Short answer: a BIM Execution Plan sets out roles, information exchanges, standards, model setup, coordination, quality checks and deliverables for a project.
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is the project’s agreement on how information will be produced, exchanged and checked. The exact structure depends on the client’s requirements and applicable standards, but most plans cover the same ground.
Core sections
- Project information: scope, milestones and key contacts.
- Roles and responsibilities: who authors, reviews and approves each model or deliverable.
- Information exchanges: what is shared, in which format, and when.
- Standards and naming: file, view, sheet and element naming conventions.
- Model setup: coordinates, units, levels, grids and model breakdown.
- Coordination process: clash routines, meeting cadence and issue tracking.
- Quality assurance: checks before issue and acceptance criteria.
- Deliverables: what is handed over, at which level of detail.
Keep it short enough to use
A plan nobody reads does not change anything. Put the rules people need daily, such as naming, coordinates and exchange dates, near the front. Move background and definitions to appendices.
Update it
Projects change. Review the plan at major milestones and when team members join, and record changes so everyone works to the current version.
NoteA BEP organizes responsibilities. It does not replace the responsibilities of appointed designers, engineers or other authorized professionals.