HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY

Building Information Modelling

Standards and Guidelines (HABIMSG)

 Volume 1 of 2 – Introduction and Quick Guide

 Volume 2 of 2 – Detail Guide

 Annexes

Version 4.0
September 2024
 Important Points to Note:

The primary purpose of this Guide is to standardize various practices on the adoption of BIM in HA projects. It is therefore necessary to prescribe a set of standardized requirements on the modelling methodology and technical details for various
parties engaged in HA projects to follow. Some of the requirements listed in this Guide are mandatory while others are recommended best practices only.

However, it is hereby stressed that whilst HA endeavours to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of the content in this Guide, user has the ultimate responsibility over the work they produced and should ensure that it meets project requirements.
The use of this guide shall not relieve the users from such liabilities or obligations and HA accepts no responsibilities in this regards.

Comments and suggestions to improve this Guide are most welcome and should be addressed to:

Building Information Modelling Service Team

Building Information Technology Unit (Construction) 1
The Hong Kong Housing Authority
Housing Authority Headquarters
6/F, Block 3, 33 Fat Kwong Street
Kowloon

Email: [email protected]

© 2024 Hong Kong Housing Authority

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 Volume 1 of 2 - Introduction and Quick Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Volume 1 of 2 - Introduction and Quick Guide
PREFACE.............................................................................................................................................1
Revision History..................................................................................................................................2
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................6
1.1 The Committee.............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Executive Summary...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Reference....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Symbols and Conventions........................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Glossary......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE.........................................................................................................11
2.1 Purpose Driven BIM.................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 “Must Do” items of this Guide................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Structure of this Guide............................................................................................................................... 12
Explained: Quick Guide Level 1 – BIM Use Overview...................................................................................................14
Explained: Quick Guide Level 2 – BIM Application Detail.............................................................................................15
Explained: Quick Guide Level 3 – Overall BIM Workflow..............................................................................................16
Explained: Quick Guide Level 3 – Individual BIM Workflows........................................................................................17
Explained: Detail Guide Level 4.....................................................................................................................................18
Explained: Annex...........................................................................................................................................................19
List of Codes & Abbreviations........................................................................................................................................19
2.4 Starting a BIM Project................................................................................................................................ 20
3 Quick Guide (Level 1 – Level 3)................................................................................................21
Q1 Quick Guide Level 1 – BIM Use Overview.................................................................................................22
BIM Use Definition and Adoption...................................................................................................................................22
Q2 Quick Guide Level 2 – BIM Application Detail..........................................................................................29
Q3 Quick Guide Level 3 – BIM Workflow........................................................................................................ 38
Q3 Index: HA Overall BIM Workflow Diagram...............................................................................................................38
Q3-01 Project Setup....................................................................................................................................................39
Q3-01.1 Project-specific BIM Execution Plan (BEP)............................................................................................................ 40
Q3-01.2 Access Grant to Project Common Data Environment (CDE)..................................................................................41
Q3-01.3 Project Setup Using Template, Families and Shared Parameters........................................................................42
Q3-02 Individual Discipline Input.................................................................................................................................43
Q3-02.1 Architectural (AR) Modelling.................................................................................................................................. 43
Q3-02.2 Structural Engineering (SE) Modelling................................................................................................................... 49
Q3-02.3 Building Services Engineering (BSE) Modelling..................................................................................................... 54
Q3-02.4 Landscape (LA) Modelling..................................................................................................................................... 62
Q3-02.5 Geotechnical Engineering (GE) Modelling............................................................................................................. 64
Q3-02.6 Civil Engineering (CE) Modelling............................................................................................................................ 67
Q3-02.7 Quantity Surveying (QS) – Related BIM Use......................................................................................................... 70
Q3-03 Interdisciplinary Coordination...........................................................................................................................72
Q3-03.1 Federation Management within Each Discipline..................................................................................................... 72
Q3-03.2 Clash Detection and Conflict Resolution................................................................................................................ 73
Q3-04 Documentation and Presentation.....................................................................................................................74
Q3-04.1 Drawing Generation............................................................................................................................................... 74
Q3-04.2 Model Walkthrough (3D)........................................................................................................................................ 78
Q3-04.3 Construction Sequence Simulation (4D)................................................................................................................ 79
Q3-04.4 Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD)...................................................................................................................... 80

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Q3-05 BIM Quality Assurance (QA)............................................................................................................................81
Q3-05.1 Tier 1 - QA of BIM project start up (Self-Verification)............................................................................................. 81
Q3-05.2 Tier 1 - QA of BIM Model (Self-Verification)........................................................................................................... 82
Q3-05.3 Tier 2 – BIM Quality Assurance (Independent Checking)......................................................................................86
Q3-06 Construction and As-built.................................................................................................................................87
Q3-06.1 Construction Workflow (To be proposed by Contractor)........................................................................................87
Q3-06.2 BIM As-built Model Verification.............................................................................................................................. 87
Q3-07 Handover of BIM Model at Works Completion.................................................................................................88
Q3-08 Project Archive.................................................................................................................................................89
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Preface

PREFACE
(g) Resource Indicator: Experience shows
there must be a realistic estimation of the
resources required to implement BIM for the
project and carry it through the entire project
life cycle. Sustainability in this respect must
be established at the commencement of the
project. The BIM Use Card at Quick Guide
Level 2 for each BIM application provides an
Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers vast involved personnel in the PTs in providing
indication of the relative implementation
benefits in the life cycle of a construction project, their respective input and to offer the
effort in terms of time on a 1 to 10 scale. For
from feasibility studies and planning to schematic appropriate interface in bringing the project
a BIM user who is unfamiliar with a particular
design, detailed design, statutory submissions, forward from commencement till completion.
BIM application being considered, this
cost estimation, tender and construction stages.
indicator helps the user to estimate the effort
BIM enables all stakeholders of a project including
(c) Clarity: The HABIMSG consists of two required based on the user’s past
the project owner, building professionals of
volumes with four levels, each with a specific experience in another BIM application which
various disciplines and the contractor to share
target user group and purpose. See Section the user is familiar with.
information of the project digitally, thereby
allowing the team to effectively collaborate and 2 – How to Use This Guide for definitions of
levels, target users and contents. (h) Collaboration with Clear Ownership: The
maximise efficiency during the entire development
Project Execution Plan sets an information
of the project.
(d) Enhancement: The new version of management standard which delineates
HABIMSG provides clear direction as user- lines of responsibility, modes of
HA strongly believes that a coherent set of oriented guide for users from different levels. communication, reporting procedures,
standards and guidelines is crucial to effective A logical flowchart also shows the general approval and sign-off procedures, exchange
model building, information exchange, data and workflow of different disciplines when or model sharing protocols, model
information compatibility and people develop their own design or carry on coordination procedures/meetings, and
communication. HABIMSG sets to achieve the disciplinary collaboration. model and drawing versioning procedures.
following principles: The concept is to help users to achieve clear
(e) Completeness: In consultation with all ownership, responsibility and liability. In
disciplines in DCD, the overall and individual practical terms, each team member or
(a) HABIMSG is centred on the “Purpose BIM workflows have been identified and professional discipline would create their
Driven BIM” approach which guides user to included in the HABIMSG. own models and files, for which they would
implement BIM in a focused and efficient have ownership of and data responsibility for
manner, achieving user’s specific goals with (f) Execution Focus: Annex contains essential the information contained therein. The
minimum efforts and resources. The toolkits including Project-specific BIM models and files would provide easy
revamped HABIMSG is set to ensure that Execution Plan (BEP) Template, modelling identification of the respective author, and
the “means” (i.e. modelling input) are driven resources and training videos for users they would not be amended by any other
by the “ends” (i.e. various output such as experienced with DCD projects to focus their team member or discipline without the
statutory submissions, quantity take-offs, execution efforts upon project kick-off. owner’s permission.
environmental analyses, etc.) to achieve
intended results. (i) Drawing Production: Although BIM is a
superior tool to replace traditional 2D
drafting, 2D drop-off from the 3D model is
(b) Most BIM Guides, due to their specific still crucial for the purposes of tendering,
intended objectives and target readers, construction and statutory submissions. All
could either be too general, and may fail to file setting up and modelling methodologies
give sufficiently detailed operational in the revamped HABIMSG are designed to
guidance to practitioners (such as technical serve the drawing production purpose.
officers), or too technical, which those in Specifically, Detail Guide Level 4 provides
charge of project management (such as guidance on drawing sheet compilation,
professionals) cannot comprehend. The drawing detail (e.g. view control, visibility
HABIMSG aims to bridge this gap and overrides, view templates, annotation etc.)
provide a comprehensive guidance for all and preparation for publication.
members of a project team (PT) in
implementing a BIM project from start to
finish. HABIMSG aims to facilitate all (j)

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Revision History

Revision History
Version 1.0 (2009)
Included the following HA-specific standards and guidelines:
 BIM Library Components Design Guide Version 1.0 (July 2009)
 BIM Standards Manual Version 1.0 (November 2009)
 BIM User Guide Version 1.0 (Part I) (November 2009)
 BIM User Guide Version 1.0 (Part II) (November 2009)
 BIM Library Components Reference Version 1.0 (January 2010)
 Standard Approach of Modelling (SAM) for Creating Building Information Structural Model First Edition
(March 2014)

Version 2.0 (2018)

 BIM Standards and Guidelines (HABIMSG) Version 2.0 (September 2018)
This version was:
i. A major revamp
ii. Consolidate separate guides into one complete Standards and Guidelines
iii. Aligned with CIC’s Phase 1 BIM Standards

Version 3.0 (2022)

 BIM Standards and Guidelines (HABIMSG) Version 3.0 (February 2022)
This version was a major revamp – refer to Table 1 in this Section.

Current Version and Date: Version 4.0 (September 2024)

Important Note:
New versions of this HABIMSG would be issued from time to time and the date of each revision would be shown
above.

Table 1 summaries all major updates from Version 2.0 to Version 3.0.
Table 2 summarises all major updates of this Guide from Version 3.0 to Version 4.0
The list shall not be deemed exhaustive for all detailed updates to the Guide.

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No.
Section Revised Description

Table 1 – Summary of major updates from Version 2.0 to Version 3.0 16 2.3 Structure of this Guide Generally revised and simplified to tie in with revision to other
sections and improve clarity.
Added explanation for Why, What, Who, When, Where and How
Ite Section Revised Description
m 17 Explained Explained: Quick Guide Level 1-3 – Revised to tie in with the
No. updates on the sections, and combined Levels 1-3 “Explained” and
“How to Use” into the same section
General Explained: Detail Guide Level 4 – revised to clarify that Detail Guide
1 General Content and wordings updated to make the Guide applicable for the use by include sections other than Standard Approach of Modelling (SAM).
PSPs and Contractors, and cover both Design and Construction Stages. Explained: Annexes – revised to tie in with the updates on the
2 General Enhance the use of symbols stated in Section 1.6 to emphasize “Must-do”, section
“Advisory”, “Attention”, “Reference” and “HA-Specific” across the whole Explained: Appendices omitted
Guide. 18 2.4 Starting a BIM Project Previously as 2.3 How to start a BIM Project; generally revised
3 General Updated contents to reflect changes to Revit 2018 19 Quick Guide – Level 1 Reformatted BIM Use Overview table.
4 General Grammar and spelling BIM Use definition and adoption follow DevB Technical Circular BIM
5 General Style adjustments and font enlargements Uses nomenclature and align with PSP Agreement / BIM
Preliminaries of Works Contract.
Table of Content
20 Quick Guide – Level 2 Reformatted BIM Application Detail table
6 Table of Content Revised to improve structure and hierarchy of the Guide.
BIM application and tasks examples follow the order of BIM Use in
Section numbering revised accordingly.
Level 1 table, i.e. DevB Technical Circular BIM Uses nomenclature
(Section numbers shown in this table refer to the ones used in the current and align with PSP Agreement / BIM Preliminaries of Works
version of HABIMSG.) Contract.
Volume 1 of 2 – Introduction and Quick Guide 21 Quick Guide – Level 3 Reformatted and newly added Overall BIM Workflow and Individual
7 Preface Generally revised BIM Workflows
8 Revision History Newly added Revision History to replace Appendix II – Comparison of HKHA Volume 2 of 2 – Detail Guide
BIM Guides in V2.0 22 Detail Guide – Level 4 Generally restructured for clarity
9 1. Introduction Generally revised
10 1.3 Reference Previously as Section 1.6; generally revised and updated for recent 23 D1. Level of Development Previously as Section 3;
publications Revised LOD definitions and sample
11 1.4 Disclaimer Previously as Section 1.3 Updated LOD responsibility matrixes
12 1.5 Symbols and Previously as Section 1.8 24 D2. BIM Collaboration Previously as Section 4; generally revised based on latest HA-
Conventions specific practices
13 1.6 Glossary Previously as Section 1.7 Newly added D.Col-2.3 Placehoders of Architectural and Structural
Added definition of additional BIM and HA terminologies Model Elements
14 2.1 Purpose Driven BIM Minor wording adjustments 25 D3. Common Modelling Strategy Previously as Section 5 Modelling Methodology; generally revised
based on latest HA-specific practices
15 2.2 “Must Do” items of Newly added to replace “Concept of M.I.B.”
this Guide Newly added D3.2 Model Segregation Strategy for design and
construction modelling
D3.3 System Setup – previously as D.MET-2
D3.4 Project Setup – previously as D.MET-3
D3.5 From Modular Flat to Project – previously as D.COL-3
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m 26 D4. Standard Approach of Previously as Section 6; generally revised based on latest HA-
No. Modelling (SAM) specific practices
Volume 1 of 2 – Introduction and Quick Guide 27 D5. Presentation Style Previously as part of Section 7; generally revised based on latest

