measurement technique,
level of precision, handling, illustrations, distribution of tasks)
measurements and research
site/inventory model, required measurement drawings and reports
illustrations
terrain model/building site and land use illustration
Result: Project decision
4.2 Conceptual design
Requirements
During the conceptual design stage, the client prepares the project plan, which de-
termines the project planning objectives set by the functions, owner and property
upkeep. Scope-, schedule-, cost-, environment- and functionality-based objectives,
as well as special targets, are set for the project. The method of implementation for
the project in addition to its organization, including the BIM-related tasks and con-
trol principles, are stipulated and a risk analysis is performed. A description is for-
mulated for the project plan of the building information modeling and its scope
within the project. The BIM-based goals and uses are described in the building in-
formation modeling plan. The objective is the preparation of the investment deci-
sion.
Guideline
The architectural design for the project planning stage is launched. In the call
for tenders, the client defines the building information modeling tasks for the
architectural design of this stage as well as the BIM content in accordance with

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Series 3, “Architectural design”. If the input data model has not been done dur-
ing the needs and objectives assessment stage, it will be done during this stage.
During the conceptual design stage, the information model may not necessarily
have geometric form yet. The requirements model, in which at least the most
pivotal spatial requirements are entered, is part of the building information
model process. Correctly formulated, it can be used throughout the project pro-
cess to check integration with the goals of the spatial requirements. As a mini-
mal demand of the requirements model, there is a spatial program in table
form, in which there are preliminary requirements focused on the building, spa-
tial groups and premises. The requirements model can also be generated on a
BIM basis if there are tools in use that support this application. The require-
ments model contains, for example, the requirements for the future facilities,
possible environmental certificate requirements, the usage and maintenance
targets for energy, objectives for the building’s carbon footprint and demands
set by the construction site.
The compilation of the requirements model is assigned to an architectural de-

signer, for example. A separate requirements model for structural design or
mechanical design is prepared at the latest during the alternative designs stage,
or when the special designers have been chosen. The client stipulates the re-
sponsibilities for the maintenance of the requirements models. The require-
ments model is updated as the objectives and demands change.
Depending on the complexity of the project, it is possible to appoint a BIM co-

ordinator already during the project planning stage, or this can be done during
the design preparation stage at the latest. In any case, it is important from the
perspective of modeling success that the client already specifies the BIM-based
organizational principles, BIM applications and their scope within the project
during the conceptual design stage, in the project plan or the preliminary BIM
plan, for example.
In BIM-based design, the use of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) as

well as structural specialists and the like comes up earlier, since normally more
information is connected with the investment decision proposal as support for
decision-making.
preparation and maintenance of requirements models

an architectural design-based call for tenders, including the building information
modeling content requirements, level specifications and design agreement
requirements models
description of project-related building information modeling and its scope within
the project program
appointment of BIM coordinator
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rough BIM plan (at minimum, the building information modeling goals and BIM-
related uses)
the building’s preliminary massing
preliminary spatial or spatial group model made by an architect for the plan and
the spatial solutions, intended for illustration and visualization, scope manage-
ment, traffic flow analyses, spatial efficiency, measurement, transformability and
functionality reviews, as well as working environment development
preliminary energy analyses of the spatial (group)/input data model for the pur-
pose of setting objectives
risk analyzes
Result: Investment decision
4.3 Design preparation
Requirements
The design preparation stage involves checking the objectives, further specifying
the design targets, organizing the design, formulating a design program, making
further adjustments to the BIM plan, scheduling the design, specifying the quality
assurance measures, arranging possible design competitions, participating in the
required negotiations and selecting the designers for the project. Design preparation
leads to the completion of design agreements.
updated requirements models

planning of the organization of building information modeling and the appoint-
ment of BIM specialists
requirements for the tasks and scope of BIM design
building information modeling plan and BIM process
design program, including cooperation and reporting procedures
design schedule for the project
designers’ selection criteria
selected designers
design-based calls for tenders and agreements
document management system, e.g. project bank
updated risk analyses
Result: Design agreements
Guideline
Organization of design
The organization of design refers to arranging the management of design, the

