Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs)

Table 3

Characteristics of BIM roles.

Role	Main characteristics	Model
BIM leader	Responsible for commanding BIM implementation in the organization, defining protocols, and guiding the BIM execution plan (BEP). Must have extensive knowledge of BIM methodology.
BIM reviewer	Responsible for verifying that the modeling is correct, based on technical and normative aspects and according to organizational protocols.
BIM coordinator	Articulator of the BIM process in the organization, responsible for model validation and coordination. Serves as a point of contact among different modelers and specialties—must comply with the BEP and be fully aware of BIM standards, mandates, and regulations.
BIM modeler	In charge of developing BIM models, including 3D visualizations and information associated with the elements. Must have a broad mastery of the related computational tools and a broad knowledge of the discipline modeled.
BIM project engineer	Professional who performs modeling, analysis, and structural design, but who has acquired skills to partially or totally develop such work under BIM methodology and computational platforms.