When discussing BIM standards, many immediately think of the recently introduced Beijing Civil Building Information Modeling Design Standards. Although practical results are yet to be seen, the strengths and weaknesses of this standard will become clearer over time. Today, we will explore the topic of BIM standards further.
There are various types of BIM standards, including those related to delivery, workflow, construction, project management, and design. Our focus here is on BIM standards for design companies. Within these companies, an effective BIM design environment enables designers to move beyond rigid standards and concentrate on professional and collaborative tasks.
The development and implementation of BIM standards must be grounded in reality. Goals should be achievable, based on project requirements and available resources. Given the busy nature of projects, tight deadlines, and vast amounts of information, BIM standards should never become an additional burden.
Therefore, BIM standards need to be applied seamlessly and invisibly. Here are several approaches to achieve intangible BIM standards:
Create an application environment that aligns with BIM standards by utilizing project templates, family libraries, custom plugins, and similar tools.
Provide team training to ensure a clear understanding of BIM principles, using practical examples to clarify key points.
During training and technical support, consistently apply BIM standards in specific tasks, encouraging these practices to become habitual.
Highlight the most crucial guidelines—such as the mandatory “Ten Don’ts”—to the design team to ensure adherence.
BIM managers and project leaders maintain control over essential information and organizational methods within the model through project settings and other mechanisms.
It is evident that developing BIM standards cannot follow a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, standards should be tailored to different workflows across various industries.
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