Small-practice architect — modest CWMF project

Project context: Calibrated against ArcDox practitioner workshop evidence (Q1–Q2 2026, n=7).

1. 01

   Project initiation & role clarification

   ●IM responsibility · Lead Appointed Party

   Confirm appointment as lead designer and clarify the CWMF information-management role.

   Embedded guidance

   On appointment, clarify the CWMF role and information responsibilities. The Irish BIM Mandate sets out the public-sector roles you must adopt.

   • Confirm lead-designer appointment in writing
   • Identify the appointing-party contact
   • Note the CWMF tier the project falls under

   Linked ecosystem materials (3)

   Standards & clauses (primary)

   • Irish BIM Mandate - Government Website - BIM and the CWMF·Standard
     IrishBIMMandate §2
     Irish BIM Mandate — Public-sector roles
     Public-sector roles definitions
     https://www.gov.ie/en/capital-works-management-framework/publications/bim-and-the-cwmf/
   • CWMF·Clause
     CWMF Vol.1 §3.2
     Pre-appointment information exchange

   Reference reading

   • Irish BIM Mandate - Government Website - BIM and the CWMF·Standard
     IrishBIMMandate §4
     Irish BIM Mandate — Compliance & assurance
     https://www.gov.ie/en/capital-works-management-framework/publications/bim-and-the-cwmf/

   Worked example

   A sole-practitioner architect appointed lead designer on a €1.4m public-sector library extension. The appointing party clarifies CWMF Tier-2 applies and a pre-appointment BEP is required within 4 weeks.

2. 02

   Information requirement specification

   ●IM responsibility · Lead Appointed Party

   Translate the appointing party's needs into an EIR-style brief.

   Embedded guidance

   ISO 19650-2 §5.1.4 sets the framework for project information requirements. The Build Digital IR brief template is tuned for CWMF small-project scale.

   • Capture purposes for each model use
   • Set delivery milestones aligned with CWMF Vol.2 §4.1
   • Cross-reference the Mandate's information requirements section

   Linked ecosystem materials (3)

   Standards & clauses (primary)

   • ISO 19650·Clause
     ISO 19650-2 §5.1.4
     Establish project information requirements
     Authoritative requirements clause

   Build Digital supports (supporting)
3. 03

   Team information planning

   ●IM responsibility · Lead Appointed Party

   Produce a pre-appointment BEP and TIDP/MIDP setup matched to project scale.

   Embedded guidance

   A pre-appointment BEP captures how the lead appointed party intends to deliver information. ISO 19650-2 §5.2.1 lists the minimum content; the Build Digital BEP template scales it to CWMF small-project scope.

   • Use the BD pre-appointment BEP template as a starting point
   • Aggregate sub-consultant TIDPs into the MIDP per ISO 19650-2 §5.4.1
   • Confirm the CDE structure ahead of mobilisation

   Linked ecosystem materials (3)

   Standards & clauses (primary)

   • ISO 19650·Clause
     ISO 19650-2 §5.2.1
     Tender response — pre-appointment BEP
4. 04

   Information delivery & handover

   ●IM responsibility · Lead Appointed Party

   Run the delivery loop and close out with a compliant handover package.

   Embedded guidance

   Run the delivery loop against the milestones established in stage 2. CWMF Vol.3 §2.3 sets the asset-information expectations at handover; the Build Digital handover guide explains how to package this for an Irish public client.

   • Track delivery against CWMF Vol.2 §4.1 milestones
   • Close out the asset-information requirements per Vol.3 §2.3
   • Walk the client through the handover package using the BD guide

   Linked ecosystem materials (3)

   Standards & clauses (primary)

   • CWMF·Clause
     CWMF Vol.2 §4.1
     Information delivery milestones

• Build Digital·Template
  BD-T-IR-001
  Information Requirements brief (template)
  Template tailored to small projects