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BIM Execution Planning

5.05
BIM Uses

Documents the core attributes of each considered BIM Use in a table along with evaluation criteria used to select the BIM Use. Reference the BIM Use Definition section of NBIMS-US™ for additional details regarding BIM Uses and BIM Use Cases.

  1. BIM Use Case Identification: The identification code for the BIM Use Case which is composed of the BIM Use identification along with a BIM Use Case code. Reference the BIM Use Definition section of NBIMS-US™ for BIM Use Case codes.
  2. BIM Use Name: The name of the BIM Use.
  3. BIM Use Case Method: The method used to achieve the BIM Use purpose.
  4. BIM Use Case Outcome: The outcome desired from the implementation of the BIM Use.
  5. BIM Use Definition: The definition of the BIM Use.
  6. BIM Use Value to Project: The value of the BIM Use to the project.
  7. BIM Use Responsible Party: The primary responsible party for implementing the BIM Use.
  8. Value to Responsible Party: The value of the BIM Use to the primary party.
  9. Resource Availability for BIM Use: The resource availability for implementing the BIM Use.
  10. Competency Level with BIM Use: The competency level of the responsible party for implementing the BIM Use.
  11. Experience Level with BIM Use: The historical experience of the key team members of the responsible party for implementing the BIM Use.
  12. Additional Resources/Competencies Required to Implement: Additional resources needed to implement the BIM Use.
  13. Additional Training Required for BIM Use Implementation: Additional training needed to implement the BIM Use.
  14. Notes: Notes regarding the BIM Use.
  15. Proceed Decision: The decision regarding whether to proceed with the BIM use.
  16. Software Required for Use: The requirement for a specific software application to be used for the BIM Use, if any.
  17. BIM Use Project Phase: The phase(s) in which the BIM Use will be implemented.
National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™) Version 4

The NBIMS-US™ v4 is a consensus-based national-level standard focused on defining standard approaches and guidelines to defining requirements, planning BIM adoption, and exchanging information between project team members. MORE