Identify the key participants involved in the project
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Catalog all existing BIM models
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Examine each BIM model for errors or inconsistencies
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Correction of identified errors or inconsistencies
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Approval: Corrections
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Verify the correct spatial relationships between models
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Detect and resolve conflicts between models
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Approval: Conflict Resolutions
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Ensure the correct usage of industry-accepted standards
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Confirm the accurate representation of materials and systems
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Review the level of development for each model
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Approval: Model Development Level
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Perform clash detection analysis on the BIM models
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Spot and rectify any discrepancies in data set
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Approval: Discrepancies Rectification
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Confirm compliance with all relevant regulations
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Cross-verify the associated project documentation for accuracy and consistency
20
Approval: Final Quality Assurance
Establish objectives of BIM Quality Control
Define the goals and objectives of the BIM Quality Control process. This task plays a crucial role in setting the direction for the entire project. It helps ensure that the project meets the required quality standards and helps identify areas of improvement. What are the key objectives of BIM Quality Control? How will achieving these objectives benefit the project? What are the potential challenges and how can they be addressed effectively?
Determine the scope of the project
Determine the boundaries and extent of the project. This helps in defining the specific deliverables and goals of the project. How will determining the scope of the project impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in determining the scope and how can they be addressed? What resources or tools are required to determine the scope effectively?
Identify the key participants involved in the project
Identify the key individuals and teams involved in the project. This helps in establishing clear communication channels and ensures that the right people are engaged in the process. Who are the key participants in the project? How will involving them impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in identifying the key participants and how can they be addressed?
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Architects
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Engineers
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Contractors
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Owners
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BIM managers
Catalog all existing BIM models
Create a catalog of all existing BIM models for the project. This helps in ensuring that all models are accounted for and can be easily accessed throughout the process. How will cataloging the existing BIM models impact the overall process? What challenges might arise during the cataloging process and how can they be addressed?
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Identify all BIM models
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Assign unique identifiers
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Record model file paths
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Document model version numbers
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Include brief descriptions
Examine each BIM model for errors or inconsistencies
Thoroughly examine each BIM model for any errors or inconsistencies. This helps in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the models. What types of errors or inconsistencies should be checked for in the BIM models? How will this examination impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in examining the models and how can they be addressed?
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Geometry errors
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Naming conventions
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Standards compliance
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Data consistency
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Model integrity
Correction of identified errors or inconsistencies
Correct any errors or inconsistencies identified during the examination of BIM models. This helps in improving the accuracy and reliability of the models. What corrective actions should be taken for each type of error or inconsistency? How will this correction process impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in correcting the errors or inconsistencies and how can they be addressed?
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Fix geometry errors
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Update naming conventions
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Resolve standards compliance issues
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Align data consistency
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Repair model integrity
Approval: Corrections
Will be submitted for approval:
Examine each BIM model for errors or inconsistencies
Will be submitted
Verify the correct spatial relationships between models
Verify the accurate spatial relationships between the BIM models. This ensures that the models are correctly positioned in relation to each other. How will verifying spatial relationships impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in verifying spatial relationships and how can they be addressed?
Detect and resolve conflicts between models
Detect and resolve any conflicts that arise between the BIM models. This helps in ensuring the coherence and consistency of the models. What conflict detection techniques should be employed? How will conflict resolution impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in detecting and resolving conflicts and how can they be addressed?
Approval: Conflict Resolutions
Will be submitted for approval:
Verify the correct spatial relationships between models
Will be submitted
Detect and resolve conflicts between models
Will be submitted
Ensure the correct usage of industry-accepted standards
Ensure that the BIM models adhere to industry-accepted standards. This helps in maintaining consistency and interoperability across the models. Which industry-accepted standards should be followed? How will ensuring compliance with standards impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in adhering to standards and how can they be addressed?
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ISO 19650
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COBie
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IFC
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BIMForum Level of Development (LOD)
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National BIM Standards
Confirm the accurate representation of materials and systems
Confirm that the BIM models accurately represent the materials and systems used in the project. This helps in ensuring that the models reflect the real-world elements. What verification process should be followed? How will confirming accurate representation impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in confirming accurate representation and how can they be addressed?
Review the level of development for each model
Review the level of development (LOD) for each BIM model. This helps in assessing the completeness and reliability of the models. What criteria should be used for reviewing the LOD? How will reviewing the LOD impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in reviewing the LOD and how can they be addressed?
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LOD 100 - Conceptual
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LOD 200 - Schematic Design
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LOD 300 - Detailed Design
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LOD 400 - Fabrication & Assembly
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LOD 500 - As-Built
Approval: Model Development Level
Will be submitted for approval:
Review the level of development for each model
Will be submitted
Perform clash detection analysis on the BIM models
Perform a clash detection analysis on the BIM models to identify any clashes or interferences. This helps in preventing conflicts during the construction phase. What software or tools should be used for clash detection? How will performing clash detection analysis impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in clash detection analysis and how can they be addressed?
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Navisworks
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Revit
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Solibri
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Tekla
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BIM Track
Spot and rectify any discrepancies in data set
Identify and rectify any discrepancies in the BIM data set. This helps in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data. How can discrepancies in the data set be identified? How will rectifying discrepancies impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in spotting and rectifying discrepancies and how can they be addressed?
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Check for missing data
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Verify data consistency
3
Resolve conflicting information
4
Correct inaccuracies
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Update outdated information
Approval: Discrepancies Rectification
Will be submitted for approval:
Perform clash detection analysis on the BIM models
Will be submitted
Spot and rectify any discrepancies in data set
Will be submitted
Confirm compliance with all relevant regulations
Verify that the BIM models comply with all relevant regulations and codes. This helps in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Which regulations and codes are relevant to the project? How will confirming compliance impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in confirming compliance and how can they be addressed?
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Building codes
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Accessibility regulations
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Safety standards
4
Environmental regulations
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Zoning requirements
Cross-verify the associated project documentation for accuracy and consistency
Cross-verify the associated project documentation, such as specifications and drawings, to ensure accuracy and consistency with the BIM models. How will cross-verifying the documentation impact the overall process? What are the potential challenges in cross-verifying documentation and how can they be addressed?
Approval: Final Quality Assurance
Will be submitted for approval:
Confirm compliance with all relevant regulations
Will be submitted
Cross-verify the associated project documentation for accuracy and consistency
