implementing bim for owners

JULY 28, 2015

Implementing BIM for OwnersUNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF BIM AND THE STEPS TO START IMPLEMENTING

T.J. Meehan, AIA, LEED AP // Vice President of Professional Services

© 2015 CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Purpose // Process // Payoff

© 2015 CADD Microsystems, Inc.JULY 28, 2015 // 2

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF TODAY’S PRESENTATION?

To educate owners and their consultants on why and what it

takes to implement BIM.

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO ACCOMPLISH DURING THIS PRESENTATION?

We will discuss what BIM is, a brief history, why it’s beneficial,

the components of a BIM implementation for owners, a

recommended roadmap for implementation, and then next steps.

WHAT DO WE HOPE YOU WILL TAKE AWAY FROM THIS PRESENTATION?

You will gain the knowledge you need to understand BIM from an

owner’s perspective, be much better equipped to start

implementing it, and have your next steps defined.

Speaker Bio


• 6 years in AEC industry as an architect

• 15 years as a consultant and trainer

• Oversees CADD’s team of expert AEC technology consultants

• Passionate about BIM

V.P. of Professional ServicesV.P. of Professional Services

T.J. Meehan AIA, LEED AP

Agenda


10:20 Introduction

10:25Overview of BIMWhat is it? // Brief History // Why is it Beneficial?

10:30Components of a BIM ImplementationWhat are they? // What are some recommendations?

10:50Recommended BIM Implementation RoadmapShort Term // Medium Term // Long Term

11:00Wrap UpSummary // Next Steps // Questions

11:05 Presentation Ends

Overview of BIMWhat is it? // Brief History // Why is it Beneficial?


What is BIM?DEFINITIONS


BIM

verb

nounBuilding Information

Modeling is a processwhereby a building is

modeled virtually, with

it’s associated

information, to be used

to help design and

maintain a building.

““

Building Information

Model is a digital / virtual model of a

building used in the

BIM process. These

are relational

databases with

graphics and data.

““

Brief History of BIM

• BIM was first wrote about in 1975

– Chuck Eastman, Professor at Georgia Tech

School of Architecture

– “The Use of Computers Instead of Drawings

in Building Design”

• “Building Information Model” term coined in 1992

– Paper by van Nederveen and Tolman

• Autodesk popularized “BIM”

– 2002 white paper titled “Building Information Modeling”


Maintaining Current Drawings

BIM is uniquely suited for this by having one file with all

the building data versus many different CAD files.

Plus, Revit can manage who owns what down the

individual element.

Why is BIM Beneficial?

Better Designs through Analysis

Energy consumption, heating and cooling loads,

computational fluid dynamics (CFD), solar radiation,

LEED calculations, and more.


More Coordinated Designs

Allows the different design disciplines to coordinate

their designs virtually, reducing costly design changes

and change orders during construction.

Better Visualization

To help stakeholders better see what they’re getting

and to help contractors better understand the design

intent (more views in the construction documents,

including 3D).

More Data Available

Models can maintain this data, such as specifications,

throughout the design and construction process and

then transitioning into building operations.

Accurate Estimates

Models can quickly generate very detailed cost

estimates as well as Bills of Material (BOM).

Why is BIM Beneficial?2014 SMARTMARKET REPORT


• 74% of responders report a positive return-on-investment (ROI) using BIM

• 86% of responders have been using BIM for three or more years

• In the past two years, the percentage of contractors implementing BIM at a high level has grown from 55% to 79%

• 82% of contractors require or encourage their teams to have BIM expertise

Components of a BIM ImplementationWhat are they? // What are some recommendations?


BIM StrategyROADMAP FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE


• Define Your Goals/Strategies for BIM

– Short Term = 6-12 months

– Medium Term = 1-3 years

– Long Term = 3-5 years

• Layout your Tactics

– What steps will you take specifically to achieve

those goals?

– What can you do in-house and what will

require help from outside experts?

