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Paul Goodman-Simpson International Sales ArtrA Ltd

ArtrA Field-BIM, BIM Based Fit-Out & Facilities Management

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Using BIM For Construction & FM - Requires New Tools

Discipline / Consultant

CAD Design Application

Model Checking Clash checking

Model Delivery

Construction Management

FM

Architectural Design ArchiCAD Solibri IFC - NWD ArtrA ArtrA

Structural Design Tekla Structures Solibri IFC - NWD ArtrA ArtrA

Mechanical Services MagiCAD Solibri IFC - NWD ArtrA ArtrA

HVAC CADVent Solibri IFC - NWD ArtrA ArtrA

Electrical & Lighting MagiCAD Solibri IFC - NWD ArtrA ArtrA

Design Phase Construction Phase & Life Cycle

The builder cannot be expected to buy & learn all the CAD/BIM applications used

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Building Information Workflow - FM

Architects & engineers design information enables builders to construct a building

The additional information generated by the builder during construction & Fit-Out...

...is the same information needed by the FM team to run the building

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Two Approaches To Manage Building Information

1. Add all building information to the 3D BIM/CAD model

• Relies on archietcts /engineers and CAD

operators to add & retrieve the information

• Many CAD packages will be required on a multi-discipine model

2. Hold the building information in an external database linked to a 3D model

• More flexibilty to incorporate construction, FF&E & FM information

• Easier to manage change

• More accesssible information can be managed by the FM team

ArtrA

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Field-BIM - Database Management

Field & Lifecycle BIM is not about construction or FM staff changing 3D design models It’s about bringing together all construction information into a usable & transferable resource Viewing FM database information through a 3D model Using tablet PC’s instead of CAD workstations

ArtrA

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ArtrA - What Is It?

ArtrA is a building information management system for construction management, fit-out and facilities management Transfers a BIM from the design office to the construction team, and then to the FM team

Multi-discipline, fully compliant with all BIM/CAD applications, handles IFC and read/writes COBie information At its core ArtrA is a (SQL) database management application with a graphical front end (an Active-X version of Navisworks)

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Field-BIM – Model Preparation

Larger projects are managed by building

Example shown - 12 NWF files – (1 for each building)

Facilities staff will receive 4 hours training, so the models need to be manageable

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London & Barts Hopsital - Seperate models for each floor

All levels Navisworks NWF Single floor NWD

Facilities staff will receive 4 hours training, so the models need to be manageable

Field-BIM – Model Preparation

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Manchester Central Library - saved views for each floor

Facilities staff will receive 4 hours training, so the models need to be manageable

Field-BIM – Model Preparation

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This Revit space object holds valuable information, but obscures all other objects. E.g. Doors, stairs etc. cannot be selected

Room/floor objects are excellent place holders for linking documents & construction data. They allow other objects to be selected

The solution is to flatten a copy of the space objects to become floor objects.

Field-BIM - Model Preparartion - Room Objects

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ArtrA Facilities Management BIM – Basic Principles

‘’Use the model for point & click access to review and capture project information’’

Immediate access to project documentation

Data capture CodeBook database

Room sign-off QA/QC database

Snagging database

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Use the model attributes to search & find specific objects

Linking FM Information

Link documentation, spreadsheets & database information to the results

Review on-site on a tablet PC

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Documentation In The Field

Architectural Discipline

Select the door and open the document from the list

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Building Services Discipline

Select the diffuser and open the documents from the list

Documentation In The Field

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Architectural

Floor objects provide easy access to project documentation

More than 1800 documents have been linked to this model in 32 categories

Select the room and open the documents from the list

Documentation In The Field

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Click on an object to access its documentation from a website Provided internet access is 100% guaranteed at all times & the websites don’t change

Linking Documents To Websites

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Discipline Driven

The large number of documents can result in information overload

Therefore everything in ArtrA is driven by discipline & ‘user rights’

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Use any hardware you like – but is it fit for purpose?

Online or Offline or Both?

