The BIM Manager's Handbook, Part 5 by Holzer Dominik;

Author:Holzer, Dominik; [Holzer, Dominik]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781118987919
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Published: 2015-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

Starting Up the BIM Project and Monitoring Its Progress

Once projects or particular project stages are about to get going, it is usually the BIM Manager (in collaboration with IT) who prepares the software/network context for teams to operate in. BIM Managers thereby set up a project folder structure (according to BIM Standards), determine the most logical way to break up (larger) models into separate subsections, load project templates into the BIM authoring software, and prepare project-specific material definitions and BIM-specific content. Following-up from that effort they conduct project induction sessions that include the Model Manager (if applicable), the project leader, and the documentation team.

One approach that can facilitate the smooth start of any project in BIM is the short-term mentoring of staff by the BIM Manager (in collaboration with the Model Manager, if applicable). The duration of the mentoring effort on any project depends on the knowledge level of the team and the complexity of the project. In most cases, a one- or two-day intensive period is sufficient to get a team going. This can be complemented by a half-day follow-up session after a number of days. Beyond that period, BIM Managers should rely on Model Managers and the BIM documentation team to advance the project documentation in accordance to the BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, as well as the information requirements. These project teams then advance the ­model(s) throughout the project stages. Weekly project team meetings on BIM, where overarching issues occurring during the ­modeling process get discussed, are helpful to iron out any roadblocks on a regular basis; the BIM Manager may return to join such meetings in regular intervals (depending on the project and office size). In those sessions, workarounds get discussed that ensure the project team stays on target in case problems arise that modelers find hard to resolve on their own. Lessons learned are also presented at these meetings, as well as updates on specific content requirements.

Managing the efforts on the floor requires a well-organized reporting scheme where BIM Managers get involved in project BIM reviews at regular intervals. Depending on the size of an organization this means weekly information sessions where local BIM Managers, Model Managers, or simply BIM authors report on major issues that are coming up on projects. They discuss any issues with the output stemming from BIM on projects, and report any quality assurance–related questions that may have an impact on the BIM Standards. These sessions also reveal any specific content requirements the team may have and address how the team can resolve them internally, or if additional support is required.

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