Description

AEC (UK) BIM Protocol
Implementing UK BIM Standards for the Architectural, Engineering and
Construction industry.

Version 2.0 September 2012
Updated to unify protocols outlined in
AEC (UK) BIM Standard for Revit and
Bentley Building.

The AEC (UK) Initiative was formed in 2000 to improve the process of design
information production, management and exchange. Initially the initiative addressed
CAD layering conventions as the primary concern for users of design data. As design
needs and technology has developed, the initiative has expanded to cover other
aspects of design data production and information exchange.
The committee was re-formed in 2009, including new members from companies and
consultancies highly experienced in BIM software and implementation, to address the
growing need within the UK AEC industry for application of UK standards in a unified,
practical & pragmatic manner within a design environment.
The AEC (UK) BIM Protocol was first released in November 2009, and this updated
version collates the learning and experience gained since then. This generic document
provides platform-independent protocols which are further enhanced by the softwarespecific
supplements.

Copyright Notice:
It is important to note that this standard will only become truly useful if as many
companies adopt it as possible. To that extent, it may be freely distributed and used in
any format necessary, provided credit is given to the committee.