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Ite Section Revised Description Item No. Section Revised Description

m 1 General Added symbols, with reference to section 1.4
No.
2 General Update for general alignment with BS EN ISO 19650-1 & 2, and DEVB
HA-specific practices BIM Harmonisation Guidelines for WDs (v2.0)
28 D6. BIM Quality Assurance Newly added guidelines on Quality Assurance Volume 1 of 2 – Quick Guide
Annex 4 1.3 Reference General update
29 ANN-1 HA BIM Resource Newly added to consolidate all HA BIM Resources as the Annex 5 1.5 Glossary General update
30 ANN-1.1 HA BIM Project Previously as Appendix I – Revised HA BIM PxP template 6 2.3 Structure of this Update of diagram
Execution Plan (PxP) Template Guide
31 ANN-1.2 HA BIM Quality Newly added HA BIM Quality Assurance (QA) Checklists 7 Q1 Quick Guide Level 1 Table updated to align with BIM requirements in the updated BIMSP
Assurance (QA) Checklists – BIM Use Overview Agreement, Scheme Design Consultancy Agreement, PSP Agreement,
32 ANN-1.3 HA Modelling Newly added consolidated location for modelling resources including and Works Contract.
Resources HA Project Model Templates, HA Family Library, HA Shared 8 Q3 Quick Guide Level 3 Update of section Q3 Index, Q3-01, Q3-02, Q3-06, Q3-08
Parameter Lists, Abridged Version of Modular Flat Design (MFD) – BIM Workflow General update on BIM QA in Q3-05, added sub section Q3-05.3
Templates
Volume 2 of 2 – Detail Guide
33 ANN-1.4 HA BIM QTO Scope Newly added HA BIM QTO Scope
9 D1. Level of D1.1 Adoption - Update for the LOIN definitions, added section D.LOIN-
34 ANN-1.5 BIM Training Videos Newly added list of tutorial videos by DCD on HA modelling and by
Development 1.5
ICU on GBP, Foundation Plan and Superstructure Plan Submission
D1.2 LOD Responsibility Matrix - General update
35 ANN-1.6 I.T. Setup Previously as Annex 9; updated with current hardware specification
Recommendation and generally revised 10 D2 BIM Collaboration General update with reference to BS EN ISO 19650-1 & 2
36 - Previous Annex 1-8 BIM Studies done by various professional 11 D3.Common Modelling D3.1 Best BIM Modelling Practice - General update
discipline in DCD of the HA omitted Strategy D3.2 Model Segregation Strategy - General update
37 - Previous Appendix II Comparison of Previous HKHA BIM Guides D3.3 System Setup - General update for Naming Convention
and Guides omitted Added new section D.MET-3.3 for Federation Strategy
38 - Previous Appendix III HKHA Family Library Component omitted D3.4 Project Setup – General update
D3.5 From Modular Flat Design Model to Project – Design option added
D3.6 BIM Object Requirements - Added sections D.MET-6.1 to 6.3
12 D4 Standard Approach General update based on latest HA-specific practices
of Modelling (SAM) Added sections per latest QTO Scope
13 D5 Presentation Style D5.4 Drawing Set-up for ICU Submission - General update
D5.5 MEP Drawing Production – General update
14 D6 BIM Quality General update. D6.2 & 6.2 added, D6.4 previously as D6.2
Assurance
15 D7 Information Added section IE-01, IE-02, IE-03, IE-04 for facilitating
Exchange with Other interdepartmental information exchange
Government
Departments
16 D8 BIM Application Added section BA-01
Overview
Annex
Table 2 – Summary of major updates from Version 3.0 to Version 4.0 17 ANN-1.1 HA BIM General update and added content
Project Execution Plan
(BEP) Template
Item No. Section Revised Description 18 ANN-1.2 HA BIM General update. Template of BIM QA checklists, As-built Model
General Quality Assurance (QA) Verification Report and feedback forms added

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Item No. Section Revised Description

Documents.
19 ANN-1.3 HA Modelling General update
Resources
20 ANN-1.4 HA BIM QTO General update
Scope
21 ANN-1.6 I.T. Setup General update
Recommendation
22 ANN-1.7 Common Added section
Errors and
Recommendations

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Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Committee

The following parties were consulted during the development of the HABIMSG
The Development and Construction Division (DCD) is a multi-disciplinary division with professionals from
Architecture, Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, 1. BIM Project Steering Committee (BIM PSC); and
Quantity Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying, and Planning. With the implementation of Building 2. Independent Checking Unit (ICU).
Information Modelling (BIM) in DCD, BIM models would be developed and carried throughout the project lifecycle The Editorial Board included representatives from:
from feasibility studies, schematic design, detailed design, construction and ultimately used for asset
1. The BIM Service Team (BIMST);
management / maintenance. Standards and guidelines are important for effective model building, information
2. AECOM Asia Company Limited (AECOM);
exchange, data and information compatibility and communication between in-house staff, consultants, Professional
3. Platform Design Associates Limited (Platform), subconsultant to AECOM; and
Services Providers, contractors, BIM Services Providers and all other parties involved in DCD projects.
4. Advanced Construction Information Development Limited (A.C.I.D.);
5. Llewellyn and Partners Company Limited (LPC).
The HABIMSG are designed to improve the process of design information production, management and exchange.

Throughout the years, HA has published 10 sets of standards and guidelines which focused on specific BIM
applications. As these standards and guidelines were prepared by different working teams or on ad hoc basis, the 1.2 Executive Summary
contents may not be coherent and, in some cases, may not represent HA’s latest preferred BIM practices. In light
of the rapid development in BIM technology, there is a need to consolidate the previous publications into a HABIMSG ensures all involved parties are clearly aware of the opportunities and responsibilities associated with
comprehensive BIM Standards and Guidelines for both HA staff and interfacing parties to follow. Thus from 2015, the incorporation of BIM into the project workflow. It defines the appropriate Uses for BIM on a project (e.g. design
three consecutive consultancies were carried out to revamp existing HA BIM publications and produce a authoring, design review, and 3D coordination), along with a detailed design and documentation of the process for
comprehensive Housing Authority BIM Standards and Guidelines (HABIMSG). executing BIM throughout a project’s lifecycle. By following the procedures set out, the team can follow and monitor
their progress against the execution plan to gain the maximum benefits from BIM implementation.
For effective deliver of the standards and guidelines, content of this Guide, particularly on technical level, may
inevitably touch upon software of specific brand names. HA currently uses Revit as the main BIM software, which is HABIMSG provides a structured procedure for implementing BIM within HA:
also the reference of this Guide as far as software operation is concerned. Nonetheless, HA adopts a product
neutral policy on the use of software. 1. Quick Guide Level 1 BIM Use Overview: Identify and define possible BIM uses that are commonly
adopted throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Quick Guide Level 2 BIM Application Detail: Identify applicable specific BIM application and task
examples, at which stages to apply the BIM application detail and indicator of the
relative effort required for completing the tasks.
3. Quick Guide Level 3 BIM Workflow: Describe the execution process for each BIM application
4. Detail Guide Level 4: Implement the standards and procedures for LOD, collaboration, common
modelling strategy, standard approach of modelling (SAM) and presentation,
BIM Quality Assurance, etc.
5. Annex Contain HA BIM Resources and indication on where to obtain these
supplementary files to facilitate BIM implementation, which include HA BIM
Project Execution Plan (BEP) Template, HA BIM Quality Assurance (QA)
checklists, modelling resources (HA Project Model Templates, HA Family
Library, HA Shared Parameter Lists, Abridged Version of Modular Flat Design
(MFD) Models), HA BIM QTO scope, BIM Training Videos I.T. Setup
Recommendation, and Common Errors and Recommendations.

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1.3 Reference In preparing the contents of this Guide, the following local and international standards have been reviewed and
taken consideration as general references only.
Document Published By Date Published Document Published By Date Published

BIM Harmonisation Guidelines for Works Departments Development Bureau (DEVB) 2023-05 BIM Contract Conditions – Conditions of Contract for HKIS 2020-04
(Version 2.0) Building Information Modelling (BIM)
DevB’s Manual for BIM Procedures and Workflow for Development Bureau (DEVB) 2023-05 Building Information Modelling for Asset Management Electrical and Mechanical 2019-01
Public Works Projects (Version 1.0) (BIM-AM) Standards and Guidelines Version 2.0 Services Department (EMSD)
Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 and previous Development Bureau (DEVB) 2021-02 LOD Specification 2020 BIM Forum 2020-12
versions– Adoption of Building Information Modelling for
Capital Works Projects in Hong Kong Singapore BIM Guide (Version 2) Building and Construction 2017

Guidelines for using Building Information Modelling in Buildings Department (BD) 2019 Autodesk Revit Model Performance Technical Note Autodesk 2016
General Building Plans Submission (Autodesk Technical Papers)

CIC BIM Guide for using BIM in generation of MEP digital Construction Industry Council 2021-12 Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP Autodesk 2015
drawing (CIC)
Guidelines for using Building Information Modelling in Buildings Department (BD) 2023
CIC BIM Standards – General (Version 2.1) CIC 2021-11 Statutory Plan Submissions (other than General Building
Plan)
CIC BIM Standards for Preparation of Statutory Plan CIC 2020-12
Submissions PNAP ADV-34 BD 2023-05

CIC BIM Standards – Architecture and Structural CIC 2020-12 PNAP ADM-19 BD 2023-05
Engineering (Version 2)
CIC Building Information Modelling Standards – CIC 2019-08
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
CIC Building Information Modelling Standards – CIC 2019-08
Underground Utilities
CIC Production of BIM Object Guide – General CIC 2019-08
Requirements
CIC BIM Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) CIC 2020-12
Template (BIM Specifications)
BIM Standards and Modelling Independent Checking Unit 2020-09
(ICU)
Guidelines for Statutory and Building Control Submission
of General Building Plan, Foundation Plan and
Superstructure Plan
BS EN ISO 19650-1:2018 BSI Group (BSI) 2018
BS EN ISO 19650-2:2018
National BIM Standard – United States Version 3 National Institute of Building 2015
Sciences buildingSMART
alliance®
HK Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works Hong Kong Institute of 2018
(SMM4), Fourth Edition, Revision 2018 Surveyors (HKIS)

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1.4 Symbols and Conventions 1.5 Glossary

A series of symbols has been devised for HABIMSG which requires users’ attention. The symbols being
applied throughout HABIMSG either:
(a) Signify the importance of the relevant sections, or
(b) Are contents that carry specific implication.

Definitions of the symbols are as follows:

Must Do Contents that must be followed

Advisory Recommended practices

Under Contents that are still under development

Development
Attention Additional remarks that require extra attention – either denoting
common mistakes or addressing software function limitation
Reference References to other sections or documents

HA-specific HA-specific practices and must be followed for HA projects

HA-Training HA-Training Video (produced by BIMST and ICU)

Video X X refer to the corresponding tutorial video’s chapter

# "3D" BIM Modelling & documentation. Utilizing BIM as a tool to develop and deliver design for all
disciplines in a 3D format with intelligence built into the delivery to be harvested and/or
utilized at a later time.
"4D" BIM Integration for construction. Building upon the "3D" service by adding timeline and
schedule attributes to ensure on‐time, smooth constructability and delivery of projects.
"5D" BIM Cost estimation. Not just about simulating cost on a BIM model, but re-defines the
communication with the owners. Owners are offered live up‐to‐date information that
helps see the current cost and compare it to the estimated total target cost of their
project, as well as interim costs against design during design phases.
"6D" BIM Building Lifecycle Integration. Offer integrated, perhaps proprietary, facility
management solutions to clients by utilizing BIM information from 3D, 4D, and 5D to
integrate in the operation, maintenance and future renovations of buildings.
3D/4D/5D/6D Descriptions of BIM implementation with increasing 'richness' of associated information
& functionalities.
A ABIM As-Built Information Model

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AEC A collective acronym of Architecture, Engineering and Construction for the built
environment.
AIM Asset Information Model

AIR Asset Information Requirement

AM Asset Management

B BCF BIM Collaboration Format

BEP BIM Execution Plan (BEP, formerly known as PxP). A document, as a management
tool, to show the roadmap of the use of BIM in the subject project by defining various
BIM tasks and process.
1. Design Stage BEP means a BIM Project Execution Plan developed by the
design team (including Housing Department’s staff and/or PSPs engaged by
the Employer) for BIM project management.
2. Construction Stage BEP means a BIM Project Execution Plan developed by
the Contractor / construction team for BIM project management.

BIM "Building Information Modelling" - The process of generating and managing building
data during the building or assets life cycle. It is a new way of working using new
technology to facilitate project management, better construction process control, cross-
disciplinary collaboration, communication with external stakeholders, decision support
and risk management.

BIM attribute A piece of data forming a partial description of an object or entity, where entities
and objects are synonymous, meaning items having a state, behaviour and
unique identity, that is, a thing that can be thought of or talked about, such as a
wall.
BIM model BIM Model is the model produced by utilising BIM software and through the process of
Building Information Modelling.
1. Design BIM Model means a BIM model created at design stage for the Works
2. Construction BIM Model means a BIM model developed by the Contractor for
the Works at construction stage.
3. Federated BIM Model means a combined BIM model that has been compiled by
amalgamating several different models into one.
4. As-built BIM Model means a BIM model shall be updated based on the final
approved construction information that has been built, checked and shall be
accurate as shown on the as-built drawings / models.
Native format: The file format that a model authoring software is agreed to work with.
It is “editable”, “readable” and “overwritable” files, such as “.rvt” for Revit, “.pln” for
ArchiCAD, “.bsn” for Civil 3D etc.
Viewer format: The file format that a model review software is agreed to work with,
such as “.nwc”, “.nwf”. “.nwd” for Navisworks, “.che” for Fuzor etc.
Open format: The file format for storing digital data that can be opened and
implemented by both proprietary and free and open-source software, e.g. IFC format.
BIMSP Building Information Modelling Services Provider.

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BIMST Building Information Modelling Service Team established in 2009 under Business
Information and Technology Unit (BITU) of DCD to provide BIM central support and
advise project teams of the implementation of BIM technology.
BIM Software Computer applications that create, modify, integrate, and/or manipulate digital BIM
models in whole or parts.
BSI BSI Group, also known as British Standards Institution.

