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Principal Information Manager (BIM) – newly appointed – Establish organisation's information management approach

Principal Information Manager (BIM)

Role
Principal Information Manager (BIM)
Organisation
Public client · Public sector
Appointment
Appointing party
Project value
National (€50k–€5.5m)
Jurisdiction
Ireland – CWMF
Prepared By
Build Digital
RbS Code
SP-LWUWGNEQ
Issue Date
25/08/2026

The scenario

A newly appointed Principal Information Manager (BIM) (or Senior Information Manager (BIM), aligned with the Build Digital BIM role profile, has joined an Irish local authority. The local authority delivers a portfolio of public works projects, the majority of which are valued between €1 million and €10 million.

The Information Manager is responsible for supporting the adoption of information management across the local authority and implementing the Irish BIM Mandate on upcoming projects delivered under the Capital Works Management Framework.

They require a practical workflow to establish the organisation’s information management approach and ensure that project information is specified, produced, reviewed and delivered in accordance with the local authority’s information standard and the relevant CWMF requirements.

In one sentence

A Principal Information Manager (BIM), when newly appointed Principal Information Manager (BIM) or Senior Information Manager (BIM), needs to Establish the organisation's information management approach.

What this role works with

Drawn from the RPF library and confirmed with the author when the role was drafted. Items marked sourced trace to a catalogued definition rather than being written for this scenario.

Uses, Artefacts, and Tools3 items
  1. 1Project's Information StandardDocument · Primarysourced
  2. 2Acceptance CriteriaDocument · Primarysourced
  3. 3Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)Document · Supporting
Action Statements4 items
  1. 1Define project information standardssourced
  2. 2Develop acceptance criteria for information deliverysourced
  3. 3Review information management function responses from appointed partiessourced
  4. 4Assess compliance of information deliverables with standards

How the scenario unfolds

8 stages

The step by step flow this scenario resolved into, generated and then shaped under review.

As a newly appointed Principal Information Manager (BIM), define the initial scope and context for establishing the organisation's information management approach for public works projects valued between €1 million and €10 million. This stage sets the foundation for ensuring that project information is specified, produced, reviewed and delivered in accordance with the local authority’s information standard and CWMF requirements.

Evaluate the local authority's existing information management practices, tools, and personnel to identify gaps against desired standards and CWMF requirements. This assessment informs the development of the organisation's new information management approach.

Establish the overarching information management framework for the local authority, including defining project information standards and developing acceptance criteria for information delivery. This framework will ensure project information is specified, produced, reviewed, and delivered consistently.

Decision points
  1. Is a CWMF update required for the local authority's IM approach?
  2. Do the deliverables meet the requirements

Activity flow diagram

Diagram
CWMF updateneededNo CWMFupdate neededYes, thedeliverablesare acceptedNo, rework isrequiredStart1. Understand therole's purpose andstrategic context2. Assess currentinformation managementcapability3. Define theInformation Managementframework4. Integrate CWMFrequirements✕Is a CWMF update required for thelocal authority's IM approach?4.1. Consult with CWMFauthorities4.2. Update internalguidance documents5. Develop ExchangeInformationRequirements (EIR)templates6. Implement approachon a pilot project7. Review informationdeliverables✕Do the deliverables meet therequirements8. Refine andformalise theInformation ManagementapproachEnd
Start / EndStageDecisionConditional path
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Does the mandate apply?

Ireland – CWMF / Public Works. Cannot determine

As the appointing party (client) you set the information requirements in the appointment rather than being subject to the delivery mandate yourself – confirm the requirements you will impose.

Source: CWMF – Public Sector BIM Adoption Timeline. https://cwmf.gov.ie/en/resources/bim/public-sector-bim-adoption-timeline/

Evidence behind this scenario

Every item below names the standard or guidance it rests on, with the passage itself. Closed by default, so the detail is here when you want it and out of the way when you do not.

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VerifiedPrincipal Information Manager (BIM)Role

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedTriggerScenario detail

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedPurposeScenario detail

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedActionScenario detail

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedObjectScenario detail

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedProject's Information StandardInformation Use

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedAcceptance CriteriaInformation Use

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedExchange Information Requirements (EIR)Information Use

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedEstablish the organisation's information management approachAction Statement

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedDefine project information standardsAction Statement

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedDevelop acceptance criteria for information deliveryAction Statement

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedReview information management function responses from appointed partiesAction Statement

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedAssess compliance of information deliverables with standardsAction Statement

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

VerifiedFlowFlow

Verified – this element is backed by reviewed source material.

Report readiness

Ready11 of 11 required elements approved
passScenario statement is clear
passTrigger is explicit
passRole context is present
passInformation uses are reviewed
passAction statements are reviewed
passJourney is resolved
passEvidence search has run
passRequired elements have evidence
passCitations match catalogue records
passSuggested evidence is reviewed
passNo blocking source requests
passGaps and assumptions are reviewed
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Supporting materials

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  • Concepts and Principles: ISO 19650-1 Guide

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  • Operational Phase of the Assets ISO 19650-3 Guide1 related course

    Build Digital guidance focused on applying ISO 19650-3 to information management during the operational phase of assets, including asset information and lifecycle information processes.

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    Related courses & references

    • Introduction to BIM with ISO 19650 & the Irish BIM Mandatecourse

      A four-half-day, 13-hour CPD course introducing the Irish BIM Mandate and ISO 19650, including naming, classification, information requirements, BIM documentation, common data environments and information delivery plans.

      Engineers Ireland · CPD · Construction and built environment

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      A learning opportunity on a third-party site — listing is not an endorsement or a record of competence.

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