Building Information Modeling (BIM) For Infrastructure

Guidebook

The BIM for Infrastructure Guidebook will be a compendium of TPF-5(480) approved deliverables, updated annually in April/May. The first publication is planned for Spring/Summer 2025.

The Guidebook will be organized into four chapters that reflect the four work areas of BIM TPF-5(480). The working draft table of contents is listed below.

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Chapter 1: Digital Workflows

  1. 1.1 Process Model
  2. 1.2 Data Models and Information Requirements
  3. 1.3 Information Exchanges
  4. 1.4 Legal Issues/Restrictions
  5. 1.5 Tools & Technology

Chapter 2: Data and Information Management

  1. 2.1 Data Models Catalog & Architecture
  2. 2.2 Model Elements Breakdown
  3. 2.3 Data Dictionary
  4. 2.4 Information Delivery Specifications
  5. 2.5 Data Flows & Exchanges
  6. 2.6 Data Warehouse and Common Data Environment (CDE)
  7. 2.7 Data Governance Policies and Processes

Chapter 3: Stakeholder Engagement

  1. 3.1 US Federal & National Highway Administrations & Associations
  2. 3.2 State Transportation Agencies
  3. 3.3 Standard Development Organizations (SDOs)

Chapter 4: BIM Deployment Enablers

  1. 4.1 Capability Maturity Model
  2. 4.2 Organizational Readiness
  3. 4.3 BIM Benefits and Performance Metrics
  4. 4.4 Training Program
  5. 4.5 Pilot Program
  6. 4.6 Communication Forum/Platform

BIM Knowledge Platform

Curated compilations of reports (knowledge platform), complex elements used in designs (3d parametric cell library), and deployment tools used in developing data models (data artifacts).

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BIM for Infrastructure Roadmap

A five-year plan with intended outcomes across four key dimensions.

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