In June 2015, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development released the Shanghai Building Information Modeling Technology Application Guidelines (2015 Edition). These guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the significance, data preparation, operational processes, modeling depth, and application outcomes for 23 fundamental BIM technology applications across the design, construction, and operation phases.
The purpose of the 2015 guidelines was to help companies quickly master BIM technology application methods and offer a standardized, essential reference for promoting BIM adoption, selecting pilot projects, and preparing project application plans within the city.
After more than two years of practical experience and with the growing demand for BIM technology, the Shanghai Municipal Commission organized a revision to meet higher, more operational requirements from enterprises. This effort resulted in the Shanghai Building Information Modeling Technology Application Guidelines (2017 Edition), which was officially published.
The revised Guidelines (2017 Edition) mainly include the following improvements:
Unified Concept Definitions and Professional Terminology: The definitions and terminology were adjusted and standardized to align with newly released national and local BIM technology application standards.
Refined 2D Drawing Representation Based on BIM: Considering current BIM application technology and design schedules, a more rational drawing process and method were proposed to guide effective BIM modeling and design expression.
Enhanced Engineering Quantity Calculation Applications: The guidelines deepen the use of BIM for preparing engineering quantity lists, preliminary budgets, and settlements. They also expand the operational content of BIM-based quantity calculations in cost management and quantity preparation.
Added Prefabricated Concrete BIM Technology Applications: Five new BIM application items were included, covering prefabricated building design, construction, and prefabrication processing, with detailed descriptions of operational processes and outcomes.
Implementation Guidelines for BIM-Based Collaborative Management Platforms: To support collaboration across various project stages and disciplines, new guidelines were added for collaborative management platforms from the perspectives of construction, design, and construction enterprises.
Expanded Content for the Operation and Maintenance Phase: BIM applications during the operation and maintenance stage are centered on the core needs of facility owners. This includes detailed descriptions of modules such as space management, asset management, equipment maintenance, energy management, and emergency management.
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