HKIBIM Specification Rev3 0

Hong Kong Institute of
Building Information Modelling
BIM Project Specification
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Document Revision History
Rev 1.0 1st May 2010 - For circulation to HKIBIM Board

Rev 2.1 28th June 2010 - For circulation to HKIBIM Members
Rev 3.0 13th June 2011 - For Publication
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1.0 Introduction
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing

building data during its life cycle. Typically, it uses three-dimensional, real-time,
dynamic building modelling software to increase productivity in building design
and construction. The process produces the Building Information Model (also
abbreviated BIM), which encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships,
geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components.
This BIM Standard establishes a process for adopting BIM on building projects.
Clients, project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors,
manufacturers and facility managers can produce a BIM Project Specification with
reference to this document.
The planning, specification and implementation of Building Information Modelling

will ensure that there is a substantial return on the investment in the BIM process
by all of the project participants.
This document is divided into 3 primary sections;

1. BIM Project Objectives – how to plan the BIM implementation
2. Building Information Model Specification – what will be modelled
3. Resource Planning – who will manage and maintain the BIM
Every project, which adopts BIM, must have a clearly defined outcome from the
BIM Process. The purpose of the BIM process should be set out and agreed with
the client, design consultants and contractor at the beginning of a project.
(Refer to Section 2.0)
The successful delivery of the BIM process to meet the established targets then
requires careful planning, detailed BIM Modelling specifications and a defined set
of procedures and methodologies for the implementation of the BIM process.
The production of the Building Information Models will be carried out architects,
engineers and contractors with different software applications and at different
times during the phases of the project. The client should appoint a professional
BIM Project Manager to lead and support the BIM process. This BIM PM could be
an architect, engineer or contractor or an independent BIM Professional with
relevant practical construction knowledge and design coordination experience.
This BIM Standard is intended to be used to define the scope of work for a BIM
process, the responsibilities of the project participants and the deliverables from
the BIM Process for the overall benefit of the project and the owner.
This BIM Specification is the first part of a two-tier structure. This first part, aims
to provide general guidelines for BIM applications on a building project. It helps
the building practitioners to define the BIM scope.
The future Part B, will provide specific guidelines for how Part A can be achieved
through specific software functionalities and settings. Different BIM software may
vary significantly in their own functionalities on how Part A can be achieved. The
Part B documents are open for individual BIM software developers to supply their
own methodologies. Fluent and error-free conversion among different BIM
software can be technically difficult to achieve and it is recommended that one
BIM software be utilized throughout the various stages of a building’s life cycle.

2.0 BIM Project Objective
The client, architect and BIM Project Manager should define and agree the
purpose of the BIM process at the beginning of a project. It will be difficult to
implement additional functionality in the BIM models later.
The purpose for the BIM on a project can be selected from the requirements and
objectives listed in Table 1. For each objective, an individual organisation should
be appointed to manage the task. This role may change at different stages of the
project life cycle and should be reviewed at key milestones.
BIM Project Objective REQ Arc Str MEP QS Con FM BIM
1 Use BIM Models for Master plan site

study at Feasibility analysis stage
2 Create architectural BIM.
3 Maintain and update architectural
BIM.
4 Create structural BIM.
5 Maintain and update structural BIM.
6 Create MEP building services BIM.
7 Maintain and up date MEP building
services BIM.
8 Create and maintain parametric
models
9 Produce design drawings and
documentation including plans,
elevations and sections directly
from the BIM applications.
10 Produce drawings for statutory
submissions
11 Produce a Bill of Quantities in
accordance with the standard
method of measurement
12 Digitally link the BIM to the project
specifications
13 Include spatial validation checks for
headroom and working spaces for
building operations and
maintenance activities.
14 Produce visualisation walk-through,
animations and rendered images.
15 Implement clash analysis systems
to detect and identify conflicts and
interferences between different
model elements.
16 Link the BIM models to
environmental analysis software for
solar, heating and cooling and life
cycle analysis to support building
design accreditation and building
performance assessment.

