Guidance published by BIM4Water, developed by the 4D task group, supports the creation of Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) for water projects that require 4D BIM. It provides a template for EIR authors, applicable across various contract documents and disciplines. The guidance aligns with BS EN ISO 19650-1:2018 and outlines best practices for integrating 4D project delivery.
www.britishwater.co.uk/resource/resmgr/bim4water/publications/bim4water_-_supporting_4d_pr.pdf
BIM4Water
UK
This collection of case studies highlights the use of digital technologies, including BIM and digital twins, to improve water infrastructure and operations. From the refurbishment of reservoirs and treatment plants to large-scale water transfer projects, these case studies showcase the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the benefits realised.
https://www.britishwater.co.uk/page/BIM4Water-CaseStudies
British Water
UK
Web page discusses how Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) leverages Building Information Modelling (BIM) and geospatial technology to develop a Digital Twin for its water infrastructure.
Anglican Water & Digital Twin Hub
UK
A key component in developing an effective Digital Twin (DT) is ensuring the right data reaches the right people at the right time. However, a challenge in the rail industry is that legacy data systems are tailored independently for specific technical requirements, creating disparate systems that do not form a solid foundation for modern digital environments. To tackle this, a detailed study in partnership with Network Rail tested a method for identifying appropriate Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), which inform the data needed throughout a project’s lifecycle—from design to disposal.
https://www.jacobs.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Informing-the-information-requirements-of-a-digital-twin.pdf
ICE in conjunction with Jacobs
UK
The Stafford Area Improvement Programme, a collaboration between Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Volker Rail, and Network Rail, aimed to eliminate a bottleneck on the West Coast Main Line, where high-speed trains were delayed by slower local services and goods trains. This major upgrade included the construction of 10 new bridges, designed using Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the outset. Laing O’Rourke also employed off-site construction techniques to improve efficiency.
In partnership with Network Rail, the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke Centre at Cambridge implemented fibre-optic strain monitoring on two of the newly constructed bridges. The project led to the creation of a real-time digital twin of one of the bridges, offering valuable insights into load-bearing capacity. This digital twin technology is expected to have a significant impact on the costs of running the UK’s rail network safely and efficiently, benefiting Network Rail engineers, passengers, and freight transport alike by improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and providing real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions.
https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/research/digital-built-environment/staffordshire-bridges-long-term-performance-monitoring-using
Centre for Digital Built Britain, JV between Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Volker Rail and Network Rail
UK
Crossrail’s Information Management focused on handling the vast amount of data and documents created during the project, ensuring they were properly managed and handed over for future railway operations. This included drawings, emails, and millions of documents, all with multiple versions.
To streamline this, Crossrail was the first major project to use a Common Data Environment (CDE) and Master Data Management (MDM). The CDE linked different databases and applications for documentation, CAD models, GIS, scheduling, risk, cost control, and safety, allowing data to be integrated and visualized efficiently. MDM ensured consistency across all systems.
The Information Management learning legacy shares lessons and best practices from Crossrail’s approach to handling project data and tools.
https://learninglegacy.crossrail.co.uk/learning-legacy-themes/information-management-and-technology/
Crossrail Learning Legacy in conjunction with APM, ICE and CIRIA
UK
Archive taken in 2017 of the UK BIM Task Group Website.
https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20170712122310/http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/
This capability assessment sets out the actions that government and industry will take to create opportunities for the UK construction sector by becoming a world leader in Building Information Modelling (BIM). We will build on the considerable progress already made in embedding BIM into the domestic sector.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-information-modelling
The UK Learning Outcomes Framework is a free resource to support the development of training content for BIM aligned with current standards. Based upon the BIM Academic Forum’s ‘Learning Outcomes Framework’ (2012), this completely refreshed schedule, updated for the BS EN ISO 19650 series, is the result of collaboration between academics, UK construction industry education professionals and the UK BIM Framework member organisations, the British Standards Institute (BSI), the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), and the UK BIM Alliance (UKBIMA).
The learning outcomes resource includes:
- Why information management using BIM is required, and its strategic context in the UK
- The implications and value of information management using BIM for organisations
- How information requirements are identified and communicated
- How information is shared between organisations
- Understanding the legal and security implications of the UK BIM Framework and its interfaces with other important processes such as health and safety management.
UK BIM Framework Learning Outcomes is aligned with buildingSMART UK Chapter’s Professional Certification (PCERT)1.
An archive version of this information article has been created if the original is no longer accessible (Archive information from January 2024)
