Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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COST SAVING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
November 8, 2016
AGENDA
Introductions
Miron Construction Overview
What is Virtual Construction?
Industry Challenges
Top 5 Wins with a Collaborative Approach
ROI
How Do You Set Up for Success?
INTRODUCTIONS
Dan BayerDirector of
Virtual Construction
Randy BodenProject Executive
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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MIRON OVERVIEW
98-year heritageThird generationFamily-owned corporation
Large educational contractor
1,400 full-time employees with national reach
Family culture centered around safety, quality and production
Technology-driven
Delivery methods shifting – more collaboration
WHAT IS VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION?
VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTIONVisualization
Coordination
Analysis
Fabrication
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
INDUSTRY CHALLENGESTeam ACCOUNTABILITY & COLLABORATION
DUPLICATION of Services
Minimize & Shift RISK
Construction Documentation
Constructability
Quality Control / PREDICTABILITY
CHANGE ORDERS
Speed of Installation
BOTTOM LINE: SCHEDULE & COST IMPACT
CLIENT / PROJECT DRIVERS
predictability
accountabilitycollaboration
minimize risk
eliminate duplication
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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TRADITIONAL APPROACH
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
Conceptual Estimating
Value Engineering
Project Phasing
Sustainability Consulting
Virtual Construction (BIM)
Risk Analysis
Quality Control Plan
1. Avoid Move-In Shock
2. Elude Titanic Clashes
3. Eliminate Finger Pointing
4. Let the Light In
5. Win the Chess Game
TOP 5 WINS with a collaborative approach…
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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Avoid Move-In Shock: VisualizationWhat you envision will truly be reality
2D vs 3D user interaction
Commons area
Front reception desk
Review casework
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Elude Titanic Clashes: CoordinationBudget spent on value, not contingency
Joist extensions
Ceilings
Theater / back stage coordination
Cross bracing
Maintenance clearances
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Elude Titanic Clashes: CoordinationBudget spent on value, not contingency
Joist extensions
Ceilings
Theater / back stage coordination
Cross bracing
Maintenance clearances
2
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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Elude Titanic Clashes: CoordinationBudget spent on value, not contingency
Joist extensions
Ceilings
Theater / back stage coordination
Cross bracing
Maintenance clearances
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Elude Titanic Clashes: CoordinationBudget spent on value, not contingency
Joist extensions
Ceilings
Theater / back stage coordination
Cross bracing
Maintenance clearances
2
Elude Titanic Clashes: CoordinationBudget spent on value, not contingency
Joist extensions
Ceilings
Theater / back stage coordination
Cross bracing
Maintenance clearances
2
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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Eliminate Finger Pointing: AccountabilitySo you can focus on your business - education
Execution plan
Coordination sign-off
Clash reporting
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Eliminate Finger Pointing: AccountabilitySo you can focus on your business - education
Execution plan
Coordination sign-off
Clash reporting
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Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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Eliminate Finger Pointing: AccountabilitySo you can focus on your business - education
Execution plan
Coordination sign-off
Clash reporting
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Let the Light In: Analysis
Better decision for learning and operational $$
Daylighting analysis
Open environment – effect on MEP’s
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Let the Light In: Analysis
Better decision for learning and operational $$
Daylighting analysis
Open environment – effect on MEP’s
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Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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Win the Chess Game: Fabrication & Schedule SequenceSeamless move in before school starts!
Trade coordination
Visual model in the field
Move-in predictability
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Win the Chess Game: Fabrication & Schedule SequenceSeamless move in before school starts!
Trade coordination
Visual model in the field
Move-in predictability
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UW-Stevens Point
Win the Chess Game: Fabrication & Schedule SequenceSeamless move in before school starts!
Trade coordination
Visual model in the field
Move-in predictability
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Schedule & Kids moving in
Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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ROI
ROI
Accurate estimating EARLY
Saving contingency or spending it on value items
Scheduling chaos eliminated
Reduced time/material waste
Better building performance
long-term operational $$
Learning outcomes improved
Every $1 into Virtual Construction,
saves $5-10 in the fieldBetter Stewards of Districts’ Resources
SETTING UP FOR SUCCESSProject Drivers
Outcomes at the end of the project?
Evolving model for maintenance?
Maintenance model
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Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
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SETTING UP FOR SUCCESSContracting language
RFP considerations
Designer - require 3D model and sharing
Contractor - require virtual construction coordination and model sharing
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SETTING UP FOR SUCCESSContractor involvement in design
Minimum of 3 design coordination mtgs
Reduce MEP & structural conflicts by 85% = bids more accurate
= contingency preserved
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Miron Construction Co., Inc.2016 Midwest Facility Masters Conference
Session: Cost Saving Opportunities in the Construction Process
11/8/16
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QuestionsThank You!