BIM Planning

As part of the Computer Integrated Construction Research Group at Penn State, we develop and disseminate structured procedures to plan and implement BIM on projects and in organizations.

Planning Guides for BIM Implementation

BIM Project Execution Planning Guide

A well documented BIM Project Execution guide will help ensure all parties are clearly aware of opportunities and responsibilities associated with the incorporation of BIM into a project workflow. This guide provides a structured procedure for creating and implementing a BIM Project Execution Plan. The goal for developing this structured procedure is to enable effective planning and enhance communication among the project participants during the early phases of a project. The Guide is included in the National BIM Standard – US (Version 3).

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BIM Planning Guide For Facility Owners

The BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners outlines a procedure to create a strategy for integrating BIM throughout an owner organization. This guide, developed primarily for facility owners, focuses on the decisions required to define an organization’s standard BIM processes and practices; design information integration strategies; and identify appropriate BIM contracting strategies. The Guide is included in the National BIM Standard – US (Version 3).

The Uses of BIM

This work builds upon concepts within the BIM Project Execution Planning Guide and the BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners. This document presents a system for the classification of the Uses of BIM. This classification system provides a common language for the Uses of Building Information Modeling (or BIM Uses) that can be leveraged to communicate the precise purpose and context of implementing BIM on a capital facility project.

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Using Models in Construction: A Planning Guide

Information Models developed within the early stages of a project can provide significant benefits within the construction process. This project outlines the different ways that models can be used within construction, and outlines an approach toward planning the adoption of modeling throughout the design and construction process.

Model Uses in BIM Execution Planning Guide

There are many different uses for Building Information Modeling. The BIM Project Execution Planning Guide outlines 25 uses, although there are certainly more than 25 uses. The Uses of BIM document outlines an approach to identify, and clearly define, additional uses. 

Penn State CIC

The Computer Integrated Construction Research Group was formed in the late 1980s. Our team of faculty and students, in close collaboration with industry, has focused on research related to the implementation of innovations in technology, delivery methods, sustainability, and technology enhanced education and training.

Penn State OPP BIM Program

The CIC Research Program works closely with the Penn State Office of Physical Plant (OPP). Penn State OPP manages the facilities for The Pennsylvania State University, a large, multi-campus university. Penn State OPP has been a leading owner focused on embedding BIM within the delivery and facility management of facilities at the University. They have a separate website which contains their BIM requirements and many other links and additional content.