17 Produce schedules of materials,
areas and quantities from the BIM
databases.
18 Link the BIM models to the
construction programme to produce
4D Virtual Construction simulations
19 Produce shop drawings, fabrication
drawings, combined services
drawings (CSD’s), individual
services drawings (ISD’s) from the
BIM applications
20 Produce Purchase Orders as part of
contractor procurement systems
21 Incorporate as-built equipment
information in the BIM model
elements for provision to the
building facility manager.
22 Link the BIM models to structural
analysis and design applications.
Table 1 – BIM Project Objectives & Responsibility Matrix
The use of Building Information Modelling is expected to reduce construction

costs, alleviate the risk of project delays and increase project participants
understanding of the details of a project.
There are a number of other benefits from the BIM Process including;
• reduction in the number of variation orders

• minimisation of construction waste
• enhanced marketing presentations of a building project
The Building Information Models can also be used for prototyping at concept
design stage, visualization, co-ordination of trade packages, end user staff
training, facility management and other applications.

2.1 Example - Detailed Design & Construction BIM Process
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To illustrate the use of the matrix in Table 1, here is an example project case
study.
The client for this project will implement the BIM process at the detailed design
stage and at the construction stage to improve co-ordination and documentation.
The design consultants and contractor will be responsible for creating and
maintaining the BIM models throughout the project.
1 Use BIM Models for Master plan site Y Y

2 Create architectural BIM. Y Y
3 Maintain and update architectural Y Y Y
BIM.
4 Create structural BIM. Y Y
5 Maintain and update structural BIM. Y Y Y
6 Create MEP building services BIM. Y Y
7 Maintain and up date MEP building Y Y Y
services BIM.
8 Create and maintain parametric N
models
9 Produce design drawings and Y Y Y Y
10 Produce drawings for statutory Y Y
submissions
11 Produce a Bill of Quantities in Y Y
12 Digitally link the BIM to the project N
specifications
13 Include spatial validation checks for Y Y
14 Produce visualisation walk-through, Y Y
15 Implement clash analysis systems Y Y
model elements.
16 Link the BIM models to Y Y

17 Produce schedules of materials, N
databases.
18 Link the BIM models to the Y Y
19 Produce shop drawings, fabrication Y Y
BIM applications
20 Produce Purchase Orders as part of N
21 Incorporate as-built equipment Y Y
Table 2 –Detailed Design BIM Project Objectives & Responsibility Matrix example
The client will instruct the architect, structural engineer and building services
engineers to use BIM models to carry out the detailed design and to produce the
design drawings. The design team are expected to model all elements of the
works in sufficient detail in order to illustrate that they have been properly sized,
co-ordinated and documented to a degree where construction can proceed.
A clash analysis shall be performed in the model to check the design models. The
analysis will check for spatial allowances and to detect interferences between
different systems. The BIM Project Manager will carry out the analysis. In this
example, the BIM PM could be a member of the Architects team or an
independent consultant.
The BIM models will not be used for building performance assessment or
quantification.
At the construction stage, the contractor will be instructed to take over the BIM
models. They will link the models to the planned programme to produce a virtual
construction simulation and they will use the BIM applications to complete the co-
ordination works and to produce shop drawings and fabrication drawings.
2.2 Example – Independent Design Review BIM Process

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An alternative BIM process can be adopted on building projects. This example
project case study demonstrates the use of BIM as a design review tool.
The client will not ask the design consultants to adopt the BIM process at the
Detailed Design Stage. They may appoint an independent BIM Consultant to
assist the design team to improve co-ordination.
1 Use BIM Models for Master plan site N

2 Create architectural BIM. Y Y
3 Maintain and update architectural Y Y
BIM.
4 Create structural BIM. Y Y
5 Maintain and update structural BIM. Y Y
6 Create MEP building services BIM. Y Y
7 Maintain and up date MEP building Y Y
services BIM.
8 Create and maintain parametric N
models
9 Produce design drawings and N
10 Produce drawings for statutory N
submissions
11 Produce a Bill of Quantities in N
12 Digitally link the BIM to the project N
specifications
13 Include spatial validation checks for Y Y
14 Produce visualisation walk-through, N
15 Implement clash analysis systems Y Y
model elements.
16 Link the BIM models to N
17 Produce schedules of materials, N
databases.
18 Link the BIM models to the Y Y
19 Produce shop drawings, fabrication N
BIM applications
20 Produce Purchase Orders as part of N

