In BIM (Building Information Modeling), meetings play a crucial role in ensuring collaboration, coordination, and alignment among all project stakeholders. Here are the common types of meetings in BIM workflows:

1. BIM Kick-off Meeting

• Purpose:

          Launch the BIM process for a project.

• Key Points:

  • Review BIM Execution Plan (BEP).

  • Define roles, responsibilities, and collaboration protocols.

  • Align on software, standards (e.g., ISO 19650), and data exchange formats.

  • Set Common Data Environment (CDE) rules.

• Participants:

          All project stakeholders (client, consultants, contractors, BIM managers, coordinators).

2. BIM Coordination Meeting (Clash Detection Meeting)

• Purpose:

           Review and resolve model clashes and coordination issues.

• Key Points:

  • Present clash reports (from Navisworks, Solibri, etc.).

  • Assign responsibilities for clash resolution.

  • Track progress on previous issues.

• Frequency:

           Weekly or bi-weekly, depending on project stage.

• Participants:

           BIM Coordinators, discipline leads (Architecture, Structure, MEP).

3. BIM Progress Review Meeting

• Purpose:

          Monitor BIM deliverables and modeling progress.

• Key Points:

  • Review LOD (Level of Development) status.

  • Check milestones and upcoming deadlines.

  • Address any delays or technical challenges.

• Participants:

          BIM Managers, Project Managers, Model Authors.

4. BIM Technical Workshop

• Purpose:

          Deep-dive into technical BIM topics or resolve complex issues.

• Key Points:

  • Standardization discussions.

  • Software interoperability.

  • Family/library creation guidelines.

• Participants:

          BIM Specialists, Technical Leads.

5. BIM Validation & Quality Control Meeting

• Purpose:

           Ensure that models meet agreed standards and QA/QC requirements.

• Key Points:

  • Review model audits.

  • Validate data accuracy (e.g., COBie, parameters).

  • Ensure compliance with BEP and ISO standards.

• Participants:

          BIM Managers, QA/QC Teams.

6. Client BIM Review Meeting

• Purpose:

          Present BIM deliverables and updates to the client.

• Key Points:

  • Showcase model progress.

  • Discuss client feedback.

  • Align expectations for future submissions.

• Participants:

          Client representatives, BIM Manager, Project Manager.

7. 4D/5D BIM Meeting (Planning & Cost)

• Purpose:

          Review time (4D) and cost (5D) simulations linked to BIM.

• Key Points:

  • Validate construction sequencing.

  • Discuss budget implications.

  • Coordinate with planners (Primavera, MS Project) and cost consultants.

• Participants:

          BIM Manager, Planners, QS, Contractors.

8. CDE & Information Management Meeting

• Purpose:

          Manage data flow within the Common Data Environment.

• Key Points:

  • File naming, versioning, and approvals.

  • Information Delivery Milestones (IDM, MIDP, TIDP).

• Participants:

          Information Managers, BIM Coordinators.

9. BIM Handover & Facilities Management Meeting

• Purpose:

          Prepare for project close-out and data handover.

• Key Points:

  • Ensure Asset Information Model (AIM) readiness.

  • Discuss integration with FM systems.

• Participants:

          BIM Manager, FM Team, Client.

10. Ad-hoc BIM Issue Resolution Meeting

• Purpose:

          Quickly address urgent BIM-related issues.

• Key Points:

  • Specific technical or coordination problems.

• Participants:

          Relevant team members based on issue type.

If you’re working on ISO 19650-compliant projects, these meetings will often align with structured Information Management processes.