General principles and scheme governance. General information. Specification for the use of computer aided design (formerly IAN 184/16)

DMRB Volume 0 Section 2 GG 184

Highways England, 2020
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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

DMRB Volume 0 Section 2

Abstract

Provides specifications for using computer aided design (CAD) for Highways England projects. Covers methods for managing the production, distribution and quality of construction information using CAD systems. Looks at the information container and metadata, information exchange, model and drawing files, associated data, survey data and coordinate systems.

History

Supersedes IAN 184/16 Highways England data and CAD standard: instructions on naming conventions, file types and data structures for the delivery and transfer of CAD/BIM files to Highways England and its supply chain (HE, 2016).

Subjects

  • Building information modelling (BIM)
  • Roads
  • Computer aided design (CAD)
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Computing/IT

Publisher History

Highways England (formerly Highways Agency) was transformed into National Highways in 2021. It was responsible for the operation, maintenance and improvement of England's motorways and major A roads. It was an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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