MEP BIM Data Review

Description

The MEP BIM Data Review ensures that all MEP models, associated asset data, and 2D deliverables comply with the project-specific Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) and BIM Execution Plan (BEP) at defined RIBA Stages.

In line with the End of Stage Review BIM and 2D process, formal reviews are undertaken at RIBA Stages 3, 4 and 5 to verify that MEP information is complete, coordinated and suitable to support design assurance, construction, commissioning, handover and long-term asset management.

The review focuses on both geometric coordination and data quality, ensuring that MEP systems, components and assets are correctly modelled, classified and populated in accordance with Imperial College London information standards. 

Engagement

  • The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for ensuring that all required MEP BIM information is issued at the end of each relevant RIBA stage and uploaded to the approved Common Data Environment (CDE) for review.
  • The Building Information Team undertakes the formal End-of-Stage BIM & 2D Review and issues comments where information does not meet the EIR.

Please refer to the Record Document Strategy with the Project Process Map for further information. 

Forms & Links

As-Built BIM & 2D information including Asset Schedules should be sent to the Building Information Team (cadcompliance@imperial.ac.uk) 

Approvals & Compliance Review 

At the conclusion of RIBA Stages 3, 4 and 5, the Space Management Team, Engineering Team and Maintenance Team will review all MEP models, data and drawings to confirm compliance with the EIR.

Stage completion and progression and conditional upon:

  • Completion of the MEP BIM Data Review
  • Resolution of all material comments
  • Confirmation of compliance by the Project Information Manager via the Project Manager
  • Unresolved MEP BIM data issues that present risk to coordination, safety, commissioning or asset management may prevent RIBA stage sign-off and progression to subsequent stages

Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages

RIBA Stage 3

MEP BIM review includes checks against the EIR and BEP including:

  • MEP data fields
  • MEP system identification and classification
  • Spot checks of 2D drawings and schedules against the model
  • Identification of critical unresolved issues for the stage
RIBA Stage 4 

The Stage 4 MEP BIM review builds on Stage 3 and confirms:

  • Developed geometry aligned to technical design intent
  • Coordinated federated models and clash resolution status
  • Alignment between models, drawings and schedules
  • Closure or controlled management of critical issues prior to construction information release
RIBA Stage 5

The Stage 5 MEP BIM review confirms handover readiness, including: 

  • Completed and validated asset data suitable for operation and maintenance
  • MEP systems, connections and fire ratings fully modelled
  • Asset tag photographs for maintainable elements