ISO 19650 for BIM Information Management - Course in Lebanon
Learn how to manage BIM project information according to international standards at ETC in Lebanon. This professional course covers the full ISO 19650 framework: information requirements, CDE workflows, BIM Execution Plans, naming conventions, delivery planning, and asset handover.
Duration: 24 hours
Teaching Methodology: Hands on
Course Schedule: Schedule
Fees $450
Course Mode: Blended Face-to-face or online via Zoom
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DESCRIPTION
ISO 19650 is not a Revit standard. It is an international information management standard that defines how BIM data should be created, shared, reviewed, approved, and handed over on construction projects. This course teaches participants how to apply the ISO 19650 framework on real BIM projects, from writing information requirements through to final asset handover.
The course covers ISO 19650-1, which establishes the concepts and principles for BIM information management, and ISO 19650-2, which addresses information management during the delivery phase of assets.
OVERVIEW
Participants who complete this course will be able to:
- Understand the ISO 19650 series structure and its role in BIM project management
- Define and interpret information requirements: OIR, AIR, PIR, and EIR
- Prepare a BIM Execution Plan, both pre- and post-appointment
- Set up and manage a Common Data Environment with correct approval workflows
- Apply ISO 19650 file naming conventions, revision codes, and suitability status codes
- Create a Master Information Delivery Plan and Task Information Delivery Plans
- Manage information exchange, model checking, and document approval processes
- Understand COBie, asset data concepts, and handover to facility management
AUDIENCE
Architects, engineers, BIM modelers, BIM coordinators, BIM managers, project managers, contractors, consultants, facility managers, and client representatives involved in BIM-enabled projects.
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with BIM concepts and general project workflows is recommended. Prior experience with Revit or other BIM software is helpful but not required, as this is an information management course, not a software training course.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL
Intermediate to professional level. Suitable for practitioners who are already working on or managing BIM projects and need to align their processes with international standards.
Certifications & Accreditations
ETC Expertise Training Center is a licensed educational institution in Lebanon. Participants receive an ETC certificate upon successfully completing this course.
Students who meet the requirements outlined in ETC's certification roadmap may also qualify for ETC certificates attested by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, providing locally recognized professional certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 19650 and why is it important for BIM professionals?
ISO 19650 is an international standard for managing information over the whole life cycle of a built asset using BIM. It defines how information should be produced, shared, and delivered on construction projects, enabling better collaboration between all parties involved.
Who should attend the ISO 19650 course at ETC?
The course is designed for architects, engineers, BIM coordinators, BIM managers, project managers, contractors, consultants, facility managers, and client representatives who work on BIM projects and need to apply ISO 19650 processes.
COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1 - Introduction to BIM and ISO 19650
- What BIM really means: model vs information
- Why ISO 19650 was created
- From traditional CAD and project documents to BIM information management
- BIM maturity and collaborative information management
- Overview of the ISO 19650 series
- Key benefits for owners, consultants, contractors, and facility managers
Outcome: Students understand that ISO 19650 is an information management standard, not a Revit standard.
Module 2 - ISO 19650 Terminology and Core Concepts
- Appointing party, lead appointed party, appointed party
- Project information vs asset information
- Information container
- Information model
- Project Information Model, PIM
- Asset Information Model, AIM
- Suitability, revision, and status codes
- Responsibility matrix
- Information delivery cycle
Outcome: Students understand the vocabulary used in BIM project documents and ISO 19650 workflows.
Module 3 - Information Requirements
- OIR - Organizational Information Requirements
- AIR - Asset Information Requirements
- PIR - Project Information Requirements
- EIR - Exchange Information Requirements
- How the client defines information needs
- Difference between geometric and non-geometric information
- Level of Information Need
- How to avoid asking for unnecessary BIM data
Practical exercise: Students write a simple EIR for a small building project.
Module 4 - BIM Execution Plan According to ISO 19650
- What is a BEP?
- Pre-appointment BEP
- Post-appointment BEP
- BIM goals and uses
- Project roles and responsibilities
- Model coordination strategy
- Software platforms and exchange formats
- Model federation strategy
- Clash detection responsibilities
- Deliverable schedule
Practical exercise: Students prepare a simplified BEP structure.
Module 5 - Common Data Environment, CDE
- What is a Common Data Environment?
- Work in Progress state
- Shared state
- Published state
- Archived state
- Approval and authorization workflow
- Revision control
- Transmittals and issue history
- Access permissions
- Examples: Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Trimble Connect, SharePoint-based systems
Practical exercise: Create a CDE workflow diagram for a consultant-contractor project.
Module 6 - File Naming, Metadata, Status Codes, and Revision Control
- ISO 19650 information container naming concept
- Project code, originator, volume/system, level/location
- Type, role, and number fields
- Revision codes
- Suitability and status codes
- Naming models, drawings, schedules, reports, and documents
- Common mistakes in BIM file naming
Practical exercise: Students rename sample BIM files according to a structured naming convention.
Module 7 - Information Delivery Planning
- Responsibility matrix
- TIDP - Task Information Delivery Plan
- MIDP - Master Information Delivery Plan
- Deliverable dates
- Who produces what and when
- Coordination between disciplines
- Design stages and information exchanges
- Model review checkpoints
- Quality control before submission
Practical exercise: Students create a simple MIDP for architecture, structure, and MEP.
Module 8 - Information Exchange, Review, Approval, and Handover
- Information exchange process
- Model checking and document checking
- Approval workflow
- Accepted, rejected, revised, and published information
- COBie and asset data concepts
- Handover information
- Linking ISO 19650 to facility management
- Final course workshop
Final workshop: Students prepare a mini ISO 19650 information management plan for a sample project.
Related Courses
This course is part of ETC's BIM training program in Lebanon. Explore the other courses in the department: