BIM-based planning approval for major infrastructure measures

The planning approval marks a decisive milestone in the realization process of major infrastructure projects. However, this phase is often characterized by time-consuming procedures and the associated rising costs. In view of the urgent need to develop efficient and sustainable infrastructure solutions, the digitalization and acceleration of approval procedures such as the planning approval procedure (PFV) is becoming increasingly important. In this context, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) method is coming into focus as a promising solution. Based on an empirical study, this article identifies 13 optimization possibilities in the PFV, which are recorded in the form of user stories. Based on these findings, a concept for BIM-based planning approval is developed, which represents a concrete approach to how approval procedures can be accelerated and made more citizen-friendly. The designed concept enables the project sponsor and the planning approval authority to coordinate the planning approval process by using a common data platform (Common Data Environment, CDE) and to exchange all relevant data and information. The concept developed is to be fleshed out and supplemented with requirements as part of the BIM4People (08/23-01/26, 19FS2057A) research project.