The document discusses the steps for implementing BIM technology in a company. It outlines 5 gradual steps for individuals to learn Revit, including understanding BIM, opening and studying projects, drawing basic objects, creating new projects independently, and learning worksheets and schedules. It also discusses forming a BIM implementation plan at the company level, with sections on project information, roles and responsibilities, processes and protocols. Finally, it outlines the roles of a BIM Manager, Coordinator, and other team members to successfully implement BIM on projects.
This document discusses the benefits of building information modeling (BIM) in construction project management. It explains that BIM allows for improved collaboration, coordination, planning, and decision-making across the project lifecycle from design through construction and operations. Integrating BIM with project scheduling through 4D modeling provides visualizations that improve constructability analysis, site planning, progress tracking, and issues resolution. Studies found that BIM can deliver up to 30% savings in project time and over 50% cost benefits over the lifetime of a building. Proper implementation of BIM requires the right people and processes to ensure everyone shares information effectively for better project outcomes.
The document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its adoption in India. It notes that BIM can help reduce project failures by providing visualization, planning, cost estimation and reducing errors. However, adoption of BIM in India faces challenges like low awareness, lack of skills and training, and high initial costs. While a few large organizations use BIM, adoption is still at an early stage in India compared to other countries that have established BIM policies and mandates.
T.J. Meehan, AIA, LEED AP / Vice President of Professional Services, shares how to implement BIM for owners from the Government Solutions Breakfast hosted by DLT Solutions and CADD Microsystems.
Introduction to BIM and business case of BIMreem-yousef
This document provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the business case for adopting BIM. It defines BIM and outlines the different levels of BIM maturity from Level 0 to Level 3. Level 2 BIM is defined, including the key components of a common data environment, graphical data, non-graphical data, and documentation. The current state of BIM adoption in the Middle East is discussed, noting that most projects use Level 1 BIM and that the UAE has been leading in mandating Level 2 BIM. The value of BIM for Projacs International and owners is presented. Resource requirements and risks of BIM implementation are also reviewed. A BIM case study of an I
BIM for Facility Managers - Hani Afendi - Facilities Show, 19 June 2014Protectionandmanagement
Facilities Managers need to understand Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes and the full potential that its holds for delivering value and cost savings over a building's lifetime. To date BIM has largely evolved from the construction and architectural design side of the built environment. This presentation is ideal for Facilities Managers who want to take the next step to find out what impact it will have on them.
James McKenzie, Director of the Center for Excellence at Swinerton Incorporated, presented on utilizing BIM during the project lifecycle for smarter facade delivery and higher performance buildings. The presentation discussed the history of curtain wall design and technological progression, importance of integrated project delivery and collaboration, and how BIM can be used from early planning through operations to improve coordination and identify opportunities. BIM allows information to be linked from initial programming to 3D concept models and cost models to validate the program and facilitate early decision making.
Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building. A BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility from its earliest design through demolition. BIM supports various project processes throughout the building lifecycle including cost management, construction management, project management, and facility operation. The document discusses what BIM is, why it is important now in terms of productivity, interoperability, and building energy efficiency, and outlines aspects of developing an effective BIM execution plan such as defining model progression, identifying BIM uses and conditions of satisfaction, and outlining collaboration procedures.
BIM & Sustainability
The document discusses how building information modeling (BIM) can help address sustainability challenges in the construction industry. It provides background on BIM, describing it as a digital representation of a building that can be used across the project lifecycle. The document then outlines how BIM supports sustainable design by enabling analysis of energy use, carbon emissions, materials use, water usage, and more during the conceptual design stage. This allows designers to optimize designs for efficiency and select lower impact options before construction begins.
BIM and project management techniques can help address challenges in the AEC industry like complex projects, tight budgets and deadlines, and information overload. BIM involves creating an intelligent 3D model of a building virtually before physical construction. This model contains embedded information about the building's design, construction schedule, costs, and more. Using BIM and lean project management principles can improve collaboration, reduce waste, and help deliver projects on time and on budget by identifying issues early. Key benefits include improved constructability, increased understanding of design solutions for owners, and more effective planning of construction phasing and logistics.