21 Incorporate as-built equipment N
Table 3 –Design Review BIM Project Objectives & Responsibility Matrix example
The client will instruct the architect, structural engineer and building services
engineers to provide design drawings as CAD files to the BIM Consultant to
produce the BIM models.
The BIM Project Manager will model and analyse all elements of the works in
sufficient detail in order to check that they have been properly sized, co-
ordinated and documented to a degree where construction can commence. The
BIM consultant can also produce a virtual construction simulation.
This process is not as valuable and is less effective than the scenario in the first
example. The BIM consultants operate independently of the design team and
contractors and are not fully involved in the design evolution process.

3.0 Building Information Model Specification
This BIM standard will apply to the production of BIM models during the
feasibility, design and construction stages of a project. The models should include
all of the architectural, structural, building services and any other specialist
systems in order to produce a complete digital building.
This section of the standard establishes the procedures and methods to be used
and the expected levels of detail in the model in order to achieve the purposes
and objectives in section 2.0 above.
The specification is sub-divided into four primary categories;
3.1 Model Data & Level of Detail

3.2 BIM Methodologies & Processes
3.3 BIM Deliverables
3.4 Hardware & Software requirements
3.1 Model Data & Level of Detail
All of the building elements will be modelled precisely according to their quantity,
size, shape, location and orientation. The level of detail defined in the table below
is the minimum level of detail required in the model.
The tables below illustrate the typical BIM selection set for a building project. It
indicates which systems or elements can be modelled. The project team can
discuss and determine which systems are required for their project. Any of the
systems marked Y or N may be amended to suit a project requirement.
The elements will include data in the form of information and/or properties about
the building components and objects such as construction materials, concrete and
steel grade, precast or in-situ, functional information etc. This information is
stored as attributes.
The BIM database can also be used to determine quantities and to produce
schedules of components. The typical measurement criteria for each building
system are identified.
The Category ID (Cat. ID) will be used for the modelling component database and
the clash analysis matrices.
The components should be modelled to the actual outside face and size of pipes,
ducts and conduits of 50mm or greater. Any elements smaller than 50mm in size
or diameter will not be modelled unless they are specifically required to resolve a
particular co-ordination issue. Banks of smaller pipes, ducts and conduits shall be
modelled where appropriate in a generic form to indicate their location.
If the exact equipment specification is not available, equipment will be modelled

to its overall height, width and depth only. In addition to the basic properties of
equipment name/description, dimensions, and location, not more than 10 fields of
equipment attribute data (e.g. hp, tonnage, wattage) shall be incorporated for
each equipment element.

