BIM Coordination Checklist for Cold-Formed Steel Framing

BIM coordination creates the most value when the project team agrees on inputs, model ownership and coordination responsibilities before detailing starts. Use this checklist to prepare a cold-formed steel framing project for a cleaner coordination process.

Project Readiness Checklist

Current model and drawings
Confirm the latest architectural, structural and MEP models/drawings and their revision dates.

Model origin and coordinates
Establish shared coordinates, levels, grids and file-naming standards.

Framing scope
Define which walls, floors, roofs, trusses and related framing systems are included.

Openings and embeds
Coordinate major openings, sleeves, access panels, equipment zones and embedded items.

MEP conflict zones
Identify congested areas where framing, ducts, piping, electrical or equipment compete for space.

Structural criteria
Confirm design assumptions, loads, deflection limits and any engineer-of-record requirements.

Connection/detail ownership
Clarify who is responsible for connection engineering, delegated design and final approvals.

Clash review process
Define clash thresholds, review cadence, issue ownership and closure workflow.

Fabrication handoff
Identify what information must be approved before fabrication or panelization can proceed.

Field feedback
Create a process for RFIs, field conditions and model changes to flow back into coordination.