The document discusses the dimensions of Building Information Modeling (BIM) including 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D. Specifically, it focuses on 5D BIM, which is the process of applying costs to the BIM model. 5D BIM allows for automatic generation of material quantities from model data, which can be used for estimating, cost management, and budget tracking. Integrating costs into the virtual model provides more accurate project estimates and helps stakeholders evaluate pricing and cash flow over the construction phases. Software such as Autodesk Revit and ArchiCAD enable 5D modeling and simulation for improved construction supply chain management.
BIM and Construction Management Proven Tools, Methods, and Workflowspinoy cadplus
Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a new form of project delivery that has gained popularity as an integrated solution.
Although many firms have practiced integration, this new definition of project delivery and contract language aims to take
it to a new level.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and
practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to reduce waste and
optimize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication and construction.
BIM process adoption for integrated design and constuctionReshma Philip
The document provides an overview of a BIM consultant's biography and experience, as well as a presentation on BIM and the design process. The consultant has over 20 years of experience implementing BIM and digital design systems. The presentation covers key topics like what BIM is, how it compares to traditional design processes, important terminology, software considerations, and examples of BIM implementation on government projects in KSA.
This document provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM). It discusses the history and concept of BIM, including how it has evolved from 2D to 3D modeling. BIM allows different project stakeholders to collaborate by sharing a single database model. The document outlines the various types of BIM models (architectural, structural, MEP etc.) and levels of BIM sophistication. It also discusses how BIM can be used for clash detection, space management, facility management, and building analytics. The status of BIM adoption in India is discussed, along with its applicability to different project delivery methods.
The document discusses the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction management. It describes how BIM allows for 3D modeling of building components and their properties. It then outlines several key uses of BIM for construction managers, including visualization, coordination, prefabrication, construction planning and monitoring, cost estimation, and generating a record model. The document also presents two case studies, one of the MIT Kochi project, to illustrate real-world examples of how BIM benefits construction projects through improved visualization, coordination, planning and cost control.
This document summarizes a design firm's experience implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) on a pathology project in 2011. It discusses their initial lack of understanding of BIM, basic training provided, challenges faced with clashing models, and benefits realized including quicker coordination and more accurate visualizations. It outlines lessons learned around training, validation, and interoperability testing and their plans to further improve protocols, train staff, and focus on BIM implementation in 2014.
Lezione del 17 dicembre 2015 dell'Ing. Konstantinos Gkoumas al Corso di Costruzioni Metalliche del Prof. Ing. Franco Bontempi, Facolta' di Ingegneria Civile e Industriale, Universita' degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
The new revolutionary concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility
The document discusses Building Information Management (BIM) and provides information on:
- Omar Selim who is a BIM expert with 14 years of experience.
- Problems in the construction industry such as poor coordination, change orders, delays and cost overruns that BIM can help address.
- BIM being a digital representation of the building process that involves 3D models as well as scheduling, cost estimation and sustainability information.
Integrating decision support systems (dss)and bimOmar Selim
The document discusses how building information modeling (BIM) can be used to improve project controls strategies in construction projects. It explains that BIM allows for a single coordinated source of structured information to support all parties involved in a project from design through construction and facility operation. This reduces information loss and improves productivity. BIM models can also be used to simulate the entire building lifecycle from construction through operation. When integrated with decision support systems, BIM can help optimize the selection of sustainable building components and measures through multi-criteria decision making.
A general plan for the phases of bim workOmar Selim
The document discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in construction projects. It outlines the basic steps of any construction project and notes that BIM can help improve cooperation between engineers and detect design issues earlier. The document then examines factors that affect the acceptance and rejection of BIM, such as resistance to change, costs of adopting new technology, and lack of standardized practices. It also discusses specific obstacles to BIM implementation in the Middle East, such as lack of customer demand and skilled experts. Finally, the document provides an overview of how to properly implement BIM through coordination, defining objectives, and developing implementation plans.
A general plan for the phases of bim workOmar Selim
The document discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in construction projects. It outlines the basic steps of any construction project and notes that BIM can help improve cooperation between engineers and detect design issues earlier. The document then examines factors that affect the acceptance and rejection of BIM, such as resistance to change, costs of adopting new technology, and lack of standardized practices. It also discusses specific obstacles to BIM implementation in the Middle East, like lack of customer demand and skilled experts. Finally, the document outlines how to properly implement BIM through coordination, defining objectives, and exchanging information between project participants.
