| 8 | How can a digital 'golden thread' integrate design, construction and operation? |
| Dame Judith Hackitt's Independent Review proposes: ■ 'Obligating the creation of a digital record for new HRRBs from initial design intent through to construction and including any changes that occur throughout occupation. This package of building information will be used by the dutyholders to demonstrate to the regulator the safety of the building throughout its life cycle' (Recommendations, page 13) ■ 'A BIM system will enable the dutyholder to ensure accuracy and quality of design and construction, which are crucial for building-in safety up front.' (Section 8.16, page 103) |
This section explains the ways in which the Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and other team members can use digital information management tools to ensure the accuracy and quality of information exchanged between them in relation to the design, construction and operation of in-scope buildings. It illustrates how suitable digital tools can be used in conjunction with ESI and other collaborative systems, and why it is important that dutyholders make clear their capabilities and commitments:
■ To use suitable digital tools for the creation, sharing, storage and use of information
■ To embed good information management practices within their organisations.
This section of the guidance complements the work of the Building Regulations Advisory Committee whose 'Golden thread report' was published in July 2021.
| Key points - Section 8: How can a digital golden thread integrate design, construction and operation? ■ Recognise the importance of sharing accurate and complete project information (8.1) ■ Use digital information management tools for the creation, sharing, storage and use of project information (8.2) ■ Consider how digital information can improve whole life asset management (8.3) ■ Use building information modelling ('BIM') to improve ESI processes (8.4) ■ Use BIM to improve collaborative procurement relationships and activities (8.5) ■ Consider how BIM contributions can be integrated using collaborative contracts (8.6). |