distribution of design into appropriate parts, and the selection of an operation-
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al model for the design team. The most commonly used design team operational
model is principal design and the design of special fields subordinate to it.
Since these are mutual working methods, the cooperation and flow of infor-
mation are further emphasized in BIM projects, and one possible operational
model is also integrated overall design. In integrated overall design, one party
is responsible for the design of the project as a whole for the client. Overall de-
sign reduces the interface-related problems connected with the tasks of the var-
ious design disciplines as well as the software.
In the design preparation stage, the project management should consider how
to achieve the objectives set during the project planning stage for the use of
building information models. The organization and arrangement of design is
particularly important. The design services for the project should be acquired
and organized, taking the special features of building information modeling in-
to account. What should be specifically emphasized is the various parties’
know-how, experience, cooperation skills and ability to produce information in
the desired manner. Together with corporate references, attention should be
given to the project personnel’s BIM know-how as well as sufficient resources
in the organization – for instance, with respect to substitute arrangements.
For the purpose of information management, the client makes the necessary
agreements with the suppliers as well as with regard to possible operational in-
struction training.
Calls for tenders concerning design
The developer should include the requirements that are set during the project
planning stage in the calls for tenders concerning design and the tasks of de-
signers. BIM objectives and requirements for building information modeling
are given more precision in the BIM plan. The plan further specifies the uses
and requirements of building information modeling, describes the BIM process
and specifies the principle-based data transfer procedures and the cooperation
measures. The BIM plan is a document that is updated stage by stage and in
cooperation among the various parties when the project organization is sup-
plemented. The BIM plan can be part of the design program.
Enhancing the scope of modeling set in the project planning stage involves de-
termining the most critical information required in decisions, cost control and
comparison of plan alternatives. As cooperation procedures, it is possible to
use BIM meetings, designer meetings and design meetings.
Project management should specify the purpose of use of BIM, each party’s
building information modeling tasks in the project, BIM content and level of
accuracy, as follows:

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1. The tasks specified in accordance with the designers’ task lists and the BIM
tasks cannot be isolated from each other: rather, they should connect and
integrate with each other. With regard to the content and level of accuracy
of the architectural, structural and MEP design information model, the
starting point in the project can be considered to be, with respect to the or-
dered design tasks, “General Building Information Modeling Requirements
2012” documentation Series 3, 4 and 5 (Series 3: Architectural design, Se-
ries 4: MEP design, Series 5: Structural design). Project management
should nevertheless always go through the sufficiency of the appendices in
terms of the modeling content specifications. The project-related require-
ments are tightened in the call for tenders concerning design, as required
during the negotiation stage and in the design agreements. With respect to
modeling, the required additions and the enhanced specifications are made
in a separate document that is a part of the agreement documents.
2. In the input data modeling, the content and level of accuracy of the infor-
mation model is always reviewed on a project basis in accordance with Se-
ries 2: Modeling of the starting situation. With regard to the input data
model, the client should perform quality assurance so that the input data
model is appropriate for the continuing use of other designers.
3. The procedures for quality assurance are described in the BIM plan, using
Series 6: Quality Assurance guidelines as support.
4. The project management stipulates the model-based cost assessments to be

formulated and quantity take-offs in the call for tenders, using Series 7:
Quantity take-off.
5. With respect to energy analyses (Series 10), the project management speci-
fies to whom the tasks of formulating the analyses concerned belong and to
what extent.
6. The project management specifies and assigns responsibility with regard to

the illustrations and visualizations (Series 8) and MEP analyses (Series 9),
which are formulated to support the client’s decision-making at the agreed
inspection points.
7. The contractor’s BIM tasks frequently also affect the task specifications of
the designers, which the project management should take into account in
defining, for instance, copyright questions, tasks and responsibilities (Series
13: Use of models in construction).
8. The project management already takes the transfer of information models and
their turn-over for the client’s use and maintenance systems into account at the
call for tenders stage. The information modeling connected with use and mainte-

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nance is reviewed by means of Guideline 12: Use of models during building use
and facility management.
Calls for tenders concerning design are to include, for example, the following
applications of the information model, information modeling tasks, responsibili-
ties and obligations:
The design discipline-related modeling content requirements and level of

accuracy
Illustration at the site and the distribution of tasks among the various
designers
Modeling of the input data (also hidden parts, existent networks’ modeling,
yard area drainage arrangements, modeling of structures, etc.)
Production of area and volume information
Comparisons of alternatives
Model rooms and areas (quantity and scope)
Quality assurance of information models (content, integration and clash
detections)
Production of cost data from the models (based on spatial, building element
take-off, bills of quantities and item take-off)
Structural analyses
The principles of penetration and reservation design, for instance, the
selection of procedural methods from amongst the various alternatives
presented, MEP-based scope of penetration reservation object information
in addition to load-bearing structures, working method and supplier with
regard to 2D penetration reservation drawings
Energy analyses: Energy consumption simulations
Energy analyses: Condition simulations
Life cycle cost optimization and life cycle calculations (LCC)
Life cycle analysis (LCA)
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and simulations
Lighting calculation and visualization
Lighting simulations
MEP system analyses
Interior decorating visualizations
Acoustic analyses
Fire simulations
Simulations of rescue and safety situations
Review of maintenance and upkeep procedures
Construction period production control
Planning and description of worksite arrangements
Planning of industrial plant production

