CIC BIM Protocol - Revision history

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Designing Buildings at 07:56, 10 August 2022

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		+	Note: In 2021, the UK BIM Framework published [https://www.ukbimframework.org/resources/ Information protocol to support BS EN ISO 19650-3 the operational phase of assets] to replace the CIC BIM Protocol.
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	= Overview =		= Overview =

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	This represents a requirement for Level 2 BIM on centrally-procured public projects. Level 2 is a managed 3D environment with data attached, but created in separate discipline models.		This represents a requirement for Level 2 BIM on centrally-procured public projects. Level 2 is a managed 3D environment with data attached, but created in separate discipline models.

−	The CIC BIM Protocol claims to be suitable for use on all Level 2 BIM projects~~. It can be downloaded from the website of the [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-protocol/ BIM Task Group], along with two appendices, guidance notes and model contract amendments~~. It is a 7 page supplementary legal agreement that can be incorporated into professional services appointments, construction contracts, sub contracts and novation agreements by addition of a model enabling amendment. It establishes specific obligations, liabilities and limitations on the use of building information models and can be used by clients to mandate particular working practices.	+	The CIC BIM Protocol claims to be suitable for use on all Level 2 BIM projects. It is a 7 page supplementary legal agreement that can be incorporated into professional services appointments, construction contracts, sub contracts and novation agreements by addition of a model enabling amendment. It establishes specific obligations, liabilities and limitations on the use of building information models and can be used by clients to mandate particular working practices.

	It is one of a number of standards, protocols and tools available to support the adoption of level 2 BIM in the construction industry:		It is one of a number of standards, protocols and tools available to support the adoption of level 2 BIM in the construction industry:
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	Graham Watts OBE, Chief Executive of CIC, said; “CIC has had a seven-year involvement with being at the leading edge of promoting best practice in BIM, which continues with the work of our BIM Forum. The Second Edition of the BIM Protocol demonstrated our ongoing commitment to the multi-professional, collaboration potential of BIM.”		Graham Watts OBE, Chief Executive of CIC, said; “CIC has had a seven-year involvement with being at the leading edge of promoting best practice in BIM, which continues with the work of our BIM Forum. The Second Edition of the BIM Protocol demonstrated our ongoing commitment to the multi-professional, collaboration potential of BIM.”

−	~~To download the Second edition, see [http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2018-04-10-second-edition-bim-protocol-published here].~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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−	~~For a legal analysis see: [https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/site-managers-turn-to-diy-inductions The BIM Protocol Second Edition... Three Months On].~~	+
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki ==~~=	+

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−	~~=== External references ===~~
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−	* [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-protocol/ BIM Task Group, CIC BIM Protocol].
−	* [http://aecuk.wordpress.com/documents/ AEC BIM Protocol]. (UK)
−	* AGC ConcensusDocs 301- BIM Addendum. (USA)
−	* The [http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/training/bim/aias078742 American Institute of Architects Document E202- BIM Protocol].
−	* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)

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−	The Construction Industry Council (CIC) ~~[http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-protocol/~~ Building Information Modelling Protocol: Standard protocol for use in projects using Building Information Models] (the CIC BIM Protocol) was first published in February 2013. It was commissioned by CIC as part of its response to the UK Government Construction Strategy which stated that '...Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016'.	+	The Construction Industry Council (CIC) Building Information Modelling Protocol: Standard protocol for use in projects using Building Information Models (the CIC BIM Protocol) was first published in February 2013. It was commissioned by CIC as part of its response to the UK Government Construction Strategy which stated that '...Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016'.

	This represents a requirement for Level 2 BIM on centrally-procured public projects. Level 2 is a managed 3D environment with data attached, but created in separate discipline models.		This represents a requirement for Level 2 BIM on centrally-procured public projects. Level 2 is a managed 3D environment with data attached, but created in separate discipline models.
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	* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)		* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)

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	* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)		* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)

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	* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)		* The B1M [http://www.theb1m.com/video/bim-protocol-explained BIM Protocol Explained] (video)

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	It is one of a number of standards, protocols and tools available to support the adoption of level 2 BIM in the construction industry:		It is one of a number of standards, protocols and tools available to support the adoption of level 2 BIM in the construction industry:

−	* PAS 1192-2 Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using Building Information Modelling.	+	* PAS 1192-2 Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using Building Information Modelling. (now replaced by BS EN ISO 19650)
	* PAS 1192-3 Specification for information management for the operational phase of construction projects using building information modelling.		* PAS 1192-3 Specification for information management for the operational phase of construction projects using building information modelling.
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	To download the Second edition, see [http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2018-04-10-second-edition-bim-protocol-published here].		To download the Second edition, see [http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2018-04-10-second-edition-bim-protocol-published here].
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		+	For a legal analysis see: [https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/site-managers-turn-to-diy-inductions The BIM Protocol Second Edition... Three Months On].

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−	In April 2018, ~~the~~ CIC published the highly-anticipated BIM Protocol Second Edition; ~~intended~~ to reflect current practices and standards regarding the use of BIM.	+	In April 2018, CIC published the highly-anticipated BIM Protocol Second Edition; to reflect current practices and standards regarding the use of BIM.

