BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

Introduction to BIM
 What
…is BIM?
How
…does it work?
Why
…do we want it?
WHAT IS BIM?
BIM IS NOT A MAGIC CURE
 We are a long way from being
able to implement the perfect
BIM workflow
 As a core methodology, BIM
has the potential to provide a
new approach to helping solve
many current problems
 To do so, we have to change
and align the mind-set of an
entire industry
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF BIM?
 BIM is the process of generating and
managing building data during its life
cycle

 A BIM is a digital representation of

BIM is thephysical
structuredand functional
creation, characteristics
sharing, use and re-use
of a building
of digital information about a building or built asset
throughout its entire lifecycle
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Oil & Gas Aerospace Automotive
From

Buildings
To
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IN

Topographical Geometric Semantic

Visualisations Simulations Export Data

OUT
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LEVELS OF BIM

 UK Government BIM Levels:

 BIM Level 0 – CAD
 BIM Level 1 – Organised CAD
 BIM Level 2 – Collaborative Building Information
Modelling
 BIM Level 3 – Interoperable Asset Information
Modelling
BIM LEVEL 0

 The traditional
approach to creating
data
 Uses the most
applicable workflow
for each discipline
 Optional process
enhancement by
using software in-
house
BIM LEVEL 1

 Introduction of
collaborative
processes, quality
controls and
naming
conventions
 Largely 2D
Deliverables
BIM LEVEL 2

 Evolutionary step from

previous level
 Electronic model data
being transferred
between parties to
assist processes
 Some software will
allow verified transfer
of data in native
formats
BIM LEVEL 3
 Revolutionary step
 Each party is preparing
 electronic data for a
 central hub which can
 be read by all
 The hub becomes the
 combined deliverable
 at hand-over
 Common drive towards successful project
outcome
BIM MATURITY
INFORMATION FLOW

 BIM methods do
not manage
information flow
nor validate
decisions
 A traditional
pyramid of
communication
and approval
still applies
COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENTS (CDES)
Traditional Approach Common Data Approach
WHERE ARE WE?
WHERE ARE WE?
 What
…is BIM?
How
…does it work?
Why
…do we want it?
BIM ENABLED TOOLS
HOW DOES BIM WORK?
 Ignoring all the rest of what
BIM delivers, if we look
only at the production of
drawings, then…
 …with CAD, the information
is held in a floating text box
 …with BIM, the information
is held within the
properties of the object
THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND

 Contractors don’t know

what they are asking for
 Designers don’t know
how to deliver it
 Suppliers don’t know
what is required of them
BIM IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

 Some disciplines within the supply

chain have woken up to or are
becoming aware of the benefits of
BIM
BIM IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

 Other sectors have been slow to

grasp the potential and/or the
requirements of full collaborative
working
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING?
 Should a Painting
Contractor look to
supply a full library
of colours, textures
and finishes?
 Should a Diamond
Drilling Specialist
provide a library of
holes?
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING?
 Simply being able to read model
data would allow:
A clear understanding of issues
and logistics
 Accurate quantification

 More informed pricing

 The ability to plan manpower and

equipment requirements
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING?
 This concept might be
understood with a single
question at tender stage:

 “The project involves 5,000m2

of paint but what percentage
of that requires raised
access?”
 What
…is BIM?
How
…does it work?
Why
…do we want it?
FEEL LIKE YOU BEING DRIVEN TO IT?

 BIM is being marketed to the entire

construction and facility management sector
 Surely it can’t mean the

 same thing to everyone?

WHY DO WE WANT BIM? THE PUSH AND THE
PULL

The PUSH The PULL

Government BIM Adoption Industry

Advantages Advantages
GOVERNMENT AS CLIENT MANDATING BIM

 Many governments around the

world are realising that BIM is
one part of the answer to age-
old problems
 The methodology behind BIM is
being mandated at a growing
pace
HM GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY
2011

 Keep it simple;
 Our hypothesis is:
 Government as a client
can derive significant
improvements in cost,
value and carbon
performance through
the use of open
sharable asset
information
CLIENT PERSPECTIVE

The long-term trend for increased

energy prices mean that existing
building stock is coming
under closer scrutiny
BIM has a major part to play
in the assessment of
options to renovate or
replace
CLIENT PERSPECTIVE

 In many respects, BIM can only be said to have

reached maturity once it becomes expected by
the owners and operators of a facility
 The cost of running a facility

 is far greater than the cost

 of building it and so this

 is where BIM can really

 make a difference
BIM AND BUILDING LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
BIM AND BUILDING LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
WHOLE LIFECYCLE – WHOLE PORTFOLIO

 With more information and higher quality

information at their figure tips, clients can…
 … make more informed decisions

 … allocate budget across multiple buildings to

maximise efficiency
 … manage FM contracts

 across a portfolio
CONTRACTUAL PROBLEMS
 “This Model is made available to the user for
information purposes only. No representations or
warranties express or implied are made regarding the
Model, the accuracy or completeness of the Model or
the data and/or information contained therein and the
user is not entitled to rely upon the data and/or
information contained in the Model. The user is advised
to make their own investigations and assessments as
required to satisfy themselves as to the adequacy or
otherwise of the Model and the user assumes full
responsibility for any loss resulting from use or inability
to use the Model.”
BENEFITS
Improved design reliability Reduced design risk
More time to get the design right
Improved decision making
Higher quality of work Downstream uses for FM Supports
sustainability Computation of material quantities
Improved planning, control, management of construction
Effective resource utilisation and
coordination of activities
Reduced number
of RFIs Improved collective understanding of design intent Less
time documenting more time designing Quantity take-off Client
engagement Improved spatial coordination Programme reduction
Offsite prefabrication with confidence
THANK YOU !