BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Framework

This BEP framework was developed for a 450,000 sq ft regional hospital project in Texas. It has been anonymized and generalized for use as a reference. The framework covers the minimum requirements that should appear in every project-specific BEP. Actual projects may require additional sections depending on owner requirements, delivery method, and local code constraints.

1. Project Information

2. Software & File Standards

3. LOD Responsibility Matrix

Each discipline's model must meet a minimum LOD at each project phase. LOD per AIA G202-2013.

4. Clash Test Configuration

Note: Our experience across 500+ coordinated projects shows that over-tight clearance tolerances (1-2") increase coordination effort by 30-40% without proportional construction benefit. The 3" hard clash / 6" soft clearance standard balances rigor with practical constructability.

5. Coordination Meeting Schedule

6. Prefabrication Gate Criteria

No MEP prefabrication release is authorized until ALL of the following criteria are met for the release zone:

1. Clash-free: Zero open hard clashes in the release zone. All soft (clearance) clashes documented and trade-accepted.
2. LOD verified: All system elements in the release zone modeled at minimum LOD 400 (fabrication-level detail including hangers, supports, connections).
3. Field-verified: Model-to-field accuracy confirmed within 1" for at least 20% of MEP tie-in points in the release zone (laser scan or physical measurement).
4. Fabricator-ready: Federated model exported to fabricator's native format (SDS/2, CAMduct, TrimPipe) and confirmed compatible by the fabricator.
5. BEP-compliant: Model file naming, version, and status meet BEP file standard requirements.
6. Approved: Gate release form signed by GC BIM lead, MEP coordinator, and fabricator representative.

7. Responsibilities Matrix

P = Primary / S = Support / C = Collaborate

Source: This BEP framework was developed from direct coordination experience on a 450,000 sq ft healthcare project. Anonymized and generalized for reference. Actual project BEPs should be customized to your specific project delivery method, owner requirements, and trade subcontractor capabilities.

Prepared by James Marchetti, Senior Mechanical Estimator - MEP Estimation USA. James has led mechanical coordination on 14 healthcare projects and has been applying LOD 350-400 coordination workflows since 2015.