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I.
Forward: ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
II.
III.
Presentational Conventions:....................................................................................................................... 3
IV.
V.
VI.
Acknowledgements: ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Map Grids:................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.
8.
9.
Modeling Requirements:........................................................................................................................... 13
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11.
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Forward:
I.I On Building projects, the Building Lead Consultant is required to generate and communicate the model
establishment workflows to the project team. Considering the diverse needs of Model Establishment explored
in the BIMFix article: Ten Objectives of Model Origin and Setup, getting it right is critical in achieving all the
potential outcomes. Until the release of this Framework, there has been no comprehensive reference
document providing clear workflows enabling this.
I.II The below framework will apply the principle goals established in the above article, and implement them on
a project where the Building Lead Consultant is using Autodesk Revit as their primary modeling platform.
The Framework will establish clear workflows for the Building Lead Consultant using Autodesk Revit; as
well as the design consultant teams, and Sub-contractor teams, whether they are using Autodesk Revit or
another Building Information Modeling or CAD (Computer Aided Design) based authoring tool.
I.III BIMFix and its Authors, do not directly or indirectly state or imply sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement
from Autodesk, or any of its products or services. This Framework is an independent initiative with the
purpose of public distribution and use.
Note 1: The reference to Building includes any form of Building Structure.
II.
Applicable Users:
II.I This framework is designed to be utilized and managed by Experience Modeling Professionals on
commercial and industrial Building projects (All the principles identified are also applicable to domestic
projects). The driving principles for the workflows are to comply with the goals set out in the previous Article:
Ten Objectives of Model Origin and Setup which covers the following areas:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
II.II Users need to have a firm comprehension of these requirements before endeavoring to execute the below
project establishment framework.
It is a prerequisite that, Autodesk Revit Model Managers implementing the framework, have an in-depth
comprehension of Revits Shared Coordinates toolset. A detailed explanation of the toolset is available on
Youtube Revit Coordinate System 36-minute explanation By Luke Johnson February 2013
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VI. Acknowledgements:
VI.I During the writing of this framework, peer review was sought from several industry professionals from
various disciplines. BIMFix would like to thank the following for their contributions. Names are in alphabetical
order:
Goodman, Peter - MELBIM Building Services
Harrison, Dale Infrabim Blog - Civil and Building Structures
Houghton, Chris MELBIM Architecture and Surveying
McPhee, Antony - Practical BIM Blog - Architecture
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Figure 2.1. Above Workflow Overview: Shows clear direction on how model Geodetic (Survey Point)
coordinate establishment flows from model to model and which Process (PX) to engage.
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Figure 2.2. Above Workflow Overview: Shows clear direction on how model coordinate establishment flows
down when using Datum Control Model setup. This approach shall be applicable for all software applications
within a discipline. Refer to Section 7: Datum Control Models, for a detailed explanation.
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Figure 3.1. Above: Establishes the same Origin relationship (World Geodetic Origin) across disciplines and
the use of P6 Revit Export Process.
Figure 3.2. Above: Establishes the same Building to Building Origin relationship across all BIM/CAD Authoring
Applications.
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Figure 4.1 Above: Establishes the same Local Site Origin relationship across different disciplines within
Revit. Models received from Site Orientated Participants to undergo Process P2.
Note 1: The above workflow reduces the number of CAD files linked into the Revit Building Model, as all site based
CAD files will be linked into the Site Models. This will improve performance in the Revit Building Model.
4.2 Same Site Different Buildings Models and the Site Model (Campus Site)
Figure 4.2. Above: Establishes different Buildings across the same Site Shared Coordinates relationship
within Revit.
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6. Map Grids:
6.1 Overview:
Square Grid lines on a Map or Site Plan which references Eastings (i.e. Vertical, X coordinates) and Northings
(i.e. Horizontal, Y Coordinates) using a Cartesian coordinate system. Map Grids can also be called Numeric
Reference Grids, UTM Grids, or Site grids (as in BS 1192:2007+A2:2016 Annex A.3). Map Grids are a
division of larger grids such as the Ordnance Survey National Grid used by Ordnance Survey in the UK, or
MGA94 (Map Grid of Australia 1994).
Figure: 6.1. Above Image: Site Plan showing the Site Map Grid at 10m centers, Building Setout points, and
Local Site Origin.
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7.
7.1 A 2D or 3D Model for the purpose of datum governance across the Project team. It can include the
Building / Structure Origin, Level Datums, Grid Positions and the buildings relationship to the World Geodetic
Origin including the Site Map Grid.
Note 1: Within the Revit environment a Building Datum Control Model, set-up by the Architect, can be used to drive and
publish coordinates, Grid locations and level heights to Architectural sub-models and Consultants models. Thus, on
large projects, where disciplines can have several models, there is one defined datum control model which drives
coordinates, grids, and levels for all project participants. See Figure 2.2.
