BIM for Facility Managers

Hani Afendi– BIM Specialist- Computers Unlimited

The Forest of TerminologyWhere do we start?

The Basics

BIMBuilding Information Modelling

The Theoretical Basis of BIMThe MacLeamy Curve

“Value Engineering” is usually performed here..

..the BIM / IPD process adds value by moving decisions here

A Visual Definition

•A File Format

•A Software Application - (Even ours!)

•An Information Technology

BIM is NOT

•A Business Model

•Defined by Workflows•(M

ay vary from project to project)

•Enabled by Information Technology

BIM is

A Working Definition

BIM for FM

How BIM can help?

BIM reduces the inefficiencies caused by poor data storage and lack of interoperability among the information systems that are used for design, construction and facility management.

BIM provides a great infrastructure for FM and enables owners to control their investment much better than before.

BIM for FM

Expenditures vs SavingsIn the life cycle of a building, a significant amount of overall expenditure is spent on managing the facility. The bigger and more complex the building the more potential for savings with better management.

The earlier the informed decisions can be taken regarding a building/facility in the design/construction stage the more potential savings for future maintenance of a facility can be gained.

BIM for FM

BIM FM Integration

Facility Managers often find themselves at the end of the project life cycle and have minimal influence on the early stages of a project, as accurate information is not available or provided to them until much later on.

However with BIM integration and using COBie data, Facility Managers are able tobe more involved with project decisions due to data being available to them at a much earlier stage.This in turn allows for more accurate budgeting and efficiency, which an owner/ investor can rely on andbenefit from.

Information & Data Flow

IFC CertificationSupporting Open Information Exchange Standards

IFC 2x3 2.0

BIM for FM

The Benefits

Benefits of BIM

The Benefits

Improved understanding of current needs through the utilisation of rapid space and energy assessments.

The Benefits

A reduction in risk to cost and time implications in projects.

The Benefits

Easier and more new asset/facility information can be inputted into CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) systems.

The Benefits

Cost savings from reduced maintenance and other running costs.

The Benefits

Comprehensive and accurate decision making regarding the life cycle of the building

The Benefits

Overall reduction in waste

BIM for FM

Government MandateA Government report requires collaborative BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and electronic data) on its projects by 2016. The electronic data required will need to have Level 2 BIM compliance using COBie as standard to work with CAFM.

Bew/Richards BIM maturity diagram BIM Maturity Model

Attributed to Mark Bew & Mervyn Richards

Government Mandate – Level 2

BIM for FM

COBie

Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie)

Not all of the data is entered into one model or one system. COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) is a primary standard that has been developed for BIM FM integration. COBie is supported by the BuildingSMART alliance and specifies how all types of building and equipment data can be captured and what naming standards are appropriate for each kind of data.

COBie SpreadsheetFacility Details

BIM ImplementationBuilding SMART Guidelines

BuildingSMART

Identify Suitable Project

Talk to Your Employees

Talk to Your Clients Set

Realistic Targets

Invest in Training

Summary

Using Technology

Adopting Processes Moving Minds