BIM Objective

The BIM Objective and Responsibility Matrix  indicates the basic BIM deliverable required to meet each objective. It also shows which project members are involved in each objective, and indicates whether the selected project member is a model author or model user for each deliverable.
Project members indicated in the matrix:

• Architect (Arc)
• Civil or Structural Engineer (Str)
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer (MEP)
• Quantity Surveyor (QS)
• Contractor (CON)
• Facility Manager (FM)

Other representatives can be added to the BIM Project Objectives & Responsibility Matrix:

• Sub-Contractor
•  Specialist Sub-Contractor
•  Interior Designer
•  Landscape Designer

 Model Author

The Model Author is a party responsible for creation and maintenance of a specific model to the level of detail prescribed in the BIM Project Objectives & Responsibility Matrix. In creating and maintaining the model, the Author does not convey any ownership right of the model. Any subsequent Model Author’s or Model User’s right to use, modify and transmit the model is specifically limited to the scope of the project.

 Model Users

Model users are parties authorized to use the model on the project. The model is provided in native or neutral (IFC) format for the users’ convenience and use related to the project. Model users should use the model as reference only, and the users are responsible to check, verify and otherwise confirm the accuracy of the model. Where inconsistency is found in the model, the model user shall promptly notify the model author for clarification. In the event of conflict between the contract documents and model, the contract documents shall take precedence over the model. The model users shall make no claim against the author in connection with the use of the model. The model users shall also indemnify and defend the model author against all claims from or related subsequent use or modification by the model users.

 Disclaimers

The BIM project objectives and suggested deliverable listed in the Matrix are recommended for most typical projects, and may be subjected to more appropriate alternatives to achieve the project goals.

In the event that the BIM Manager has multiple roles in the project, i.e. being a BIM Manager and an Architect, an additional column for BIM Manager is added to enable the individual to be clear of his separate responsibilities throughout the project. It is recommended for the BIM Manager to be responsible for all BIM Project Objectives.