These general guidelines outline the process changes necessary for industry implementation of BIM. Published by the Cooperative Centre for Construction Innovation, they were one of the first steps towards unifying Australian industry standards of practice.

The download links are under the heading CRC for Construction Innovation near the bottom of the page.

These (topic specific) modelling standards set out practices for producing Revit model content and models of consistently high quality.

NBIMS is a general guide covering a number of topics. A copy of Version 1 of the Standards and parts of Version 2 can be downloaded from this site.

This project oriented guide documents a unified protocol for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry in the UK. Comprised of a series of documents, it includes a generic protocol and others specifically for Revit and Bentley plus a model matrix.

This topic specific guide, published by the Californian division of AIA, explains the principles of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and collaborative working practices. Read in conjunction with AIA E202-2008.

A series of topic specific guides that cover items such as spatial program validation, 3D laser scanning, 4D BIM and energy performance analysis.

This project oriented guide, published by the Deptartment of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, is an invaluable resource for clients and their project teams defining the scope and method of BIM implementation on their projects. The documents include worksheets and a BIM Execution Plan template.

A project oriented BIM guide produced by the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs for their consultants. Click on the 'Printable Version' menu for a copy. The associated Object/Element Matrix can be downloaded by clicking on the 'References' menu and selecting the 'Object Element Matrix File'. The Matrix is a series of Microsoft Excel (.xls) worksheets that defines a large number of objects and elements and their properties and Level of Development (LOD) at different stages in the building’s lifecycle.

The BIM Protocol developed by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. It is a general guide that outlines the department's expectations about the implementation of BIM by consultants working on their projects - now and in the future.

Click on State of Ohio Protocol. See M830-01-BIM Protocol.pdf near bottom of list.

This (topic specific) British Standards Institution code of practice for collaborative working methods can be purchased from this site or from infostore.saiglobal.com.au.

This topic specific guide to BS 1192 can be purchased from this site or from www.cpic.org.uk. It expands on the explanatory text of the standard.

This general guide, published by the Deptartment of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, is to assist facility owners more effectively plan the integration of BIM throughout their organisation and over the lifecycle of a facility. It describes a method for planning and includes supporting tools such as templates and worksheets.

This series of documents covers the BIM requirements for new construction and renovation, plus theuse and facility management of buildings in Finland. The 13 topic specific guides can be used individually or, together, as a project oriented guide. The minimum requirements for modelling and model information content are intended to be observed in all construction projects where the use of these requirements is advantageous.

This topic specific guide by the Australian and New Zealand Institutes of Quantity Surveyors is an essential guide for quantity surveyors, cost managers and cost estimators expecting to be involved with a project implementing BIM processes.