No. Definition Req** Attributes* Quantity Cat.
ID
Architectural Elements
Interior / Exterior walls / Non-structural walls / Blockwork walls Y m, t m2 WA
Including finishes to identify if tiled/painted/plastered.
Studs and individual layers of drywall N
Interior / Exterior doors Y m, t No. DR
Interior / Exterior windows Y m, t No. WIN
Curtain wall with mullions and transoms with true profile and window glazing units Y t m2 CUR
including shading devices
Louvers Y t m2 LOU
Ironmongery (handles, locks, hinges etc) N
Typically included in component family
Expansion joint or dividing strip N
Stone cladding façades (as mass elements of overall thickness) Y m, t m2 CLD
Precast/GRC/Fibreglass facades Y m, t m2 FAC
Façade brackets, embeds, fixings, cast-ins, secondary sub-frames N No.
Fixed Building Maintenance Units in their overall bulk form Y t No. BMU
Roofs with overall thickness (including finishes & insulation) Y m, t m2 RF
Water proofing membranes, flashings, etc N
Sloped floors and ramps Y m m2 RA
Floor finishes details including tiling, carpet, screed only Y m, t m2 FL
Ceilings (without support sub-frames) will be modelled as mass elements according to Y m, t m2 CE
their overall thickness including allowance for light fittings. The underside of the
ceiling will match the RCP levels on the architect’s drawings. The ceilings should
include module arrangement, material choices and finishes.
ID
Hangars and sub-frames for ceilings N
Loose furniture incl desks and computer workstations, Casework (carpentry), N
including upper and lower cabinets
Appliances such as in kitchen equipment N
Steps & Stairs including risers, threads and railings including headroom clearance Y t m2 STE
requirements.
Elevator shafts (without fit-out installations by lift contractor) Y s N/A LIF
Lift cars, rails and lift equipment incl. car finishes N
Escalators & moving walkways, with clearance requirements will be modelled Y t No. ESC
according to standard supplier requirements (without motorized equipments inside).
Escalator pits will be included in the structure slab & beam models.
Access ladders and catwalks Y m, t No. LAD
Site Infrastructure within site boundary Y t N/A SIT
(roads, pavements, car park spaces, access and parking arrangements and
surrounding land use)
Hard landscaped areas within site boundary Y m, t m2 LDS
Planter boxes including sub-soil drainage systems Y m, t m2 PLA
Immediate surrounding buildings, modelled as solid mass elements to locate the Y N/A SUR
project in relation to the local area.
All room spaces, corridors, other spaces, plant and equipment rooms (incl designated Y t m2 SPA
use) will be identified.
Water tanks Y m, t, s m2 WAT
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Table 4 –Architectural BIM Model Specification
Attributes* = Attribute codes are as follows; m = material (includes grades etc), t = type or code, s = size or performance criteria
Req** = Any of the systems marked Y or N may be amended to suit a project requirement.
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ID
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Foundations including piles, pile caps, tie/ground beams & footings Y m, t, s m3 FDN
Blinding layer N m, t, s m3 BLN
Backfill or mass concrete fill N m, t, s m3 FIL
Diaphragm walls & retaining walls Y m, t, s m3 DWL
Excavation & ELS systems, temporary works Y m, t, s m ELS
Beams Y m, t, s m BM
Columns Y m, t, s m COL
Slabs, including slab on grade and floating slab Y m, t m2 SLA
Transfer Structure Y m, t, s m3 TRN
Stairs (steps, risers, threads) Y m, t m2 STA
Walls (includes openings and penetrations greater than 100mm for Building Services) Y m, t, s m2 WL
Water tanks Y m, t m3 WAT
Chamfers at corners, less than 50mm N
Concrete reinforcement details (rebar), imbeds and cast-ins N
Steel frame structures including bracing systems Y m, t, s m, kg STS
Base plates, Bolts, clip angles, fixings, etc N
Connection details of structural steel members N
Precast & Prestressed concrete systems Y m, t, s m3 PST
Temporary structures and platforms Y t, s m, kg
Table 5 –Structural BIM Model Specification
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Mechanical Elements
Different sheet metal ductwork systems will be modelled excluding hangars; m, t, s m
Exhaust air ducts, Y EAD
Fresh air ducts, Y FAD
Supply air ducts, Y SAD
Return air ducts, Y RAD
Transfer air ducts Y TAD
Exhaust or extract air fans Y t, s No. EAF
Fresh air fans Y t, s No. FAF
Other fans such as jet fans Y t, s No. FAN
Diffusers, air-boots, air grilles, air filters, registers Y t, s No. AIR
Fire dampers, motorized dampers, volume control dampers Y t No. DAM
Fan Coil unit Y t No. FCU
Air Handling unit Y t, s No. AHU
Chiller unit Y t No. CHL
Variable refrigerant unit Y t No. VRV
Cooling Tower Y t No. COT
Split-type indoor & outdoor air conditioning units Y t No. ACU
Chilled water supply pipes incl connections, fittings & valves Y t, s m CWS
Chilled water return pipes incl connections, fittings & valves Y t, s m CWR
Condensate drain pipes incl connections, fittings & valves Y t, s m CDP
Switch boards, control, BMS & DDC panels, BMS control & monitoring modules Y t No. PAN
Table 6 –MVAC BIM Model Specification
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ID
Electrical Elements
Cable trays, trunking, & cable containment, Electrical risers, conduit, Busduct, power Y m, t, s m CAB
feeds,
Concealed and cast-in place conduits N
Outlets, panels, wall switches, circuiting to devices, security devices, card access and N
“Plug moulds” (socket points)
HV & LV switch boards, switchgear, MCCB boards, MCB boards Y t, s No. BRD
Transformers Y t No. TRN
Light fittings & fixtures & housings for light fixtures Y m, t, s No. LGT
Conduit associated with access, data communication, security systems and electrical Y m, t, s m ELV
equipment
Telecommunication equipment and computer racks Y t, s No. TEL
Generators and exhaust flues incl acoustic treatments Y t No. GEN
Diesel tanks & fuel pipes Y m, t, s No. DSL
Security system including CCTV camera, smart card system, door monitoring system Y t No. SEC
Car park control system, barrier gates Y t No. CAR
Equipment and associated installations maintained by public utility companies Y t No. CLP
Table 7 –Electrical BIM Model Specification
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ID
Plumbing and Drainage Elements
Fresh water piping, fittings, valves incl hot & cold water pipe work with all plumbing Y m, t, s m FWP
equipment, sinks, toilet fixtures, plumbing faucets
Water meters T t No.
Rainwater & storm water pipe work including outlets, surface channels, slot channels Y m, t, s m RWP
and manholes
foul drainage, kitchen waste pipe work including floor drains, open trapped gullies, Y m, t, s m SWP
sealed trapped gullies and clean outs, vents and manholes
Pipe supports and brackets N
Grease and Sand traps Y t, s No. TRP
Pumps Y t, s No. PMP
Sump and sewage pits, Y t, s No. PIT
Storage, water holding tanks, pressure vessels Y t, s No. TNK
External drainage & underground drainage Y m, t, s No. UGR
Control panels, monitoring and control sensors N
Underground Public Utilities for water supply Y m, t, s m WSD
Underground Public Utilities for drainage Y m, t, s m DSD
Table 8 –Plumbing & Drainage BIM Model Specification
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Fire Protection Elements
System piping, droppers, fittings, valves and sprinkler heads, sprinkler inlets, Y m, t, s m SPR
sprinkler control valve set, subsidiary valves, flow switches
pipe supports and brackets N
Fire alarm gongs & break glass unit Y t No.
fire sprinkler pumps Y t, s No. PMP
Sprinkler tanks Y m, t, s No. TNK
Hydrants and hose reels, incl street fire hydrant system Y t, s No. HYD
Gas piping for suppression systems Y m, t, s m GAS
Heat or smoke detectors, control panels, monitoring and control sensors, pump Y t No. PAN
panels, check meter positions
Fire extinguishers Y t No. EXT
Fire shutters & hoods above Y t No. SHT
Table 9 –Fire Protection BIM Model Specification
Attributes* = Attribute codes are as follows; m = material (includes grades etc), t = type or code, s = size or performance criteria
Req** = Any of the systems marked Y or N may be amended to suit a project requirement.
3.2 BIM Model Fundamentals
The BIM needs to be set-up according to rigorous rules, systems and geometric
controls. These should be established by the BIM Project Manager at the start of
the project in collaboration with the architect.
3.2.1 Co-ordinates & setting out
The origin point for the project should be clearly defined.
It may be positioned at a location close to the model
OR
It should be positioned according to the True World Co-ordinates. For Hong Kong
projects refer to the Hong Kong Grid (800,000 800,000)
3.2.2 Levels
The architectural finish levels, structural levels and building services elevations
for the project should be documented and recorded in the BIM Specification.
It is recommended to be true levels as per mPD.
3.2.3 Model Units
All of the building elements will be modelled in consistent units, for example in
millimetres (mm).
3.2.4 Model Division
Depending on the size of the building and/or the phasing for the project, it may
be necessary to divide the model into separate zones or levels. This should be
agreed and documented as early as possible.
3.2.4 File Management
The BIM models, family and drawing file names should follow a consistent file
naming convention.
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3.3 BIM Methodologies & Processes
When the client, designers and contractors have agreed on the scope of the BIM
models the BIM Project Manager can establish all of the necessary BIM
procedures. The typical processes required are included here for reference.
3.3.1 Project Team Interaction
Depending on how the BIM Process is implemented and who is working on the
BIM models, the interaction between different team members will vary from
project to project.
As a minimum, the design consultants should share, link and exchange drawings
and BIM models with all of the other project participants. Every project team
member should have access to the models. Each model author should be able to
link or reference to other discipline models and they should have direct access to
make modifications to the data in their own discipline specific model.

