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.
