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The Evolution of HVAC SoftwareThe Evolution of HVAC Softwareand the Revolution of BIM!and the Revolution of BIM!
Presented by Joseph V. Simmons, P.E.
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• What has been!• What is!• And what will---be the role of software in
the HVAC industry?FOR
•Consultants•Contractors•Manufacturer’s Representatives•Building Owners
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Building Loads
• Hand Calculate• TI 59 Calculator
• Spreadsheets• Carrier• CHVAC ELITE• Trane
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Manufacturers’ Equipment Selection
• Pump Manufacturers– Heat Exchanger– Expansion Tanks
• Selections of COILS• Fan Manufacturers• Major Manufacturers: Trane, York,
Carrier, and McQuay
W WO
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Energy Analysis
• DOE2 / eQuest• Blast• Energy Pro• Visual DOE• Green Building Studio !• Carrier HAP• Trane
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What is
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BIM Terminology from ASHRAE
• BIM
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BIM Terminology from ASHRAE
• BIM• 3-D BIM
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BIM Terminology from ASHRAE
• BIM• 3-D BIM• 4-D BIM
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BIM Terminology from ASHRAE
• BIM• 3-D BIM• 4-D BIM• 5-D BIM
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BIM Definition from ASHRAE
BIM: Human activity of using BIM software and technologies to model the building.
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BIM Definition from ASHRAE
3D BIM: A model that includes 3-D shapes.
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BIM Definition from ASHRAE
4D BIM: A 3D BIM that has cost information.
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BIM Definition from ASHRAE
5D BIM: A 4D BIM that has a schedule and time constraints.
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so important to usNOW and in the FUTURE?
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It’s All About POWER
The rate at which work is performed.
LoadsEnergy Analysis
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It’s All About POWER
• To our projects and clients in making better decisions and choices, and about getting projects built RIGHT and in less time!
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What is the Power ofBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)?
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ASHRAE Definition
Building Information Modeling:
The ability to allow the whole building or system to be optimized in lieu of optimizing individual components.
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What Software Modelsthe Whole Building
and all of it’s Systems?
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IPD
• Integrated Project Delivery– Using powerful programs to optimize
our buildings and systems!
– Procedure– Cost and Schedule
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Powerful Programs/Platforms
• Autodesk and Bentley Products– Revit, Micro-station
• gbXML• Loads Software• Energy Analysis• HVAC Solution• Manufacturer’s Programs
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General Office
• Accounting– QuickBooks, Sage, Timberline
• Project Management– Microsoft Project, Newforma, Primavera,
Excel• Cost Estimation
– RS Means, QuickPen, Quotesoft• Marketing
– PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, ACT!• Specification
– MasterSpec, e-Specs, SpecLink– General, Word, ???
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WHAT is the 1,000 Pound Gorilla?
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Autodesk
• Revit Gorilla’s Appetite – Training Costs– Software Costs– Computer Costs– Two Big Monitors– Slow and Hard to work
with! 9,10, 11
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Our Clients are Typically Architects!
• Traditional Design, Bid and Build• Mechanical Engineer is Prime• Design Build We Work for Contractors• Design Build Contractors Work for Us• ????
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Deliverable Phases
– Schematic Design– Design Development– Construction Documents– Construction Administration– As-Built Drawings
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Be a Flexible Team Player
• Understand the Client and Project• Who are we working for?• Deliverable phases
• How can we be cost effective to meet the budget and schedule using powerful programs and IPD?
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3 Methods of Integrated Project Delivery
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Integrated Project DeliveryMethod #1
• Autodesk Revit– Run Loads Inside of Revit– Size and Optimize System?
• Duct sizing in Revit• Other systems as you currently do!• Hand calculations, Excel?
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Integrated Project DeliveryMethod #1
• Final Deliverables, BIM and 3D BIM– Detailed Calculations– Ductwork and Piping Layout 3D Revit,
Rfa Files– Equipment Schedules– Schematics, Air Flow, Hydronic, and
Steam– Details of Equipment– Bills of Materials/Cost Estimation– Specifications
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Integrated Project DeliveryMethod #2
• Autodesk Revit• Export gbXML file from Revit• Import gbXML file, run loads
– Carrier– Elite CHVAC– TRANE
• Size and optimize system?– Duct sizing in Revit– Other systems as you currently do– Hand calculations, Excel?
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• Final Deliverables, BIM and 3D BIM– Detailed Calculations– Ductwork and Piping Layout 3D Revit,
Rfa Files– Equipment Schedules– Schematics, Air Flow, Hydronic, and
Steam– Details of Equipment– Bills of Materials/Cost Estimation– Specifications
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• Autodesk Revit• Export gbXML file from Revit• Import gbXML file, run loads
– Carrier– Elite CHVAC– Trane
• Import gbXML file into HVAC Solution, then size and optimize systems
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Integrated Project DeliveryMethod #3
• HVAC Solution Output– Equipment Schedules– Equipment Selection– Detailed Calculations– Air Flow, Hydronic and Steam Schematics– Details of Equipment– Bills of Materials/Cost Estimation– Electrical Coordination Schedule– Control Points– Revit Files, RFA
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• Final Deliverables, BIM and 3D BIM– Detailed Calculations– Ductwork and Piping Layout 3D Revit– Revit RFA File– Equipment Schedules– Schematics, Air Flow, Hydronic and
Steam– Details of Equipment– Bill of Materials/Cost Estimation– Specifications
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Back to the BIM Terminologyfrom ASHRAE
• BIM Optimize the System• 3-D BIM 3-D Model
Something to think about!
• 4-D BIM Cost• 5-D BIM Time/Schedule
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What BIM or 3D BIM DeliverablesWill You Share With Others?
Share with the Contractor?
Share with the Owner?
Share with Other Consultants?
Share with the Reps?Share with the Facilities People?
YOU
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Two Simple Examples
• Floor plan from Architect 30 years ago
• How many of us currently run or review loads?
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Shifting of Work!
• Optimize the Mechanical Systems• Controls • Energy Analysis• LEED• Construction Administration• Building Commissioning• What are we going to share? 4D, 5D
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As
• Consultants• Representatives• Contractors• Building Owners
We have to stay on top of our game!
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