AEC(UK) BIM Standard for Revit
The AEC(UK) BIM Standard which was released in November of 2009 was developed as a generic document referring to the techniques and concepts utilised in using BIM technology. It was intended to be applicable to all such software platforms.
This larger document looks to interpret and explain the generic theory with specific reference to the Autodesk Revit platform, supplementing it with further best practice and practical policy. Working practices which conform to standards such as BS1192:2007 are also incorporated to allow this document to work alongside current project management and document control protocols.
In short, if you represent a design practice which is looking to adopt BIM methodology and has chosen to use Revit as the primary tool to do so, then this document should cover your requirements.
Although this standard has no legislative backing, it is written in the context of rules to be followed rather than points to cover, so best practice is expressed in terms of ‘Users shall follow...’ rather than ‘Users should follow...’ The reason behind this is that contributing members of the committee saw this as a standard to be taken and adopted and not a guidance note to be interpreted when writing a corporate standard. Companies and individuals downloading the standard are free to take on as much or as little as they wish, but the wider acceptance of the document as an industry standard would require that it remain as close as possible to the original form.
Future releases of the Standard will look to cover technological advances and the wider BIM ecosystem, incorporating other professions in the design and construction process, such as Quantity Surveyors, Specification Writers, Fabricators, Manufacturers, Contractors and Facility Managers.
Above all, the authors hope that this is a clear, concise and readable explanation of working best practices in Revit and a solid foundation for efficient collaboration and communication.
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