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GRADUATE SCHOOL

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Class Assignment 001

In
MSCM 606
BIM & Construction Informatics
First Semester AY 2023-2024

Prepared by:

Ayesha Amie G. de Leon

2022-20003-MN-0

Submitted to:

Engr. Paul Michael C. Guntalilib

Course Specialist
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REACTON PAPER

Understanding ISO 19650, UK BIM Level 2, and Its Relation to Project Management

Processes

In the video "BIM: People + Process - B1M University Class 2," a thorough overview

of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is offered. BIM is more than a technology; it also

includes people and procedures. It promotes collaboration, communication, and coordination

among all construction stakeholders. Teams can use BIM to optimize workflows, decrease

errors, and increase overall project efficiency.

The video "Challenges to BIM Adoption - B1M University Class 3" sheds light on the

barriers to mainstream BIM adoption. These problems include resistance to change, a lack of

established processes, insufficient training, and the need for organizational cultural

transformations. To overcome these obstacles, industry professionals, governments, and

educational institutions must work together to raise BIM awareness, provide training programs,

and develop clear rules for implementation.

The video "The 8 Pillars of BIM Level 2 - An Introduction | The B1M" discusses the

notion of BIM Level 2, a construction project standard set by the UK government. Government

Soft Landings, Common Data Environment (CDE), Classification Systems, Digital Plan of

Work (dPoW), Asset Information Models (AIM), Project Information Models (PIM), Task

Information Delivery Plans (TIDP), and Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) are the

eight key pillars of BIM Level 2. These pillars provide a standardized framework for

information management throughout the project lifetime.

ISO 19650 is critical in the implementation of BIM Level 2. It is an international

standard that establishes principles for information management throughout the project

lifetime. It highlights the significance of teamwork, information communication, and data

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management. Organizations can assure consistency, interoperability, and effective

communication among project teams by adhering to ISO 19650.

Project management processes can be considerably improved by implementing ISO

19650 and BIM Level 2. The usage of a Common Data Environment (CDE) encourages project

stakeholders to collaborate and share information. Classification methods aid in data

standardization and project uniformity. The Digital Plan of Work guarantees that project

activities in a digital environment are appropriately planned and implemented.

Asset Information Models (AIM) and Project Information Models (PIM) enable the

construction and management of digital representations of physical assets across the course of

their existence. Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDP) outline how specific project

information will be delivered at each stage. Employer's Information Requirements (EIR)

explain the client's information demands and guide project teams in meeting those needs.

To summarize, understanding ISO 19650, UK BIM Level 2, and their relationship to

project management processes is critical for the success of building projects. Organizations

may increase collaboration, data management, and project efficiency by embracing BIM

concepts, overcoming adoption difficulties, and aligning with ISO standards. In the

construction sector, integrating these concepts allows for better decision-making, decreased

risks, and bigger outcomes.

References:

- John Eynon. (2015, January 15). BIM: People + Process - B1M University Class 2. The

B1M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsFomp1W12w
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- AluK Jordan Kingman. (2015, May 1). Challenges to BIM Adoption - B1M University

Class 3. The B1M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsFomp1W12w

- John Eynon. (2015, January 15). The 8 Pillars of BIM Level 2 - An Introduction | The

B1M. The B1M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsFomp1W12w