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Cooperation between designers and various product part suppliers’

designers during the implementation stage: for instance, element/machine
shop production, integration and delivery of models
As-built model updating and scope of delivery with contractor data (for
instance, the products and components selected, penetrations and
reservations)
Schedule management of implementation stage
Maintenance models
Property systems (E-maintenance information)
Spatial management systems
Official and regulation reviews
With respect to the building stage tasks, it is necessary to specify the tasks, how
the models are utilized at the worksite and in industrial plant production, and
how and by whom the general construction period changes and updated infor-
mation are transferred to the as-built data, such as the contractor’s acquired
equipment and systems, channels and wiring.
Quality assurance
Information models’ quality assurance generally comprises the information

technology-related quality assurance of the plans as well as the clash detection
of the models. In addition, quality assurance ensures the sufficiency of the mod-
el data as well as the information content in the model compared with the plan-
ning stage concerned and the information modeling requirements. In addition
to the model, the information model description delivered by the designer func-
tions as input data for quality assurance.
The BIM coordinator specifies the quality assurance measures and the quality
assurance performer in advance. The person performing the quality assurance
of building information models can be a principal designer/architect, BIM co-
ordinator, developer consultant or separate consultant. From the perspective of
project management, the task of the performer of quality assurance is, in the
project stages specified in the BIM plan and design schedule, to perform the
client’s quality assurance in design discipline-based information models and
merged models. (See separate guideline, Series 6 “Quality assurance”.)
If the client’s quality assurance is separated from the principal designer’s task,
it is necessary to specify the possible tasks, questions of responsibility and re-
porting relations between the principal designer and the performer of quality
assurance. The principal designer is responsible for the tasks in keeping with
the Land Use and Building Act, including in design projects utilizing building
information modeling. It must be noted that the designers and the design team
should implement the quality assurance for their own designs and the required
integration quality assurance. The designer is always responsible for the quali-
ty of his/her own design.
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Specific client quality assurance points should be entered into the project and
design schedule, in which the models are reviewed more comprehensively by
the appointed performer of the quality assurance. The quality assurance of the
building information models functions bi-directionally; i.e., the designers re-
ceive feedback from the performer of the quality assurance about problems not-
ed in the models. The designers perform the integration of the models continu-
ously as the design work progresses, e.g. prior to the design meetings. The BIM
coordinator should determine specific quality assurance points that generally
precede client decisions. These stages are, for example, the checking of the re-
quirements model, approval of the design alternative, approval of the general
design, approval of the detailed design solutions and approval of the as-built
models. (See Appendix 3.)
Design schedule
BIM-based design changes design-related routine rhythms in the project. In the

construction field, there are no established measurement procedures for BIM
design scheduling. In practice, it has been noted in projects that the workload
requiring general design in particular grows as well as, at the same time, the
time required herein for the design stage. On the other hand, the models ob-
tained as the outcome of the general design stage already include most infor-
mation required during the implementation design stage, whereupon the time
required for this stage normally declines. During the implementation stage, the
changes that must be made to elevations, for example, can significantly impact
the building information models already formulated by other designers.
The time periods required for the integration of the models and for quality as-
surance during the different design stage set the rhythm for the progress of de-
sign and must be taken into consideration in preparing the design schedule. The
design schedule, which is formulated by the principal designer in cooperation
with the other designers, must take into account the client’s decision-making
points and the sufficiency of the content of the building information models, as
well as the appropriate timing of deliveries for the purpose of decision-making
points. The task of the client is to approve the design schedule within the conte
xt of the project schedule.

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Fig. 2 Example of a BIM design schedule. The schedule rhythm is set by

