Page 11 - BIM and ISO 19650 from a project management perspective

2. ISO 19650 Standard

2.1. Introduction

The introductory chapter to the ISO 19650 standard explains key concepts and benefits to project management. BIM is presented not
only as a 3D tool for managing digital information but also as a new approach to managing projects where digital information is being
exchanged between contract parties at all stages of a project, including design, procurement, commissioning and construction.
The outcome of BIM is a ’digital twin’ of the asset to be constructed. This is a digital replica of the future physical system and is used
for both development and design. It also provides a basis for developing new services, or new ways of using the asset, as well as
for future maintenance.

BIM provides an opportunity to better manage the exchange of information, to use improved tools for checking quality, and to
improve trust in the information exchanged. It increases productivity for designers and consulting engineers as they make increas-
ing use of its many possibilities in information management. The BIM processes are also a way to engender confidence amongst the
various parties of any project. By promoting true collaborative working, the use of BIM processes are already helping to strengthen
mutual understanding and trust.
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Both ISO 19650 Part 1 and Part 2 are oriented towards the design and construction phases of a project , and are primarily intended
for use by:

• those involved in the procurement, design, construction and/or commissioning of built assets; and
• those involved in delivering asset management activities, including operations and maintenance.

The standard has not been produced just for large, complex projects, it is:

“applicable to built assets and construction projects of all sizes and all levels of complexity .”
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However, only the issues mentioned in this section will be discussed in this EFCA publication as they are the ones relating to the
standard business models used by consulting engineers represented by the EFCA member associations.

4 The asset management phase will be described in a dedicated and additional part of ISO 19650
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