Building Synonym to "Building Information Modelling" with emphasis on the requirement to

Information manage/structure the information.
Management
C CDE Common Data Environment. Single source of information for any given project, used to
collect, manage and disseminate all relevant approved project documents for multi‐
disciplinary teams in a managed process.
CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics. A branch of fluid mechanics that uses computer
programs to simulate the behaviour of fluids and gases when interacting with surfaces.
In an architectural context CFD is used to analyse airflows around buildings, ventilation
patterns, stack effects in multi‐storey buildings, fir/smoke behaviour, etc.
CIC Construction Industry Council

CityGML An open data model and XML-based format for the storage and exchange of
virtual 3D city models.
COBie Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) is a specification for
the capture and delivery of design/ construction information to Facility Managers.
COBie Specifications can be collated using a spreadsheet template or a COBie-
enabled software solution.
D DCD Development and Construction Division

DEVB Development Bureau

DIM Design Information Model

dPIM Design Project Information Model

E EIR Exchange Information Requirement

ELSW Excavation and lateral support

EMD Estate Management Division

G GBDR Government BIM Data Repository

GIS Geographic Information System

I ICU Independent Checking Unit

ID Information Identification/ Information Container Identifier

IDP Information Delivery Plan

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IFC Format The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe building and
construction industry data. It is a platform neutral, open file format specification that is
not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors. It is an object‐based file format
with a data model developed by buildingSMART (formerly the International Alliance for
Interoperability, IAI) to facilitate interoperability in the architecture, engineering and
construction (AEC) industry, and is a commonly used collaboration format in Building
information modelling (BIM) based projects.
L LOIN Level of Information Need (formerly known as Level of Development LOD) is the term
generated and used in the HA’s BIM Standards based on the existing HD CAD
standards. New elements were added in developing HABIMSG to include additional
features provided in BIM which did not exist in two‐dimensional (2D) environment. The
LOIN mainly focus on modelling requirements and do not integrate the Cost, Schedule
or Performance Criteria inputs for Analysis.
In this version of HABIMSG, LOIN is further differentiated into Level of Graphics
(LOD-G), Level of Information (LOD-I), Documentation (DOC). Refer to Vol. 2 –
Detail Guide, Section 1 Level of Information Need (LOIN)
M MEP Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

O OIR Organisational Information Requirements

openBIM openBIM is a universal approach to the collaborative design, realization and operation
of buildings based on open standards and workflows. openBIM is an initiative of
buildingSMART International and several leading software vendors using the open
buildingSMART Data Model.
OmniClass The OmniClass Construction Classification System is a classification system for the
construction industry, developed by the Construction Standards Institute (CSI) and is
used as a classification structure for electronic databases. As the basis of its tables,
OnmiClass incorporates other existing systems currently in use, including
MasterFormat for work results, Uniformat for elements and EPCI (Electronic Product
Information Cooperation) for structuring products.
O&M Operation and Management

P PIM Project Information Model

PIR Project Information Requirements

Point Cloud A set of data points in some coordinate system.

PSP Professional Services Provider.

1. ASP Architectural Services Provider
2. ESP Engineering Services Provider
3. BSESP Building Services Engineering Services Provider

PT Project Team

PQS Project Quantity Surveyor

Q QS Quantity Surveying

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QTO Quantity Take-off for preparation of Bills of Quantities and other tender documents

S Spatial The process of examining the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in
Analysis spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques in order to address a
question or gain useful knowledge.
Spatial Data Information about the locations and shapes of geographic features and the
relationships between them, usually stored as coordinates and topology.
SAM Standard Approach of Modelling

T Terrain Vertical dimension of land surface

U UU Underground Utilities

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2.1 Purpose Driven BIM
A wide variety of BIM Uses for the construction industry exist, as new applications continue to be developed and
adopted over time. Each BIM application has its own requirements on modelling methodologies, types of
information required and implementation characteristics, all of which may differ between different BIM applications.

Careful planning and coordination is essential from the outset of any BIM Projects to first determine what BIM
applications are required to meet individual project goals, types of information to be included and implementation
strategies, before proceeding to modelling activities. This will ensure that BIM models are authored and
coordinated properly, contain all necessary information, and can be carried through the entire project life cycle to
deliver all BIM and project goals. This Purpose Driven BIM approach is essential in understanding the
fundamental purposes of each BIM-related activity to optimise team resources and minimise effort.

A simple example is to avoid modelling excessive details which serves no particular purpose, but increases file
sizes and resources with no apparent benefit.

2.2 “Must Do” items of this Guide

Important note
While certain contents of the HABIMSG serve as general guidance or recommended practices, user of this Guide

should pay particular attention to contents with the “Must-Do” symbol shown at the left-hand side of the
section heading or paragraph. The symbol denotes standards, methods and procedures that must be followed
in order to achieve the intended results.

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2.3 Structure of this Guide

Following the principles of Purpose Driven BIM, the HABIMSG aims to be a comprehensive guide for PTs / PSPs / Contractors / BIMSPs to identify BIM Uses adoption by HA projects and provide step-by-step guidance on application details,
corresponding workflows, collaboration methods, and standard approach to modelling, etc. The structure of HABIMSG is divided into four sequential levels, each with its own functions, and further supplemented by the Annex, for available HA
resources and files on top of content of this Guide.

Figure 1. BIM Guide Framework

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In summary, the guide addresses the following fundamental questions:

 Why employ specific BIM uses?
 What BIM tasks are applicable to this project?
 Who is responsible for executing specific BIM tasks?
 When, and in what sequence, shall the tasks take place?
 Where shall BIM authoring and other BIM activities take place?
 How to execute the tasks step-by-step?

The guide answers the above questions through a logical sequential approach from Level 1 to Level 4:

Figure 2 Why, What, Who, When, Where and How in HABIMSG

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Explained: Quick Guide Level 1 – BIM Use Overview

Purpose of Level 1
1. BIM Use Definition: A quick overview of how BIM
Uses are defined in HA.
2. BIM Use Adoption: To indicate whether each BIM
Use shall be adopted (Mandatory) for HA DCD
projects at HA-specific Work Stages. BIM Use
adoption for Government Entrusted Works has also
been provided according to DevB Technical Circular
(Works) No. 2/2021 for reference.
Level 1 BIM Use Overview table presents the BIM Uses in
accordance to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No.
2/2021, as well as HA BIM PSP Agreement /
Preliminaries Specification of Works Contracts. These
uses are organised by BIM Uses, split for corresponding
Responsible Party against Work Stages in HA (Project
Timeline).

Responsible Party
BIM Use definition and adoption are divided for
responsible parties, indicating who (Designer or
Contractor) to be responsible for the corresponding
portion of BIM Uses at particular Work Stages.
Designer – Definitions and adoption applicable to BIMSP
and In-house Architectural (A), Structural Engineering
(SE) and Building Services Engineering (BSE) teams or
PSP (ASP, ESP, BSESP).
Contractor – Definitions and adoption applicable to
Foundation and Building Contractor.

Project Timeline
Project stages are listed. Definition is organised by
commonly defined work stages (Inception & Feasibility,
Design and Construction stages), while Adoption is
further broken down into HA specific work stages.

Figure 3. Level 1 BIM Use Overview (Definition and Adoption) Explained

How to Use
The Level 1 - BIM Use Overview worksheet shall be filed in
BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP). Refer to ANN-1.1 of
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Explained: Quick Guide Level 2 – BIM Application Detail

Purpose of Level 2
(Note: Level 2 table provides examples for BIM application and
corresponding tasks and serves as recommended best practices only,
i.e., they shall not be deemed as mandatory requirements nor be
exhaustive. For Mandatory BIM uses, please refer to relevant clauses in
project-specific PSP, BIMSP and Works Contracts / Agreement.)
1. To give directions to PTs / PSPs / Contractors on what BIM
application and task examples would be involved at certain work
stages.
2. To enable the BIM Manager to estimate resources required for a
desired BIM workflow.
Level 2 BIM Application Detail is an expanded view of Level 1 which
provides more specific examples of BIM application and
corresponding task that are commonly adopted or deemed applicable in
HA. The table is sorted and numbered in accordance to Level 1 table for
ease of reference.
The detailed information covers the following:
1. Involved disciplines responsible for authoring and updating the BIM
model.
2. Relative effort in terms of time on a 1 to 10 scale with 10 being most
effort intensive. The numbers represent relative levels rather than
man days. For BIM applications that the users are less familiar with,
this indicator helps users to estimate the effort required from the BIM
applications they are already familiar with by comparing the relative
effort.
3. The efforts are indicated by stage:
a. IF: Inception & Feasibility
b. SD: Schematic Design
c. DD: Detailed Design
d. TE: Tender
e. CS: Construction
f. AB: As-built

How to Use
Figure 4. Level 2 BIM Application Detail Explained
1. The BIM Manager shall form a general idea of the degree of
complexity and involvement of the desired applications in terms of
collaborating parties, information required and expected effort.
2. The BIM Manager shall liaise with involved disciplines in meetings for
their consensus on providing necessary information and BIM models
for the desired BIM uses.
3. Project technical officers shall review the BIM model sets involved
and advise the project team leader regarding the feasibility of carrying
out the desired BIM workflow at the technical level.
4. After reviewing the above, project team leader shall have adequate
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Explained: Quick Guide Level 3 – Overall BIM Workflow

Purpose of Level 3
1. To illustrate the overall HA-
specific workflow via Overall
Workflow Diagram
2. To illustrate the sequence of
individual workflows within the
overall diagram

How to Use
PTs / BIMSPs / PSPs / Contractors
shall use the overall workflow as an
index which illustrates the hierarchy
of and relationship between individual
workflows. There are eight major
Workflow Groups:
Q3-01 Project Setup
Q3-02 Individual Discipline Input
Q3-03 Interdisciplinary Coordination
Q3-04 Documentation and
Presentation
Q3-05 BIM Quality Assurance (QA)
Q3-06 Construction and As-built
Q3-07 Handover of BIM Model at
Works Completion
Q3-08 Project Archive

Figure 5. Overall Workflow Diagram Explained

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Explained: Quick Guide Level 3 – Individual BIM Workflows

Purpose
1. To illustrate technical workflow for design
authoring, namely input, process
(information creation) and output.
2. To map each workflow step to Level 4 for
detail technical know-how instruction.
In Level 3, the relationship of the models and
information are illustrated in detail, as follows:

Input
These workflows are read-only structured
data to be referenced or imported into
authoring models for content creation.
The structured data include templates,
content libraries, BIM models by other
parties, schedules, survey data and 3D
models, etc.

Process
The authoring model is the container for
created contents. It references or imports the
input data, undergoes the steps and creates
the content set.
That is, PTs / PSPs / Contractors shall author
BIM models using input data as reference or
background.

Output
Output from individual BIM workflows may
consist of native BIM models, drawings
generated from BIM, interdisciplinary and
intradisciplinary coordination results,
analyses relevant to project-specific BIM
Uses, or quality check results. For example,
when the authoring model is a sheet file,
drawing sets will be output as deliverables.
Figure 6. Individual Workflow Diagram Explained
Any major deviations from HABIMSG Level 3
Workflows shall be documented and
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Explained: Detail Guide Level 4 Discipline

Family
Detail Guide Level 4 includes detailed explanation on: Category
 Level of Information Need (LOIN) Workset
 BIM Collaboration
 Common Modelling Strategy Family Naming Convention
 Standard Approach of Modelling (SAM) Type Naming Convention
 Presentation Style
 BIM Quality Assurance
These sections contain several technical terms for operational uses and are intended to be used mainly by Short form Description
technical staff. At the same time, for detailed operational procedures not written in HABIMSG, users should refer Category
to the software user manuals on the particular version in use. Functional Type
From the workflow diagrams in Quick Guide Level 3, technical users shall locate the relevant Level 4 information by Originator
using the reference index in the procedure/method box.
1st_Descriptor
2nd_Descriptor
D1. Level of Development (LOD)
Information Requirement
The section specifies the LOD definition, specification and responsibility matrix adopted by HA.
The Information Requirement sections outline list of typical essential parameters required for each model element,
The LOD Responsibility Matrix tables serve as templates for PTs / PSPs / Contractors to specify which LOD
(LOD-G and LOD-I) is typically expected for each model element at the completion of each project stage. The pre- Format and examples of fields to be included are shown below:
filled values are provided as a starting point for further adjustment by model authors and receivers as project
progresses. PTs / PSPs / Contractors / BIMSPs shall review the LOD Responsibility Matrix in BEP from time to
time, especially at project milestones, to ensure that LODs specified and delivered suit project needs. Information Requirement
D2. BIM Collaboration List of Built-in Parameters
The section specifies the HA-specific collaboration procedures and standards, Common Data Environment, Parameter name Information Remark Example
federated model creation, BIM coordination meetings, intra- and inter-disciplinary collaboration
procedures in principle.

D3. Common Modelling Strategy

The section layouts the modelling best practices, HA-specific model segregation strategy, system and List of Shared Parameter
project setup, the HA-specific modelling process from modular flat to project and BIM Object
Parameter name Information Discipline Type of Group parameter Type/ Example
Requirements, which apply to all disciplines in principle.
Parameter under Instance

D4. Standard Approach of Modelling (SAM)

The section is sorted by discipline, then corresponding common model elements. In principle and where applicable,
each SAM follows the structure and sequence of “I” – Information Management / Information Requirement and
“M” – Model Authoring
Each SAM starts with the fundamental data structure requirements for each model elements, including the
discipline, family type, category, workset, family naming convention and type naming convention.

Table format and examples of fields to be included are shown below:

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Model Authoring D6. BIM Quality Assurance

The Model Authoring section provides step-by-step guidance on modelling of graphical/geometrical representation The section consolidates the requirements on BIM Quality Assurance, specifying roles and responsibilities for
of the model elements. Technical staff may follow the instructions on How to complete model authoring activities. BIM Quality Assurance, level of BIM Quality Assurance and checklists applicable to HA projects.

Sample content is shown below for reference: The section shall be read in conjunction with following sections of this Guide:
 Q3-05 BIM Quality Assurance (QA) workflows
Model Authoring  Section 9 of ANN-1.1 BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP) Template
 ANN-1.2 HA BIM Quality Assurance (QA) Checklists
A) Create doors
1. Doors are wall hosted components, place door by selecting Architecture > Door.
Explained: Annex
1.a
The Annex include the followings as supplementary resources for facilitating BIM implementation in HA:
BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP) Template provides the template for PTs / PSPs / Contractors to formulate the
BIM BEP of specific HA projects.
2. HA Door Family has the following type. Load HA HA BIM Quality Assurance (QA) Checklists provides technical guidance and area of concern on HA BIM Quality
standard Door Family into project. It is recommended to Assurance according to D6. BIM Quality Assurance of this Guide.
start with HA family and modify for project specific use.
Modelling Resources list out HA directories for HA Project Model Templates, HA Family Library, HA Shared
Parameter Lists, Abridged Version of Modular Flat Design (MFD) Templates.
HA BIM QTO Scope list out the modelling items in Design BIM models that shall be under the BIM QTO scope
currently implemented by HA.
BIM Training Videos provide technical guidance to supplement the application of HABIMSG Vol. 2.
I.T. Setup Recommendation outlines recommended hardware, operating system, software and network setup.

