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ARCADIS BIM MENU Uses and their benefits GATHER administer collect manage acquire To collect or organize available asset information during the lifecycle. For example: • Determine the current state of the asset as input for the design process or the asset management process • Determine the quantities as input for cost calculations BENEFITS • Structured, up to date and reliable information available for BIM processes and accessible for all project partners GENERATE create author model specify To create or author information about the asset (requirements, design, technical specifications, planning, etc.). Various stakeholders are able to generate new information. For example: • Within the design phase, the design team will be the primary generators of information • In the construction phase, the subcontractors will generate most of the information • In the operations phase, that information is generated by those maintaining the asset when they update or change that assets BENEFITS • Generating information (e.g. modelling a design model) is easier, more flexible and produces higher quality • Available in one place for multiple use • New information will be placed with in the framework of the BIM. New information is combined, controlled and structured within the already available information, and useable for BIM processes ANALYZE examine collect evaluate simulate To examine elements of the asset to gain a better understanding of it. It is within the analytical BIM uses that data is taken from what was gathered or generated, and put into a format which is useful for analysis and further decision making. BENEFITS • BIM makes methodical research on objects relatively simple and understandable for all stakeholders • The behaviour of the asset and its elements can be predicted at times when adjustment is still possible COMMUNICATE exchange To present information about an asset in a method in which it can be shared or exchanged. BENEFITS • More efficient communication through use of a single data source (the BIM) which will lead to less failure/ costs in downstream processes REALIZE implement perform execute To make or control a physical element using asset information. For example: • Automate (robotize) the production of an asset and its elements • Support the management and use of the construction elements during the entire life cycle • Use of the BIM during construction processes BENEFITS • Improve the productivity of the construction industry and the price-value ratio of facilities • Support professional and integrated asset and asset management Prescribe program specify To determine the need for and to select specific asset elements. For example: • The program manager or architect of the asset compiles the functional program of requirements • The mechanical engineer prescribes the need for a specific HVAC system (technical)s BENEFITS • By specifying explicitly in a BIM what the (functional) requirements of the client are, it is possible to verify and validate these requirements in the design, construct and operate phase • This BIM technology is used for systematic quality assurance Coordinate detect avoid To ensure the efficiency and harmony of the relationship of asset elements. • This BIM use is often called clash detection, collision avoidance, design coordination, and interference management among others • This can include coordinating an integrated design intent of various systems during design, coordinating fabrication and installation during construction or coordinating existing operations while renovations are underway BENEFITS • This BIM use will ensure an integrated consistent asset based on its various disciplines in the life cycle • Spatial conflicts between ele- ments in an asset are detected in time, in an efficient process, and solved before manifesting during construction or operation Visualize review To form a realistic representation of an asset or asset elements. BIM is very powerful to visualize a design of an asset in order to: • Ensure that technically untrained stakeholders such as future users and nearby residents have a realistic idea of the designed asset • Allow project partners and other stakeholders to review the design in an accessible way and provide comments • Make sure that the decisionmaking by clients, users and any other stakeholders is well supported BENEFITS • Visualizations produced from the BIM allow non-technical stakeholders to participate fully and interactively in projects • Realistic visualizations and ‘walk throughs’ avoid misinterpretations and speedup the decision making process Fabricate manufacture To use asset information to manufacture the elements of an asset. For example: • Directly fabricate structural steel shapes from a CNC Machine or directly fabricate ductwork or cut piping • Generate quickly prototypes of future asset elements • Quickly fabricate replacement parts during the operation phase of an asset This use of BIM has a strong correlation with the emerging technology of 3D printing. BENEFITS • This BIM use will ensure an integra- ted consistent asset based on its various disciplines in the life cycle • Spatial conflicts between elements in an asset are detected in time, in an efficient process, and solved before manifesting during construction or operation Quantify quantity take-off To express or measure the amount of the asset element. This purpose is often used as part of the estimating and cost forecasting process. The accuracy of the quantities develops with the development of the BIM. For example, during the operation phase the exact dimensions should be known for the area of carpet to be replaced, or the vacant space which is available and rentable. BENEFITS • Ability to determine quantities • The impact of model changes are visible in the quantities which can then be used to di- rectly adjust cost estimations Arrange configure lay out locate place modelling To determine location and placement of asset elements. For example: • During the planning phase of an asset’s life, this could be the arrangement or adjacency of specific spaces within a proposed asset • During the design phase, it could be the general location of fire protection piping • While in the construction phase, it could include the placement of the hangers that support that piping • And during the operations phase this could be used to determine the placement of furniture inside an assets BENEFITS • (common) library to add objects or function fulfillers is very cost effective • It is then possible to re-use objects and knowledge from previous projects • When this is done based on a specification (as defined in the previous BIM-use), it could be achieved (semi) automatically whilst ensuring that the relation between the original require- ments from the client and the final design is secured Forecast simulate predict To predict the future performance of the asset and asset elements. For example: • Engineering calculations for structure, MEP, and building physics etc., to inform design decisions • Building costs calculations • Financial planning for construction, operation and maintenance • Planning and virtual simulation of the construction pro- cess (to identify and solve potential logistical problems) • Traffic flow (circulation) • Performance of the asset during emergencies (fire, flood, etc.) • Simulation of the evacuation during emergencies BENEFITS • Simulation on the virtual asset substantiates decisions and supports policy • Reduces the total costs of ownership • Optimizes the construction process and the performance of a (planned) asset Transform translate To modify information and translate it to be received by another process. This BIM use makes it possible to: • Take asset information from one form to another so that it can be received and used by another process • This translation or transformation of data