01 · Discipline
Construction Manager
Canonical BIMei content·Published·🇧🇷BRAMarket·Updated 22/04/2026 by BIM Excellence Initiative / BIM Forum Brazil
Plans and manages construction execution using BIM-based scheduling, coordination, and information management.
Responsible for construction planning, on-site execution, and construction information management across BIM-enabled projects.
▸Technical details
DR-CM-001·1.0.0
- rank Mr
- scale Mi
- scale Me
- type Qr
- type Or
- discipline Construction Management
What this role does
The action statements this role is expected to perform.
- Coordinate model-based collaboration activities between project participants.A1
- Explain core BIM concepts, terms, and principles relevant to the role.C1
- Use BIM tools to produce structured digital outputs relevant to the role.C1
- Negotiate Data Exchange Protocols with other Project Participants at/before the start of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
- Understand the business benefits of using BIM tools and workflowsNot yet classified
- Generate BIModels using pre-defined Modelling Standards and protocolsA1
Act as a BIM Facilitator during the delivery of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1Identify the business risks from using BIM tools and workflowsE2Use BIM Software Tools to generate accurate Error-Free ModelsA1Establish the processes and procedures to be used by Project Participants within Common Data EnvironmentE2Define the use of proprietary and/or non-proprietary file formats / Data Models (e.g. Industry Foundation Classes)A6Generate high-quality IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) model files from proprietary BIM Software ToolsA1Show 45 more
- Use BIModels for Code Checking & ValidationA1
- Establish a set of Naming Protocols covering models, components, parameters, details, etc.E2
- Form work teams that are competent in managing BIModelsA1
- Use BIM Software Tools on active projectsA1
- Use a Content Management System or a Document Management Systems to manage information storage and sharingA1
- Develop documented procedures for Information Flows during Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
- Operate within a Common Data EnvironmentA1
- Use Graphical Algorithm Editors similar to Dynamo or GrasshopperA1
- Define the BIM Goals and BIM Objectives to be achieved by using BIM on a projectA6
- Identify the BIM Software Tools that are experienced inE2
- Identify Model Uses for Planning and DesigningE2
- Use Software Extensions that further extend the functionalities of BIM Software ToolsA1
- Use BIModels for Construction PlanningA1
- Use BIModels for the specific purposes of construction and fabricationA1
- Identify Model Uses for Simulating and QuantifyingE2
- Apply standardised metrics to measure the financial performance of BIM ProjectsA1
- Identify Model Uses for Capturing and RepresentingE2
- Use Model Progression Specifications or a similar system to manage the Level of Development within BIModelsA1
- Align BIM Goals with an organisation's overall Business VisionA1
- Identify the Classification Systems used on projectsE2
- Use BIModels for Construction LogisticsA1
- Use BIModels for Field BIMA1
- Manage teams involved in the delivery of BIM ProjectsA1
- Use BIModels for Cost EstimationA1
- Use BIModels for Constructability AnalysisA1
- Use BIModels for Construction Waste ManagementA1
- Archive the project Information modelA1
- Connect BIModels or their Model Components to external databasesA1
- Use BIModels for Site AnalysisA1
- Use BIModels for Concrete PrecastingA1
- Review and accept the Information ModelE4
- Assess and measure the BIM readiness, capability and performance using standardized metricsE4
- Use BIModels for Construction Operation AnalysisA1
- Use BIModels for Sheet Metal FormingA1
- Document lessons learned, recommendations or best practices from completed BIM ProjectsA1
- Apply metrics to monitor the progress (or lack of progress) of BIM ImplementationA1
- Use BIModels for Site Set-outsA1
- Use BIModels for 3D PrintingA1
- Establish the delivery team’s mobilization planE2
- Use BIModels for Value AnalysisA1
- Use BIModels for Lean Process AnalysisA1
- Use BIModels for Mechanical Assemblies PrefabricationA1
- Generate COBie specifications using applicable tools and templatesA1
- Check Project Information Models for compliance with information production methods and proceduresE6
- Use BIModels for Performance MonitoringA1
Information it works with
The information uses this role produces, consumes or relies on.
5 of 8 profiles carry vetted evidence
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