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Project BIM Requirements

5.2.3
Common Data Environment (CDE)

5.2.3.1 Requirement for Participation

The OPR shall require the use of a CDE for the project.

5.2.3.2 Restrictions / Limitations

The OPR shall indicate any restrictions or limitations to the CDE.

5.2.3.3 Capabilities

The OPR shall indicate what functions a CDE shall be capable of performing. In the case that the owner is not capable of defining the capabilities, the delivery team shall be responsible for defining the capabilities of the CDE in the BEP.

5.2.3.4 Document Metadata

The OPR shall indicate specific metadata that shall be attached to documents stored within the CDE. In the case that the owner is not capable of defining the metadata, the delivery team shall be responsible for defining the metadata of the CDE in the BEP.

5.2.3.5 CDE Framework Documentation

The OPR shall require the CDE framework to be documented in the BEP if not provided by the owner. The OPR shall also indicate which party is responsible for the management of the CDE during the project.

National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™) Version 4

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