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Template v1.1.0 · 2026-09-06

Plans, reports, and contracts linked to a domain.

32 documents

Document	Domain	Description
Floor plans GRD	Architecture	Storey floor plans as the geometric and visual planning basis. They act as a completeness check against the IFC model - the model is validated via IDS, the plans show whether the status is complete and readable.
Sections SCT	Architecture	Building sections as the geometric and visual planning basis. They act as a completeness check against the IFC model - heights, layers, and vertical relationships must be readable on the drawing.
Elevations ANS	Architecture	Building elevations as the geometric and visual planning basis. They act as a completeness check against the IFC model - facade, openings, and junctions must be readable on the drawing.
Details DET	Architecture	Standard and execution details as the geometric planning basis. They close the gap between model and construction and act as a completeness check where the IFC model is not held at detail depth.
Fire protection plan BSP	Fire protection	Fire protection plan with compartments, escape routes, and fire resistance of the governing components. It supports alignment with the fire concept and permit documents.
Fire protection concept BSK	Fire protection	Fire protection concept with protection goals, compartments, and required fire-resistance classes. Binding basis for the fire plan, model values, and permit.
Terrain survey GLD	Surveyor	Terrain survey with position and height reference in LV95 and control points. Binding spatial basis for all discipline models; complemented by the geotechnical report.
Geotechnical report BDG	Architecture	Geotechnical report with subsoil, bearing capacity, and geotechnical recommendations. It complements the terrain survey and position reference as the basis for foundations, excavation, and strategy choice.
Traffic study VKG	Architecture	Traffic study for access, parking, and effects on the surrounding network. Basis for the building application and alignment with the authority.
Environmental impact assessment UVP	Architecture	Environmental impact assessment of the project's effects on the environment and surroundings. Basis for the building application and alignment with the authority.
Formwork plans SHL	Structural engineering	Formwork plans for concrete execution. They make formwork, dimensions, and junctions readable for site.
Reinforcement plans BWP	Structural engineering	Reinforcement plans for concrete execution. They make bars, layers, and positions readable for site.
Permit plans architecture BGA	Architecture	Architecture permit plans for the building application. Floor plans, sections, and elevations in the representation required by the authority.
Permit plans heating BGH	MEP	Heating permit plans for the building application. Representation of the heating systems in the form required by the authority.
Permit plans cooling BGK	MEP	Cooling permit plans for the building application. Representation of the cooling systems in the form required by the authority.
Permit plans ventilation BGL	MEP	Ventilation permit plans for the building application. Representation of the ventilation systems in the form required by the authority.
Permit plans air conditioning BGC	MEP	Air-conditioning permit plans for the building application. Representation of the air-conditioning systems in the form required by the authority.
Permit plans plumbing BGS	MEP	Plumbing permit plans for the building application. Representation of the plumbing systems in the form required by the authority.
Permit plans electrical BGE	MEP	Electrical permit plans for the building application. Representation of the electrical systems in the form required by the authority.
System and plant schematics (MEP) SYS	MEP	MEP system and plant schematics (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical). They ensure building-services concepts are formally approved before construction.
Riser schematics / shafts STG	MEP	Riser schematics and shafts for building services. They ensure vertical distribution and shafts are formally approved before construction.
Fire-case control matrix BSM	MEP	Fire-case control matrix for detectors, dampers, actuators, and suppression equipment. It ensures the safety matrix is formally approved before construction.
Project handbook / BEP BAP	Architecture	Project handbook and BIM execution plan. It links organisational milestones - roles, processes, deliverables - directly to the technical planning status.
Usage agreement structure NVT	Structural engineering	Structural usage agreement according to SIA 260. It links agreed uses, loads, and vibration requirements per space to the technical planning status of the structure.
Usage agreement MEP NVG	MEP	MEP usage agreement. It links agreed room-wise requirements for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical to the technical planning status.
Cost estimate / cost calculation KVA	Architecture	Cost estimate and cost calculation. It links commercial milestones directly to the technical planning status and model-based quantities.
Bills of quantities LV	Architecture	Bills of quantities for tender and award. They link commercial milestones directly to the technical planning status.
Works contracts WVK	Architecture	Works contracts with contractors. They link commercial milestones directly to the technical planning status that underpins the award.
Minutes PRT	Architecture	Meeting and decision minutes. They link organisational milestones and decisions directly to the technical planning status.
Daywork reports RGR	Architecture	Daywork reports for time-and-material work. They prevent unplanned extra cost by coupling daywork directly to the affected milestones and containers (project, site, building, storey).
Change requests CRQ	Architecture	Change orders and variations. They prevent unplanned extra cost by coupling variations directly to the affected milestones and containers (project, site, building, storey).
Building physics component catalogue BPK	Building physics	Building physics component catalogue with values for the envelope and separating components. Basis for verification, variants, and coordination with architecture and specialists.