Important Note:
List of Codes & Abbreviations
Do not include details (both in terms of geometry and information) in the BIM model that serve little or no purposes. Refer to Level 4 Section D.3.3, D.MET-3.2 Naming Conventions for a list of HA-specific codes and abbreviations.
It is important to keep the BIM model and file size as light as possible to improve hardware efficiency and minimise
unnecessary workload. Concept of PURPOSE DRIVEN BIM shall be remembered.

D5. Presentation Style

The section specifies the presentation and drawing production requirements specific to HA practice. This
includes sections on drawing sheet compilation, preparation for publication, model and drawing detail.

Particular attention shall be paid to Section D5.4 of the Level 4 Detail Guide, drawing set-up for ICU submission
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2.4 Starting a BIM Project B. Preparation of BIM Execution Plan (BEP)

3. Points to note When starting a project adopting BIM, design team shall prepare the Design Stage BIM BEP and Contractor /
construction team shall prepare the Construction Stage BIM BEP. BIM Manager shall:
1. Obtain and start with a fresh copy of HA BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP) Template from ANN-1.1 of
The followings are essential when adopting BIM in projects from the Management perspective: HABIMSG Annex. (For Contractor to prepare the Construction Stage BIM BEP, the Contractor shall also obtain
 Identify the Discipline BIM Coordinator1 for every project. For in-house projects, identify the Discipline the Design Stage BIM BEP as reference, if applicable.)
Coordinator1 for every project. 2. Identify BIM Uses to be adopted for the project by going through Quick Guide Level 1 to 3 as illustrated in the
 Put in place the BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP) that identifies key project tasks (BIM Uses), output and flowchart, which means in principle:
model configuration, etc. a Go through Quick Guide Level 1 – BIM Use Overview to identify and understand the BIM Uses adopted for
 Agree on and conduct BIM Project reviews regularly to ensure model integrity and project workflow is the responsible party during particular work stages.
maintained. b With Quick Guide Level 2 – BIM Application Detail, assess the involved effort, involved parties and BIM
 Develop clear guidelines for internal and external collaboration which maintain the integrity of project models to be developed against the team’s available time and resources.
information. c Together with project technical officers, go through Quick Guide Level 3 for detail BIM workflows
 Identify clear ownership of model elements through the life of the project. applicable in fulfilling the BIM Uses adopted in the project.
 Do not over-model. Understand and clearly document what is to be modelled and to what level of 3. Call for BIM kick off meeting with involved disciplines.
development. 4. In meeting, all disciplines to make joint decision on overall BIM execution for the project.
 Sub-divide models between disciplines, and, 5. Based on conclusion made in the meeting, the BIM Manager shall fill out the BIM BEP with information specific
 Within each individual discipline to avoid any single model file size getting over 500MB. to the project.
 Adopt efficient and minimum detailing, and eliminate detail repetition.
 Maintain the integrity of the model by always pay attention to both the 3D geometry and information. C. Gathering available HA BIM resources
E.g. Carry out all changes to the model as 3D modifications, rather than 2D ‘patches’.
 Model authors shall refer to the modelling and information requirements listed in relevant SAM
sections of HABIMSG (D4 of HABIMSG Vol. 2) when Revit families shall be created for fulfilling any During each project commencement, Project Teams / BIMSPs / PSPs / Contractors shall gather the HA specific
modelling needs. supplementary BIM resources from the project Senior Technical Officer (STO), as listed in ANN-1 of HABIMSG
Annex to facilitate Project Teams / BIMSPs / PSPs / Contractors to adopt BIM more efficiently.

For summary of recommended modelling maintenance and modelling best practices in Technical aspect, refer HA BIM Resources include:
to Volume 2 – Detail Guide Level 4 Section D3. Common Modelling Strategy. 1. HA BIM Standards and Guidelines
2. HA BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Template
3. HA BIM Quality Assurance (QA) Documents
A fundamental principle of the HABIMSG is that the architects, engineers and others involved in a project can use 4. HA Project Model Templates
BIM to produce consistent and high-quality drawings for Statutory submission or tendering purposes. Traditional 5. HA Object Library
drawing conventions still apply to drawings that are produced using BIM: 6. HA Shared Parameter Lists
7. Abridged Version of Modular Flat Design (MFD) Models
 A drawing shall contain design information solely for the purpose of the intended use of the drawing. 8. BIM Training Videos
 To maximise efficiency, a policy of minimum detailing without compromising quality and integrity shall be 9. Projects’ Design BIM Model, if available (to be obtained from PT)
adopted.
 Numbers of drawings shall be kept to the absolute minimum and organised in a logical manner. PTs / PSPs / BIMSPs / Contractors should develop the BIM models and BIM objects based on the modelling
 Avoidance of view duplication is essential to ensure drawings maintain their integrity as the interactive resources as listed in ANN-1.3.of HABIMSG Annex.
design process progresses and amendments are made.
Note that, however, provision of these resources shall not release the responsibility by the Project Teams / BIMSPs
/ PSPs / Contractors in maintaining accuracy and integrity of the models, drawings generated from the models and
other applicable deliverables It is hereby stressed that users have the ultimate responsibility over the work they
produced and should ensure that it meets project requirements. The use of these resources shall not relieve the
users from such liabilities or obligations and HA accepts no responsibilities in this regards.
Note 1. The Discipline Coordinator/ BIM Coordinator can be the person who conduct the BIM QA checks, e.g. the
BIM coordinator for each discipline under the Works Contract, BIMSP agreement or the respective PSPs
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BIM Use Definition and Adoption

BIM Use by Work Stages in HA are defined in the table below for Inception and Feasibility Stage, Design Stage and Construction Stage. PTs / PSPs / Contractors / BIMSPs are to implement BIM Uses to their project accordingly.

Note that for exact BIM Uses definition and adoption on projects
1) For HA Works, please also refer to relevant clauses in project-specific PSP, BIMSP and Works Contracts / Agreement.
2) For Government Entrusted Works, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions.
In case of discrepancies found between the definitions of the BIM uses listed in the table below of this HABIMSG and relevant clauses in the project specific PSP, BIMSP and Works Contracts/ Agreement, the definitions of the BIM Uses in the
PSP, BIMSP and Works Contracts/ Agreement shall be referred.

PTs / PSPs / Contractors / BIMSPs shall include this table in the BIM BEP.

Note:
*Responsible Party:
Designer Definitions and Adoption applicable to BIMSP and In-house A, SE, BSE teams or ASP, ESP, BSESP
Contractor Definitions and Adoption applicable to Foundation and Building Contractor
BIM Use Adoption:
M Mandatory BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
O Optional BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
M Mandatory BIM uses for HA Works. For detail requirements, please refer to the table listed at Level 1 of this Guide and the ASP, ESP, BSESP, BIMSP and Works (Foundation and Building)
Contracts / Agreements
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*Responsible Party:
Designer Definitions and Adoption applicable to BIMSP and In-house A, SE, BSE teams or ASP, ESP, BSESP
Contractor Definitions and Adoption applicable to Foundation and Building Contractor
BIM Use Adoption:
M Mandatory BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
O Optional BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
M Mandatory BIM uses for HA Works. For detail requirements, please refer to the table listed at Level 1 of this Guide and the ASP, ESP, BSESP, BIMSP and Works (Foundation and Building)
Contracts / Agreements
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*Responsible Party:
Designer Definitions and Adoption applicable to BIMSP and In-house A, SE, BSE teams or ASP, ESP, BSESP
Contractor Definitions and Adoption applicable to Foundation and Building Contractor
BIM Use Adoption:
M Mandatory BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
O Optional BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
M Mandatory BIM uses for HA Works. For detail requirements, please refer to the table listed at Level 1 of this Guide and the ASP, ESP, BSESP, BIMSP and Works (Foundation and Building)
Contracts / Agreements
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Note:
*Responsible Party:
Designer Definitions and Adoption applicable to BIMSP and In-house A, SE, BSE teams or ASP, ESP, BSESP
Contractor Definitions and Adoption applicable to Foundation and Building Contractor
BIM Use Adoption:
M Mandatory BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
O Optional BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
M Mandatory BIM uses for HA Works. For detail requirements, please refer to the table listed at Level 1 of this Guide and the ASP, ESP, BSESP, BIMSP and Works (Foundation and Building)
Contracts / Agreements
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Note:
*Responsible Party:
Designer Definitions and Adoption applicable to BIMSP and In-house A, SE, BSE teams or ASP, ESP, BSESP
Contractor Definitions and Adoption applicable to Foundation and Building Contractor
BIM Use Adoption:
M Mandatory BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
O Optional BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
M Mandatory BIM uses for HA Works. For detail requirements, please refer to the table listed at Level 1 of this Guide and the ASP, ESP, BSESP, BIMSP and Works (Foundation and Building)
Contracts / Agreements
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Note:
*Responsible Party:
Designer Definitions and Adoption applicable to BIMSP and In-house A, SE, BSE teams or ASP, ESP, BSESP
Contractor Definitions and Adoption applicable to Foundation and Building Contractor
BIM Use Adoption:
M Mandatory BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
O Optional BIM uses for Government Entrusted Works. For detail requirements, please refer to DevB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2021 or subsequent revisions
M Mandatory BIM uses for HA Works. For detail requirements, please refer to the table listed at Level 1 of this Guide and the ASP, ESP, BSESP, BIMSP and Works (Foundation and Building)
Contracts / Agreements
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Q2 Quick Guide Level 2 – BIM Application Detail

Q2 Quick Guide Level 2 – BIM Application Detail provides examples for BIM application and corresponding tasks and serves as recommended best practices only, i.e., they shall not be deemed as mandatory requirements nor be exhaustive.
For Mandatory BIM uses, please refer to relevant clauses in project-specific PSP, BIMSP and Works Contracts / Agreement.
PTs / PSPs / Contractors / BIMSPs shall include this table in the BIM BEP, modify to suit project-specific adoption of the BIM application and task examples.

Legend
Project Stage & Milestone: IF – Inception & Feasibility SD – Schematic Design DD – Detailed Design TE – Tender CS – Construction AB – As-Built
Relative Effort: In scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most intensive effort required. The numbers represent relative levels rather than man days

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Q3 Quick Guide Level 3 – BIM Workflow

Q3 Index: HA Overall BIM Workflow Diagram

Quick Guide Level 3 (Q3) contains HA-specific lifecycle workflows spanning from project setup to post-completion
and asset management. It also serves as an index for users to find corresponding detailed Standard Approaches to
Modelling (SAM) when performing a specific task.
The diagram below shows the relationship between individual workflows, which altogether form the overall
workflow applicable to HA projects. The diagram also serves as an index for locating individual workflows in detail.
The workflow diagrams containing symbols have been devised for HABIMSG which requires users’ attention. The
symbols being applied throughout HABIMSG either signify the importance of the relevant sections or carries
specific implications. See Section 1.6 for a list of symbols and their corresponding definitions.

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Q3-01 Project Setup

Prior to starting of modelling activities, PTs /

PSPs / Contractors / BIMSPs shall complete the
Project Setup workflow in order to achieve a
common understanding of project compliance
basis while establishing project-specific
requirements and guidelines.

All necessary supplementary BIM resources

including but not be limited to the HA Project
Model Templates, Abridged Version of Modular
Flat Design (MFD) Model, HA Family Library and
HA Shared Parameter Lists and HA BIM Quality
Assurance (QA) Checklists can be found in the
locations as indicated in the Annex of this Guide

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Q3-01.1 Project-specific BIM Execution Plan (BEP)

BEP drafting shall be led by the BIM

Manager by involving key stakeholders
of each discipline in the process, and
refer to the HA BIM BEP Template at
Annex ANN-1.1 of this Guide for
details on contents of each section. It is
important to designate Assigned
Discipline BIM Coordinators who will
be responsible for key steps and
decision points in forthcoming
processes.

HA BEP Template and I.T. Setup

Recommendation can be found in the
Annex of this Guide

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Q3-01.2 Access Grant to Project Common Data Environment (CDE)

Common Data Environment (CDE) setup workflow shown

here shall be deemed applicable for in-house project
team during design stage only.

PSP / Contractor shall observe the clauses on BIM

collaboration and CDE requirements stated in the PSP
agreement / Works contract preliminaries specification and
follow the technological infrastructure as agreed to
establish project-specific workflows in similar manner to the
workflow diagram shown here and documented in BEP,
and shall therefore be finalised after BEP draft is made
available.
1. PSP & Scheme Design Consultancy Agreement
Under the PSP, BIMSP agreement, etc. there is no
specific requirement on CDE, however, as stated in the
agreement, PSP shall establish a BIM collaboration
and information sharing methodologies and workflows.

2. Works Contract including Design and Build

Contract
For Foundation and Building Contractor, etc. the Works
contract preliminaries specification on clauses
regarding BIM CDE requirements shall be referred.

3. HA In-house Project
For HA in-house project, HA currently adopts
ProjectWise as the CDE for planning and design
stages. It mainly serves as document repository.

Real time collaboration is only applicable to in-house staff

using HA network, and requires Windows 10 or above, and
the latest version of ProjectWise by the time the project
commences.

Are access rights correctly assigned?

Incorrect access rights do not only raise security concerns
but also increase chances of accidental data alteration
between disciplines. It is therefore important to double
check access rights before proceeding to populating CDE
with BIM files.

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Q3-01.3 Project Setup Using Template, Families and Shared Parameters

1.3b 1.3c

After setting up the CDE, PTs / PSPs /

Contractors / BIMSPs shall be ready to set
up models by using HA templates.
The main workflow groups contain three
tracks that can be conducted in parallel:
basic project information, site and project
location, and model organization.

Is Worksharing a mandatory BIM

process?
Unless otherwise specified, enabling
Worksharing is a mandatory BIM process to
facilitate the daily model authoring and
model management. This shall apply to all
project models except for the MFD
templates. Details refer to D2.6 of
HABIMSG Vol. 2.

Is the file compliant with HABIMSG?

