BIM Best Practice to Cut Capital and Operational Expenditure: Maximizing Business Value
Professor Mustafa Alshawi
Improving Project Performance Current Project Portfolio 1.83 B UAED ($500M)
Unisearch, UK
Award Winning BIM Practices
IEC, UAE
London, 2013
Meeting Client Requirements
Effective Implementation of BIM
Changes at the Organizational Level
Our Achievements: Project Level
Presentation’s Structure
Meeting Client’s Requirements
Design Stages Tender Construction FM
LoD (100 -300) LoD 400 LoD 500
BIM Implementation Strategy
Client
Coordinated Process
Contractor
Innovative BIM Process
Construction Site
Sub-contractor
Facilities Manager
Intelligent 3D Technology
Architect / Consultant
BIM Planned & Coordinated Collaboration
Effective Implementation of BIM
BIM – Is not a Software!!
Installing BIM, please wait ….
80%
BIM – Is a Process/ concept which has to be Adopted and Implemented by all Partners
X
Sustainable and
Coordinated Design
Design Construction
Improved Time Cost
Quality
Facility Management
Efficient Operation and
Maintenance
Making Project Information Accessible
Constructor
Sub-contractor
Facilities Manager
Client
BIM Environment
Using Latest Technology
Digitizing Project Information
Consultant
Project Manager
What BIM should have and achieve? (Client Requirements)
BIM
Existing Conditio
n modellin
g
Cost Estimate
Phase Planning
Design Authorit
y
Design Review
Engineering
Analysis
Energy Analysis
Lighting Analysis
Sustainability
Checking Code
Validation
3D Coordin
ation
Construction
System
3D Control
Record Modelli
ng
Asset manage
ment
Maintenance
Checking
Space Tracking
Disaster Planning
System checking
At what phase?
For what purpose?
Who is benefiting?
What level of details?
What information?
Responsibility?
How will it be done?
Who will pay for it?
QA/QC for clients?
Regulator Building Regulations Permit Process Site Interaction Future Planning
Developers / Clients Cutting Capital & Operational Cost Completion on Time Higher Quality Comprehensive Handover
PMC Improved Management Practices Information at Finger Tips Create Collaborative Work Better Clients’ Satisfaction Better Project Control
Consultants Coordinated & Comprehensive design QA/QC Quick & Accurate Documentations Complete specification & Optimal design
Contractors Streamlined Construction process Constructability Analysis Complete As-Built Efficient Procurements Waste Reduction
What Does it Mean to You as A Stakeholder
Example: BIM Ready for FM
Occupancy
Space Analysis
Energy Audit
Condition Survey
Cost in use
Daily Maintenance
Maintenance Strategy
Real-time visualization & interaction
Integrated asset register
organization
Example: A Client Organization
Different: Deliverables, drawings, approvals, simulations, NOCs, Communications,
Moving from isolated 2D drawings to
integrated Life Cycle process using rich 3D models
In one model • Multiple disciplines (plans, utilities, traffic,) • Coordinated services • Live information • Visualization • Communications • Document creation
Feasibility Maintenance
Establish BIM Deployment (BIM Strategy) – What we want to achieve out of it?
– What resources are required?
– How and who will do it?
Establish BIM Applications Right at the Beginning – Throughout design and construction
Establish Contractual Framework – Collaboration (roles & responsibilities)
Define, Implement and Monitor BIM Implementation Plan – BIM standards, BIM deliverables, KPIs, QA/QC, work practices, etc.
– BIM development suit & hardware
Define Information Required and Exchange Protocols – Who will do what?
So How Can We Implement BIM Effectively?
Changes at the Organizational Level
3. Implement BIM-based Improvement Roadmap
4. Training & Support (Unisearch Tools and Competency)
2. Benchmark Against International Standards (UK BSI B/555): GAP
1. Assessment & Process Mapping
Vision & Strategy
Client
Improving Organizational BIM Performance Continuous Improvement Process
Our Achievements: Project Level
Training
Legal Framework
IT Infrastructure
BIM Deliverables
Web Collaborative Environment
Concept Schematic Detailed
MEP Subcontractor
Main Contractor
Iterative
Pro
cess
Constructability Cost estimation Value Engineering Authority compliance Specifications Suppliers Clash Detection Quantities Simulation Coordination
BIM & Data Exchange
Review
Evaluate
Visualize
Data Exchange
Our Coordinated Approach at Design Stage
BIM Strategy
How did it Happen – Clash Management (Putting a process in place)
• Conflict Resolution/Clash Management
• Design Visualization Benefits
• BoQ Validation
• Visual Inspection
BIM Benefits: Design Stage
• Trade & Discipline Coordination
• 4D Construction Simulation
• Shop Drawings Generation
• As-Built Model Documentation
BIM Benefits: Construction Stage
Regular Maintenance Work Orders
Emergency Repairs Request
Tablet Verification
Visual Inventorying
BIM Benefits: FM Stage
• Integrated and Optimized Design & BIM Models
High Level of Collaboration Among Partners
Coordinated & Clash Free •1000’s of Clashes Resolved •Saving Many Man-months of Management Time
Consistent and Complete Drawings
3D Visualization •Shared Design Intent Among Partners •High Client Satisfaction (minimizing changes on site)
Quick & Accurate Generation of Construction Documents
Highly Constructible Design Solutions
Main Achievements Delivered to Clients
• 5% Difference between the Lowest and Highest Bidders
• Negligible Technical Queries from Bidders
• Early Procurement Strategy
• Early Planning by Contractors
• Faster Approval Process
Delivered Quantified Achievements to Clients
Collaboration at Design 13,150,000 4%
Final Contract Awarded 32,000,000 9%
Total Saving 13% 45,150,000
Certificates - BIM Manager – BIM Process & Business
Management
– BIM Coordination & Technology
– BIM Standards
Workshops & other training – Executive Workshops
– In-house tailored training
BIM Management Training For construction Professionals
The Way forward for BIM Success