the decisions of the client as well as, with the progress of design,
the integration performed for the building information models and
the technical quality assurance. The quality assurance measures
for the building information models are also continued during the
construction stage.
Rights to the use of building information models
As the project ends, all models are relinquished to the client as original models
of the software and in the agreed IFC format, in addition to the designs. The
client has the right to use the models in accordance with the KSE proposals in
effect in each case. In order to utilize the models in construction preparation
and general construction, this must be mentioned in the calls for tenders con-
cerning design. For example, the structural designer’s model already includes
a large part of the machine shop design work frequently assigned to the con-
tractor and, as a result, the turnover of the model to a third party must abso-
lutely be agreed on in the manner described above. In addition, it is stipulated
as to whether the original files of the design programs will be utilized during
the construction stage.
If the designer considers that the relinquishment of the libraries and objects
used in the models either to other parties during the project or to the client at
the end of the project links with copyright-related, designer competition privi-
lege-based or other similar legal problems, the designer should mention these
in his/her tender. As an appendix to the tender, there should be a proposal
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about how the problems concerned may be resolved so that the designer can re-
linquish the models required by BIM-based cooperation to other parties during
the project as well as, with regard to building use, maintenance and repairs, the
usable models to the client at the end of the project. The matter should be
agreed on prior to signing the design agreement.
The client may expand his/her rights to use the building site concerned in ac-
cordance with the KSE terms with regard to designs, building information mod-
els and merged models, if the deviating use and change rights are separately
mentioned in the calls for tenders and agreements. With respect to possible
property sales, the transfer of operational rights to the transferee must be sepa-
rately entered.
4.4 Design control
Requirements
BIM design is initiated with respect to all of the design disciplines. Design control
includes the inspection of project design objectives, comparison of objectives with
the requirements models, and supervision of conformity of the designs with the tar-
gets during the design of alternatives, general design and implementation design
stages. The design stage-specific yields stipulated in the BIM-based design and de-
rived from the building information models are compiled as support for decision-
making by the client. In controlling the design work, cooperation is arranged be-
tween the designers and other parties with regard to, for example, quality assur-
ance, and the design reviews, approval and reporting procedures are mutually
agreed. Supervision of the design ensures the achievement of design solutions that
are mutually integrated and in keeping with the objectives.
Guideline
During the design stage, utility is sought through the use of building infor-
mation models, particularly for the client’s decision-making. Later, during the
construction stage, considerable advantages are achieved when the significant
conflicts are eliminated in advance from the designs. By means of building in-
formation models, illustrations are obtained and a comparison is made with
various design and spatial alternatives, on the basis of which the client and us-
er find it easier to assume a position on, for instance, visual, qualitative, func-
tional, technical/economic and ecological features. The management of the pro-
ject’s scope and transformability as well as review of the adequacy of spatial
reservation is facilitated by the use of spatial, building element, structural and
system models. Energy, condition, lighting, flow, fire, rescue and acoustics sim-
ulations function as part of design-related control and quality assurance. Their
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The building’s life cycle and energy economy is optimized via spatial-, struc-
ture- and equipment systems alternatives-based simulation, life cycle and oper-
ational life analyses. The management of costs may also be intensified by
means of using building information models when cost assessments and life cy-
cle calculations are based on spatial and quantity data produced from the mod-
els.
The inspection process of building information models aims to bring about a

higher quality realization with fewer errors. During the design stage, the preci-
sion of the model with regard to the management of the client’s property and
maintenance use is ensured in the manner agreed.
Through the use of building information models, it should be clearly ensured

that the results of the formulated analyses correspond to the set requirements
model and determined objectives. Reporting should be required from the BIM
coordinator and design team as the design work progresses, as based on the
data obtained from the models. If there is a need to do so, the requirements
model/models are updated in the manner agreed.
In the design or separate BIM kick-off meeting, the BIM plan, mutual rules, or-
ganization, schedule, cooperation measures, client’s quality assurance, docu-
ments/project management and modeling progress are reviewed as they apply
to building information modeling. The enhanced reporting methods of the de-
sign team with respect to modeling are agreed on. The updating and approval
procedures affecting the BIM plan are to be mutually agreed on.
The enhanced design schedule of the building information model project (the cli-
ent’s decision-making points are taken into consideration)
BIM plan kick-off meeting
BIM plan updating
cooperation measures: building information model meetings, design team meet-
ings, design meetings
quality assurance measures: designer, design team, client
building information model documentation
building information model design reports
Result: Mutually agreed BIM plan rules
4.4.1 Control of schematic design
Requirements
In the schematic design phase, the alternative design solutions are formulated to
fulfill the set objectives. The result is a selected plan of design alternatives.

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Guideline
During the schematic design stage, the most suitable basic solution is sought by
means of alternative architectural spatial models (or spatial group models). By
means of models, the scope-, cost- and life cycle-based features are compared
in cooperation with the client and user. An attempt is made to ensure the energy
economy of the building by means of energy simulations and life cycle calcula-
tions. Alternative design solutions are compared with the requirements model.
During the schematic design stage, the architectural spatial model can be used
to check the spatial program as well as to visualize the building site and to en-
sure the fulfillment of the various operational and efficiency objectives. In addi-
tion, it is possible to formulate a space-based objective price estimate and com-
pare it to the traditionally generated objective price estimate. The use of MEP
specialists already at this stage makes it possible for the spatial reservations to
be planned while preserving the architectural requirements.
By means of the energy analyses generated by MEP specialists and energy con-
sultants, the project management and the designers ensure that the energy effi-
ciency, energy consumption, condition and environmental objectives are rea-
sonable. In formulating the MEP requirements model for the project, the entire
life cycle affordability with the usage and maintenance costs are taken into ac-
count.
During the schematic design stage, the special designers also study the struc-
tural and MEP-related solution alternatives to the scope agreed on.
The requirements model is updated in accordance with the decisions.
MEP requirements model

preliminary spatial or spatial group model made by an architect for the plan and
the spatial solutions, intended for scope management, traffic flow analyses, spa-
tial efficiency, measurement, transformability and functionality reviews, as well as
working environment development
preliminary spatial or spatial group model for MEP reviews, such as for energy ef-
ficiency, energy consumption, amount of household water and carbon footprint,
analyses of environmental impacts and environmental classification
reports on quality assurance, clash detections and integration of designs
building information model specification
alternative spatial group, spatial and massing solutions
efficiency of spatial use
spatial lists
space-based cost assessments
illustration and visualization of design solutions
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marketing material for rental of premises, etc.