allows for interoperability between different systems (ICT applications / software tools) • Preferably this transformation is based on open international BIM standards • Every stakeholder in the BIM process can select and use their own object based application (the best tool for the job) BENEFITS • Transform makes it possible to exchange BIM information, regardless of differences in software used Assemble prefabricate To use asset information to bring together the separate elements of an asset. In conjunction with the BIM use fabricate, this will lead to an increase of the use of pre-fabricated elements and a reduction of in-situ construction techniques. This use of BIM has a strong correlation with the emerging technology of 3D printing. BENEFITS • Less improvisation on the construction site • Fewer on-site installation issues • Less time needed for construction and lower failure-costs • Less waste • Safer working conditions and practices Monitor observe measure To collect information regarding the performance of asset elements and systems. This information supports the operational decision making process. • During the realization this information can be used to monitor the actual construction progress • During the operations phase of an asset, BIM, in combination with monitoring data, helps to optimize the performance of the asset It is within this BIM use that Building Management System (BMS) data is integrated with BIM data (SmartBuildings). BENEFITS • Real-time explicit performance information is available for asset management • By analyzing it, this information will optimize in realtime the performance of the asset • Real-time information about progress of a (construction) project Size scale engineer modelling To determine the magnitude and scale of asset elements. For example: • The dimensions of spaces • The shape of a steel beam • The size of ductwork (HVAC) • The geometrical cross-section of a road • The size of replacement parts or modifications to the asset BENEFITS • The influence of changes to objects on a project is directly visible, partly because objects can be sized by changing their attributes (properties) • One or multiple objects can be changed at the same time • The space occupancy of elements are determined in an integrated and consistent BIM The processes and collaborative behaviours associated with the creation and sharing of object orientated databases of an asset in its environment, relevant to all stages of the asset’s life cycle including design, construction and operation. The BIM Uses are categorized into five primary purposes. These purposes are decomposed further into 18 subpurposes. Every BIM use has a title, synonyms for the title, an objective, a description, and specific benefits. The roadmap of the BIM development, as outlined in the Arcadis BIM whitepaper, consists of four levels. These range from the conventional paper-based environment (level 0), via object orientated (level 1) and integrated or federated BIM (level 2), towards fully intergraded and open BIM (level 3). A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) should be set up at the beginning of every project where BIM will be used. The BIM Execution Plan summarizes the agreed uses for BIM on the project, along with a detailed design of the BIM process for executing BIM throughout the project lifecycle. To explain what the possibilities of BIM are in daily practice, we developed this BIM menu with concrete BIM uses for our projects. Every BIM use has its recipes for success; a specific purpose and benefit which can be of added value for our client and our own processes. Please contact your local BIM Manager for more information. Qualify follow track identify To characterize or identify asset elements’ status. This BIM use tracks the status of asset elements over time. For example: • In design - what is the element’s level of development? • During construction, has the element been fabricated? Is it installed? Is it damaged? • During operations, this BIM use helps to collect warranty information on the element and whether or not the element is reaching the end of its useful life BENEFITS • With BIM, the status of asset elements is readily available, can easily be found and the history information about objects doesn’t get lost • This information is useful for all kinds of further analysis Validate check confirm To check or prove accuracy of asset information and that it is logical and reasonable. For example: • The technical solutions for the asset and its elements meet the requirements (to prove that the asset meets the performance for the purpose it was designed for) • To ensure that the asset is constructible, maintainable and usable • To confirm that the asset is compliant with (legal) codes and standards BENEFITS • This BIM use makes it possible to validate the design process against the initial requirements, providing benefits for both the client and contractors through a transparent process • Validate the design against legal regulations Draw draft annotate detail To make a symbolic representation of the asset and asset elements. While it might be possible to one day rid the industry of drawings and paper, this is not the case today. This BIM use allows you to: • Generate (2D) drawings, including detailing and annotation BENEFITS • Consistent drawing from one information source • Producing drawings is often a big share in the total design costs • This BIM-use will reduce costs significantly, whilst increasing the quality Control manipulate To use asset information to physically manipulate the operation of executing equipment. For example: • Use asset information to lay-out future work within an asset such as the location of walls or the future placement of imbeds in composite decks • Use asset information to control executing equipment, such as determining stakeout area using GPS systems that are tied to excavating equipment BENEFITS • It is this ability that could one day lead to the (partly) automated construction site • Saving costs by automating certain activities Document specify submit schedule report To create a record of asset information including the information necessary to precisely specify asset elements. Like the BIM uses Draw, while it might be possible to one day rid the industry of documents, this is not the case today. This BIM use allows: • The production of a record of asset data • The output of this BIM use often includes specifications, submittals, design schedules, quantities and other reporting of asset data BENEFITS • Documents like specifications, submittals and schedules can be generated consistently and based on the integrated BIM Regulate Direct operate To use asset information to inform the operation of an asset element. For example: • Gather information from a temperature monitor (or thermostat) to alter the output of the HVAC system • Automated informed decisions made by the intelligent monitoring system (see BIM use Monitor) which is tied to BIM This could eventually lead to fully automated operations of an asset. BENEFITS • Automatic regulation of the operations process, optimizing the performance of the asset during operations Capture collect To represent or preserve the current status of the asset and asset elements. This can be done using a number of methods and at a num- ber of points during the lifecycle of an asset. For example: • At the start of designing a new asset mapping the surrounding area • Or the geometry and conditions of an existing asset prior to renovations Data could be captured using a laser scanner or recorded manually by inputting model and serial numbers into a spreadsheet. BENEFITS • Structured information avai- lable at the start of the project that can be re-used in downstream BIM processes • Avoids overlap e.g. during survey activities • Creates the basic conditions for the quality and therefore reduction of failure costs