• Develop the Roadmap

– We’ll discuss a recommended one later

BIM RequirementsTHE FOUNDATION OF YOUR STANDARDS


• Defines specifically what you want out of a BIM model deliverable

• Will probably end up being a contract addendum

• Allows for the creation of consistently formatted models –both graphics and data

• Sooner this is in place, the sooner you can start building your model library

• Sections Typically Include:

– General requirements (overview, terminology,

existing conditions, project team roles,

templates, ownership)

– Submittal requirements (general, design

submittals, construction submittals)

– Modeling requirements (general modeling,

building elements, level of development/LOD)

– Additional BIM tasks (overview, phased

construction/4D, estimating/5D,

sustainability/6D, facilities management/7D)

– Appendix (naming conventions, BIM Project

Execution Plan)

Levels of Development (LOD)DEFINING HOW THINGS ARE MODELED


• Essentially, how detailed are the graphics and how much data is embedded

• Broken down by building elements

– USACE and BIMForum use UniFormat to organize

• Top 3 Industry Definitions:

– American Institute of Architects (AIA):

G202, Project Building Information Modeling Protocol Form

– U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE):

Minimum Modeling Matrix (M3), part of their BIM Requirements

– BIMForum:

Level of Development Specification 2014

Image courtesy of the BIMForum Level of Development Specification, version 2014

BIM Requirements and LODRECOMMENDATIONS


• Define LOD for both graphics and data separately

– As they do not always run in parallel

• Be very specific about what should and should not be modeled (LOD)

– So as to avoid over-modeling

• Be very specific about the data fields that are necessary and required

– So data connections outside of Revit can

be maintained

– For example, ARCHIBUS and Maximo

• Minimize redundant data fields

– Identify overlap and deciding upon one

field that serves multiple outside systems

– For example, using the COBie Row Name

field to also contain the asset identifier

• If possible, require only Revit

– So you can be very specific on how

elements should be modeled

– Organize elements based on Revit

categories

Levels of Development (LOD)POTENTIAL ISSUE WITH ORGANIZING ELEMENTS VIA UNIFORMAT


They all have the same

UniFormat Number:

B2070.10 Exterior Louvers

BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP)KEEPING YOUR PROJECTS BIM COMPLIANT


• Project-specific BIM data

– Project contacts and milestone dates

– Which parties are responsible for

modeling which elements and to what

LOD, based on the project design

phases

– Method and frequency of exchanging

models

• Information Typically Includes:

– Project Information and Key Contacts

– Organizational Roles

– Project BIM Goals and Objectives

– Information Exchanges and Collaboration

Procedures

– Modeling (LOD) Requirements

– Model Quality Control Procedures

– Model Structure

– Project Deliverables

BIMing Your FacilitiesGETTING MODELS OF YOUR BUILDINGS


• Turning your existing data into BIM models

– a.k.a. “Revitizing”

• Make them Yourself

– In-house teams using drawings, scans, and field

measurements

• Contract them Out

• Get from your consultants

– They’re probably already modeling in Revit

– They just give you DWGs because that’s all you

ask for

• Check for compliance

– Manually via a checklist

– Automatically via software

Autodesk Model Checker for RevitFREE UTILITY

Classifications3 MAIN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS


Autodesk Classification Manager for Revit

OmniClass Table 21

(UniFormat)

� Organizes by system

� Ideal for estimates and

initial design

� What the architects and

engineers want to know

OmniClass Table 22

(MasterFormat)

� Organizes by material

� Ideal for organizing the

work to be executed

� What the contractor

wants to know

OmniClass Table 23

� Organizes by products

� Ideal for understanding

specific items

� What the building

engineer wants to know

FREE UTILITY

Building Master Files ProcessTHE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOW


• Maintaining a master set of files for each facility to use for continued design & construction projects

• Issues owners typically face:

– Out-of-date or inaccurate information

– Files not updated in a timely manner

– Simultaneous projects overwrite each

other’s work

– Projects sometimes begin with a costly

survey to build the backgrounds

• A single, comprehensive building model (Revit) is uniquely suited to solve this challenge

