BIM Execution Plan (BXP/BEP)
What | Why | When | How

In a practical scenario, it can be compared as
an equivalent of RFI (Request for
Information)/ RFP (Request for Proposal),
mostly used in the Information Technology
field. BXP will be prepared as a direct
response to the Employer’s Information
Requirements (EIR). Initially, owner presents
their project expectation of BIM process
through their BIM template and in response,
Contractors or Design team will be presenting
their way of delivering that project, outlining
the complete process through BIM Execution
Plan for Owner to review and agree. The BIM
Execution Plan will detail the project
deliverables estimated by the contract and
the information exchange protocol and
requirements.
The most important element of BIM (Building Information
Modeling) is “Information”. The objective of developing a
BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is to facilitate the management
of the information in a BIM project. It can be defined as
the plan prepared to streamline how the “Information
Modeling” part of a project will be executed.
A BIM Execution Plan is at very central to BIM process. A
BIM Execution Plan is an integral part of any new
construction development project. It becomes more
critical while working in a project where international
collaboration is essential. It ensures that accurate
information is accessible at every touch point at every
moment.
What is BIM Execution Plan?
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Why You Should Use BXP in
Your Next Construction Project?
Delivering Project,
On-time & Within
Budget
01
Clear Structure of
Collaboration-
Communication
03 04
BXP- Rule Book of
a Construction
Project
02
Transparency- A
Welcome Factor in
Construction Projects
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1. Delivering Project,
On-time & Within Budget
When the BEP is in implemented, all the
stakeholders and teams will be benefited from
it. So, if in case, there are any change of course
or detail changes, the general execution plan for
construction is clear and can be implemented.
The main advantage of BXP is that involved
people will have a clear understanding of their
role and contribution. A properly implemented
BXP will make sure that a broader view of the
project is clear. In result, the project will have a
higher chance of being on time and under
budget.
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2. BXP- Rule Book of a
Construction Project
BIM Execution Plan is a highly acknowledged and
acclaimed concept in BIM methodology throughout
the world by process-oriented professionals. It’s a
Rule Book of a construction project laid out to help
every stakeholder involved in the project.
1. What we will do in the BIM Process?
2. What kind of format we will use?
3. What all software will be used during the process?
4. What all processes/teams are involved throughout
the process?
5. Who will be responsible for each of the involved
process?
6. Where will be the exchange of data between
respective teams
7. What is the quality of the model that we will need?
8. Level of Development (LOD) required at each phase
of the project
9. Roles and responsibilities of every team at each
phase
BIM Execution Plan: BXP
Answers…
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Another key component of BIM Execution Plan is
communication and collaboration during the project.
Every team is aware of the information that needs to be
coordinated and the timeline of that coordination.
From the start to the completion of the project,
stakeholders are well informed with the collaboration
structure, ensuring a smooth process through the
project. In case of any miscommunication, there is a
clear understanding of responsible parties and it can be
resolved in a short time.
3. Clear Structure of
Collaboration- Communication
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A well-implemented BIM Execution Plan is normally
available to every involved team and team members. From
A/E team, Contractors, Developers to Construction teams,
everyone is aware of their role and their set-out
expectations within the project. This results in a stress-free
working environment.
There is always an element of uncertainty in construction
projects. Sometimes, unexpected weather situations can
hamper the best-designed plans. In such cases, a well-
implemented BXP ensures that all the teams are aware of
the process. So, in the case of any unfortunate events, it
can be more easily resolved.
4. Transparency- A Welcome Factor in
Construction Projects
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BIM Execution Plan (BXP) is usually prepared at two of the
following stages,
Pre-Contract: Response to EIR (Employer’s Information
Requirements)
At the initial stage, before the contract agreement, a
prospective supplier is required to propose a BXP with the
objective of demonstrating their capability and approach
against the EIR.
Post-Contract: MIDP (Master Information Delivery Plan)
Once the contract stage is finalized, the winning supplier
needs to present a detailed BIM Execution Plan further. It will
be majorly focused on supply chain capability. A Master
Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) is also laid out which gives
the guidelines of information flow, who is responsible for
preparing the information, what protocols and processes will
be maintained to develop that information. The information
is based on the on multiple Task Information Delivery Plans
(TDIP) which defined the responsibility of each information
deliverable.
At What Stages it is
Implemented and
Role at Each Stage?
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Lot’s of parameters needs to be considered in the process of finalizing
the information management, planning, and documentation. What would
be the ideal process of information delivery.
The BXP should include,
• Roles and responsibilities of each team
• Strategy planning of key deliverables
• Set key project milestones & their timeline
• Well planned logistics of collaborative processes (i.e. BIM Modeling)
• Project Information Plan (PIP)
• Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) identifying the delivery of each
supplier’s information
• Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP)
• Coordination schedule with roles and defined protocols
• Working Procedures
Elements of BIM Execution Plan
Working Procedures
• BIM iterations management
• File naming conventions
• Construction tolerance expectations
• Data attribute requirement
• Approach to annotation,
abbreviations, and symbols to avoid
potential ambiguity
• Software to be employed
• Data transfer management (Data
format, exchange tools etc.)
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