01 · Discipline
Facility Manager
Canonical BIMei content·Published·🇧🇷BRAMarket·Updated 22/04/2026 by BIM Excellence Initiative / BIM Forum Brazil
Manages asset information, operations, and lifecycle activities using BIM-based facility data.
Responsible for asset information management, operations and maintenance, and facility lifecycle planning across BIM-enabled assets.
▸Technical details
DR-FM-001·1.0.0
- rank Mr
- scale Mi
- scale Me
- type Qr
- type Or
- discipline Facility 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 42 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
- Generate COBie specifications using applicable tools and templatesA1
- Use BIModels to operate, manage and maintain a facilityA1
- Use BIModels for Life Cycle AssessmentA1
- Identify Model Uses for Simulating and QuantifyingE2
- 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
- Generate a Facility Handover GuideA1
- Use BIModels for Asset MaintenanceA1
- Use BIModels for Performance MonitoringA1
- Archive the project Information modelA1
- Establish the asset information requirementsE2
- Use BIModels for Asset TrackingA1
- Use BIModels for Relocation ManagementA1
- Review and accept the Information ModelE4
- Aggregate an Information Model into an Asset Information ModelA1
- Use BIModels for Lift PlanningA1
- Use BIModels for Sustainability AnalysisA1
- Document lessons learned, recommendations or best practices from completed BIM ProjectsA1
- Maintain the Asset Information Models so they continuosly satisfy organisational objectivesA1
- Use BIModels for Building InspectionA1
- Use BIModels for Asset ProcurementA1
- Establish the delivery team’s mobilization planE2
- Identify the assets for which information shall be managedE2
- Use BIModels for Space ManagementA1
- Use BIModels for Real-time UtilizationA1
- Check Asset Information Models after Information Models have been aggregated into itE5
- Use BIModels for Handover and CommissioningA1
- Connect BIModels or their Model Components to external databasesA1
Information it works with
The information uses this role produces, consumes or relies on.
5 of 7 profiles carry vetted evidence
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