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−	~~This project plan explains how level 2~~ [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-~~procured public projects~~ by ~~2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private~~-~~sector projects.~~	+
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−	It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|~~glossary of BIM terminology]] and a wide selection of [[BIM%20articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>~~	+
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−	The plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>	+
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−	~~The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where stage names are different to those used in [[PAS%201192~~-~~2%3A2013\|PAS 1192~~-~~2]], the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision point, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information~~ to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the procurement and management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM~~. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>~~	+
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−	~~To start the project plan, click the start button or click~~ on ~~any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>~~	+
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−	~~Stage 0: Strategic definition or 'Strategy’<br/>~~	+
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−	~~Stage 1: Brief or ‘Preparation and brief’<br/>~~	+
−	*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20appraisals\|1a: Appraisals]]	+
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	This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.		This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.

−	It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|glossary BIM terminology]] and a wide selection of [[BIM%20articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>	+	It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|glossary of BIM terminology]] and a wide selection of [[BIM%20articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>

	The plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>		The plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>

Designing Buildings at 12:08, 6 February 2015

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	The plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>		The plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>

−	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where stage names are different to those used in [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]], the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the procurement and management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>	+	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where stage names are different to those used in [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]], the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision point, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the procurement and management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>

	To start the project plan, click the start button or click on any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>		To start the project plan, click the start button or click on any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>

Designing Buildings at 12:07, 6 February 2015

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−	This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.~~<br/>~~	+	This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.

−	~~This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use BIM efficiently and effectively.~~ It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|glossary BIM terminology]] and a wide selection of [[BIM%20articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>	+	It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|glossary BIM terminology]] and a wide selection of [[BIM%20articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>

−	BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run. <br/>	+	The plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>

	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where stage names are different to those used in [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]], the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the procurement and management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>		The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where stage names are different to those used in [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]], the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the procurement and management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>

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	This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.<br/>		This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.<br/>

−	~~The [[Government%20construction%20strategy\|government construction strategy]] defines level 2 BIM as, 'fully-collaborative 3D BIM (with all project~~ and ~~asset information, documentation and data being electronic)'. However, despite this definition,~~ BIM ~~is not about creating a 3D model~~, ~~and need not always involve a 3D model at all. Fundamentally, the purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created~~ in ~~a suitable format at~~ the ~~right time~~ so that ~~better decisions~~ can be ~~made throughout the design~~, ~~construction~~ and ~~operation of built assets~~. ~~It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way~~ a ~~project is set up~~ and ~~run~~.<br/>	+	This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use BIM efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|glossary BIM terminology]] and a wide selection of [[BIM%20articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>

−	~~This plan dispels some~~ of ~~the myths and misunderstandings that surround~~ BIM~~, setting out~~ in ~~detail~~ the ~~processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. It has been written~~ so that it can be ~~followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for employers~~, ~~consultants, contractors~~ and ~~suppliers~~. ~~To help understand BIM, we have also provided~~ a ~~[[BIM_glossary_of_terms\|glossary BIM terminology]]~~ and ~~a selection of [[BIM_articles\|articles about BIM]]~~.<br/>	+	BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. The purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run. <br/>

−	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where ~~these~~ are different to ~~the~~ [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] ~~stage names~~, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where ~~additional,~~ important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>	+	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where stage names are different to those used in [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]], the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the procurement and management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>

	To start the project plan, click the start button or click on any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>		To start the project plan, click the start button or click on any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>

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	The [[Government%20construction%20strategy\|government construction strategy]] defines level 2 BIM as, 'fully-collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic)'. However, despite this definition, BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. Fundamentally, the purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>		The [[Government%20construction%20strategy\|government construction strategy]] defines level 2 BIM as, 'fully-collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic)'. However, despite this definition, BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. Fundamentally, the purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>

−	This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. ~~A glossary of some of the new terminology associated with~~ BIM is provided [[BIM~~%20glossary%20of%20terms~~\|~~here~~]].	+	This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. To help understand BIM, we have also provided a [[BIM_glossary_of_terms\|glossary BIM terminology]] and a selection of [[BIM_articles\|articles about BIM]].<br/>

