Appointing Party context of information exchange

Understanding the Appointing Party (T0) Context of Information Exchange in BIM

Welcome to the fourth installment of our ELI5-S2 BIM in Practice series, where we simplify complex BIM concepts for easy understanding.

In this post, we focus on the context of information exchange from the Appointing Party (T0) perspective.

To illustrate the key responsibilities and concerns of the Appointing Party role, we’ve created a storyboard that visually represents these concepts. You can view the storyboard in the carousel at the top of this page. Here, we will elaborate on each point.

Key Responsibilities of the Appointing Party (T0)

Organizational Information Requirements (OIR)

The Appointing Party must understand what their OIR is to articulate their project needs accurately. OIR includes managerial, commercial, and technical needs and considers the protection of assets, occupants, and the surrounding area.

Project-Specific Needs

The ‘need’ defined by OIR may vary based on the specifics of each project, ensuring that all project requirements are met efficiently.

Future Data Use

The Appointing Party needs data that can be used in the future for various purposes, making data a valuable asset.

Project Information Requirements (PIR)

PIR defines what data is needed for the project. It should have Y/N gates to check and validate requirements, ensuring that all necessary information is collected.

Asset Information Requirements (AIR)

AIR provides the data answering the “WHAT” question. It specifies the Asset Information Model (AIM) and contributes to the Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR). AIR should be aligned with specific trigger events, such as asset collection surveys, stock condition surveys, and geometrical surveys.

Better Asset Management

Good AIR and PIR enable better asset management capabilities for FM (Facility Management), AM (Asset Management), and CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) teams.

Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)

EIR should be maintainable and asset-specific, avoiding dictating production methods and procedures. A well-defined EIR helps in the seamless exchange of information.

BIM Execution Plan (BEP)

The post-appointment BEP should reflect the EIR and help the Appointing Party select the best delivery team. BEP outlines the methods and procedures for effective information management.

Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP)

MIDP ensures clear expectations and project certainty. In the absence of MIDP, the Appointing Party cannot be certain of what to anticipate.

Conclusion

By understanding the project through the Appointing Party lens, we can better manage the challenges faced in BIM projects. This perspective is crucial for improving the efficiency and success of information management in construction projects.

We hope this storyboard and blog post have provided you with a clearer understanding of the T0 role in BIM. For more insights and updates, stay tuned to our blog and continue exploring our ELI5-S2 BIM in Practice series.