BIM Coordination and Modeling for Hyperscale Data Centers, Virginia

A standardized BIM execution process was developed for Tier III hyperscale data center in Virginia’s Data Center Alley, a prominent internet hub and Virginia data center location. The process focused on establishing a unified data environment and model governance structure for efficient data center construction and buildout.

• The initiative prioritized workflow alignment and information traceability to synchronize multiple design and trade teams working across parallel construction phases in this expansive data center space.
• Defined under an ISO 19650-compliant BIM Execution Plan (BEP), the process sets clear modeling rules and digital approval protocols for all stakeholders involved in data center projects.
• Advanced coordination was achieved through Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), ensuring centralized issue management for complex data center facilities.
• Guided by Tejjy Inc.’s BIM execution specialists, this governance-driven approach strengthened Microsoft’s internal BIM standards, delivering a repeatable, data-driven model workflow to support ongoing data center growth.

To streamline BIM delivery for data center, Tejjy Inc. established a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) centered on workflow governance and data transparency. The plan, aligned with ISO 19650 standards, unified file control, revision tracking, and model approval processes.

Key strategies included:

• Used Autodesk Revit for LOD 300 modeling and Navisworks Manage for validation and coordination audits.
• Applied Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) as the Common Data Environment (CDE) for RFI management and live issue tracking.
• Standardized worksharing protocols to align multidisciplinary updates in real time.
• Created custom Revit templates and parameter libraries to maintain uniform modeling quality.
• Conducted weekly digital reviews within ACC to verify compliance and ensure model health.

This structured digital process enhanced data consistency, minimized coordination lag, and delivered a scalable BIM framework supporting Microsoft’s hyperscale expansion in Data Center Alley.

• ISO 19650-based BIM Execution Plan (BEP) for workflow governance and data consistency in data center projects.
• LOD 300 Revit models for CFMF, drywall, and ceiling systems tailored for data center facilities.
• Federated Navisworks models (NWF/NWD) for cross-discipline validation in complex data center environments.
• ACC-based Common Data Environment (CDE) for version control and collaboration across data center campuses.
• Custom Revit templates and parameter sets ensuring model uniformity for diverse data center spaces.
• Weekly governance dashboards for issue tracking and compliance reporting in the data center industry.
• Structured BIM data ready for 4D, 5D, and facility management integration, supporting future data center expansion.