What Is a MIDP (Master Information Delivery Plan)?
A MIDP (Master Information Delivery Plan) is the master information delivery plan for a construction project under the ISO 19650 standard. It consolidates every discipline's TIDP (Task Information Delivery Plan) into a single schedule, defining which deliverable is produced, in what format, by whom and by when.
MIDP: definition under ISO 19650
The MIDP is the central register that manages information delivery during a project's delivery phase. It is maintained by the lead appointed party and built from the TIDPs supplied by each task team.
In ISO 19650 terms, the MIDP answers a simple question: what information is delivered, when and by whom. It does not describe how the model is produced (that is the BEP), but the schedule and scope of the deliverables.
MIDP vs TIDP: what's the difference
The TIDP plans the deliverables of a single discipline or task team; the MIDP aggregates every project TIDP into one delivery plan. Put simply: the sum of all the TIDPs is the MIDP.
| Aspect | MIDP | TIDP |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | The whole project | A single discipline |
| Owner | Information manager / lead appointed party | Discipline lead (task team) |
| Content | Aggregates every TIDP into one schedule | Deliverables list for that discipline |
What a MIDP contains
A well-built MIDP details, for every deliverable:
- Deliverable code and name (following the ISO 19650 naming convention)
- Discipline and responsible task team
- Format and level of information need (LOIN)
- Milestone and delivery date
- Deliverable status and version
- Dependencies on other deliverables
How a MIDP is built and maintained
The MIDP is built by consolidating each discipline's plan and is updated throughout the project:
- Gather the TIDP from each discipline or task team
- Consolidate every deliverable into a single schedule
- Assign an owner and a date to each deliverable by milestone
- Track status and versions throughout the project
- Update the MIDP whenever scope or dates change
MIDP in Excel vs a dedicated tool
Many teams start their MIDP in an Excel spreadsheet. It works at first, but it doesn't scale: it doesn't version deliverables, it doesn't flag due dates and it isn't connected to where the files live.
A dedicated tool generates the MIDP from the project, syncs status with Autodesk Forma/ACC® and automatically flags deliverables that are overdue or due soon.
Frequently asked questions about the MIDP
What does MIDP stand for?
MIDP stands for Master Information Delivery Plan: the master information delivery plan for a project under the ISO 19650 standard.
What is the difference between MIDP and TIDP?
The TIDP plans the deliverables of a single discipline; the MIDP consolidates every project TIDP into a single delivery schedule.
Who is responsible for the MIDP?
The information manager, within the lead appointed party, maintains the MIDP from the TIDPs supplied by each task team.
Is the MIDP the same as the BEP?
No. The BEP (BIM Execution Plan) defines how information is produced and managed; the MIDP defines what is delivered and when.
Can you run a MIDP in Excel?
Yes, but Excel doesn't scale: it doesn't version, flag due dates or connect to Autodesk Forma/ACC®. A dedicated tool automates the tracking.