Last edited 07 Sep 2017

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 Process map	APM (listed in CIC BIM protocol)	RIBA 2013	CIC BIM protocol (attributed to PAS 1192)
1 Brief	0 Strategy	0 Strategic definition	1Brief
1 Brief	1 Brief	1 Preparation and brief	1Brief
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 and close out	6 As constructed
7 Operation In use (no number)	7 Operation and end of life	7 In use	7 In use

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