Refer to HA BIM Checklist for HA’s
minimum compliance requirements; answer
YES only if the ones related to D.MET-3.2,
3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6
in D3.3 of HABIMSG Vol. 2 are met.

Will BIM models be used to facilitate

QTO?
Cost Estimation is a mandatory BIM Use in
HA projects. Current BIM QTO scope
implemented in HA are listed at ANN-1.4 in
ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex.
PTs / BIMSPs/ PSPs shall liaise with QS to
set up QTO criteria as illustrated in Q3-02.7
of HABIMSG Vol.1.

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Q3-02 Individual Discipline Input

Upon completion of project setup, model authors may proceed with

modelling of each discipline. The workflows in this process group forms
the basis for subsequent collaboration, documentation, presentation and
BIM Quality Assurance activities.

Have models been checked and approved by Assigned Discipline

BIM Coordinators before interdisciplinary coordination?
This decision point indicates that, prior to releasing the models for
coordination, basic quality control is required. Discipline BIM
Coordinators may also refer to Workflow Group Q3-05 BIM Quality
Assurance (QA) for comprehensive checking requirements.

Q3-02.1 Architectural (AR) Modelling

For Architectural BIM modelling, model authors shall

conduct site modelling and analysis prior to concept and
massing studies. The model is ready for interdisciplinary
collaboration upon full development following Standard
Approach to Modelling (SAM) and Modular Flat Design
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Q3-02.1.1 Feasibility Study

Site modelling and analysis start with

modelling of property line and topographical
surface using survey data, including tree
survey, followed by analysis of site
surrounding area using GIS data and
analysis of cut and fill, which can be
conducted in parallel. The results of the
analyses shall be validated with the program
or volumetric requirements prior to
proceeding with concept and massing
studies.

Is site topography available from GE’s

Geological Profile model?
In case GE’s Geological Profile model is
available, model authors shall import and
make use of this model to avoid duplicated
efforts to create site topography via
Toposurface.

Are building footprint and cut & fill

balance compliant to requirements?
The purpose of cut and fill analysis is to
ensure that the footprint and cut and fill are
within allowable regulatory and budget
constraints.

Q3-02.1.2 Conceptual Layouts

Concept and massing study is critical in validating building GFA and program prior to proceeding with design of architectural elements, for the purpose of balancing building form and program requirements,

Are floor levels defined?

Floor levels are defined with consideration of overall height limit and typical floor height precedents.

Is total floor area compliant with program?

Total floor area compliance may be achieved by changing floor-to-floor heights (thereby number of floors), podium-to-tower ratio or building form.

Are green ratio and other site layout compliant with requirements?
Before landscape design can commence, it is architectural discipline’s responsibility to proceed with site layout to ensure that it satisfies the minimum required green ratio. Area Plan can be used to validate the area requirements and green
ratios.

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Q3-02.1.3 Model Development Using SAM

Following concept massing studies which

confirm the building volume
configuration, architectural team may
proceed to develop architectural
discipline models following HA-specific
SAM.
Model authors may first build up
architectural walls, curtain walls and
floors, prior to creating openings (doors,
windows) and other interior, detailed or
vertical circulation architectural elements.
Rooms shall be placed after major
architectural model elements (e.g. walls
that define the layout) are in place.

Has Workset been enabled in the BIM

Model?
Unless otherwise specified, Workset
should be enabled when setting up the
BIM model at the first place. Details refer
to D2.6 of HABIMSG Vol. 2.

Were issues Found by Assigned

Discipline BIM Coordinator when
conducting BIM quality checks?
This decision point indicates that, prior to
releasing the models for coordination,
basic quality control is required. The
assigned Discipline BIM Coordinator(s)
may also refer to Workflow Q3-05 BIM
Quality Assurance (QA) for
comprehensive checking requirements.

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Q3-02.1.4 Modelling of Typical Floor Using abridged version of Modular Flat Design (MFD)

1. Abridged version of Modular Flats are

self-contained with pre-populated model
elements at LOD 300-400 which can
facilitate PTs / PSPs work for typical
floor design and modelling.

2. The abridged version of MFD templates

is available for use. PTs / PSPs should
obtain these templates from location
specified in Annex ANN-1.3d.

3. Should PTs / PSPs find that no MFD

templates are suitable due to difference
in design, they should create their own
MFD model, adhering to the criteria and
guidelines as specified in D.MET-5.1 in
D3.5 of HABIMSG Vol. 2.

Does individual model include modular

flat?
This workflow is applicable when a specific
BIM model contains Modular Flats, most
likely within typical floors. Model authors
may follow common practice of model
development using SAM when no Modular
flats are present.

Is/are flat type variation(s) required for

the same typical floor?
As Modular Flats are rich with details, it is
important to decide the timing for their
incorporation so as to optimise the benefits
without overwhelming the project with large
model size.

Is typical floor design finalised and

ready for drawing generation?
Common walls overlapping between
Modular Flats affect drawing generation as
well as QS-related BIM uses. However, it
would be premature to delete common walls
prior to drawing generation. Ideally,
common walls shall only be deleted upon
confirmation of typical floor layouts.

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Q3-02.1.5 Drainage within Building

Are drainage elements within building?

If the drainage elements are located within building
envelope (inside building footprint and above lowest
structural slab), they belong to architectural discipline’s
modelling scope.
Otherwise, they belong to Workflow Q3-02.6.4 Drainage
Works (Road Drains within Housing Site Boundary,
excluding Drains under Structural Slab and U-
Channels) within Civil Engineering (CE) discipline.

It is also worth noting that, while DM-D01 and DM-D02

separately refer to pipe work and drainage equipment,
these SAM sections also refer back to DM-P01 through
DM-P05 for detailed modelling methods.

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Q3-02.2 Structural Engineering (SE) Modelling

Structural engineering team shall link the shared

BIM models of other disciplines from the CDE and
continue to fabricate all the structural elements of
the structure BIM models based on the Standard
Approach to Modelling (SAM). Upon checking and
approval by the Discipline BIM Coordinator, the
structure BIM models are ready for interdisciplinary
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Q3-02.2.1 Superstructure Model Development using SAM

Before preparing superstructural BIM model,

structural engineers should always ensure their
BIM model could align with the latest building
layouts as devised by Architects. The
superstructural BIM model should be used to
coordinate and collaborate with Architect and
structural engineers shall determine the shape and
size of the elements promptly in the BIM models.

Structural engineers shall make use of the latest

shared MEP BIM model from BSE to identify the
location and openings that are required and advise
the project BSE timely if such routing severely
affecting the structural integrity.

Has Workset been enabled in the BIM Model?

Unless otherwise specified, Workset should be
enabled when setting up the BIM model at the first
place. Details refer to D2.6 of HABIMSG Vol. 2.

Is reinforcement modelling required?

It is not a mandatory BIM modelling requirement
unless structural engineering team anticipates that
modelling of such could yield quantifiable benefits
in terms of structural design/ visualisation/ drawing
production at discrete locations with congested
reinforcement e.g. Beam-Column junctions.

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Q3-02.2.2 Foundation Model Development using SAM

Structural engineers shall obtain the latest shared

BIM models from other disciplines to obtain
following information for preparation of foundation
BIM model:
1. Building layout plan from Architectural
disciplines;
2. Underground geological profiles from
Geotechnical disciplines;
3. Existing 3D site terrain model from Land
Surveying Unit.
Structural engineers can subsequently design
foundation elements (e.g. piles, footings, pile
caps) with reference to these information.

HA SE section adopts the standard in-house

foundation design workflow, i.e. BIM-enabled
Systematic Approach to Foundation Design (BIM-
SAFD), to develop the foundation BIM model.
A foundation report shall be approved before the
foundation BIM model is ready for interdisciplinary
coordination and statutory submission.

Has Workset been enabled in the BIM Model?

Unless otherwise specified, Workset should be
enabled when setting up the BIM model at the
first place. Details refer to D2.6 of HABIMSG Vol.
2.

Is reinforcement modelling required?

It is not a mandatory BIM modelling requirement
unless structural engineering team anticipates that
modelling of such could yield quantifiable benefits
in terms of structural design/ visualisation/ drawing
production at discrete locations with congested
reinforcement e.g. Beam-Column junctions.

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What is BIM-SAFD?
The Systematic Approach to Foundation Design (SAFD) is a foundation design workflow enabling project structural engineers to perform design coordination and collaboration under a Common Data Environment (CDE) and serving as
a data-hub allowing data interoperability between different software and exchange of design data amongst design professionals. Upon finalization of the SAFD, the SAFD shall integrate with BIM by linking up the 3D Bedrock Contour
and the “Revit” foundation model to arrive at the new BIM design approach the BIM-SAFD.

What is BIM-SAFD Workflow?

The workflow of BIM-SAFD consists of 2 stages.
Stage 1 : The Systematic Approach to Foundation Design (SAFD)
The basic skeleton of SAFD is the integrated use of Surfer (a full-function 3D visualization, contouring and surface modelling software) and Excel Workbook to generate the necessary pile design information based on the available
ground investigation information.

Stage 2 : The Generation of Foundation BIM Model (BIM)

The generation of the foundation BIM model involves the following professional disciplines.
(i) Land Surveyor offers the actual site topography and adjacent ground conditions for incorporation into the BIM model;
(ii) GE offers the 3D underground bedrock contour (Surfer’s GRD file) and GI logs image (Voxler’s AGS file) based on the Ground Investigation data;
(iii) BIMST offers the Standard Approach to Modelling (SAM), model templates and foundation objects with shared parameters and attributes;
(iv) SE builds up the foundation BIM model and incorporates the pile design data and available ground investigation information into the BIM model

What is the steps for BIM-SAFD?

Step 1: Upon completion of the foundation analysis, SE goes through the design processes by adopting the SAFD. A foundation report consisting of the necessary foundation design information is to be generated for design verification
and validation.
Step 2: Upon completion of the foundation design, PSE integrates the SAFD with BIM by linking up the 3D Bedrock Contour and site topography to form a data-rich 3D foundation model for design visualization and clash detection;
Step 3: Prior to the ICU submission, PSE seeks PCSE’s approval of the design submission by using the SAFD Report + 3D BIM model to demonstrate that the design is in compliance with HD’s design practice and Code requirement.
The 2D foundation drawings shall then be generated from the 3D BIM model for ICU submission.
Step 4: The finalized foundation BIM model shall be used for foundation tender. Upon commencement of the foundation contract, PSE shall forward the design foundation BIM model to the Foundation Contractor for developing the as-
constructed foundation BIM model.

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Q3-02.2.3 Excavation and Lateral Support Model Development using SAM

When a reference engineer design for excavation and

lateral support (ELSW) is required, structural
engineers could prepare the lateral support BIM model
with reference to the latest version of foundation BIM
model. Structural engineers could put the shoring,
waling and king-post in the lateral support model and
position these members without clashing the
foundation elements.
To suit individual project merits, structural engineers
may also design the phasing for excavation and lateral
support works, which could significantly increase the
efficiency for estimating the amount of cut-and-fill
volume of the propose ELSW design.

Has Workset been enabled in the BIM Model?

Unless otherwise specified, Workset should be
enabled when setting up the BIM model at the first
place. Details refer to D2.6 of HABIMSG Vol. 2.

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Q3-02.3 Building Services Engineering (BSE) Modelling - LVSB, MCCB Boards, MCB Boards, busbar valve set.
chambers, switch disconnectors, control panels - Lifts landing doors, escalators, Motors (inside LMR)
As there are numerous Building Services (BS) elements in every building, the BIM model for BS installations can
be simplified with only large BS elements incorporated to optimise the modelling process and make good use of
computer resources. Examples of large BS elements are listed below for reference and recommended to be
included in BIM Model Model authors may include additional elements other than the above examples as required for generating layout,
section or elevation drawings to suit the project’s need.
- ACMV equipment (chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, - Trunking and cable trays (excluding cables),
FCUs, ventilation fans, etc.), air ducts and water switches, sockets, lighting fittings, meters
pipes. - Emergency generator, fuel tank, Chimney Model authors shall pay attention to the Level of Development – Graphics (LOD-G) of the BS objects and avoid
- All water pumps, PRV sets, meters, water pipes and - Hose reel, fire hydrant, fire alarm bell, break glass using BS objects with excessive LOD-G in the design model. It is preferable to focus on the information of the
valves unit, FS Control panel, Sprinkler, Sprinkler control object for future use in asset management rather than the detailing. BIM model with excessive elements and
unnecessary details will lower modelling efficiency and affect the performance of the computer hardware.
To prepare for building services engineering modelling,
Revit Template with correct MEP setting (such as
mechanical duct, pipe setting and electrical setting) shall
be checked and aligned with the content as mentioned in
General Notes of each drawing set.
Get the latest shared models from architectural and
structural disciplines and check for the model project base
point and survey point (origin).

Is Revit Reference Analysis Required?

Revit reference analysis r a quick review and rough
analysis of the design to see if further optimisation of the
design is required. Project Team may conduct the analysis
as necessary.

Analyses by Revit include:

i) Heating and Cooling load analysis
ii) Lighting analysis on Average Estimated Illuminance

Detail workflow of conducting these analyses can be found

in D4.9 DM-M 08 and DM-E 12 of HABIMSG Vol. 2.

Preliminary analysis is for reference only and is not the

prerequisite for schematic design. It may help the
subsequent detailed MEP design.

Before starting detailed services layout, intradisciplinary

coordination among BS disciplines shall be conducted.
After completing detailed services routing and equipment
layout, interdisciplinary coordination may follow.

The output from BIM can be further used to prepare

drawings for coordination of tender documents.

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Q3-02.3.1 System Setting and MEP Families Management

This procedure is to make sure that the Revit

Template used to develop building services
engineering model fulfils the modelling requirements
under BS scope as mentioned in Q3-02.3 Building
Services Engineering (BSE) Modelling.

Project Model Templates can be found in the

locations as indicated in the Annex of this Guide

Model authors shall check the latest project template

as to whether it is suitable for modelling. If not, a
project specific template to suit project requirements
would be needed.