preliminary base structure solutions
preliminary MEP-based spatial reservations
preliminary type space MEP modeling
energy analyses: preliminary energy analyses (comparison of alternatives)
energy analyses: preliminary condition analyses (comparison of alternatives)
preliminary lighting visualizations and calculations
lighting simulations
preliminary life cycle calculations (LCC)
preliminary flow analyses, simulations (CFD)
preliminary life cycle analyses (LCA)
required special simulations (acoustics, etc.)
objective comparisons
requirements model maintenance
Result: Approval decision for the design of alternatives/selected design solution
as the basis of design development
4.4.2 Control of design development
Requirements
In design development stage, the selected design of alternatives plan is developed

in the design team as a basic plan suitable for implementation. If needed, a pro-
curement strategy is also agreed on.
Guideline
During the design development stage, model-based preliminary architectural,

structural and MEP-related building information models for the control of
planning is used, in addition to previous information models-based data. Dur-
ing the design development stage, in addition to individual design discipline-
based sub-models, special attention is given to the integrated review of models,
e.g. the structural model and rock surface model. Moreover, design solutions
and the client’s decisions are guided by the achievement of objectives and the
results of the analyses of the models.
The models obtained as a result of the design development stage already in-
clude most of the data required in the detailed design stage.

preliminary building element model and structure model, spatial reservation
model and preliminary system model
preliminary MEP-based site model
building information model specifications

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scope comparisons (between spatial program and designs as well as net/gross ar-
ea comparisons)
enhanced space-based cost assessment
preliminary building element-based cost estimates
functional analyses
illustration of design solutions: for instance, model rooms and areas, service area
charts, engine rooms
base and foundation alternatives
structural analyses
service life analyses
preliminary 4D scheduling
animations
description of virtual environment
marketing materials
energy analyses: energy analyses (review of solution)
energy analyses: condition simulations (review of solution)
life cycle cost analyses (LCC)
energy and environmental impact analyses (LCA)
lighting visualizations and calculations
lighting visualizations
flow simulations (CFD)
MEP system analyses
fire simulations
other required special simulations
maintenance of requirements models
Result: Decision for the approval of basic design
4.4.3 Control of building permit tasks
Requirements
In building permit tasks, the competence of the designers is ensured as well as the
acceptability of the general plan, the main drawings are compiled, and the permit
documents and information models required are prepared and deposited for official
handling.
Guideline
Project management should launch negotiations already at the initial design

stage with officials on the possible utilization of the model at the building per-
mit stage. The authorities can benefit from the building information models at
least in the future in seeking a building permit, in CE marking for building
products, as an inspection document, as support for special procedures for
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structures, in the remote monitoring of the worksite, and in reviewing the instal-
lation plan at the construction kick-off meeting. During the building permit
stage, the fulfillment of the official regulations will be ensured by means of the
models. By means of the simulations generated from the models, it is possible to
verify compliance with regulations with respect to, among other things, the
scope, accessibility, fire and rescue safety and energy efficiency. The docu-
mented building permit stage information models are delivered for storage with
building supervision. In addition, the as-built models are delivered to building
supervision at the end of the project.
documented building information models in the building permit stage

BIM cooperation measures with the authorities
illustrative images (e.g. support for environmental report)
scope information
compliance with the regulations: e.g. accessibility, fire and rescue safety
energy analyses: energy report
Result: Building permit documents/Decision on the application for a building
permit
4.4.4 Control of the detailed design
Requirements
In the detailed design, a plan is developed into the dimensioned plans and product
specifications that are required for construction. Product and system sub-planning
is included in the implementation design.
Guideline
During the detailed design stage, models are developed to meet the precision
level required by construction, so that they can proceed to the offer calculation
stage. On the whole, all paper documents produced for contract calculations
and later implementation must be based on the building information models.
Due to the BIM precision level, part of the calculation materials are not, how-
ever, based on the building information models. These may include, for exam-
ple, part of the structural details.
The detailed design carried out by building information modeling is supple-

mented at the building stage together with the designers and/or contractors
within the project in the manner agreed. The tasks to be performed by the de-
signer in the construction stage must be defined at the planning-related call for
tenders stage, and the contractor’s tasks are stipulated during the construction
preparation stage.