BIM allows for improved analysis, modeling of a building's lifecycle, and new design capabilities. It facilitates collaboration between project stakeholders and leads to better quality construction with reduced time. Integrated Project Delivery is identified as having the most potential for BIM use by utilizing BIM, effective collaboration, and early trade integration. BIM provides advantages over traditional models through preconstruction benefits to owners, improved design processes, construction/fabrication benefits, and post-construction facility management benefits.
This document provides guidance on developing a BIM Project Execution Plan with 4 key steps: 1) Identifying BIM uses during project phases, 2) Designing the BIM execution process with process maps, 3) Defining information exchanges to facilitate sharing, and 4) Developing infrastructure like contracts and technology. The plan helps integrate BIM into the project delivery process and provides advantages like increased design quality, prefabrication, and facility management. It should be developed early and updated regularly with stakeholder input to clearly define goals, responsibilities, and resource needs for successful BIM implementation.
The document discusses information delivery cycles and common data environments (CDE) for cooperative performance in BIM. It outlines a logical framework with 7 stages: (1) need, (2) strategy, (3) procurement, (4) implementation plan, (5) references and master information delivery plan, (6) task team information delivery plans, and (7) asset information model. It also describes how a CDE organizes project data through shared folders for work in progress, shared, published, and archived files. The CDE aims to reduce wasted time from file searching through collaborative access and organization of information.
BIM, or Building Information Modeling, involves managing all aspects of a building's information throughout its life cycle using 3D-based digital representations. To begin, defining project scope and setting timelines are crucial. BIM design and implementation follow, with an emphasis on creating a comprehensive design considering project elements. BIM modelers play a key role in crafting and maintaining accurate 3D models, collaborating with design and construction teams. DSP Consultants is a top BIM modeling company in Dubai, specializing in delivering high-quality, up-to-date BIM solutions tailored to individual needs.
This document provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) including definitions, importance for construction managers, collaboration aspects, common misunderstandings, information models, the BIM process, execution plans, maturity levels, benefits, and its relationship to integrated project delivery and virtual design and construction. BIM is defined as a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility that serves as a shared knowledge resource for information over its lifecycle. The main objectives of BIM are to enhance project performance and produce better outcomes through improved communication and coordination.
This document summarizes the key findings from interviews with engineers in Sweden regarding their experiences using Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction project management. Some of the main points found are:
1) BIM allows for easier collaboration between engineers from different disciplines by facilitating simultaneous work and data sharing in a single model.
2) Meetings using the 3D BIM model alone have replaced printed drawings, enabling better visualization and active participation from all parties.
3) Changes made in the BIM model are automatically updated in all views and plans, reducing errors and allowing engineers to focus on more significant issues earlier in the design process.
4) The role of the project manager is shifting to focus more
This presentation is a summary about BIM technology (knowledge & implementation) to explain the difference between BIM & Revit (BIM is a processes knowledge, and Revit is a one of the softwares used in these processes).
The main challenges in the implementation of BIM and how to face themZara Anderson
You are in a situation where you have discovered this work system and want to incorporate it into your company. It is very likely that some of the companies you work with have not heard of BIM or have not implemented it yet. To do this, we recommend that you discuss the advantages of BIM implementation with your collaborators.
This document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its implementation. It begins with definitions of BIM and explains its benefits such as better project outcomes, cost savings, and reduced risks. It then discusses challenges of BIM implementation including lack of expertise, resistance to change, and perceived costs. Key pillars for successful BIM implementation are identified as having a clear vision, leadership, and implementing incremental integrated changes. Methods for fitting BIM to different scales are provided along with common mistakes to avoid. The document concludes with discussions of project controls, optimization, and return on investment when using BIM.
This document discusses how 4D BIM software like VICO Production Controller can be used to create 4D schedules and animations that integrate key project data to facilitate more accurate project planning and management. It describes how 4D BIM can be used to create baseline, actual, and forecast schedules that take real-world factors like location-based productivity into account. The document also discusses how 4D BIM is gaining popularity due to its benefits for tasks like dispute resolution and how it can enhance construction safety by enabling better visibility into the project timeline and spatial coordination of components.
