18Task bar 7: Information ExchangesThis task bar provides guidance on the information that would typically bedelivered at the Information Exchanges at the end of each stage. In Chapter 3the importance of agreeing the precise extent of information and, crucially, thespecific level of detail is highlighted. Preparation of the Design ResponsibilityMatrix and Schedule of Services are also key tasks as these impact who willproduce what and when.This topic is new to the RIBA Plan of Work and also to the RIBA appointmentdocuments. However, given the degree of variability between practices andbetween projects, it is appropriate for the RIBA to provide guidance on thisessential subject.This task bar is fixed and is used in all versions of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013.Task bar 8: UK Government Information ExchangesThe UK Government Information Exchanges task bar has been introduced toencourage consideration of the stages at which the UK Government requiresinformation to be exchanged. This task bar highlights the fact that the UKGovernment has its own particular views on this important subject, derived fromits 2011 Construction Strategy.The UK Government recognises that, as a client, it does not need to beinvolved in every Information Exchange. It requires particular and specificinformation at each stage in order to answer the questions pertinent to a givenstage. Furthermore, the UK Government is seeking data-rich information thatcan be used post occupancy to manage its entire estate and to allow stringentbenchmarking activities to occur.This is a developing subject and further information is best obtained fromwww.bimtaskgroup.org, including details of COBie, which will be the principalvehicle for delivering information to the UK Government as client on projectsinstigated in the near future.This task bar is selectable and can be switched on or off in a bespoke projector practice-specific Plan of Work.www.ribaplanofwork.com
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