Are Family, System Setting and View Templates

available to proceed with Building Services
Engineering Model?
There are three areas for checking.
a. Project Specific Families-If Revit Families as
mentioned in detail guide are not available
(such as DM-F 02 for Water Pump), then these
families need to be created with reference to
FL-04.
b. Mechanical, Electrical and Piping Setting-Refer
to DM-P 01, DM-M 01 and DM-E 01 to check
the settings on size and type for pipe, duct and
electrical containment. Energy setting can be
found in DM-M 08 for Preliminary Heating/
Cooling Load Analysis.
c. System View Template is mainly used for
individual view presentation and drawing
production-Pre-defined View Templates can
standardize presentation style and save time
on setting up for each project. Details on
project specific setting can be referred to PS-
08.

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Q3-02.3.2 Transfer Architectural Rooms to Spaces for MEP Analysis/ Load Estimation/ Plant Room Colouring

Building Services Engineering modelling relies on the base

model of Architectural model and Structural Engineering
model and requires the “Room” information from architectural
model.

Are Rooms available in Architectural (AR) BIM model?

“Rooms” in architectural model can be easily transferred to

Building Services Engineering model as “Spaces” for analysis
purpose and preparing plant room colouring plan.

Transfer Rooms in architectural model as “Space” in Building

Services Engineering model. If Rooms do not exist in
architectural model, add “Space” manually based on the
Room name and number from architectural drawings.

Colour Fill Legend may be applied for plant room colouring,

which can highlight and group space to different kinds of
scheme by parameters. Detail guide on using “Colour Fill
Legend” for Plant Room Colouring can be found in BS-01.

“Space” is an object dedicated for various analyses. The

analyses can be conducted according to project
requirements.

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Q3-02.3.3 Water Services

Before starting model authoring process, preliminary

calculation and schematic design shall be prepared for
further planning of services layout development.
This Water Services workflow illustrates on how to use
Revit to build a MEP model for water services installation.
Method for editing the pipe setting can be found in DM-P
01 if additional pipe size or type is needed to be added
into model file. According to BS design workflow,
plumbing fixtures can be added to MEP model first.
DM-P 03 to 05 illustrate the basic skill in using Revit on
modelling water pipe, pipe fittings and pipe accessories.
As Revit utilizes system concept when developing piping
layout, DM-P 03 also illustrates the system concept which
forms the basis for both model and drawing preparation.

The intra-coordinated model can be used for further steps

as shown in Q3-02.3 for linking schematic drawings,
proceeding analysis and coordination with other
disciplines for detailed design.

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Q3-02.3.4 Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV)

Method for editing the mechanical setting can be

found in DM-M 01 if additional information on duct
size or type is needed to be added into the model
file.

ACMV design and modelling workflow starts from

adding mechanical equipment and conducting
preliminary heating/ cooling load analysis.

ACMV trade design and model development in

Revit are further divided into air side and water
side. Preliminary equipment and main routing shall
be first developed for initial planning. Detailed
design elements may be further developed by
referring to DM-M 03 to DM-M 06 for air side, and
DM-M 07, DM-P 04, DM-P 05 for water side.

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Q3-02.3.5 Fire Services and Water Pump (FSWP)

FSWP trade design and model development

include water pump and pump room layout.
After preparing preliminary hydraulic calculation
and system schematics & vertical plumbing line
diagrams, FS equipment and water pump room
equipment may be added for preliminary
equipment and layout planning. Detailed guide on
FS pipework layout is similar to Water Services
(Q3-02.3.3 Water Services refers).
Refer to DM-P 04 and DM-P 05 for modelling
methodology for pipe fittings and accessories, and
DM-F03 for developing the major and detailed
service routing of FS specific pipe system.
For model authoring detail guide in respect of
other FS devices and installation including manual
call point, alarm bell, sprinklers and detectors,
refer to DM-F 04.

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Q3-02.3.6 Electrical (Including Power, Lighting and ELV)

Electrical trade design and model development

includes Power, Lighting, ELV and PV system. Refer
to DM-E 02 to 04, modelling methodology for
preliminary equipment, components (including
switches, PV system, CCTV and etc ) and lighting
fixture. Refer to DM-E 05 to DM-E 11 for detail guide
for electrical containment layout including cable tray,
trunking, conduit and circuit.
In most cases, only major routing of cable tray and
trunking is required to be modelled in Electrical
model while small conduit is not required.

Q3-02.3.7 Lift and Escalator

Most HA project only require lift landing doors of the lifts in the buildings or lift towers and escalators in non-
domestic premises to be modelled in design stage. Large elements such as panel and motors in lift machine room
are recommended to be modelled for the purpose of reviewing the maintenance access, while the detailed layout
of lift machine room may be further developed by Lift and Escalator NSC.

In other words, Lift and Escalator BIM model contains:

- Lift landing doors on each landing floor.
- Escalators for non-domestic premises.
- Major electrical and mechanical components such as
panel and motor in lift machine room.
Detailed lift decoration is not required in Lift and Escalator
BIM model.
The Lift and Escalator location will be proposed by the
architectural teams. The lift and escalator schedules then
be prepared and verified by Building Service engineering
team.
As signal interfacing is required between Lift and Escalator
Installations and Electrical and Fire Services Installations,
coordination between the above disciplines on the service
routing design should be conducted.

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Q3-02.3.8 Utilities (Within Site Boundary including Power Supply Companies, FTNS, Towngas etc.)

Modelling of underground utilities within site

boundary requires information from utilities
companies which will be further coordinated with
BSE models. It shall include Power Supply
Companies, FTNS and Towngas etc. Utilities model
includes pipework (DM-U 01) and utility equipment
(DM-U 02) which includes the manhole and draw-pit
for connecting pipework.

For workflow of underground utilities outside site

boundary, refer to Q3-02.6.2

Q3-02.3.9 Survey (Existing Condition)

BS survey model shall be developed when design

coordination between new design elements and
existing BS elements is required.

The survey model may be prepared either by laser

scanning or based on as-built record drawings.
Once the survey model has been developed, site
verification should be conducted to ensure its
accuracy.
To develop BS survey model, refer to detail guide of
individual trades as shown in the workflow.

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Q3-02.4 Landscape (LA) Modelling

In general, Landscape (LA) Modelling involves works

on tree matters, development parameter
(landscaped-related), soft landscaping and hard
landscaping.
Prior to starting landscape modelling, it is preferable
that available building and civil models be linked to
cross-check and confirm landscape design
boundaries.

Q3-02.4.1 Soft Landscaping and Hard Landscaping

Upon obtaining tree survey plan and other disciplines’ models

as the basis for reference, soft landscape and hard landscape
may be modelled in parallel.

Are there significant topographic variations outside

building footprint?
Topographic variation affects level of difficulty of modelling
landscape elements. The severity of topography affects the
recommended modelling approaches. For steeper surface
(over 15% slope in general) with more variations,
“Toposurface” is recommended. For smoother surface (less
than 15% slope), alternative families such as Floor may be
used. In either case, correct materials shall be set and
applied.

Are customised RPCs needed for project-specific

landscape modelling?
RPCs (Rich Photorealistic Content) for Revit objects under
planting category are included in existing built-in Revit planting
library for their Render Appearance.
Upon request, BIMSP shall provide customised planting library
to HA when developing the planting plan and plant schedule.

Is site area fully covered?

After modelling hard landscape and soft landscape, it is
essential to ensure full site coverage prior to proceeding to
landscape objects dependent on other disciplines’ design.

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Q3-02.4.2 Landscape Objects Dependent on Other Disciplines’ Design

Is there information required from other disciplines?

Some objects that exist in open space may be designed by
other disciplines, especially when engineering or code
implications are involved. For example, signage, irrigation
points and lighting are oftentimes designed by other
disciplines.

Are landscape features / furniture completed?

Completeness of landscape model affects other disciplines’
designs, especially BS and CE, and QS’ use of BIM model.

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Q3-02.5 Geotechnical Engineering (GE) Modelling

Detailed BIM software(s) used for modelling shall be planned ahead and well-specified in project-specific BEP.  Civil 3D is used for creation of bored hole sticks, slope and platform, site drain, retaining wall, and existing
Revit is good to coordinate and collaborate with other disciplines with sample file format. However, Revit can only topography model, and calculation of cut and fill volume, etc.
create geotechnical element models by manually inputting fixed design data, but it may not be an efficient  Surfer is used for creation of rockhead which can be exported to Civil 3D or Revit
modelling tool for some elements such as rockhead, slope, drill hole stick, etc. For these elements, Civil 3D is a  Revit is used for creation of soil nails and other geotechnical details, such as catchpit, hand railing and u-
more effective BIM software. channel cover etc.

Civil 3D is a design authoring tool which contains many intelligent features for geotechnical elements design and GE team can get the shared BIM models of other disciplines from the CDE and continue to develop the elements of
modelling. For example, it can help engineer in berm arrangement and calculating the slope boundary by inputting the geotechnical BIM models based on the Standard Approach to Modelling (SAM).
slope parameters (slope gradient, max. berm height, berm width…). It can also help engineers to automatically Before conducting Geotechnical BIM modelling works, site and slope boundary information, survey data, ground
create curved longitudinal profile views for design review. investigation data, base map, existing geotechnical details like soil nails and slope drain, etc. should be collected.
For some repetitive elements, they can be created in either Revit or other software. When ground condition model and geological profile model are completed, it can be referenced for site formation
It is necessary to select the appropriate BIM software for different elements based on BIM use purposes and design.
software skill set of the team members. Upon checking and approval by the Discipline BIM Coordinator, the Geotechnical BIM model is ready for
interdisciplinary coordination.

Typical BIM software for GE elements are as below:

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Q3-02.5.1 Ground Condition and Geological Profile

HA GE section mainly uses AutoCAD Civil 3D to

develop the model including ground condition and
geological profile models.

Reference data such as GI data, survey data, base

map and GIS data should be collected as much as
possible. The source survey data will be used to
develop the preliminary existing topography model.
Upon receiving the updated land survey data within
site boundary from HA LSU, the existing
topography model can be finalised.
GE team uses Surfer to analyse geological profile
and different soil / rock layer. Once the result is
completed, dxf data can be exported and imported
to Civil 3D.

HA developed Excel Add-in sheet and utilized AGS

file to facilitate GI drill hole stick modelling in
Revit/Civil 3D respectively:
1. SE Section has developed the Excel Add-in
sheet to generate 3D graphic of drill holes
information from native GI digital data (AGS files)
provided by the GE team and subsequent export in
3D DXF format for import by Revit.
2. GE Section has utilized AGS file to create 3D
drillhole information in Civil 3D.

SE team could obtain the Grid file (*.grd) and

Surfer file (*.srf) or in other compatible file formats,
that containing the topography of founding stratum,
from GE to determine the founding level of piles by
using BIM-SAFD approach.

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Q3-02.5.2 Site Formation

Once the ground condition, geological profile and

foundation model are ready, site formation model
may be prepared in Civil 3D.
After linking the existing topography model to BIM
model, prepare the site formation model by
generating and transferring various geotechnical
elements in and between BIM models with
softwares of Revit / Civil 3D.
It is recommended to use Data Shortcuts reference
is topography model to keep smaller size of files
and single source of truth.

GE team may make use of preliminary slope and

platform model to conduct cut and fill volume
calculation. For elements such as soil nail, Revit is
an appropriate tool. 3D solid from Revit can be
exported and imported into Civil 3D to complete the
site formation model.

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Q3-02.6 Civil Engineering (CE) Modelling

To first step is to determine which BIM software is used for CE elements modelling
Detailed BIM software uses shall be planned ahead and well-specified in project-specific BEP.
Both Revit and Civil 3D can effectively generate the models. However, if longitudinal profile view drawings are
required, all elements should be created in Civil 3D.
Although Civil 3D is an effective BIM software for modelling of road, bridge, external drainage and water supply
system, etc in the CE industry, some CE elements, may need to be created in Revit for coordination with other
disciplines.
It is necessary to select the appropriate BIM software for different elements based on BIM use purposes and
software skill set of the team members.
Typical BIM software are adopted for CE elements
are as below:
Outside Housing site boundary: AutoCAD Civil 3D /
Revit
Within Housing site boundary: Revit
Civil engineering team can get the shared BIM
models of other disciplines from the CDE and
continue to develop the elements of the civil BIM
models based on the Standard Approach to
Modelling (SAM).
Before conducting Civil BIM modelling works,
existing ground condition model and site formation
model shall be reviewed to identify the site
constraints and potential risks. Sections of ground
surface can be generated to facilitate road design.
There are five main areas that require CE to input:
i) Public road (outside Housing site boundary)
involving improvement, modification or
upgrading works;
ii) Underground Utilities (outside Housing site
boundary);
iii) Drainage Works (outside Housing site
boundary), excluding slope drain;
iv) Drainage Works (External road drains within
Housing site boundary), excluding slope
drains, drains under structural slab, U-
channels and BIGT; and
v) Water supply at external area (outside
Housing site boundary).
Upon checking and approval by the Discipline BIM
Coordinator, the Civil BIM model is ready for
interdisciplinary coordination.

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Q3-02.6.1 Public Road (Outside Housing Site Boundary)

For road model within Housing site boundary, Revit

will be used. For public road works outside Housing
site boundary, Civil 3D will be used.

As a first step, link the site plan and base map as

reference to proceed with road modification,
improvement or upgrading. Depending on the work
scope area, different models including road alignment,
road top surface, pavement and kerb and street
furniture will be included.

Q3-02.6.2 Underground Utilities (Outside Housing Site Boundary)

This workflow mainly involves those utilities services

outside Housing site boundary that would use Civil 3D
to align with other Works Departments (WDs).

Once the existing topography and road model are

linked to Civil 3D, the utilities model can be built up by
using pipe network or pressure networks.

Linking of topography and road models to Civil 3D

Please refer to Q3-02.5.1 Ground Condition and
Geological Profile and Q3-02.6.1 Public Road
(Outside Housing Site Boundary).

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Q3-02.6.3 Drainage Works (Outside Housing Site Boundary, exclude Slope Drains)

Drainage works will be divided into two locations, i.e. outside

Housing site boundary or within Housing site boundary. Once
the respective coverage areas are confirmed, two different
workflows may commence.

Are elements outside Housing Site Boundary?

For drainage works outside Housing site boundary, in order to
align with other Work Departments, Civil 3D / Revit will be used
to prepare the drainage works model including project specific
drainage part list, manhole and gully.

Linking of topography and road model to Civil 3D / Revit

Please refer to Q3-02.5.1 Ground Condition and Geological
Profile and Q3-02.6.1 Public Road (Outside Housing Site
Boundary).