Hardware & Software – Online & Off-line

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Tablet PC’s are equipped with barcode & RFID readers

Barcodes help construction teams & FM managers find the correct information Use Revit ID or IFC GUID

Use Of Barcode & RFID

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Field Access To Design Information

Revit attributes imported into tags - click the object to open the tag

A complete material take off for each window type in Excel

Information bubble ‘pops-up’under the mouse

All avaialble in a couple of clicks!

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A tag is a set of new information in the database that is linked to the model User definable - 30 minutes is all that is required to create a new tag and link it to the correct objects in the model This tag deals with floor finishes, but they can also deal construction progress, trades, room data, logistics etc.

ArtrA Tags

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The model provides the room/space name & number, dimensions...

from model

Room data sheets (Excel) define the floor finish type

from RDS

Suppliers provide part numbers, more detail & cost

from supplier

Facilities Management Infomation In Excel - Multiple Sources

The combined information is linked to the BIM database

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Facilities Management BIM – Data Import Workflow

Excel Room Data is imported into ArtrA tags

Import templates are saved and re-run as the information changes

The information is sorted by room and displayed as a Tag by clicking on the room

1255_CL_Input_Architect.xlsx

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Convert Dumb 3D Models Into Intelligent BIMs

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Furniture Fixtures and Equipment

99% of BIMs don’t include the objects neccesary for Fit-Out & FM

Who supplied it & when?

What did it cost?

Who installed it?

Who commisioned it?

When does the warranty expire?

What’s the stock No.?

Whats the manufacturers description?

Where is the product brochure?

Where is the installation guide?

What is the commisioning process?

What documentation is mandatory?

What is the maintenance cycle?

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ArtrA will read building information from any source... CodeBook, Excel etc.

A contents manager merges the data from various sources to the correct room, zone, floor, department etc.

Additional FM information is added (warranty, supplier etc.)

Then links the combined data to the correct room in the model

Managing Fit Out & Compliance – BIM & External Databases

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Managing Fit Out & Compliance – BIM & External Databases

Example LNB Hospital - Commissioning & compliance checks of Codebook Room Data

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Facilities Management Processes – Using BIM

FM Process Check

Intruder Alarm Weekly

Fire Alarm Weekly

Toolkit Weekly

Portable Appliances Weekly

Ladders & Steps Weekly

Vending Machines Weekly

Lighting Weekly

Legionella Weekly

Outstanding Repairs Weekly

Building Cleaning Weekly

Powered Doors & Mag Locks Weekly

First Aid Kits (x2) Weekly

Lost Property System Weekly

Trolleys (x7) Weekly

Back-Up Generator Weekly

FM Process Check

Building Cleaning Monthly

COSHH Regulations Monthly

Fire Extinguishers Monthly

Scheduled Maintenance Monthly

PHS Contract Monthly

Legionella Full System Monthly

Window Cleaning Monthly

First Aid Kits (x2) Monthly

Safe Refuge Points Monthly

Back-Up Generator Tested Monthly

FM Process Check

Fire Emergency Plan Annually

Legionella Full System Annually

Furniture & Equipment Inventory Annually

Fire Drills Annually

Servicing of Fire Appliances Annually

ArtrA

But they can be described in a database that is linked to a model

FM Process Check

External areas Daily

Intruder Alarm Daily

CCTV System Daily

Fire Alarm Daily

Refuse Collection Daily

Emergency Lighting Daily

Full Light Check Daily

Internal Areas Daily

Plant Room Daily

Outer Passage & Exits Daily

Most FM processes cannot be modelled

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Use The Model For Any Lifecycle Process...

FM Process Check

Building Cleaning Monthly

COSHH Regulations Monthly

Fire Extinguishers Monthly

Scheduled Maintenance Monthly

1. Create the tag & properties in ArtrA’s database 2. Link it to the model (circulation areas in this case) 3. Record the monthly data using a tablet PC

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ArtrA – Reporting From The BIM Database

Information in ArtrA’s BIM database can be reported or sent to Excel

Thematic report - Partition status on a given date

Often more meaningful when shown thematically through the model

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3. Export (sell) the combined project database to the FM provider - if they want it!

Facilities Management & Lifecycle

Recap – The Lifecycle BIM Concept

Design & Engineer

1. Use model attributes to link information & documentation to a project database

2. During construction add fit-out, FF&E and room data information

Construct & Fit-Out

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