The BIM Project Manager should combine all of the different discipline specific
models using a model compiler. The entire BIM model should be provided to all of
the project team on a regular or continual basis.
During the construction stage, it is anticipated that the main contractor will
manage the BIM models. On completion of the construction works and handover
to the client, the facility management team may use the BIM model and
databases for facilities management.
3.3.2 Revision Management
The project design, co-ordination and detailing will evolve during each stage of
the project. Changes between different versions of each discipline model should
be tracked and catalogued.
After the commencement of construction, the contractor will control the

integration of design changes into the model. The BIM Project Manager should
maintain a register to record the latest information incorporated in the model.
3.3.3 Quality Control
The BIM Project Manager should establish quality control procedures to check all
of the models are accurate, correct and that all of the clashes between different
discipline models are identified and documented.
3.3.4 Drawing & Documentation Production
The BIM Project Manager will collaborate with the design team CAD Managers to
agree on the project CAD standards for the drawings to be produced from the
models. The CAD Manager will maintain the project drawing list, drawing
numbering and sheet naming systems. The naming convention of views, legends,
schedules, sheets and links shall contain a common reference to the
corresponding 2D design drawings, tender drawings, working drawings and as-
built drawings where appropriate.
Table 10 –Example Drawing Production Matrix

3.3.5 Statutory Submissions
The calculations, plot ratios, GFA’s and drawing requirements should be

established by the Architect. For the drawings to be produced from the BIM
model, they should comply with the statutory colour coding specification.
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3.3.6 Quantification
All of the quantities provided from the model should be in accordance with the
standard method of measurements.

3.4 Clash Analysis Process
The BIM models will be used to determine if there are physical clashes or conflicts
between the different discipline elements or systems. The model will be used to
check critical dimensions and it will be used to ensure there are no spatial
conflicts such as headroom problems.
The BIM Project Manager will facilitate the clash detection process. Throughout
the modelling process, any design conflicts, clashes, interferences, discrepancies
in drawing details and design documentation, lack of information and co-
ordination issues will be identified and documented.
The BIM model should be spatially co-ordinated i.e. there should be no physical
clashes between the system components to meet the design intent. In order to
resolve identified clashes, the design consultants will determine suitable design
solutions.
3.5 Project Deliverables from BIM Process
The deliverables will be provided at the dates specified at the start of the contract
and established in the design and construction programmes. The following
models, drawings and data outputs can be provided during the BIM process.
3.5.1 Native BIM Models
The BIM models will be created & maintained by the design consultants at the
detail design stage. The BIM models will be handed over to the Contractor for
subsequent updating during the works contract.
3.5.2 BIM Review Models
The BIM models will be compiled together and published during the project to
allow all of the project team members to view the building. Walk through
animations can be created for each key area of the project and should be
included as animated paths in the review file.
3.5.3 Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details and RFI's.
The BIM authoring software should be used to produce 2D “views” and drawing
sheets directly from the BIM models. Any drawings that are not produced from
the BIM models should be clearly labelled as 2D-CAD files.
3.5.4 Clash Analysis Reports
The BIM Clash Analysis reports should identify clashes and missing, conflicting or
erroneous information. They should include 3D Details, views of the models and
references to the design drawings. The clashes should be numbered sequentially.
The BIM Project Manager should provide reports at regular intervals during the
project to record the progress of the model, the status of the clashes raised and
highlight all matters of issue or concern relating to the co-ordination of the
project.

3.5.5 Visualisations
The BIM models can be provided to the architectural visualisation team in a

suitable format that can be used for rendering and photo-composition editing for
presentation and public consultancy purposes.
3.5.5 Equipment Supplier Specific Models
The BIM models at the construction stage should be assembled from certified
suppliers component models or components assembled from the manufacturers
cut-sheets for the specific equipment that will be installed on site.
3.6 Hardware Specifications
The BIM models should be stored on individual project servers. The data servers
storing the BIM model files will be configured as follows or similar;
Item Server Configuration

