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Building Information encompasses a wide range of information sources relating to Imperial's built environment.
- Asset Library
- Building Information Modelling
- Employers Information Requirments
- Records and Project Management
To ensure the development of the College's built environment and the operational facilities management of its building assets, Imperial have implemented the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within its process and protocols.
The Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) document sets out the Project Team Information Requirements and Deliverables. This document has 22 sections and forms part of the tender information pack and is specifically developed for each BIM or non BIM enabled project. The EIR will be included within the contractural works information.
The purpose of this document is to set out the key project information deliverables as well as Managerial, Technical and Commercial requirements that must be met throughout the project lifecycle of a BIM enabled or non BIM project when working with Imperial. The document provides governance relating to information exchange and aligns where relevant to the minimum standards of the UK BIM Framework in accordance with the UK BIM Alliance.
It is critical that there is consistency across BIM 3D & 2D outputs from all project team members across the Design, Construction and Operation Phases of all Imperial projects.
The below FAQs will give more guidance on the Building Information process
FAQs
- What is Building Information?
- Who is responsible for keeping Building Information current?
- 2D and 3D Exchange Information Standards (EIR)
- Room numbering and level naming guidance
Building information can be used for planning, design, construction, and operation of the facility.
What is Building Information Modelling? Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process for creating and managing digital information throughout the lifetime of a building. It helps architects, engineers, and constructors visualize what is to be built in a simulated environment to identify any potential design, construction, or operational issues
Using BIM within our Facilities Management system enables more effective handling of key assets’ operations. Managers and maintenance technicians have access to detailed data about the facility and the assets and equipment inside it, helping them diagnose and solve problems more efficiently. And by implementing a preventive or predictive maintenance program, they can even avoid many problems before they develop.
Any individual who amends, creates or receives any building change, is responsible for issuing the relevant changes to the Space and Building Information Team for inclusion into the College space database.
Pythagoras is the central College space database for finding any current space and building information.
All room naming, numbering and level naming must be allocated by Imperial College London and are critical to ongoing Space and Facilities Management activities. Requests for room numbering and naming should be made at RIBA Stage 3 on a project and in order to do so should be accompanied with a full set of general arrangement drawings. If there are any further changes on the project post Stage 3 which may affect the previously allocated ICL room naming and numbering these must be discussed and reallocated by ICL accordingly. All room numbering and level naming for new buildings and modified space must be allocated by the ICL Building Information Manager.