Construction Supply Chain Management (Group Assignment) - BIM 7DYee Len Wan
This document provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its dimensions. It discusses 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D BIM. 3D BIM refers to the visual or geometric component of the model. 4D BIM adds time as a dimension by linking the 3D model to a construction schedule. 5D BIM incorporates cost information. The document describes the benefits and challenges of BIM as well as software used for 4D modeling.
International BIM Implementation for The Saudi Big 5Saad Al Jabri
This lecture highlights international high-level principles around how to implement and use BIM in the design, construction and operation of the built environment, including Aspects of procurement management and asset management. It is intended that these principles be used as a comprehensive framework for individuals and organisations.
Therefore, I advise any professional or firm considering using BIM to attend the lecture.
This document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its uses in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) industry. It outlines the key stakeholders in AEC projects and the challenges currently faced. It then introduces BIM as a solution, describing the BIM process across the project lifecycle from conceptual design to operations and maintenance. The benefits of BIM adoption for improved coordination, cost estimation, scheduling and overall project delivery are also highlighted. Standards and guidelines for BIM implementation from organizations like ISO are mentioned.
Know the project kickoff meeting and project execution planNI BT
Do you want to know about the proper Project Execution Plan in BIM? The concepts of Project KickOff Metting and BIM Set Up is explained regarding Project Execution Plan. These details will guide you in future. You can take the NIBT's course to learn regarding the Setup and Project Kickoff Meeting.
BIM means a multitude of things to a myriad of stakeholders, companies, and geographical locations, based on multiple factors.
However, from a holistic viewpoint, the meaning we append to and the expectations we have of BIM are not as important as the connection that BIM brings when properly deployed with cloud-based solutions; thus, filling so many inefficiency gaps.
This is the era of Connected Construction and there has been an increased need for remote collaboration across every industry.
For whatever reason you implement Digital Transformation in your practice, you will most likely reap more benefits in the long run, if you can collaborate and connect with the other stakeholders across your projects.
Dr. Noha Saleeb discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Omar. BIM uses technology to improve project design, construction, and management through integrated information sharing. Dr. Noha explains that BIM maturity levels require greater cooperation and information integration between project stakeholders over time. While countries like the UK have implemented BIM, different cultures require customized roadmaps. Creating an Arab BIM code would require experts to study regional practices and challenges before establishing goals and a phased implementation plan. The biggest challenge is overcoming resistance to cultural and intellectual change.
The document discusses the UK BIM Maturity Model, which outlines levels of BIM implementation from 0 to 3. Level 0 involves 2D CAD with no collaboration. Level 1 includes 3D models but they are not shared. Level 2 involves file-based collaboration and shared models in a common data environment. Level 3 envisions a fully integrated project model shared in real-time by all project teams and passed to owners for facility management. Standards like IFC and IFD support interoperability across levels. The government requires minimum Level 2 BIM for public projects by 2016.
Omar Selim is a BIM manager and trainer based in Egypt. He has experience with Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD and other BIM software. He has worked on many projects using BIM technology, including hotels, buildings and other structures. He likes to share his knowledge on BIMarabia.
The document provides information about ST Solutions, an IoT-based smart home solutions provider. Some key points:
- ST Solutions eliminates the need for a separate smart hub by allowing smart devices to connect directly to Wi-Fi.
- Their smart home devices can be controlled remotely via a mobile app, voice control, and provide energy savings.
- Their vision is to become a key player in the Middle East IoT market by expanding their smart home portfolio and providing improved user experiences.
- They offer smart home solutions for residential and commercial properties that allow remote control of devices like lighting, AC, and more.
The document discusses the social aspect of BIM, which accounts for 90% of its value according to some experts. It notes that while CAD systems improved collaboration to some extent through features like external references, they still had limitations. BIM addresses this through integrated tools that link and share models and data in real-time, allowing different stakeholders to interact virtually and contribute to a project simultaneously. When team members utilize these collaboration features effectively, it can significantly improve coordination, productivity and the project outcome.
The document discusses creating project templates for BIM programs and companies. It provides guidelines for elements to include in templates such as defining units, settings, materials, and sheets. Templates establish a standardized work environment and help save time by avoiding unnecessary changes between projects. Elements in templates should be tailored to how a company works rather than including unnecessary content that increases template size.
