Comparison of BIM work stages
This article attempts to compare the different work stage definitions that have been adopted in standard industry BIM documentation.
|
PAS 1192 |
APM (listed in CIC BIM protocol) |
RIBA 2013 |
(attributed to PAS 1192) |
| 1 Brief | 0 Strategy | 0 Strategic definition | 1Brief |
| 1 Brief | 1 Preparation and brief | ||
| 2 Concept | 2 Concept | 2 Concept design | 2 Concept |
| 3 Definition | 3 Definition | 3 Developed design | 3 Developed design |
| 4 Design | 4 Design (production information) | 4 Technical design (Procurement is flexible and does not have a numbered stage) | 4 Production |
| 5 Build & Commission | 5 Build & Commission | 5 Construction | 5 Installation |
| 6 Handover & Closeout | 6 Handover & Closeout | 6 Handover & Closeout | 6 As constructed |
|
In use (no number) |
7 Operation and end of life | 7 In use | 7 In use |
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