BIM for intermediate users

ISO 19650 information management, IFC and openBIM exchange, and the BIM execution plan.

3 lessons · about 1 hours · free

Standards and planning

1. 1. ISO 19650 and information management

   ISO 19650 is the international framework for managing information on BIM projects. Learn its key terms and workflow so you can follow it on real projects.

   • • Explain the information requirements hierarchy
   • • Name the parties and their roles
   • • Describe the CDE workflow states

   22 min

2. 2. IFC and openBIM

   Teams use different software. IFC is the open, standard format that lets their models be exchanged and checked. Learn what it is, how to export well and how to check the result.

   • • Explain IFC and openBIM
   • • Understand IFC schemas and entities
   • • Export and check IFC files

   18 min

3. 3. The BIM execution plan

   The BIM execution plan is the team’s agreement on how information will be produced and shared. Learn what goes in it and how to keep it useful rather than a document nobody reads.

   • • List the key sections of a BEP
   • • Understand pre- and post-appointment BEPs
   • • Define model breakdown and responsibilities

   18 min