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building element models, structural models and system models
site models for the purpose of calculation and implementation
dimensional drawings
penetration reservations for the purpose of implementation
building element-based cost estimate
building information model-based bills of quantities
functional analyses
animations
virtual environments
4D scheduling
system models for calculation
enhanced cost assessment
energy analyses (implementation stage enhancements)
life cycle cost analyses (LCC)
energy and environmental impact analyses (LCA)
lighting visualizations and calculations
flow simulations (CFD)
MEP system analyses
MEP sound calculations
updated requirements models
updated risk analyses
Result: Approved detailed design plans/workshop drawings for construction
4.5 Construction preparation
Requirements
Construction preparation involves organizing the construction, specifying the tasks

supporting the contractor’s BIM-related objectives, responsibilities and obligations,
establishing procurements for bidding, engaging in agreement negotiations and
making procurement agreements.
Guideline
During the construction preparation stage, the contractors are hired and the
construction work in the project is organized. During the contract calculation
stage, information models or bills of quantities may be relinquished to contrac-
tors for use in IFC format if agreed on with the designers. Questions of respon-
sibility are connected with relinquishment concerning, for instance, the accura-

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cy of models and quantities, by reason of which the models and derived bills of
quantities have often been delivered without obligation for the use of contrac-
tors. This has slowed the use of models during the construction stage. If the
contractor is required to use information models in worksite implementation,
the models should be delivered in this respect as binding on the client and de-
signer. It is important that the inspection minutes are also given to the contrac-
tors together with the information model reports, which clarify the precision,
scope and level of readiness of the information models.
The building information models turned over to the contractors are labeled as
contract agreement-related technical documents, and they are assigned mutual
competence priority relative to the other documents. The building information
models and related reports are itemized in a similar manner as the other tech-
nical documents.
The contractor’s tasks and itemized obligations in BIM implementation are en-
tered in the contract program (see Series 13: “Use of models in construction”).
The requirements affecting the contractor’s costs should already be presented
in the call for tenders. The contractor’s right to relinquish the information
model to a third party is entered in the contract documents, e.g. in connection
with a subcontracting-based call for tenders or for a company implementing
subcontracting. The contractor is obliged to transfer the restrictions on the use
of the building information model and its relinquishment to the subcontractor.
It is noteworthy that the selected form of contract affects the tasks and respon-
sibilities of the various parties.
In the selection of the contractor, the competence and experience of the person
taking care of the contractor’s BIM tasks should be taken into account. The
contractor is given the possibility to review the building information models
prior to signing a contract agreement. The models are turned over to the con-
tractor in such a form that the scheduling for construction is possible for this
task with the commercial software available. The designers’ schedule tasks with
regard to modeling should be agreed on separately if these are required from
them.
The following options wanted by the client shall be agreed on separately in ac-
cordance with the project:
construction schedule presentation in the building information model

presentation of the construction as-built situation in the building information
model
modeling of the use of the building area (worksite area plan)
verification of the occupational safety solutions of the construction stage by
means of the building information model

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documentation of changes and installations at the time of construction work,

e.g. by laser scanning, video or photographing
MEP-based performance of balancing listing, control images and room-
specific checklists, etc.
Changes are frequently made to the plans during the construction for produc-
tion-related reasons, for example. At the latest during the preparation stage of
construction, one should agree on how and by whom the changes occurring
during construction can be reliably documented and taken from implementation
to the corresponding building information models. The extent of service hand-
book materials and the production of other relinquishment-related materials, as
well as the roles concerned, are stipulated by the project management, and they
are included in the contract agreements made. Delivery of the contractor’s as-
built data is addressed in Series 13. For the utilization of the building infor-
mation models later as a tool for maintenance, upkeep and subsequent repair
and modification work, it is important that the model corresponds in all re-
spects to, for example, the finished building with regard to MEP systems and
equipment.
contractors’ BIM tasks and their scope and obligations

construction and structural element models for the purpose of contract calcula-
tion
system models for contract calculation
bills of quantities derived from the models
building information models and information model reports
selection criteria pertaining to competent contractors
contract calls for tenders and agreements
use of document/project management system
Result: Contract and procurement agreements
4.6 Control of construction
Requirements
A building is built ready in the manner that is indicated by the documents and
building information models in accordance with the modifications decided on dur-
ing the construction period. BIM operational methods and cooperation are coordi-
nated. Building control ensures that the implementation is in compliance with the
agreement, performance of BIM tasks during the construction work, an outcome
that fulfils the objectives and the required operational and maintenance readiness.
Completion of the building in accordance with the plans is noted upon acceptance.
The BIM coordinator ensures that all of the responsible parties have supplied the
as-built data required in the agreements.