– No more missing drawings or not knowing

which is the latest version

– Allows for simultaneous projects, even if

adjacent to each other (via Worksharing)

– Allows for projects to be done in-house or

by outside consultants

COBieCONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS-BUILDING INFORMATION EXCHANGE


• A standardized format for taking data from BIM models to O&M applications

• COBie becoming the norm for data exchange at construction completion

• COBie format is strict and not specific to any one BIM application

• Many O&M solutions directly import COBie data to quickly get the building engineers up-and-running

Autodesk COBie Extension for RevitFREE UTILITY

BIM ManagerA NEW ROLE WITH NEW RESPONSIBILITIES


• Helps manage this new process

• Responsibilities:

– Oversees the implementation

– Manages models for projects

– Assists teams with new project setup

– Reviews models for compliance

– Provides feedback

– Updates processes and content

• Part-time role at first

SoftwareWHAT YOU WILL NEED…


� Ideal for creating / authoring BIM models

� Has tools for Architects, MEP, and Structural engineers

Revit

� Ideal for aggregating your models together

� Includes sequencer, QTO, and clash detection tool (Manage)

Navisworks

� Ideal for working with point clouds

� Import laser scans, visualize, publish, and prepare for modeling

ReCap

EducationINITIAL TRAINING ONGOING EDUCATION


• Targeted training for:

– Software tools

– New processes

– Utilizing standards created

• Include courses for each group:

– BIM Manager

– Designers

– Space Managers

– Construction Administrators

– Project Managers

– Leadership

• Utilize an on-demand resource

– General curriculum

– Customized courses that are recorded

BIM Implementation RoadmapShort Term // Medium Term // Long Term


Recommended Roadmap: Short Term6-12 MONTHS


1. Get a BIM Strategy, BIM Requirements document, and BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP) template in place

2. Appoint a BIM Manager (part-time role)

3. “Revitize” at least one facility

4. Ensure you have the correct Software in place

5. Begin to Provide Training to your Teams

6. Implement a Pilot Program

– Perform at least 1 design & construction project using BIM

Recommended Roadmap: Medium Term1-3 YEARS


1. Refine your BIM Documents

2. Continue “Revitizing” facilities = Build your Library

– By receiving models from consultants or having them modeled yourself

3. Implement a Master Files Process

4. Pass Data from D&C to O&M

– COBie or equivalent

5. Expand the Pilot Program

– Multiple construction types (new buildings, major renovations, interiors

projects) and multiple teams (in-house and outside consultants)

– Try each combination to test and refine the process

Roadmap: Long Term3-5 YEARS


• Have all your facilities “Revitized”

• Retire the Pilot Program

– All new design and construction projects now done

in BIM

• Direct Integration of D&C and O&M Systems

– Revit and Maximo connected

• Other Future Technologies

– Data accessed and updated in the field

– Augmented reality

– Cloud-based data and software

Wrap Up


Summary // Next Steps // Questions

SummaryWHAT DID WE LEARN TODAY?


• History and Benefits of BIM

• The Components of a BIM Implementation

– BIM Requirements document

– LOD

– BIM Project Execution Plan template

– “Revitizing” your Facilities

– Classifications

– Master File Process

– COBie

– BIM Manager

– Software

– Education

• A Recommended BIM Implementation Roadmap

– Short Term

– Medium Term

– Long Term

Free Utilities


LEED EXTENSION BETA

• E-mail me ([email protected])

COBIE EXTENSION V1.0

• www.caddmicrosystems.com/

cobieextension

REVIT MODEL CHECKER V4.0


modelchecker

CLASSIFICATION MANAGER V1.0


classificationmanager

Next StepsWHERE TO GO FROM HERE?


• There is a lot more to this than can fit in a 60 minute presentation

• Have us come in and discuss our services to help you implement BIM

• In the meantime, download our free utilities

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