−	The Protocol remains the UK's only standard contractual BIM protocol, and has been drafted by international construction law specialists Beale & Company, following consultation with industry professionals, legal practitioners~~, and so on~~. The new edition is updated to reflect the significant progress made with BIM standards and practices since the ~~protocol~~ was first published in 2013.	+	The Protocol remains the UK's only standard contractual BIM protocol, and has been drafted by international construction law specialists Beale & Company, following consultation with industry professionals and legal practitioners. The new edition is updated to reflect the significant progress made with BIM standards and practices since the it was first published in 2013. It is closely aligned with PAS 1192-2 and includes security provisions reflecting PAS 1192-5.

−	~~The Second Edition applies, not just to models, but also to information, and is closely aligned with PAS 1192-2. The~~ CIC describe the updated version as ~~being~~ 'a more flexible document, which can be used alongside a range of different contractual arrangements'~~. In addition, it also includes additional provisions to security, reflecting PAS 1192-5~~.	+	CIC describe the updated version as '...a more flexible document, which can be used alongside a range of different contractual arrangements'.

−	Andrew Croft, Associate at Beale & Company ~~lead consultant responsible for drafting~~ the second edition of the Protocol ~~said:~~	+	Andrew Croft, Associate at Beale & Company said; “We are very pleased to have been involved in what has been an extremely interesting project and hope that the second edition of the Protocol will help provide additional clarity as to how contractual obligations in relation to BIM are addressed”.

−	“We are very pleased to have been involved in what has been an extremely interesting project and hope that the second edition of the Protocol will help provide additional clarity as to how contractual obligations in relation to BIM are addressed”.	+	Graham Watts OBE, Chief Executive of CIC, said; “CIC has had a seven-year involvement with being at the leading edge of promoting best practice in BIM, which continues with the work of our BIM Forum. The Second Edition of the BIM Protocol demonstrated our ongoing commitment to the multi-professional, collaboration potential of BIM.”
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−	Graham Watts OBE, Chief Executive of CIC, said:	+
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−	“CIC has had a seven-year involvement with being at the leading edge of promoting best practice in BIM, which continues with the work of our BIM Forum. The Second Edition of the BIM Protocol demonstrated our ongoing commitment to the multi-professional, collaboration potential of BIM.”	+

	To download the Second edition, see [http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2018-04-10-second-edition-bim-protocol-published here].		To download the Second edition, see [http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2018-04-10-second-edition-bim-protocol-published here].

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	The Construction Industry Council (CIC) [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-protocol/ Building Information Modelling Protocol: Standard protocol for use in projects using Building Information Models] (the CIC BIM Protocol) was first published in February 2013. It was commissioned by CIC as part of its response to the UK Government Construction Strategy which stated that '...Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016'.		The Construction Industry Council (CIC) [http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/bim-protocol/ Building Information Modelling Protocol: Standard protocol for use in projects using Building Information Models] (the CIC BIM Protocol) was first published in February 2013. It was commissioned by CIC as part of its response to the UK Government Construction Strategy which stated that '...Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016'.

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	The protocol guidance advocates the use of collaborative practices and the adoption of PAS 1192-2 (Publicly Available Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using building information modelling), but there are no references to such practices or specifications in the protocol itself.		The protocol guidance advocates the use of collaborative practices and the adoption of PAS 1192-2 (Publicly Available Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using building information modelling), but there are no references to such practices or specifications in the protocol itself.

−	The CIC's warns that any future move to Level 3 BIM (the creation of a single, online project model with construction sequencing, cost and lifecycle management information) may raise very different issues of responsibility, copyright and liability that will require the development of new protocols.	+	The CIC warns that any future move to Level 3 BIM (the creation of a single, online project model with construction sequencing, cost and lifecycle management information), may raise very different issues of responsibility, copyright and liability that will require the development of new protocols.
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		+	= Second edition =
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		+	In April 2018, the CIC published the highly-anticipated BIM Protocol Second Edition; intended to reflect current practices and standards regarding the use of BIM.
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		+	The Protocol remains the UK's only standard contractual BIM protocol, and has been drafted by international construction law specialists Beale & Company, following consultation with industry professionals, legal practitioners, and so on. The new edition is updated to reflect the significant progress made with BIM standards and practices since the protocol was first published in 2013.
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		+	The Second Edition applies, not just to models, but also to information, and is closely aligned with PAS 1192-2. The CIC describe the updated version as being 'a more flexible document, which can be used alongside a range of different contractual arrangements'. In addition, it also includes additional provisions to security, reflecting PAS 1192-5.
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		+	Andrew Croft, Associate at Beale & Company lead consultant responsible for drafting the second edition of the Protocol said:
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		+	“We are very pleased to have been involved in what has been an extremely interesting project and hope that the second edition of the Protocol will help provide additional clarity as to how contractual obligations in relation to BIM are addressed”.
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		+	Graham Watts OBE, Chief Executive of CIC, said:
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		+	“CIC has had a seven-year involvement with being at the leading edge of promoting best practice in BIM, which continues with the work of our BIM Forum. The Second Edition of the BIM Protocol demonstrated our ongoing commitment to the multi-professional, collaboration potential of BIM.”
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		+	To download the Second edition, see [http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2018-04-10-second-edition-bim-protocol-published here].

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =