A Framework and Methods for BIM Contract Management and Monitoring

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process that involves the creation and exchange of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of buildings and infrastructure. BIM can facilitate the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects. However, BIM also poses new challenges and implications for the contractual relationships and obligations among the project parties. Therefore, there is a need for a framework and methods for BIM contract management and monitoring, which can address the issues and implications of BIM use and exchange, and ensure the successful implementation and adoption of BIM contracts. This article proposes a framework and methods for BIM contract management and monitoring, which consist of four phases: BIM contract planning, BIM contract execution, BIM contract control, and BIM contract closure. The article also describes and demonstrates the roles and functions of the methods for BIM contract management and monitoring, which include BIM Execution Plan (BEP), BIM Addendum, BIM Protocol, BIM Manager, BIM Team, BIM Dashboard, BIM Audit, and BIM Dispute Resolution. The article concludes with a discussion of the benefits and challenges of the proposed framework and methods, and the implications and recommendations for future research and practice.

Keywords:

BIM , contract , management , monitoring , methods