Q3-02.6.4 Drainage Works (External Road Drains within Housing Site Boundary, excluding Slope Drains, Drains under Structural Slab, U-Channels and BIGT)

For drainage works within Housing site boundary, the first step
is to distinguish whether it located inside a building or not. For
drainage within a building, please refer to Q3-02.1.5 Drainage
within Building.
Revit would be used to align with other disciplines for easy
collaboration. By linking architectural model as reference, the
drainage manhole and network may then be developed.

Need help on Project Base Point and Survey Point or have

difficulties in linking Revit model?
Refer to D.MET-4.2 Survey Point & Project Base Point and
D.MET-4.5 Link Revit File.

Once the model is finished, interdisciplinary coordination can be

taken place.

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Q3-02.6.5 Water Supply at External Area (Outside Housing Site Boundary)

Before modelling in Civil 3D, existing topography model and

road top surface model should be linked to Civil 3D to get the
reference levels for pipes, fittings and thrust block.
Longitudinal profile can also be generated from Civil 3D.

It is recommended to use Data Shortcuts to reference existing

topography and road models to keep smaller size of files and
single source of truth.

Q3-02.7 Quantity Surveying (QS) – Related BIM Use

PTs / PSPs / BIMSPs of different disciplines shall liaise with

PQS and follow the workflow as illustrated in Q3-02.7.1
Quantity Take-Off (QTO) Criteria Setup before modelling
starts.
To achieve BIM Use – Cost Estimation in Design Stage as
listed in Q1. Quick Guide Level 1 – BIM Use Overview, PTs /
PSPs/ BIMSPs shall create the Design BIM Models to
facilitate PQS to use the BIM Models for conducting BIM QTO.
BIM QTO scope implemented in HA are listed in ANN-1.4 in
ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex.
After Design BIM Models by individual disciplines have been
provided, PQS may extract information from the models to
facilitate BIM QTO on items listed in ANN-1.4 in ANN-1 of
HABIMSG Annex.
General guidelines on information extraction by Revit
Scheduling are described in D4.17 Information Extraction
SAM of HABIMSG Vol. 2.

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Q3-02.7.1 Quantity Take-off (QTO) Criteria Setup

When project starts, project team should retrieve the latest set
of Revit families from HA Library. Detail location to obtain the
families shall refer to ANN-1.3 in ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex.
Not all families in HA library are QTO-enabled, but sample of
QTO-enabled families are included in the specific location as
shown in ANN-1.3b in ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex.
Before starting individual discipline modelling work, PTs /
PSPs / BIMSPs should evaluate and ensure families are QTO-
enabled for elements that fall under the HA BIM QTO scope as
outlined in ANN-1.4 in ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex.

Are the models QTO-enabled (refer to ANN-1.4 HA BIM QTO

Scope), i.e. fulfilling project need of information extraction
for facilitating BIM QTO?

Samples of QTO-enabled Revit families could be obtained from

HA Library.
PTs / PSPs / BIMSPs shall obtain and apply the QTO-enabled
Revit families in HA Library to complete individual discipline
modelling work.
When additional families or types are deemed necessary to fulfil
the needs of information extraction for BIM QTO, PTs / PSPs /
BIMSPs shall prepare the families according to the Information
Requirements of the relevant items under various sections in D4
and FL-03 of HABIMSG Vol. 2. (Refer to ANN-1.4 in ANN-1 of
HABIMSG Annex for specific SAM sections to be referenced).

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Q3-03 Interdisciplinary Coordination

At Interdisciplinary Coordination stage, individual

disciplines rely on up-to-date information from other
disciplines to advance their own designs while
collaborating to resolve known spatial conflicts.

Are true clashes resolved?

It is important to ensure all clash subjects are located
in the right spatial location and all conflicts
eliminated.

Q3-03.1 Federation Management within Each Discipline

This workflow specifically describes the

steps which individual disciplines should take
to prepare discipline models for coordination,
before the generated cache files are used by
leading team or other disciplines.

Are Individual model coordinates

matching and in accordance with BEP?
It is important to ensure all clash subjects are
located in the right spatial location.
Are there no duplicate elements with
other disciplines?
Duplicate elements increase the number of
clashes, regardless of whether the
duplications are the results of design errors
or modelling errors. For example,
architectural and structural walls often
overlap in earlier project stages when both
disciplines are going through the design
processes and have not removed
placeholders in their respective models. It is
important to eliminate / hide duplicate or
irrelevant elements.
Refer to Workflow Q3-03.2 Clash Detection
and Conflict Resolution for details.

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Q3-03.2 Clash Detection and Conflict Resolution

This workflow specifically describes the

clash detection and conflict resolution that
follows individual disciplines’ cache file
preparation, and is undertaken by the
collaborative efforts of two or more
disciplines.

Are discipline models necessary for

clash detection up to date?
The leading team or discipline that is ready
to conduct clash detection may find other
disciplines’ models outdated, as the
frequency of producing cache files may
vary. It is essential to ensure the models are
up-to-date so as to obtain a valid clash
result.

Are clash detection objects easily

selectable from selection trees?
Sometimes objects as subject of clash
detection are spread out or located inside /
in interference with other objects and
therefore are hard to select. In this case,
use either element types or unique
identifiers such as family name / description
to create selection sets or search sets to
group such elements.

In “Set up Clash Detective” step, the

following steps shall be performed in Clash
Detection:
 Edit selection of Selection A and
Selection B
 Specify clash type
 Set Tolerance / Clearance

Are true clashes resolved?

True clashes mean actual conflicts in three-
dimensional space that will cause
construction issues. They shall not be left for
work contractor to resolve on site.

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Q3-04 Documentation and Presentation 4.1a

Q3-04.1 Drawing Generation

4.1b 4.1c
It is recommended that drawings be delivered from
Master Sheet Model that links individual disciplinary
models and all reference models.

See D.MET-2.5 Drawing Model Segregation

Strategy of D3.2 in HABIMSG Vol. 2 for details.

The drawing generation workflow contains three

major stages:
1. Federation of Master Sheet Model
2. Setting of presentation styles
3. Drawing generation and Independent
Checking Unit (ICU) submission and tender.
To reduce manual editing works, it is suggested that
model authors follow the sequence of the workflows,
especially Q3-04.1.2 Presentation Style Settings
prior to producing corresponding drawings. Early
confirmation and finalisation of presentation style will
result in View Templates which can be efficiently
applied to multiple drawings.

Q3-04.1.1 Master Sheet Model

Master Sheet Model shall be created using HA Revit

template, which can be found in the locations as
indicated in the Annex of this Guide

Master Sheet Models are essential for managing

drawing packages and shall be created for each
distinct drawing package to be issued.

Master Sheet Models are created by first ensuring that

no sheets to be issued are embedded in individual
model files. Applying the principle of Q3-03.1
Federation Management within Each Discipline,
model authors shall link individual models into Master
Sheet Models to complete the workflow.

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Q3-04.1.2 Presentation Style Settings

This workflow is closely related to Q3-04.1.3 ICU

Submission and Amendment and Q3-04.1.4
Tender Drawings which pertain to drawing
generation. In Revit, presentation styles are
controlled by Visibility / Graphics (VG) settings.
A View Template pre-populates VG settings
which, upon verification that its settings are
correct, can be applied to multiple views
instantly.

To minimise manual editing works, this workflow

makes sure the existing View Templates are
checked prior to setting presentation styles from
scratch.

Is a suitable View Template available for the

specific presentation of drawings?
If a suitable View Template exists, model
authors can save time by checking the template
and revising it as necessary to suit the purpose,
rather than starting from scratch.

Are view template settings correct?

If yes, the detailed steps of Visibility / Graphic
settings can be skipped. If no, Section 7 of detail
guide can be referred to.

Are annotation settings correct?

If yes, the detailed steps of annotation settings
can be skipped.

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Q3-04.1.3 ICU Submission and Amendment

ICU submission is a key project stage in which AR and

SE model elements are mandatory to reach LOD-G
300 + LOD-I 300 or above to display sufficient details
on drawing sheets.
Drawing list shall be determined to decide which views
and sheet list should be included in the ICU
submission. The View Template in Q3-04.1.2
Presentation Style Settings provides convenient
setting for ICU submission; other content details shall
be developed in Revit for subsequent for drawing
quality check.

Are essential views and schedules contained in

model?
Check whether model contains essential views and
schedules suitable for ICU submission. If No, please
go back to Q3-04.1.2 Presentation Style Settings.

ICU amendment submissions?

ICU amendments include changes in both model
elements and presentation styles. Model element
changes depend on input from individual disciplines
while presentation style shall be adjusted per
Presentation Style Setting workflows.

Do drawing contents comply with ICU submission

requirements?
In addition to typical quality control checks that are
conducted in parallel, it is an ideal time to perform a
visual check on drawing contents immediately before
submitting the drawings to ICU.
Drawing format correctness relies on carefully follow-
through the Presentation Style Settings workflow
including colouring compliance. Incorrect presentation
style shall be rectified prior to printing.
Reference shall be made to ICU BIM Standards and
Modelling Guidelines for Statutory and Building
Control Submission of GBP, Foundation Plan and
Superstructure Plan for detailed steps. Further
supplementary can also be found in D5.4 of HABIMSG
Vol. 2.

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Q3-04.1.4 Tender Drawings

The preparation of tender drawings follows a

similar workflow as ICU submissions. At this
stage, generally speaking, AR and SE model
elements must reach LOD-G 300 +LOD-I 300,
and BSE model elements must reach LOD-G 200
+ LOD-I 300, to display sufficient details on
drawing sheets.
Some drawings such as General Notes and 2D
Typical Details may not be efficiently delivered
from BIM and may be generated directly from
CAD.

Are drawing contents correct?

As drawings are not formatted, in addition to
typical quality control checks that are conducted
in parallel, it is an ideal time to perform a visual
check on drawing contents before tender is
issued. Incorrect contents can be rectified by
revisiting Q3-02 Individual Discipline Input
workflows.

Is drawing formatting correct?

Drawing formatting correctness relies on carefully
following through the Q3-04.1.2 Presentation
Style Settings workflow. Incorrect presentation
style shall be rectified prior to printing.
In addition, users may refer to ICUSG and Q3-
04.1.3 ICU Submission and Amendment for
presentation styles specifically related to ICU
drawing generation.

Is drawing amendment not required?

Drawing amendments include changes in both
model elements and presentation styles. Model
elements shall follow Individual Discipline Input
workflow while presentation style shall be
adjusted per Presentation Style Setting workflow.

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Q3-04.2 Model Walkthrough (3D)

Model walkthrough can be conducted using either

Navisworks or compatible photorealistic
visualization software / plugins such as Enscape.
To decide which route to proceed, PTs / PSPs /
Contractors must first consider the following three
questions:

Will 3D walkthrough be produced in

conjunction with 4D simulation?
If yes, it is recommended to use Navisworks to
maximize synergy and minimize rework.
If no, PTs / PSPs / Contractors shall proceed to the
next question.

Is Enscape or other photorealistic visualization

software/plugins available?
If yes, PTs / PSPs / Contractors are encouraged to
utilize them for walkthroughs that are more
photorealistic.
If no, PTs / PSPs / Contractors may revert to using
Navisworks.

Is animation video required?

If yes, additional steps including creating
viewpoints (or key frames), preview and output
animation shall take place prior to considering the
task finished.

The workflows in either branch follow similar steps

of setting up appearances, and if a standalone
multimedia video is required, key frames shall be
created and adjusted along walkthrough path.
Alternatively, PTs / PSPs / Contractors can
package a review file which is either .nwd for
Navisworks or .exe for Enscape.

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Q3-04.3 Construction Sequence Simulation (4D)

In addition to appearance such as view angles

and view settings, 4D construction sequence
simulations have a few additional
considerations.
Basic requirements such as duration, time
interval, and disciplines / model elements to be
included must be defined prior to starting work
on the simulation.
Additional setting on adjusting model
appearance and adding individual object’s
animation can be considered before linking
elements with tasks. Model elements may also
be grouped as different search sets / selections
to be matched correctly to tasks with the right
durations.

Can single static view clearly show all key

areas?
Multi-angle views throughout the simulation to
highlight key areas construction activities may
be considered.

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Q3-04.4 Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD)

CFD simulation utilises native Architectural BIM

models as the basis.

Does model contain objects with appropriate

LOD?
For CFD analysis suitable for HA-specific
practice, the optimal LOD-G is 100-200. It is
recommended to avoid high LOD-G which may
result in slowness and error. Any model element
with LOD-G higher than 200 shall be simplified
or replaced with lower- LOD-G types / families
prior to proceeding with the analysis.

Software such as Autodesk CFD cannot directly

use native authoring BIM files. In most cases
including Autodesk CFD, relevant parts of native
BIM models shall be exported into SAT format
for import.

Q3-04.5 Sun and Shadow Analysis

Sun and shadow analysis utilises native

Architectural BIM models as the basis.

Is project location correct?

While the BIM QA workflow shall ensure that
project location is correct, in the unlikely event
that the location is missing or incorrect, it must
be rectified prior to proceeding with sun and
shadow analysis to ensure accurate results.

Simply enable “Sun Path and Shadow” and

adjust the preferred date and time setting, then
the preview of solar study animation will be
available.
Please refer to DP-07 Sun and Shadow
Analysis for detailed steps.

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Q3-05 BIM Quality Assurance (QA)

The purpose of BIM QA workflow is to provide a systematic way of checking BIM project startup and BIM models with a view of producing a cumulative trackable record of model improvement.

This section provides general workflows for BIM QA. Please read this section in conjunction with D6 in Volume 2 of this guide.

Q3-05.1 Tier 1 - QA of BIM project start up (Self-Verification)

Upon commencement of the project, PT / PSP / Contractor / Tier 1 - QA of BIM project start up (Self-Verification)
BIMSP shall undergo BIM Quality Assurance for the BIM
project startup on several aspects. At minimum, BIM
Manager should ensure that the team has followed the tasks
in the workflow diagram on the right.

HA Project Startup Checklist is provided in ANN-1.2a in

ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex.

Q3-05.2 Tier 1 - QA of BIM Model (Self-Verification)

HA Model Compliance Checklist is provided in ANN-1.2b Tier 1 - QA of BIM Model (Self-Verification)

in ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex is mandatory for all work in
progress (WIP) submission at different stages, Finalized
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Design BIM Model and as-built BIM Model at project

completion.

