Canonical BIMei content·Published·🇧🇷BRAMarket·Updated 22/04/2026 by BIM Excellence Initiative / BIM Forum Brazil
Leads architectural design and delivery, client relationships, and consultant coordination on BIM-enabled projects.
Responsible for design leadership, project management of architectural work, client engagement, and coordination of multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
▸Technical details
DR-SR-ARCH-001·1.0.0
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disciplineArchitecture
Lifecycle
Actions
What this role does
The action statements this role is expected to perform.
Develop architectural model content suitable for project coordination and design communication.A1
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
Use BIModels for Design AuthoringA1
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
Use BIM Software Tools during the Design Phase to generate spatial studiesA1
Act as a BIM Facilitator during the delivery of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
Identify the business risks from using BIM tools and workflowsE2
Use BIM Software Tools to generate accurate Error-Free ModelsA1
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Generate 3D construction details from BIModelsA1
Establish the processes and procedures to be used by Project Participants within Common Data EnvironmentE2
Define the use of proprietary and/or non-proprietary file formats / Data Models (e.g. Industry Foundation Classes)A6
Generate high-quality IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) model files from proprietary BIM Software ToolsA1
Use BIModels for Space ProgrammingA1
Use BIModels for Code Checking & ValidationA1
Establish a set of Naming Protocols covering models, components, parameters, details, etc.E2
Use BIModels for ConceptualizationA1
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
Use BIModels as a medium for Visual CommunicationA1
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
Use BIModels for Spatial AnalysisA1
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
Identify Model Uses for Simulating and QuantifyingE2
Advise clients on the competitive advantages of using BIModels on projectsA1
Define the managerial goals for adopting BIM Software Tools and workflowsA6
Manage projects where BIM Workflows are used and Model-based Deliverables are specifiedA1
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
Deliver a project according to Employer’s Information RequirementsA1
Lead others through the process of BIM ImplementationA4
Manage teams involved in the delivery of BIM ProjectsA1
Develop BIM Specifications for bids and tendersA1
Assess the BIM Capability of Project Partners, Project Participants, or BIM Service ProvidersE4
Identify the resources and BIM Requirements necessary for each BIM ProjectE2
Identify the basic requirements and main deliverables expected from using BIM Software Tools and BIM WorkflowsE2
Identify strategic goals and develop strategic plans for BIM ImplementationE2
Generate BIM Management Plans for an organisationA1
Develop the guides for model-based collaboration between Project ParticipantsA1
Identify the organizational changes necessary for improving BIM adoptionE2
Establish the project’s information requirementsE2
Generate professional-quality renderings or 3D animations using Specialized Software ToolsA1
Establish the project’s information delivery milestonesE2
Use BIModels for Virtual Reality SimulationA1
Review and accept the Information ModelE4
Adopt a common BIM Implementation visionA1
Develop a list of activities and tasks necessary to initiate, conduct and review BIM ProjectsA1
Information it works with
The information uses this role produces, consumes or relies on.