The document discusses cooperative performance in BIM and outlines the information delivery cycle. It describes two beginnings - one for new projects where the need is identified, and one for existing buildings where the owner's requirements are defined. The cycle includes developing strategies and plans, determining roles and responsibilities, and increasing information and details at each stage until the full model is delivered. Information is exchanged between suppliers, team members, and the owner to facilitate cooperation throughout the BIM process.
This document discusses standards for BIM and CAD management. It states that managing BIM and CAD requires various management skills, including dealing with senior management, staff recruitment, budgets, and training. It emphasizes that setting common standards helps when multiple people work together on the same project, as it establishes a shared language and conventions for file naming and organization. The document also provides a table outlining international BIM standards and guidelines that different countries and organizations have developed.
In the global energy equation, the IT industry is not yet a major contributor to global warming, but it is increasingly significant. From an engineering standpoint we can achieve huge energy saving by replacing electronic signal processing with optical techniques for routing and switching, whilst longer fibre spans in the local loop offer further reductions. The mobile industry on the other hand has engineered 5G systems demanding ~10kW/tower due to signal processing and beam steering technologies. This sees some countries (i.e. China) closing cell sites at night to save money. So, what of 6G? The assumption that all surfaces can be smart signal regenerators with beam steering looks be a step too far and it may be time for a rethink!
On the extreme end of the scale we have AWS planning to colocate their latest AI data centre (at 1GW power consumption) along side two nuclear reactors because it needs 40% of their joint output. Google and Microsoft are following the AWS approach and reportedly in negotiation with nuclear plant owners. Needless to say that AI train ing sessions and usage have risen to dominate the top of the IT demand curve. At this time, there appears to be no limits to the projected energy demands of AI, but there is a further contender in this technology race, and that is the IoT. In order to satisfy the ecological demands of Industry 4.0/Society 5.0 we need to instrument and tag ‘Things’ by the Trillion, and not ~100 Billion as previously thought!
Now let’s see, Trillions of devices connected to the internet with 5G, 4G, WiFi, BlueTooth, LoRaWan et al using >100mW demands more power plants…
REVOLUTIONISING TRANSLATION TECHNOLOGY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF VARIANT TRANSF...CSEIJJournal
Recently, transformer-based models have reshaped the landscape of Natural Language Processing (NLP), particularly in the domain of Machine Translation (MT). this study explores three revolutionary transformer models: Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT), Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT), and Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer (T5). The study delves into their architecture, capabilities, and applications in the context of translation technology. The study begins by discussing the evolution of machine translation from rule-based to statistical machine translation and finally to transformer models. The models have distinct architectures and purposes which pushed the limits of MT and have been instrumental in revolutionising the field. The study found significant contributions of the models in the advancement of NLP tasks including translation technology. Using comparative approach, the study further elaborates on each model’s design and utility. BERT is strong in excelling in tasks requiring a deep understanding of the context. GPT is excellent for tasks such as text generation, translation and creative writing. While the strengths of T5 is text-to-text framework by simplifying the taskspecific architectures, making it easy to perform different NLP tasks. Recognising these models’ unique features allows translators to select the best one for particular translation tasks and adjust them for better accuracy, fluency, and cultural relevance in translations. The study concludes that the models bridge language barriers, improve cross-cultural communication and pave way for more accurate and natural translations in the future. The study also points out that language processing models are continually evolving but understanding BERT, GPT, and T5’s specific features is key for ongoing development in translation technology.
If we're running two pumps, why aren't we getting twice as much flow? v.17Brian Gongol
A single pump operating at a time is easy to figure out. Adding a second pump (or more) makes things a bit more complicated. That complication can deliver a whole lot of additional flow -- or it can become an exercise in futility.
1. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
BIM Implementation:
There is a difference between the steps of teaching a person Revit program and the
steps of its application in a company and I made a study for each company in terms of
how to introduce BIM technology because each company differs from the other
company in characteristics. Here we will talk about the gradual steps of this change in
the next few lines:
The first step: Realize BIM, its idea, the difference between it and CAD system, its
advantages and its idea of organizing data
The second step: Open a project and take your time to study it
Download what you want from here:
http://draftsman.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/upload/
The third step: Try to draw objects similar to what is drawn, draw walls, roofs, doors ...
etc
The fourth step: Open a new project and draw it without concern from the beginning,
set a time to finish the project and show it to BIM expert.