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Guideline
It is possible to reinforce various worksite processes via the building infor-

mation models. The contractor can utilize building information models on the
worksite, for example:
in delineating the entity as well as spatial use

in the kick-off meetings for the work stages
in procurement
in location-based quantity take-offs
in the review of measurements and elevations
in worksite area use planning (e.g. fences, worksite facilities, worksite
traffic, parking, storage, electricity and lighting)
in logistics planning such as planning lifting and transfers (e.g. the
dimensions of tower cranes and placement of construction site hoists)
in machine shop and element production
in the enhancing of external measurements of equipment with respect to the
required hauling routes, for instance
in occupational safety planning and risk assessment (e.g. protection against
falls; railings, mounts and anchoring)
in scaffold planning
in contractor meetings and kick-off meetings for the work stages
in 4D schedule maintenance between the parties (design, assembly,
installation)
in visualization.
The building information models relinquished for production use are itemized
and their application and quality assurance are verified in the parties’ mutual
review. The procedures and measures connected with the use of the models are
presented to the contractor.
The duty of the client is to facilitate the delivery of the information models in
accordance with the agreed on scope and schedule.
construction stage BIM kick-off review

BIM-related cooperation measures during the construction stage
reports on quality assurance, clash detections and integration of designs with re-
spect to building information models modified during construction
printouts as an option of the contractors’ ordered procedures
as-built data
energy analyses: normal-use energy consumption target (level 1 or level 2)
documentation whilst construction is in progress
service handbook information
Result: Acceptance decision
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4.7 Commissioning, handover and takeover
Requirements
In commissioning, the functions of the systems are tested and the instruction on
their use is given.
Guideline
On the whole, the procedure of the contractors and the designers in relation to
the handover documents in the project utilizing BIM is in accordance with the
traditional building project procedures. In the procedures of the commissioning
stage, what is new is that at the end of the construction work, the designers re-
linquish the corresponding building information models of the implemented
building to the client (the as-built models). The models that are relinquished
are described in the design and contract agreements. In the operational instruc-
tion given in connection with the handover and takeover of the building, it is
possible to use the building’s information models as support, by which means it
is possible to illustrate the building for the coming users better than with tradi-
tional drawings.
The utilization of the building project information models in facility manage-

ment is discussed in more detail in Series 12. The potential possibilities are in
many operational fields from operational property control to the maintenance
and upkeep of the buildings’ technical systems, user services, cleaning, etc.
Building information model-based property maintenance applications are al-
ready offered and being developed with respect to office space and space man-
agement in general, the monitoring of energy and environmental impacts,
budgeting for upkeep, long-term planning and service handbook management,
etc.
Project management should appoint a person to coordinate the service hand-

book obligations for the building project. The BIM coordinator should ensure,
in cooperation with this person, that the models that are relinquished to the
property regarding design and construction also contain the information in ac-
cordance with the property’s service handbook requirements.
as-built models
energy analyses: normal-use energy consumption target (level 1 or level 2, build-
ing stage inspection)
ready service handbook
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4.8 Warranty period, operation and maintenance
Requirements
The transfer of the building information models to the applicable operational sys-
tems and maintenance systems is ensured.
Guideline
After the building project, the building information models remain specified in
accordance with the agreements in the custody of the client, and they can be
utilized as exact input data in designing the conversion and repair work di-
rected to the building later. The purpose is that the building information models
generated during the project will be updated in the future and will follow the
building during its entire life cycle. Energy consumption and conditions are
compared with the set objectives. The utilization of building project-based
building information models during use and maintenance is discussed in more
detail in Series 12.

APPENDIX 1: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING PLAN, TEMPLATE
1 GENERAL
Purpose of the information modeling plan in the project
Procedures connected with updating the information modeling plan
2 GOALS AND APPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION MODELING

The goals and applications of information modeling during the project, as well as
during its period of use and maintenance (for instance, energy analyses and clash
detections) in the various stages (project clarification, planning, building and
maintenance)
3 ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION MODELING

The persons in charge on a role-by-role basis (for instance, an information model
coordinator, persons in charge of specific design disciplines, persons in charge of
quality assurance)
The persons in charge in accordance with the application of the information
models (for instance, energy analyses and clash detections)
4 COOPERATION MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS

Cooperation measures, meeting procedures and reporting
5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality assurance measures
6 MERGING MODELS
Merging measures of the models, principles of publication and approval
7 REQUIREMENTS MODELS
Preparation measures for requirements models and related updating
8 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION MODELING

Standards and instructions to be observed
Modeling method (sections, layers, etc.)
Data transfer mode
Naming the models, drawing layers, units of measurement, coordinate system,
identifiers, etc.
Information management
9 SOFTWARE
The parties’ programs in accordance with the application
10 MODEL PROCESSES
Measure descriptions for the persons in charge as separate appendices in
accordance with the use cases
11 PREPARATION OF PERFORMANCE MODELS
Principles and responsibilities for the preparation of performance models
12 PROJECT TERMINATION
Handover of models
Maintenance models
APPENDIX 2: DUTIES OF A BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL) COORDINATOR, MODEL
Mark the appropriate boxes to select the BIM-related duties included in the BIM project
NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT Supervision of design-related quality assurance
Assistance in ordering input data model Client’s quality assurance tasks
Assistance in ordering terrain model Supervision of BIM documentation
Arranging for preparation of preliminary BIM meetings and reviews