Note 2: Datum Control models are often used across platforms. We recommend the Architect provides the Building
Contractor (following their engagement) a Datum Control Model, in a 2D AutoCAD format (as all CAD applications can
import and work with DWG files). It should contain the following information:
Building Origin point, its coordinates, and rotation
The datum control model orientation and origin shall match the Building Origin
Building Grids
Annotated Site Map (UTM) Grids
This Datum Control Model will clearly define the set-up for all Shop/Fabrication drawings/models. In the event datums or
Buildings Coordinates change, the re-issuing of this datum control model clearly communicates a key set-up item has
been amended.
8.4 Building Origin Coordinates: (This shall be repeated for each Building Model)
Easting (X Value)
Northing (X Value)
Height Level Z (Model Origin Z level equals Ground Floor Level)
Rotation to Grid North
Generate a Building Plan image clearly showing where the Building Origin is located.
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Note 2: The informations original Author shall maintain responsibility for it unless the information has been
altered.
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Start
Day 1 of
Architectural
Building
file set-up
Creating Architectural
Site Model Setup
Arch_Site
Part 2
RVT File
DOC File
RFA File
Site_Grid
F). Rename
Ground/Base Level
to RL 00 &
Maximise 3D
Extents
Q.A. Check:
To confirm coordinates are correct:
Export Site contents to a .dwg file
using shared coordinates & export
units set to: Meters. Confirm export
overlays and aligns with Land Survey
CAD file.
Yes:
Continue
No:
Back to step B.
Q.A. Check
Model link
Manual Origin
H). Link in
Arch_Build file
(Manual Origin)
I). Locate
Arch_Build file to
designed location
on the site:
X,Y,Z & rotation
RVT File
J). Select
"Arch_Build"
model, Publish
Coordinates
Publish
Coordinates
BIM
Execution
Plan (BEP)
Release
L). Release
Arch_Site to
Project Team
M). Model
Architecture site
features as
requried.
IFC File
Finish
Arch_Site
Transmittal
@
Release
Site_Grid
Site Setup
Arch_Build
Finish
10). Consultants
Building Files
Received are
Inserted:
Origin to Origin
Record
Arch_Build
Coordinates
in BEP
DOC File
Arch_Build
Record
Coordinates in BEP
K). Export 3D Site
Map Grid as IFC
8). Link In
Arch_Site via
Shared
Coordinates
9). Release
Arch_Build to
Project Team
BIM
Execution
Plan (BEP)
7). Open
Arch_Build. Check
& Record the
Building's Project
Base Point
Coordinates
Survey File/s
Linked Origin
to Origin
6). On receipt of
Land Survey - Start
Step A).
Prepared
Process P2.
DWG File
Arch_Site
RVT File
Arch_Build
Optional:
Define Elev. R.L. via
specify coordinates at
a point (Temporary).
On receipt of
Land Survey
A). Complete
process P2).
Survey Preperation
Start
To Project
Team
Cons_Build
From
Consulant
Note: The Project Base Point must match the Project Startup
Point (Hard coded origin) for these frameworks to work
correctly.
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P2). Survey / Civil CAD file preparation before linking into Revit
Prepairing CAD Survey
file for Revit use
Land Surveyor
Start
Transmittal
@
2). Determine if
survey complies
with deliverables
Survey Site
2D
Compliance
Gate:
No
Request additional
information from
Surveyor
Yes
3). Add site Map
Grid, incl. Easting's
& Northings
Finish
BIM
Execution
Plan (BEP)
SCR File
AutoCAD
Translocation
Script
DWG File
Process Start:
A. Land Surveyor issues the Survey CAD file/s.
From
Surveyor
DWG File
DWG File
Survey Site
3D TIN & 3D
contours
Prepaired
Site Files
Start
Architectural Building
Model Arch_Build
Original Models
RVT File
RVT File
Arch_Site
2). Relocate
Arch_Building to
new location
Site file
Part 2
Coordinates
automatically
Publish
All Building
relocations are
carried out within
"Arch_Site".
1). Open up
Arch_Site file. All
Building
relocations to be
carried out within
Arch_Site file
Finish
Start
Arch_Build
Relocation
Check
A). Open
Arch_Build File
and Check new
location has
relocated correctly.
B). Record
changed
coordinates of
Arch_Build model
in BEP
C). Communicate
Changes to Project
Team & Issue
Updated Models
Finish
BIM
Execution
Plan (BEP)
RVT File
RVT File
Arch_Site
Arch_Build
Transmittal
Relocation
notification
To Project
Team
Building
Relocation
Check
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Released
Arch_Build model
Part 1
Start
Architect releases
first Arch_Build
model file
A). Open model via
detach from
Central
Part 2
Consultants
model setup
Start
4). Select
Arch_Build &
Acquire
Coordinates
From
Architect
RVT File
D). Relinquish,
Save & Close.
