Task 1 Define Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)

Define the EIR - set the rules for information delivery.

A structured information workflow starts with the Owner. In this task, you’ll translate the Owner’s strategic goal into clear, practical Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) - the document that shapes what information is delivered, when it is delivered, and why it matters.

Your role - Appointing Party Output - EIR + structured information requirements in Scope

Owner’s strategic goal

Goal statement
“Capture the information required for long-term maintenance and operation of the building, ensuring all assets, systems, and spatial data are accurate and complete.”
Your job - turn this goal into clear requirements the delivery team can actually follow.

What you will do

1. Create the EIR in Docs

Work through the pre-filled EIR document in the Contract Documents and complete the required sections.

2. Structure the requirements in Scope

Confirm and structure the information requirements in Scope so they are clearly assigned for the Operation milestone.

Step 1 - Access and complete the EIR document

Module - Docs

Access the pre-filled Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) document provided in the Contract Documents.

This document already contains the required structure. Your task is to work through the EIR and complete the highlighted Smart Fields.

Required checklist
Accessing the pre-filled EIR document
Finding the EIR Template EIR Document View
Once located, the EIR document will guide you through the task. Follow the instructions in each section.
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Step 2 - Define the information requirements in Scope

Module - Scope

Follow the instructions in the “Define the information requirements in Scope” section in the EIR Document to complete this step.

Required checklist
Accessing the “Define the information requirements in Scope” section

To continue, go back to the “Define the information requirements in Scope” section in the Contract Documents.

Scope Definition
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Final deliverables for Task 1

Follow the instructions in the "Invitation To Tender" section in the EIR Document to complete the final deliverable for Task 1.

Required checklist
Accessing the “Invitation to Tender” section
Invitation to Tender
All actions for the Task 1 Deliverables are guided within the “Invitation to Tender” section of the EIR document.
How to Video - To be Uploaded
Once exported, you’re ready to move on to Task 2 - building your BEP and MIDP.