Operating System Windows Server 2003
CPU Type Intel Core2Duo 3.0 GHz
Memory 4 GB RAM
Video Display Nvidia Quadro FX 1800 Graphic Card
Hard Disk 320GB SATA 3.5
Network 10/100/1000 network port
Accessory DVD, keyboard, mouse
The BIM workstations will have the following specification or similar;
Item Workstation Configuration

Operating System MS Windows XP Professional x64 Edition / Windows 7
CPU Type Intel Xeon Quad Core 2.4 GHz or equivalent AMD processor
Memory 8 GB RAM (minimum)
Video Display NVIDIA Quadro FX or ATI Fire Pro graphic card with
hardware support for open GL specification 1.3 or later, and
support for MS DirectX 9 or later
Hard Disk 100 GB free disk space
This BIM workstation specification is not necessary for viewing the BIM models
using a model compiler. A standard PC with a normal graphics card can be used
to review the Coordination View files.
A gigabit speed local area network (LAN) is required to connect to the

workstations. The gigabit threshold should be maintained at all stages of the
network, including;
• Gigabit speed Ethernet cards at the desktop

• Category 5e or Category 6 cabling
• Gigabit switches
• One or more gigabit Ethernet cards at the data storage device (server or
Storage Area Network) housing the models

3.7 Software Specifications
The models will all be created using suitable BIM authoring software applications
that allow the assembly of data rich models and the production and checking of
co-ordinated documentation. In order to allow BIM model interoperability, the
BIM authoring tools must be IFC compliant.
4.0 BIM Management & Staff Resources
The BIM Project Manager will advise and communicate with all of the project
team members on how to use the models. Regular training will be held to
facilitate the full use of the models for design and project collaboration.
The model authors will be trained on how to manage the complexity of the model
and object families to ensure that the size of the data files does not become
excessive.
A competent and professional BIM Project Manager will manage the BIM models.
The BIM Project Manager will coordinate with the discipline modellers to monitor
the BIM model progress, compliance with the project BIM Standard as well as
ensuring the models are issued on time.
The BIM Project Manager will manage the file naming system for the project and
family naming system for the BIM elements. The BIM team will be able to
efficiently search for the correct information and easily detect any clashes among
different services. The BIM Project Manager will use a suitable model compiler to
manage the BIM models for generating the clash analysis for the Project design
team.
The BIM Project Manager will have extensive experiences in architecture,

engineering or construction fields and should be familiar with the BIM model
software applications and have a good knowledge of clash detection software.
The BIM Project Manager will;
• Plan, develop and manage the project BIM Standard.

• Provide quality control and checking procedures.
• Train the project staff
• Provide guidance to the project team on how to review the models in order
to resolve clashes detected by the BIM software.
• Organize design co-ordination workshops to explain the findings to the
designers and to assist them in understanding design issues.
• Provide technical support to the project staff regarding to modelling
enquiries.
The BIM Modellers (technicians and operators) will have particular discipline
experience (ARC, STR or MEP) with a minimum of 3 years of 3D CAD modelling
knowledge.
For every project, careful attention should be given to the team structures, the
management of the BIM models and the work break down structures required
during the design and construction stages.!
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Appendix A Definitions
The abbreviations, acronyms and definitions below are the typical terms and
abbreviations that are applicable to a BIM project.
ARC Architectural discipline, elements or components

BIM Project Individual appointed to manage the BIM process
Manager
Building A digital representation of the physical and functional
Information characteristics of the building or station
Model
Building The processes and procedures used to create and analyse
Information BIM models
Modelling
CADD Computer-Aided Design & Drafting
CON Contractors or sub-contractors engaged in the BIM process
during pre-construction and construction stages.
EAP Emergency Access Point
EEP Emergency Evacuation Point
EVA Emergency Vehicle Access
FM Facility Manager or Facility Management consultants
GL Grid line
MEP Engineering services including mechanical / electrical / fire /
plumbing and drainage services discipline, elements or
components
Model Element A portion of a model representing a component, system or
assembly within a building or building site
STR Structural discipline, elements or components
Architectural Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

CE Ceiling
CL Cladding
DR Door
FL Architectural floor (finish level)
RA Ramp
RCP Reflected ceiling plans
RF Roof
WA Architectural wall (non-structural)
Structural Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