The fifth step: Learn how to create worksheets and schedules
The sixth step: Learn how to work with an integrated teamwork
Now Let's realize the company's implementation plan:
Yes, we all hear that BIM is good. How do we apply BIM and benefit from its
advantages easily???
How can we change from CAD system to BIM system?
The change process is similar to the puzzle game. Collaboration is required to
create an integrated and clear image for us. If we ignore any part of the image,
the result will be confused. The change must be intelligent in learning and
changing devices so that we do not spend in what is not useful, with working on a
2. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
small project immediately after the course end and the presence of technical
support, in addition to the administration's conviction of the importance of the
change and many of the small parts of the change process.
We must understand well that BIM system is not a new version of CAD system. To make
BIM using effective in the project implementation process, the project team should
develop a BIM implementation plan at the early phases of the project and determine the
overall vision side by side with the implementation details to follow all project phases
which is usually determined at the beginning of the project and then the members of the
new project are assigned to accommodate their participation.
organization, staff, technologies, project workflows, consultants and clients
Cooperation between organization, staff,
technologies, project workflows, consultants
and clients and change in several fields at the
same time is required to apply and implement
BIM technology. In order to have a good work,
we must do the following:
3. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
Coordination between designers and contractors
Planning carefully details of how to use BIM with the contractor
Maintaining BIM rules during all stages of design and construction
Both parties are sharing its advantages, determining objectives, reducing
conflicts, etc.
Once a preliminary plan is developed, it should be reviewed regularly
Dealing with BIM protocol must be done
The owner participate is important throughout the process
The project team should consider the allocated time for planning to work with
BIM when the project schedule and the project budget are created
The BIM Implementation Plan helps members and employers in documenting the agreed
specifications of project, level of details and processes of the project and determining the
roles and responsibilities of project members to achieve them. By developing a clear
BIM implementation plan, the strategic objectives of BIM technology use in a project will
be understood and every member of the project can understand his role and
responsibility to create a good project model and determine the content and the level of
detail. In addition to providing the basic plan of the progress achieved at all stages of the
project, the extent of cooperation and maintenance applying.
Determining the required additional services in the contract
The content of the BIM implementation plan:
Project information
The roles of every project member, recruitment and efficiency
BIM process and strategy
BIM Exchange protocol and form of its submission
Requirements of BIM data
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Cooperation procedures and how to deal with common models
Quality control
Infrastructure and technology programs
The BIM implementation plan is often appended to additional information and
continuously developed throughout the project lifecycle to facilitate changing project
needs with addition of participants at later stages. The BIM Implementation Plan cannot
be updated without permission of the employer or a manager who has a vision and
knowledge of BIM technology. BIM is not just a technology; it is a homogenous mix of
social relationships and software relations for having the highest degree of efficiency in
the field of construction. Everyone should realize the benefits that will occur through
adopting BIM.
5. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
Now you are excited and if you are a manager, you will decide that all members’ office
will use BIM only, but this is not logical because in this case you isolate a small group-
for example, five individuals - from the office to learn one of BIM programs-for example,
Revit-. Actually, the best is the gradual change to BIM (gradual reform, not revolutionary
transition) and the change begins from the base with encouragement and understanding
from the top. During the training, the trainees must take courses or listen to videos, but if
they open the program and work without awareness, understanding and training in how
to implement BIM technique, they will work on it as a CAD system, take long time and
will not benefit from BIM advantages.
6. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
Investing for Productivity:
You will invest to increase productivity, but the financial return will be double. Each
company has its own BIM plan; each company has its own status so each company
should make a suitable plan for it. We recommend the following for each company wants
to start implementing BIM:
First, you should determine the project which you want to start with
SectionA: ProjectInformation
This section defines basic project information
1-Project Title: _____________________________________
2- Project Reference Number: __________________________
3- Contract Type / Delivery Method: _____________________
4- Brief Project Description & Address:___________________
You should determine the purpose of using BIM. Is it just a visualization, creating
simulation, detecting clashes, making site safety plans, a 4D animation , Or calculating
the cost of the project by entering the fifth dimension 5D...etc??
7. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
Second, you should determine the programs which you will use
8. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
You should determine files names
Owners - Architects - Engineers- Construction Managers-
Subcontractors - Facility Managers
You shoulddetermine whoshouldworkonBIM?
Project Information
This section defines basic project reference information and determined
project milestones.