	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where these are different to the [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] stage names, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where additional, important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>		The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where these are different to the [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] stage names, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where additional, important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>
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−	*[[~~BIM_plan:_strategic_brief~~\|0b: Strategic brief]]	+	*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20strategic%20brief\|0b: Strategic brief]]

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−	*[[~~BIM%20plan%3A%20prepare%20a%20strategic%20brief~~\|0b: ~~Prepare a strategic~~ brief]]	+	*[[BIM_plan:_strategic_brief\|0b: Strategic brief]]

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	*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20appraisals\|1a: Appraisals]]		*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20appraisals\|1a: Appraisals]]
	*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20preparation%20and%20brief\|1b: Preparation and brief]]		*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20preparation%20and%20brief\|1b: Preparation and brief]]
−	*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20appoint%20suppliers\|1c: Appoint suppliers]]	+	*[[BIM%20plan%3A%20appoint%20suppliers\|1c: Appoint suppliers]]. This may be repeated a number of times during the project.

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Designing Buildings at 09:55, 3 February 2015

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	This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. A glossary of some of the new terminology associated with BIM is provided [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|here]].		This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. A glossary of some of the new terminology associated with BIM is provided [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|here]].

−	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[~~RIBA_plan_of_work~~\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where these are different to the [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] stage names, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where additional, important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>	+	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA%20plan%20of%20work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where these are different to the [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] stage names, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where additional, important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>

−	To start the project plan, click the start button ~~below~~ or click on any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>	+	To start the project plan, click the start button or click on any of the orange links to open that section of the plan.<br/>

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−	This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be ~~adopted on~~ a building ~~development project~~. [[~~BIM_maturity_levels~~\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects. <br/>	+	This project plan explains how level 2 [[Building%20information%20model\|building information modelling]] (BIM) can be used for the development of a built asset such as a new building. [[BIM%20maturity%20levels\|Level 2 BIM]] will be required as a minimum on centrally-procured public projects by 2016, but this plan is equally applicable to private-sector projects.<br/>

−	The [[Government%20construction%20strategy\|government construction strategy]] defines level 2 BIM as, 'fully-collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic)'. However, ~~fundamentally~~, the purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It ~~is not necessarily about creating a 3D model, despite the mention of 3D modelling in the government construction strategy, and it is not an add-on process. BIM~~ is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>	+	The [[Government%20construction%20strategy\|government construction strategy]] defines level 2 BIM as, 'fully-collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic)'. However, despite this definition, BIM is not about creating a 3D model, and need not always involve a 3D model at all. Fundamentally, the purpose of BIM is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time so that better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of built assets. It is an information management process that must be fully integrated into the way a project is set up and run.<br/>

−	This plan ~~gives a clear description of what BIM really is and~~ dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround it, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use ~~BIM~~ efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for ~~inexperienced~~ employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. A glossary of some of the new terminology associated with BIM is provided [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|here]].	+	This plan dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround BIM, setting out in detail the processes necessary to use it efficiently and effectively. It has been written so that it can be followed by people who are not necessarily BIM experts and will be helpful for employers, consultants, contractors and suppliers. A glossary of some of the new terminology associated with BIM is provided [[BIM%20glossary%20of%20terms\|here]].

−	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the RIBA Plan of wok 2013. Where these are different to the [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] stage names, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where additional, important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>	+	The project plan is divided into work stages defined in the [[RIBA_plan_of_work\|RIBA Plan of wok 2013]]. Where these are different to the [[PAS%201192-2%3A2013\|PAS 1192-2]] stage names, the alternative name is also shown. Each stage marks a key employer’s decision, or gateway, at which the employer needs specific information to help them decide whether the project has developed satisfactorily and whether it should continue to the next stage. It is the management of this information that underpins the successful adoption of BIM. The first two stages have been broken down into sub-sections where additional, important employer decisions have been identified that are not shown in the RIBA Plan of work.<br/>

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