BM Beam
CFA Cold formed angle
CHS Circular hollow section
COL Column
FDN Foundations
FT Footing
PC Pre-cast
PS Pre-stressed
POT Post-tensioned

PRT Pre-tensioned
RC Reinforced concrete
RHS Rectangular hollow section
RSA Rolled steel angle
RSC Rolled steel channel
RSJ Rolled steel joist
SHS Square hollow section
SLA Structural slab
UB Universal beam
UC Universal column
WL Structural wall
Mechanical Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

AAV Automatic air vent
ACC Air cooled chiller
ACF Air curtain fan
ACU Air cooled condensing unit
AHU Air handling unit, air-conditioning equipment for cooled
incoming normal air from environment or returned air from
room
AIRC Air compressor
BMS Building Management System
CT Cable tray
CDP Condensation drain pipe
CHWPS Chilled water pipe supply
CHWPR Chilled water pipe return
EAD Exhausted air duct, bare ducting, for transport of used air to
outside area for ventilation
EAF Exhaust air fan, which is air-conditioning equipment for
pulling away the exhaust air to outside
FAF Fresh air fan, which is air-conditioning equipment for pushing
the fresh air to room
FCU Fan coil unit
LMCP Local motor control panel
PAD Pre-treated air duct, insulated ducting, to transport the
cooled air for air conditioning
PAU Primary air unit, air-conditioning equipment
SAD Supply air duct, a bare ducting, to transport the outside air
to room area
VP Vent pipe
VRV Variable Refrigerant Volume
WCC Water cooled chiller
Electrical Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

ACB Air circuit breaker
CC Cable containment (cable tray / cable trunks / cable conduit)
CT Cable tray

TR Cable trunking
Plumbing Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

CLWP Cleansing water pipe
CWP Potable water pipe
FWP Flushing water pipe
PP Plumbing pump
Drainage Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

AAV Automatic air vent
DP Drainage pump
FD Floor drain
OTG Open trap gully
RWP Rain water pipe
SP Soil pipe
STG Sealed trapped gully
SWP Soil & waste pipe
WP Waste pipe
Fire Protection Discipline Abbreviations & Definitions

AFA Automatic fire detection and alarm system
DRE Drencher pipe
FP Fire service pump
FH Fire hydrant
FHP Fire hydrant pipe
HR Hose reel
SPR Sprinkler pipe

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Document Revision History

Rev 1.0 1st May 2010 - For circulation to HKIBIM Board

HKIBIM Specification (Rev 3.0) Page 2 of 26

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing

The planning, specification and implementation of Building Information Modelling

This document is divided into 3 primary sections;

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BIM Project Objective REQ Arc Str MEP QS Con FM BIM

1 Use BIM Models for Master plan site

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Table 1 – BIM Project Objectives & Responsibility Matrix

The use of Building Information Modelling is expected to reduce construction

• reduction in the number of variation orders

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BIM Project Objective REQ Arc Str MEP QS Con FM BIM

1 Use BIM Models for Master plan site Y Y

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2.2 Example – Independent Design Review BIM Process

BIM Project Objective REQ Arc Str MEP QS Con FM BIM

1 Use BIM Models for Master plan site N

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The specification is sub-divided into four primary categories;

3.1 Model Data & Level of Detail

3.1 Model Data & Level of Detail

If the exact equipment specification is not available, equipment will be modelled

HKIBIM Specification (Rev 3.0) Page 10 of 26

3.2.1 Co-ordinates & setting out

The origin point for the project should be clearly defined.

It may be positioned at a location close to the model

It is recommended to be true levels as per mPD.

3.2.3 Model Units

3.2.4 Model Division

3.2.4 File Management

3.3.1 Project Team Interaction

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3.3.2 Revision Management

After the commencement of construction, the contractor will control the

3.3.3 Quality Control

3.3.4 Drawing & Documentation Production

Table 10 –Example Drawing Production Matrix

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The calculations, plot ratios, GFA’s and drawing requirements should be

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3.5 Project Deliverables from BIM Process

3.5.1 Native BIM Models

3.5.2 BIM Review Models

3.5.3 Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details and RFI's.

3.5.4 Clash Analysis Reports