requirements model
Preparation and checking of merged models
Other tasks:
Reporting on BIM situation
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Other tasks:
Arranging for preparation of requirements models
CONSTRUCTION PREPARATION
Preparation of preliminary information modeling
plan Supervision of BIM documentation
Project schedule checking Arranging of BIM reviews
Other tasks: Client’s quality assurance tasks
DESIGN PREPARATION Contractors’ BIM tasks
Preparation of building information modeling (BIM) Checking of contractors’ selection criteria

risk assessment
Checking of contract calls for tenders
Supervision of BIM tasks
Checking of contract agreements
Arranging for updating of requirements models
Other tasks:
Further specification of BIM plan
CONSTRUCTION
Planning the organization of building information
modeling Arranging of information model kick-off review
BIM quality assurance plan Updating of BIM plan
Checking the design schedule Updating of BIM risk assessment
Design-related BIM tasks Agreeing on cooperation measures
Checking of designers’ selection criteria Arranging of BIM meetings

Checking of calls for tenders concerning design Supervision of BIM tasks
Checking of design agreements Supervision of as-built information updating
Specification of the document management Supervision of as-built information updating
system
Other tasks:
Other tasks:
SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
AND DETAILED DESIGN COMMISSIONING, TAKING-OVER,
Arranging of BIM kick-off meeting WARRANTY PERIOD AND MAINTENANCE
Assurance of BIM-based service handbook
Further specification of BIM plan
Verification of delivery with regard to as-built
Arranging for updating of requirements models models
Updating of BIM risk assessment Transfer of BIM maintenance to client organization

BIM scheduling BIM-based final report
Supervision of BIM tasks Other tasks:
APPENDIX 3: PROJECT SCHEDULE, TEMPLATE
PROJECT SCHEDULE © JK/Pöyry CM Oy
1 Needs and objectives assessment
2 Project decision 2
3 Decision to use BIM planning in the project 3
4 Conceptual design 4
4.1 Site/inventory models 4.1
4.2 Requirements model 4.2
5 Investment decision 5
6 Design preparation 6
6.1 Design programme 6.1
6.2 BIM plan 6.2
6.3 Selection of designers 6.3
7 Design agreements 7
8 BIM-design 8
8.1 Schematic design 8.1
8.2 Selected design of alternatives 8.2
8.3 Design development 8.3
8.4 Approved basic plan 8.4
8.5 Building permit tasks 8.5
8.6 Detailed design 8.6
8.7 Approved construction documentation and workshop drawings 8.7
9 Quality assurance for building information models 9
10 Construction preparation 10
11 Contract and procurement agreements 11
12 Design tasks during construction 12
13 Construction 13
14 Quality assurance for building information models (implementation models) 14
15 Quality assurance for building information models (as-built models) 15
16 Handover decision 16
17 Takeover decision 17
18 Operation 18
19 Warranty period and maintenance 19

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1 Main objectives of building information modeling 2

Appendix 1 The building information modeling plan, template

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1 Main objectives of building information modeling

Property and construction modeling aims to support a design and construction

Building information models enable the following, for example:

o Provision of support to the investment decisions by comparing the func-

o To provide support for the project’s decision-making processes.

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By ‘modeling’ it is meant the increasing of the information connected with build-

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Project management that benefits from information modeling is discussed in these

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3 The principles of information model-based project management

3.1 The building information model (BIM)-based project management process

The management process is frequently divided into three sub-processes: design,

Fig. 1 Management of an information model-based project

3.2 Taking building information modeling (BIM) into consideration in project

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3.3 Building information modeling (BIM) design

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3.4 BIM execution

The tasks, control, supervision and decision-making to be implemented during the

3.5 BIM supervision

3.6 Persons in charge of BIM

3.6.1 BIM coordinator

The performer of the information model coordinator tasks can, as required, be

3.6.2 Design discipline-based persons in charge

functions as a contact person in matters connected with building information

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4 BIM project management tasks from stage to stage

4.1 Needs and objectives assessment

The preparation of the client’s preliminary requirements model is already initi-

Yields of this stage:

a preliminary requirements model (in table or database form)

4.2 Conceptual design

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The compilation of the requirements model is assigned to an architectural de-

Depending on the complexity of the project, it is possible to appoint a BIM co-

In BIM-based design, the use of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) as

Yields of this stage:

preparation and maintenance of requirements models

4.3 Design preparation

Yields of this stage:

updated requirements models

The organization of design refers to arranging the management of design, the

Calls for tenders concerning design

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4. The project management stipulates the model-based cost assessments to be

6. The project management specifies and assigns responsibility with regard to

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The design discipline-related modeling content requirements and level of

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Cooperation between designers and various product part suppliers’

Information models’ quality assurance generally comprises the information

BIM-based design changes design-related routine rhythms in the project. In the