Procurement

A guide or a contractually-binding document used to identify the responsibilities of Project Participants undertaking a Collaborative BIM Project. A BIM Addendum focuses on legal/regulatory aspects including those related to risk mitigation, ownership of intellectual property, etc.

The procurement approach specific to projects/services where BIM Software Tools are mandated or where BIM Deliverables are expected. BIM Procurement typically includes the use of a BIM-focused Request for Proposal, Delivery Specifications or similar

Legally-binding document and its subparts – including contractual additions, amendments and disclaimers. When used as a Knowledge Content Label, the term Contractual Agreement (and Contractual Clauses) applies to actual legally-binding forms, and not to publications describing or promoting them (e.g. the label applies to AIA Documents E203, G201 and G202 but not to the AIA IPD guide)

BIM-specific additions and amendments to existing Contractual Agreements. Contractual Clauses may include several provisions including those related to Delivery Specifications, Model Uses, etc…

Refers to the different types of contracts and agreements guiding the procurement process of design/construction services. Contractual Relationships may be 'traditional' or new-emerging types of BIM-optimized contracts

A project procurement method in which a client contracts a single organization (a Builder) for the design and construction of a building project

A project procurement method in which a client enters into separate contracts for the design and construction of a building project. The process is as follows: the client contracts a design consultancy for the provision of design documentation which are then used to solicit bids (tendering process) and the successful bidder (a Construction Company) is then contracted separately by the client to build the project

An insurance policy which collectively covers all (or all main) Project Participants

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a contractual relationship with a 'more equitable' approach to distributing risks and benefits amongst main Project Participants. IPD is based on several key principles including: shared risk/reward, early involvement of key participants, and open communications. IPD encourages the use of 'appropriate technology' but does not necessarily require the use of BIModels. Please note that the term IPD has changed in meaning over time and some Noteworthy BIM Publications still refer to the old definition

A document issued as part of the procurement process to invite potential product suppliers or service providers to submit a proposal/offer. An RFP may include a request for background corporate/financial data, as well as Past Performance Information). Also refer to Request for Quotation and Request for Qualification