Common use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Clause in Contracts

Building Information Modeling (BIM). The Construction Manager shall implement and facilitate the BIM program with the Trade Contractors and design team. Construction Manager shall act as the “lead” in preparing composite coordination drawings incorporating all Trade Contractors’ 3-D shop drawings, and shall utilize NavisWorks or similar software approved by Architect to compile these drawings into a composite 3-D model for weekly coordination, fly-through, and clash detection exercises. Construction Manager shall keep records of clashes and issues discovered. Trade Contractors shall attend weekly meetings on a schedule determined by the Construction Manager for the purpose of reviewing progress of the MEP coordination effort. Meetings will continue until all participating Trade Contractors’ clashes and coordination issues are resolved. In addition, the Construction manager is required to attend an Architect-Engineer BIM design coordination meeting during preconstruction to become knowledgeable of the system models and the design intents. Note, the structural and MEPS system designs will be created in 3D to a level 200 by the design team and it will be the responsibility of the Construction Manager to bring the coordinated model up to a level 400 in coordination with the Prime Trade Contractors. All NavisWorks files in appropriate format to be turned over to the District at the conclusion of the BIM services.