Publications
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- The information, BIM Standards & Specifications, Technical Circulars, and Other Useful Links (“the Publications”) included on this webpage are compiled by the Hong Kong Institute of Civil and Building Information Management (“the Institute”) for facilitating the establishment of users’ own BIM library and easy reference only. Whilst the Institute endeavors to ensure the accuracy, reliability of the Publications, no statement, representation, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy, updateness, reliability or appropriateness for using the Publications or the results of the use of the Publications in any particular circumstances.
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BIM Standards & Specifications



| Title | Department / Institute / Organization | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Production of BIM Object Guide - General Requirements (August 2019) | The Construction Industry Council (CIC) | Link |
| BIM Standards - General (August 2019) | The Construction Industry Council (CIC) | Link |
| BIM Standards for Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (August 2019) | The Construction Industry Council (CIC) | Link |
| BIM Standards for Underground Utilities (August 2019) | The Construction Industry Council (CIC) | Link |
| Guidelines for Using Building Information Modelling in General Building Plans Submission 2019 | Buildings Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| In-house Building Information Modelling (BIM) Standards | Hong Kong Housing Authority, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Computer-Aided-Drafting Standard for Works Projects (CSWP) | Development Bureau, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Drafting Specifications for Engineering Survey (in conjunction with CSWP) | Multiple Departments | Link |
| HKIS BIM Contract Conditions – Conditions of Contract for Building Information Modelling (BIM) (First Edition, April 2020) | The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors | Link |
Technical Circulars
| Title | Department / Institute / Organization | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Computer-Aided-Drafting Standard for Works Projects (CSWP), ETWB TCW No.38/2002 | Environmental, Transport and Works Bureau, Government Secretariat, Transport and Works Branch | Link |
| Adoption of Building Information Modelling for Capital Works Projects in Hong Kong, DEVB TC(W) No. 7/2017 | Works Branch, Development Bureau, Government Secretariat | Link |
| Adoption of Building Information Modelling for Capital Works Projects in Hong Kong, DEVB TC(W) No. 18/2018 | Works Branch, Development Bureau, Government Secretariat | Link |
| Adoption of Building Information Modelling for Capital Works Projects in Hong Kong, DEVB TC(W) No. 9/2019 | Works Branch, Development Bureau, Government Secretariat | Link |
| Digital Works Supervision System, DEVB TC(W) No. 3/2020 | Works Branch, Development Bureau, Government Secretariat | Link |
Other Useful Links




| Title | Department / Institute / Organization | Link |
|---|---|---|
| List of Legislation (related to Civil Construction Project) | View PDF | |
| General Conditions of Contract for Civil Engineering Works | Development Bureau, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| General Conditions of Employment of Engineering and Associated Consultants for a Design and Construction Assignment | Development Bureau, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| General Specification for Civil Engineering Works | Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Project Administration Handbook for Civil Engineering Works | Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Standard Drawings (by CEDD) | Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Standard Drawings (by HyD) | Highways Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Standard Drawings (by DSD) | Drainage Services Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |
| Standard Drawings (by WSD) | Water Supplies Department, the Government of HKSAR | Link |


