Creating a plan for building information modeling

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a relatively new technology emerging in the construction industry as it offers many advantages offers over typical construction drawings. However, new technology brings new problems and often uncertainty to an affected industry. Currently, the construction industry is experiencing much uncertainty as to how the BIM process works. There are very few industry standards, guidelines, or case laws assisting to govern the BIM process. Many industry professionals have stayed away from BIM to this point, because they are afraid of ending up in a costly dispute. This project looks at the importance of utilizing a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in the contracts between the owner - architect and the owner - contractor. The paper will assist in managing the BIM process and define expected deliverables the BIM must model. Companies have already begun to incorporate a BEP into contracts. Nevertheless, each of these BEPs typically varies, because there are conflicting views on how the BIM process is to be conducted. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) published Document E202 in order to address this problem. It is recommended to use this document as a basis to develop a BEP that meets the project´s needs.