Building Information Modeling BIM Project Delivery and Contracts

Question 1

What is 'Integrated Project Delivery' (IPD) and how does BIM support it?

Accepted Answer

A delivery method where owner, designer, and contractor share risk and rewards, supported by collaborative BIM

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A design-bid-build method enhanced with BIM submittals

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A government-only procurement process for BIM projects

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A software delivery model for BIM tool subscriptions

Question 2

Which project delivery method most commonly mandates BIM use on US public projects?

Accepted Answer

Design-Build

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Design-Bid-Build with addendum

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Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)

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Traditional Lump Sum

Question 3

What is a 'BIM protocol' in a construction contract?

Accepted Answer

A legally binding document that defines model ownership, use rights, and LOD requirements

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A technical standard for BIM software configuration

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A security protocol for cloud BIM model access

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A checklist for BIM software installation

Question 4

What does 'model reliance' mean in the context of BIM contracts?

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The extent to which a party can legally depend on BIM model information for construction or procurement

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The software vendor's responsibility for model accuracy

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The owner's right to keep the model after project completion

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The BIM manager's authority to override design decisions

Question 5

Which AIA contract document specifically addresses the use of Building Information Modeling on a project?

Accepted Answer

AIA E203-2013 (Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit)

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AIA A101 (Standard Form of Agreement)

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AIA B102 (Owner-Architect Agreement)

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AIA G701 (Change Order)

Question 6

What is 'virtual design and construction' (VDC) as used by large general contractors?

Accepted Answer

The use of BIM and integrated process models to manage construction projects from design through closeout

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A software platform for virtual reality walkthroughs only

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An alternative to BIM that uses 2D digital drawings

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A federal program for digital construction oversight