BIMPhD LogoSina SafaeeBIM Manager • Founder of BIMPhD

BIM Workflow

My approach is simple: set up clear rules and data early, keep teams aligned through short coordination cycles, and validate models continuously so documentation and BOQs are predictable. Below is the workflow I apply on residential and large mixed‑use projects alike.

BIM Execution Planning (BEP)

I define goals, uses, LOD targets, roles, and exchanges upfront; set naming and parameter standards; and configure templates so production is consistent across teams and phases.

  • Scope and roles aligned to ISO 19650 (appointing party, lead, task teams).
  • Model uses and LOD by phase (SD, DD, CD, As‑Built) with acceptance criteria.
  • File naming, shared parameters, and coordinates; workset and view template strategy.
  • Information exchanges: who delivers what, when, and in which format (RVT/IFC/NWC).

Deliverables: BEP PDF, LOD matrix, shared parameter file, template set.

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Model Development & Coordination

I structure architectural, structural, and MEP models for clean federation; run regular 3D reviews to keep geometry and data aligned; and maintain model health and predictable outputs.

  • Weekly coordination cycle: publish → federate → review → assign issues → verify fixes.
  • Model health checks: warnings, duplicate types, view/template drift, purge strategy.
  • Disciplines stay decoupled but share coordinates, grids/levels, and naming rules.
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Clash Detection and Resolution

Using Navisworks/ACC/Revizto, I schedule clash cycles, differentiate hard vs. soft clashes, assign issues with clear context, and track them to closure before documentation is issued.

  • Rulesets: hard clashes (penetrations), soft/clearance (service zones, access), visual checks.
  • Issue lifecycle: New → Assigned → In review → Resolved → Verified (with screenshots/markups).
  • Prioritization: safety/structural first, then services, then architectural refinements.

Outcome: fewer RFIs and rework; cleaner CDs; predictable install paths.

Quality Assurance & LOD Compliance

I enforce LOD requirements, validate parameters and metadata, and run scripted checks to detect outliers early, ensuring models support BOQs, coordination, and handover.

  • Dynamo automations for parameter population, view/sheet creation, and QC reports.
  • LOD spot‑checks per package; door/window/fixture schedules reconciled against design intent.
  • IFC/NWC exports validated for naming, units, and coordinate consistency.
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Documentation & As-Builts

I produce coherent plan/section/elevation sets, schedules, and detail sheets; and update as‑built models to reflect site conditions, supporting facility operations post‑handover.

  • Drawing set structure: cover → plans → sections → elevations → details → schedules.
  • BOQs from model data; cross‑checks with model views to prevent miscounts.
  • As‑built updates from field markups; asset data verified against client requirements.
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Collaboration & Training

I lead coordination meetings, manage model sharing on cloud platforms, and mentor teams to raise BIM capability across the organization.

  • Platforms: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo, BIM 360/ACC, Revizto.
  • Weekly/bi‑weekly stand‑ups; milestone reviews with action lists and owners.
  • Playbooks and video walk‑throughs for onboarding and consistent delivery.
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Value for Clients

  • Fewer field conflicts and change orders through early clash resolution.
  • Reliable BOQs and documentation, improving bid accuracy and schedule confidence.
  • Clear governance and traceability aligned with ISO 19650 principles.

Get Started

I can tailor this workflow to your project in a short kickoff call. Share a few lines about your scope and timeline on the contact page.