International BIM implementationArch. Saad Al Jabri PMP, MSc BIM

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Contents

1. Introduction and background2. BIM as a technology3. Use of BIM in project delivery4. Implications of BIM on organizations5. Conclusions and recommendations

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1. Introduction and background

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Overview of BIM

A comprehensive definition of BIM encompasses three interconnected aspects:1. the model itself2. The process of development the model3. The use of the model

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Impacted dimensions

The following major dimensions are impacted:

• Continuity of professional• Business innovation• Building operation• Project delivery

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BIM and its links to otherparadigms in the industry

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BIM and IPD

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BIM and lean

Four major links between lean and BIM:1. Reducing waste,2. BIM can realise lean principles,3. Supported/facilitated through BIM; and4. Lean facilitate BIM.

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BIM and sustainability

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2. BIM as a technology

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Object representation in BIM Technology

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Data representation andexchange standards

COBie

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Building information models(discipline-specific and federated)

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Open BIM and similar initiatives

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BIM’s links with other up andcoming technologies

• Cloud computing• Big data• Physical to digital

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Cloud computing

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Big data

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Physical to digital

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Data management

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3. Use of BIM in project delivery

dimensions of BIM deployment at the project level:• project-level goals and the identification of a BIM

champion,• value proposition and stakeholders,• information flows in a BIM environment

compared to traditional environment,• model quality issues through the entire project

life cycle.

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3. Use of BIM in project delivery

BIM implementation planning documents:1. BIM execution planning guide version 2.0

http://bim.psu.edu/2. The VA BIM guide

www.cfm.va.gov/til/bim/BIMGuide/3. Singapore BIM guide: version 2

www.corenet.gov.sg/general/bim-guides/singapore-bim-guide-version-20.aspx

4. BIM execution plan by CPIx www.cpic.org.uk/cpix/cpix-bim-execution-plan/

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Types of projects and BIM implementation

Broadly speaking the built environment sector can be divided into two major categories of projects:•real estate projects; and• infrastructure projects.

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BIM and project life cycle

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BIM during concept design

Perform cost planning Perform value engineering

Select the best structural system Conduct circulation studies

Do preliminary design of services Perform environmental analyses

Gather stakeholder input Check building regulations

Do space programming and zoning Calculate areas, volumes and spaces in one click

The activities that can be performed in the concept design stage are:

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BIM during development design

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BIM during constructiondevelop a better understanding of the design intent and the components of the asset,

achieve better on-site collaboration and coordination between contractors and subcontractors,Site and project planning and scheduling,

enable planning and coordination of off-site components (fabrication, shop drawings and installations),perform risk management activities associated with the project,

integrate with cost and schedule control and other project management functions including verification, guidance and tracking of construction activities using BIM-based tools; andprepare models and documentation for handover and commissioning.

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BIM during handover and close out

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BIM during operations and end of use

plan, prevent or correct the maintenance of building components

operate the asset in its optimal capacity as per the business requirements of the owner and consistent with design intentproactively manage, monitor and adjust building functions in a more energy efficient way against a baseline performance modelmonitor building sensors and real-time control of building systems

plan and prepare for evacuation and other emergency crises; and

make renovation, retrofit and demolition decisions using accurate as-built information.

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Types and progression ofmodels

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Collaboration andcoordination using BIM

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4. Implications of BIM on organisations

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Key issues when looking at BIM• training and education in BIM• hardware and software selection for organisation• BIM experience and capabilities of various members of

the project team• ownership of models and data embedded in the models• risks due to model exchange• copyright and intellectual property rights • contractual issues pertaining to BIM services• insurance and liability issues on BIM projects.

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Changes in contractualarrangements and related legal issues

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Changes in workflow

Approaches for information flow and information management:

1. Local independent model2. Integrated BIM environment

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Local independent model

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Integrated BIM environment

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Implications of BIM on practice

Implication of BIM in individual organisation:• The work practices• hardware and software selection issues• skills training and other drivers and barriers

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BIM for developers and ownersLevel of influence Activities

Sector level Assist in developing sector-level BIM guidelines and standards

Influence and encourage industry network/ecosystem

Develop and participate in pilot or proof of concept projects

Organisational level Building internal leadership and knowledge

Link organisation strategy to project strategy

Link business strategy to BIM strategy

Project level Deploying BIM-ready project team or representative

Develop employer’s information requirement

Enhance collaboration by building trust and common goals

Facilitate and approve BIM execution plan

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BIM for architects and designers

Three major shifts that are taking place are:1. Design processes,2. Design culture, and3. The effort.

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BIM for contractors

contractors play the following three important roles in the BIM environment:

1. assist in the development of models by participating in the design

2. utilise the models during the constructionstage to perform tasks that are relevant during thisstage of the project; and

3. Prepare as-built information as construction progresses so that the models can be used in the operation and maintenance phase of the project.

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BIM for facility managers

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BIM for product manufacturers

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Role of BIM managementSome of the BIM manager roles that will take on the project are:

developing, implementing and maintaining the BIM implementation/execution plan for the project

ensuring all project team members are in alignment with the plan

creating and maintaining a BIM coordination framework that is aligned with the overall BIM implementation/execution plan

maintaining the federated model created from the individual domain-specific models which are submitted by the project team

tracking the identity of the contributor to a model and the intended purpose of the model at every defined stage

administering the agreed document and model sharing/publication system

understanding the legal implications of BIM in terms of intellectual property, copyright, insurances and risk.

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Conclusions and recommendations

Challenges in BIM adoption:1. Mindset issues2. Project-delivery network issues3. Technological barriers4. Availability of skilled resources5. High hardware and software cost6. Legal and commercial obstacles

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Overcoming the barriers

• Stakeholders broader vision and behavioral changes.• capacity building, education and training.• better value proposition for all stakeholders.• development of national standards and guidelines.• investment in research and development• process- and people-driven change.• life cycle view for BIM implementation with supply

chain and asset management integration.

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Changes to BIM adoption and results

1. Digital fabrication.2. Cloud computing.3. Big data and analytics.4. Mobile platform.

Thank you for listening

Email: saad@icc.net.sa

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