Acquire
Coordinates
from Arch_Build
8). Link In
Arch_Site File via
Shared
Coordinates
9). Release
Cons_Build File to
Architect for
checking
Start Process:
Architects issues first Building Model.
Finish
Architectural cleaned
files
RVT File
RVT File
NOTE:
The below process should not be engaged if the
Arch_Build model is "LIVE" linked into Consultants
model, i.e. linked via a LAN or WAN. If this is the case,
engage Procedure P8, use a Datum Control Model.
Cons_Build
Template
Linked
Origin to Origin
Arch_Build
ARCH_Build
ARCH_Site
To Architect
Cons_Build
Yes
No
Back to Step 1.
Architect's approval
Gate
email
@
outcome
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Architects Building
Model:
Arch_Site
Part 1
Start
Architect releases
first Arch_Build
model file
Part 2
Consultants
model setup
From
Architect
Arch_Site
Start
Start Process:
RVT File
Linked
Origin to Origin
Cons_Build
Template
Finish
Acquire
Coordinates
from Arch_Site
Arch_Site
IFC File
Site_Grid
5). Transfer Project
Standards "Project
Info" (only) to
obtain project
information
6). Rename
Ground/Base Level
to AHD 00 &
Maximise 3D
Extents
CAD File
8). Issue
Consultants_Site
File to Project
Team
NOTE:
The below process should not be engaged if the
Arch_Build model is "LIVE" linked into Consultants
model, i.e. linked via a LAN or WAN. If this is the case,
engage Procedure P8, use a Datum Control Model.
CAD File
Survey_Site
Civil_Site
3D or 2D
To Architect
Cons_Build
Yes
No
Back to Step 1.
Architect's approval
Gate
email
@
outcome
Site (Other
Consultants)
Building
(Other
Consultants)
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Start trigger
From
Architect
Including Change
Model Registry
Arch_Build
RVT File
Gate 1:
Arch_Site
3). In Manage
Links Reload the
Cons_Build
Arch_Build
4). Select the
Cons_Build File &
Via "Shared Site" select "Record
Current Position"
Arch_Build
A). Open up
Cons_Build.
Note if
Coordination
Review notification
Occured
Cons_Build
Are buildings
aligned?
No
Yes
Publish
Coordinates to
Cons_Build
6). Open up
Cons_Build.
Note if
Coordination
Review notification
Occured
Cons_Build
RVT File
Cons_Build
Gate 2:
Are buildings aligned?
Yes:
Proceed to Gate 3.
No:
Notify Architect of misalignment via
email.
B). Is Architectural
Building aligned
with host model
Cons_Build
Gate 2:
Start Process:
No
Yes
Did Coordination
Review
Gate 3: notification occur?
Yes
To Architect
html
Report
No
Coordination
Finish
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P6). Releasing CAD (2D & 3D) models from Revit to Site orientated participants.
Authoring Revit Model
containing content to be
Released
Start
RVT File
1). Open file, &
navigate to the
export view
Model Data
____________________________________
3). From the view;
export to CAD,
using "Shared" &
units set to
"Meters". Use
agreed CAD
Version
CAD File
Shared
Coordinates
Site Export
Data
A). Open the
exported CAD file
& check its
Coordinates &
units. Close
Finish Process.
C). Release to
Project team
Site Export
Data
To Project
Team
Finish
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2). Create
dedicated IFC
Export 3D view
Model Data
6). In "Sites
defined in this
project" area,
duplicate existing
defined setup.
Rename to
"Project Startup
Location"
Note:
Use the "Export elements only visible in
view" setting.
RVT File
Start
IFC File
Export
Maodel Data
Finish Process.
For the on-going process when exporting geometry to
IFC, following initial setup: just follow Steps; 1, 4 to 5, 7, 9
to16. (i.e. the steps in the left boxed group).
Transmittal
@
Export
Maodel Data
To Project
Team
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Start
Building Models
RVT File
1). Determine
Architectural
Datum Control
Model
Datum
Control
Model
2). Link
Architectural
Sub-models;
Origin to Origin
RVT File
RVT File
Sub-Model
Sub-Model
Model link
Origin to Origin
Arch-Site Model
RVT File
Datum
Control
Model
RVT File
Publish
Coordinates
Datum
Control
Model
8). Relinquish,
Save & Close
Arch-Site
Arch_Site
Model link
Manual Origin
Record
Coordinates
in BEP
Record Building
Datum Control
Model
Coordinates in
BEP
DOC File
BIM
Execution
Plan (BEP)
RVT File
RVT File
Sub-Model
Sub-Model
Publish
Coordinates
12). Re-select
Nested Building
Sub-models, & via
"Shared Site" &
tick "Do not share
site of selected
instance" and click
OK.
13). Relinquish,
Save & Close
Datum Control
Model
3). Relinquish,
Save & Close
Datum Control
Model
Release:
Datum
Control
Model
To Project
Team
Finish
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