Publications

Compilation of several Knowledge Content Types with the aim of providing guidance to individuals, teams or organizations. Guides typically provide insight into a complex BIM topic (e.g. BIM Implementation guide or Facility Handover Guide). BIM Guides typically focus on knowledge-intensive topics, while BIM Manuals focus on skill-intensive ones

A structured document which is intended to clarify the steps needed to perform a measurable activity or deliver a measurable outcome (e.g. BIM Training Manual). BIM Manuals typically focus on skill-intensive topics, while BIM Guides typically focus on knowledge-intensive ones

Formal and documented methods of BIM communication, exchange, maintenance or delivery (e.g. BIM Management Plan). Note: UK users need to review the CIC BIM Protocol entry

A descriptive or analytical summary of projects or organisational efforts. This term or Knowledge Content Label applies to both research and industry publications which share lessons learned by others, and cover BIM Deliverables, workflows, requirements, challenges and opportunities

A resource that explains how to understand, perform, or apply something.

A taxonomy which organizes Noteworthy BIM Publications (NBP) according to the Knowledge Content Types contained within them. The Knowledge Content Taxonomy include around 20 Knowledge Content Types which apply to documents that include data/information intended for human consumption and application, not those intended for machine use or machine learning. Software ontologies and metadata are two examples of what does NOT qualify for listing within/through this taxonomy

Refers to information within published material (e.g. research paper, book, video or webpage) which reflect conceptual and procedural knowledge usable by an individual, team or organization to conduct a relevant BIM activity or deliver a measurable BIM outcome. Knowledge Content Types are not mutually exclusive and can be applied as Knowledge Content Types concurrently. For example, a BIM Management Plan is a Plan, a set of Best Practices, and even possibly a Contractual Agreement

The NATSPEC National BIM Guide is an Australian reference document for defining BIM Roles, Modelling Standards, and other BIM Protocols

Noteworthy BIM Publications (NBP)s are important BIM documents generated by industry bodies, task groups and market-wide initiatives (e.g. NBIMS-US and NATSPEC National BIM Guide). NBPs are organized according to the Knowledge Content Taxonomy which includes 18 Knowledge Content Types (e.g. plans, standards, manuals and protocols). Noteworthy BIM Publications represent one of eight Macro Maturity Components

Agreed or customary method of product/service development or delivery which are not by themselves contractually binding (e.g. keeping minutes of meetings, how to name files and frequency of exchanging models)..The term 'Protocol' is often confused with other Knowledge Content Labels...See also BIM Protocol