Project Management & Delivery – BIM Services
1. Purpose
This SOP defines the standardized process for planning, execution, quality control, delivery, and closure of BIM-based projects ranging from 2D drafting to advanced 5D BIM services. It ensures consistency, quality, compliance, and predictable outcomes across all BIM engagements.
2. Scope
This SOP applies to all BIM projects including Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines and covers:
- 2D Drafting
- 3D BIM Modeling
- 4D Scheduling
3. Roles & Responsibilities (Summary)
- Project Manager (PM): Planning, execution, reporting, delivery
- BIM Manager: BIM standards following BEP, technical oversight
- BIM Modelers: Model development
4. Detailed SOP by Project Stage
4.1 Project Initiation
Objective:
Establish a clear project foundation, contractual understanding, BIM strategy, and stakeholder alignment.
Detailed Activities:
- Review scope of work, and client BIM requirements
- Conduct internal kick-off meeting
- Conduct client kick-off meeting
Responsibilities:
- Project Manager
- BIM Manager
Inputs:
- Scope documents
- Client BIM standards
Outputs / Deliverables:
- Project Proposal
- Responsibility Matrix
- Communication Matrix
Client Involvement:
- Kick-off participation
- Scope confirmation
4.2 Planning
Objective:
Translate project objectives into a structured execution plan covering time, resources, risks, and data management.
Detailed Activities:
- Define BIM milestones and deliverable dates
- Prepare a project schedule
- Define folder structure and access controls, if necessary
- Establish reporting, review, and approval cycles
Responsibilities:
- Project Manager
Inputs:
- Project scope
Outputs / Deliverables:
- Project Schedule
- Reporting Plan
Client Involvement:
- Review and sign-off
4.3 Model Development – 2D & 3D BIM
Objective:
Develop accurate, compliant, and discipline-specific BIM models as per agreed standards.
Detailed Activities:
- Receive and validate design inputs
- Setup discipline-specific templates
- Develop 2D drawings where required
- Develop 3D BIM models (Arch, Struct, MEP)
- Ensure LOD compliance at each stage
- Maintain model version control
- Conduct internal discipline checks
Responsibilities:
- BIM Modelers
- Discipline Leads
Inputs:
- Approved design inputs
- Modelling standards
Outputs / Deliverables:
- Discipline-wise BIM models
- Updated drawings
- Model issue logs
Client Involvement:
- Periodic reviews and comments
4.4 Coordination & Clash Management
Objective:
Ensure multidisciplinary coordination and eliminate conflicts prior to construction.
Detailed Activities:
- Define clash rules and tolerances
- Perform clash detection cycles
- Classify and prioritize clashes
- Conduct coordination meetings
- Track and close issues
- Maintain clash resolution logs
Responsibilities:
- BIM Coordinator
Inputs:
- Discipline BIM models
Outputs / Deliverables:
- Clash Detection Reports
- Coordinated Federated Model
- Issue Tracking Logs
Client Involvement:
- Coordination review meetings
4.5 Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
Objective:
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to BIM standards before submission.
Detailed Activities:
- Check LOD, naming, coordinates, and parameters
- Validate clash-free status
- Conduct drawing and data checks
- Issue QA/QC reports
- Verify closure of comments
Responsibilities:
- QA/QC Engineer
Inputs:
- BIM models and drawings
Outputs / Deliverables:
- QA/QC Reports
- Approved and validated BIM models
Client Involvement:
- Review and approval
4.6 Delivery & Handover
Objective:
Deliver final, approved BIM outputs and documentation ready for construction or operations.
Detailed Activities:
- Prepare final as-built BIM models
- Finalize drawings and reports
- Validate data completeness
Responsibilities:
- Project Manager
Outputs / Deliverables:
- As-built BIM Models
- Final Drawings & Reports
Client Involvement:
- Final acceptance
4.7 Project Closure
Objective:
Formally close the project and ensure smooth transition to operations or support.
Detailed Activities:
- Obtain formal completion sign-off
- Conduct lessons learned session
- Archive project data
- Handover support documentation
- Close contractual obligations
Responsibilities:
- Project Director
Outputs / Deliverables:
- Project Closure Report
- Knowledge Transfer Records
Client Involvement:
- Formal sign-off