HA BIM As-Built Model Verification Report is provided in

ANN-1.2c in ANN-1 of HABIMSG Annex. Contractors shall
complete as-built verification report for submission of the as-
built BIM Model.

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Q3-05.2.1 Model Compliance and Modelling Methodology Check

Model Compliance and Modelling Methodology

Check focuses on whether BIM files comply to
HABIMSG’s minimum requirements, including:
1. Software version
2. Federation management
3. Naming of models, families, other BIM files
and BIM file contents
4. General items such as project information,
essential parameters, project unit, survey
point and project base points, and levels
and grids.

PTs / BIMSPs / PSPs / Contractors shall refer to

relevant SAMs for proper modelling methods to
revise models when issues are found.

Does / do the model(s) belong to AR, BS or

other disciplines?
Certain checks are relevant to AR and BSE models.
Other discipline BIM files may skip these checking
steps.

Check results shall be recorded in the Model

Compliance Checklist.

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Q3-05.2.2 Checking of Geometrical and Non-Geometrical Elements

Geometrical and Non-Geometrical checks focus on

verifying the completeness and compliance of
information with LOD-I and LOD-G requirements
specified in the BEP. The aim is to ensure that all
necessary information is correctly stored in the BIM
Models and is aligned with project requirements.

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Q3-05.2.3 Checking of Model Quality

Model Quality check focuses on the cleanliness of

BIM files, thereby optimising file sizes for better
operability and ease of navigation.
1. Project browser organization shall have
views and sheets grouped.
2. Revit files shall be linked using Relative
path type, while external references shall
be linked using Attachment type. All
relevant linked files shall be made available
when sharing.
3. Irrelevant and outdated references shall be
removed.
4. Model elements shall be assigned to proper
categories.
5. All errors and warnings shall be resolved.
6. File size shall be less than 500 MB.

The visual check, continuity check, and consistency

check between 2D drawings and 3D models should
be conducted for individual discipline models to
ensure model quality.

To optimise efficiency and avoid duplication of

efforts, the checking of graphic and non-graphic
model elements shall be conducted in the more
suitable software. For basic visual checks, it is
recommended to use BIM viewer software to
leverage smaller file size and faster operation
speed. For checks related to systems, errors and
warnings, 2D / 3D consistency and essential
parameters, BIM authoring software shall be used
for completeness.

For the cross-discipline federated models, ensure

that the individual discipline models are positioned
correctly to facilitate elective clash analysis.

Check results shall be recorded in the Model

Compliance Checklist.

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Q3-05.3 Tier 2 – BIM Quality Assurance (Independent Checking)

Tier 2 BIM QA entails an independent checker (i.e.,

the central BIM Services Provider) to conduct a
countercheck on the BIM models, ensuring
compliance with BIM standards and guidelines, with
reference to the BEP of the respective project

Please read this section in conjunction with section

D6.3 in Volume 2 of this guide.

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Q3-06 Construction and As-built

During construction stage, Contractors shall go through Q3-01 Project Setup, Q3-02 Individual Discipline Input, Q3-03 Interdisciplinary Coordination, Error: Reference source not found Error: Reference source not found, Q3-05 BIM
Quality Assurance (QA) and Q3-07 Handover of BIM Model and further propose and develop the Construction and As-built workflows made fit for the project conditions and requirements. The construction workflows shall cover, but not be
limited to the followings:
- Design Authoring
- Design Reviews
- Existing Conditions Modelling
- 3D Coordination
- Phase Planning (4D modelling)
- Drawing Generation (Drawing Production)
- Cost Estimation
- Sustainability Evaluation
- Site Utilization Planning
- As-built Modelling

Q3-06.1 Construction Workflow (To be proposed by Contractor)

Contractors shall be reminded to carry out intensive discipline input and coordination with PTs / PSPs and sub-contractors in achieving the project BIM goals.
Established project specific detail workflows shall be included in the Project Execution Plan (BEP).

Q3-06.2 BIM As-built Model Verification

Once the project reaches as-built stage, the as-built models should generally reflect the actual physical conditions of the Works. Both LOD-G and LOD-I of the as-built BIM model shall meet the LOD requirement
as mentioned in Vol. 2 Section D1. Level of Development (LOD).
Once the BIM model is updated, it shall be checked according to the LOD Responsibility Matrix in Vol 2 Section D1.2.

The BIM model shall be properly checked with Q3-05 BIM Quality Assurance (QA) and complete the BIM Model Compliance Checklist (ANN-1.2b) and BIM As-Built Verification Report (ANN-1.2c) as compliance on part of the QA
requirement.
Please read in conjunction with Vol 2 Section D6.

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Q3-07 Handover of BIM Model at Works Completion

PTs would hand over the project documents like as-built drawings and material approval records to EMD when the construction project is completed. The BIM models and related documents should be treated similarly as other handover
documents.
PTs shall refer to Q3-08 Project Archive for the archived BIM models and related documents and select the required items for the handover to EMD.

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Q3-08 Project Archive

Proper archiving and record management practices are of utmost importance for any projects. For a BIM project, proper archive of files as a project progresses from one stage to another (e.g. from design to construction stage, and from
construction to post completion stage) is of particular importance. This is because the BIM model will be passed on from designers to contractors and from contractors to facility managers and it is important to keep proper archive of files at these
stages for reference and record.

Therefore, the following is a brief description of the process and requirements of project archive at these critical stages instead of day-to-day project archive.

a. The Approved Design

The approved design is one of the important milestones in the project development. Project teams shall archive a full set of the BIM models after the design has been endorsed in the Detail Design Review Panel (2).

The folder structure and file requirements should follow the examples below:
Parent Folder Description Required Format*
- 01-Approved Design All BIM related files of the design endorsed in the Detail Design Review Panel (2)
- 01.1-Design BIM Design Stage BIM Execution Plan Viewer Format (e.g. pdf)

BIM objects created during project period (including modified BIM objects from existing HA BIM objects) and Shared parameter lists Native Format (e.g. rvt, rfa, txt)
Design BIM model files Native Format (e.g. rvt)
including master model, block model, typical floor model, MFD models etc. Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 01.1.1 ARCH
- 01.1.2 BSE
- 01.1.3 STR
- 01.1.4 CE
- 01.1.5 GE
- 01.1.6 LA
- 01.1.7 QS
- 01.2-Federated BIM_Individual discipline Federated individual discipline of Design BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 01.2.1 ARCH
- 01.2.2 BSE
- 01.2.3 STR
- 01.2.4 CE
- 01.2.5 GE
- 01.2.6 LA
- 01.3-Federated BIM_Cross-discipline Federated cross-discipline of Design BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)

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b. From Design to Construction Stage (provision of a set of BIM authoring files to contractors)

It is stated in HA’s building and foundation contracts that a Design BIM Model maybe provided to the contractor at contract commencement and the contractor shall make reference of the Design BIM Model to develop the Construction BIM
Model. Although it is stated that it is for reference only, project team should archive a full set of BIM related files and passed to the contractor for reference and record.
Since the project team (including PSPs) need to continue to use the Design BIM Model for statutory submissions and other uses at construction stage, the Design BIM Model should be saved as a new set of files for subsequent uses and the
archived files kept intact as a record.
The folder structure and file requirements should follow the examples below:
Parent Folder Description Required Format*
- 02-Files to Contractor All BIM related files passed to contractor at contract commencement
- 02.1-Design BIM Design Stage BIM Execution Plan Viewer Format (e.g. pdf)

BIM objects created during project period (including modified BIM objects from existing HA BIM objects) and Shared parameter lists Native Format (e.g. rvt, rfa, txt)
Design BIM model files Native Format (e.g. rvt)
including master model, block model, typical floor model, MFD models etc. Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 02.1.1 ARCH
- 02.1.2 BSE
- 02.1.3 STR
- 02.1.4 CE
- 02.1.5 GE
- 02.1.6 LA
- 02.1.7 QS
- 02.2-Federated BIM_Individual discipline Federated individual discipline of Design BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 02.2.1 ARCH
- 02.2.2 BSE
- 02.2.3 STR
- 02.2.4 CE
- 02.2.5 GE
- 02.2.6 LA
- 02.3-Federated BIM_Cross-discipline Federated cross-discipline of Design BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)

c. From Construction Stage to Works Completion (provision of a set of BIM related files to EMD)

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At project completion, project team should handover both the Design BIM model created by the project team (including PSPs) and the Construction BIM model created by the contractor to EMD. Following the same principles stated above,
project team should archive all files handed over to EMD for reference and record.

The folder structure and file requirements should follow the examples below:
Parent Folder Description Required Format*
- 03-Files to EMD-Design All BIM related files passed to EMD at Works Completion prepared by PTs/PSP/BIMSPs
- 03.1-Design BIM Design Stage BIM Execution Plan Viewer Format (e.g. pdf)

BIM objects created during project period (including modified BIM objects from existing HA BIM objects) and Shared parameter lists Native Format (e.g. rvt, rfa, txt)
Finalised Design BIM model files Native Format (e.g. rvt)
including master model, block model, typical floor model, MFD models etc. Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 03.1.1 ARCH
- 03.1.2 BSE
- 03.1.3 STR
- 03.1.4 CE
- 03.1.5 GE
- 03.1.6 LA
- 03.1.7 QS
- 03.2-Federated BIM_Individual discipline Federated individual discipline of finalised Design BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 03.2.1 ARCH
- 03.2.2 BSE
- 03.2.3 STR
- 03.2.4 CE
- 03.2.5 GE
- 03.2.6 LA
- 03.3-Federated BIM_Cross-discipline Federated cross-discipline of finalised Design BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 03.4-Sheet Files Final version of BIM sheet files for approved submissions Native Format (e.g. rvt)
including sheet model, reference/ linked model such as block model, typical floor model, MFD models etc. and drawings Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 03.5-BIM QA Report The final BIM QA report i.e. the final Project Startup Checklist, Model Compliance Checklist, and the Independent checker Feedback Viewer Format (e.g. pdf)
Forms

Parent Folder Description Required Format*

- 04-Files to EMD-As built All BIM related files passed to EMD at Works Completion prepared by Contractors

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Parent Folder Description Required Format*

- 04.1-As-built BIM Construction Stage BIM Execution Plan Viewer Format (e.g. pdf)

BIM objects created during project period (including modified BIM objects from existing HA BIM objects) and Shared parameter lists Native Format (e.g. rvt, rfa, txt)
As-built BIM model files Native Format (e.g. rvt)
including master model, block model, typical floor model, MFD models etc. for all disciplines Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 04.2-Federated BIM_Cross-discipline Federated cross-discipline As-built BIM models Viewer Format (e.g. nwc, nwf, nwd)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 04.3-Sheet Files Final version of As-built BIM sheet files for approved submissions Native Format (e.g. rvt)
including sheet model, reference/ linked model such as block model, typical floor model, MFD models etc. and drawings Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
Open Format (.ifc)
- 04.4-Shop Drawing Shop drawings and detailed drawings, (if any) for example: Native Format (e.g. rvt)
• window showing the edge jointing of window frame and structure Viewer Format (e.g. nwc)
• prefabricated components such as external cladding/ façade etc. Open Format (.ifc)
• fire resistance door
• water tanks, lift machine room, pump room, transformer room, refuse storage and material recovery room and services rooms etc.
• green building features
- 04.5-BIM QA Report The final BIM QA report i.e. the final Project Startup Checklist, Model Compliance Checklist, the As-built Verification Report, and the Viewer Format (e.g. pdf)
Independent Feedback Forms.

d. HA Project Archive

PTs to archive all of the above and other BIM related documents in HA's CDE (i.e. ProjectWise).

Remark:
* Open format e.g. IFC shall comply with the latest version of the DEVB BIM Harmonisation Guidelines. Please refer to guidelines in IE-01 Vol 2 OpenBIM Approach of this guide.

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e. BIM Models and Objects Inventory Lists

For all BIM related files to be archived, they shall be accompanied with the BIM files inventory list. See below Table 1 for example of BIM models and objects inventory lists.

Sample of BIM models inventory list Sample of BIM objects inventory list
Parent Folder Filename Version
\01-Files to Contractor\ Filename Filename Version QTO_Enabled
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA_BD-K1_02-AR-ST Revit 2024 \01-Files to Contractor\
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA_BD-K1_30-AR-IS Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA_BD-K1_31-AR-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\BIM Object\ DTL-GNL-HAA-Stair_Signage.rfa Revit 2024 Yes
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA_BD-K1_03-AR-IS Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\BIM Object\ DTL-GNL-HAA-Temp_Refuge_Sign.rfa Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA_BD-K1_RF-AR-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\BIM Object\ FUR-OTR-HAA-lnterview Counter.rfa Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA-ZZ-ZZ-CM Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\BIM Object\ RAL-SPP-HAA-Bracket_Support.rfa Revit 2024 Yes
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA-ZZ_PL-AR-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ BIM Object\ SCL-STB-HAS-Universal Beam.rfa Revit 2024 Yes
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.1 ARCH\ HA0101-HAA-NA-SITE-ZZ-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ BIM Object\ SCL-STC-HAS-Circular-Hollow-
Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA-K1-ZZ-CM Revit 2024 Sections.rfa
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA_BD-K1_01-BS_EL-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ BIM Object\ SCL-STC-HAS-
Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA_BD-K1_02-BS_EL-M3 Revit 2024 Parallel_Flange_Channel.rfa
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA_BD-K1_TF-BS_EL-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ BIM Object\ SFD-FPL-HAS-Driven_H Pile Revit 2024 Yes
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA_BD-K1_RF-BS_EL-M3 Revit 2024 02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ BIM Object\ RAL-OTR -HAS-Proactive Barrier.rfa Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA_BD-K1_02-BS_FS-M3 Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.2 BSE\ HA0101-HAB-NA_BD-K1_30-BS_FS-M3 Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ HA0101-HAS-NA_BD-K1_02-ST-M3 Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ HA0101-HAS-NA_BD-K1_TF -ST-M3 Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ HA0101-HAS-NA_BD-K1_30-ST-M3 Revit 2024
02.1-Design BIM\02.1.3 STR\ HA0101-HAS-NA-ZZ_PL-ST-M3 Revit 2024

Table 1. Example of inventory lists for BIM models and objects

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