AEC (UK) BIM Protocol For Autodesk Revit Model Validation Checklist
AEC (UK) BIM Protocol For Autodesk Revit Model Validation Checklist
Implementing UK BIM Standards for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry.
Version 2.0 September 2012 A checklist for model validation.
AEC (UK) BIM Protocol for Autodesk Revit Model Validation Checklist
Revit File Details
Model Name Date Prepared By Approved By
Model Preparation provides a guide for preparing the model prior to validation. The list can also be referred to for continued model management.
Model Preparation
Check model file name conforms to Standards All users to Save to Central relinquishing all editing rights Review and fix all warning messages where possible Check that all families conform to Standard naming conventions Check Line Styles conform to Standard naming conventions Check that all content is in the correct Workset and conforms to Standards Check model is correctly assembled through visual inspection Document Phasing / Design Options if used Update Model Matrix if required Update revision on Splash Sheet
Validation of the model provides a guide for certifying the model file for issue, the intention being that the recipients of the model know that the file is fit for use and will not require additional work to fit within the project framework.
Validation of Model
Open Central file with Detached from Central and Audit selected Remove non transmittal linked-in files Remove all non-required Views / Legends / Schedules / Sheets / Images Remove unwanted Design Options Purge model (repeat process three times as materials are only removed after the parent object has been removed) Update Save to Central view with any relevant model notes Save file to publish folder with same name