1. Project Owner:______________________________________
2. Project Name: _______________________________________
3. Project Location and Address:__________________________
4. Contract Type / Delivery Method: _______________________
5. Brief Project Description: ______________________________
6. Additional Project Description: _________________________
7. Project Numbers: ____________________________________
8. Project Schedule / Stages / Milestones: ___________________
Include BIM milestones, pre-design activities, major design reviews,
stakeholder reviews, and any other major events which occur during the
project lifecycle.
9. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
Teamwork:
Formation a successful teamwork to be able to produce and achieve the desired targets
such as modeling a building requires great effort. The main purpose of COLLABORATE
WORK is unifying the methods and mechanisms of work and information exchange
between various parties (designer, contractor, etc.) during work stages.
Axiomsat the beginningofformationteamwork:
The teamwork should be aware of their duties and work sequence
The teamwork should have a common vision for work outcome.
10. BIMarabia – Omar Selim
The teamwork needs a project time plan as a whole, as well as for each phase
separately
Dividing work groups and duties into precise tasks requires knowing the potential
of each member of work group.
Every member should get adequate training and experience to face work
challenges
The factors that keep the teamwork (adequate salaries, good treatment,
providing suitable hardware and software for work volume) should be verified
The used terminology in the exchange of data and information (language,
concept of each term, appropriate method for naming different files, etc.) should
be unified
Periodic meetings for coordination between the project parties (such as reviewing
schedules , solving usual problems, etc.) should be held
An effective system for making the documentary cycle forexchange of project
documents effective should be implemented, as well as electronic libraries for
rapid restoration of various types of documents (families, tools, software, add-in
programs, etc.) should be established
But if the project is large or composed of more than one building and more than
company (specialized branches) execute the project, the teamwork increases according
to the project needs. For example, if more than one company works on the same the
project, but in different disciplines (architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural, etc.),
each group has a BIM Chief who works in coordination with BIM Manager.
If the project consists of more than one building, each building is executed by different
company and each building contains all disciplines (architectural, electromechanical,
structural ... etc), there is a BIM Champion or BIM Specialist who represent the key to
implementing the BIM strategy throughout the organization.
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If the work is more complex, the need to distribute roles and work to more team member
increases. For example, in large projects, we may need a BIM Chief to help the BIM
Champion who is also assistant to BIM Manager.
.
Required committees for establishing BIM Unit:
Defining roles and responsibilities and identifying the persons responsible for
implementing these roles and responsibilities to achieve maximum optimization and the
highest possible quality are preliminary steps for implementing BIM in a certain project or
at the level of the engineering entity that should be clarified at the beginning.
The roles and responsibilities in BIM are divided into three main levels which are as
follow:
BIM Consultants, BIM Application Expert, BIM Specialists, or BIM
Advisors
A group of people located in a high level of administration or ownership (owners,
partners, managers, heads of departments, ...) who have the right to make strategic
decisions at the company level or the entire engineering establishment. This committee
clearly defines strategic aims to advance the engineering entity to a higher level of
efficiency; therefore, it recruits specialists such as
BIM Consultants, BIM Application Expert, BIM Specialists, or BIM Advisors
to clarify recent innovation in BIM field and how to be applied strategically without
involvement in technical details. Appropriate decisions for implementation are made by
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knowing whether these aims can be implemented with the available resources or these
resources should be increased to achieve the aims.
Here, some responsibilities that were not previously known are arisen such as BIM
Manager, BIM Management Director, or Corporate BIM Manager. The BIM Management
Director is responsible for studying and planning BIM implementation at the level of
company or whole engineering institution and he is a member of the BIM Steering
Committee.
BIM Steering Committee
BIM Coordinator أوBIM Job Captain .
A group of individuals are responsible for BIM implementing in the project and they
follow the strategy developed by the BIM Steering Committee.
The BIM Coordinator or BIM Job Captain is appointed to implement BIM in project and
he is responsible for all departments.
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Project Steering Committee
In most companies, some of the above-mentioned persons are devoted to doing one or
some unit roles. While in some large companies and institutions, roles and
responsibilities are separated and specialists in these fields are recruited without
involvement in BIM implementation at the level of the engineering entity or at the level of
the projects. They do their work through scientific researches, studying practical
application and setting standard to be used by the BIM Steering Committee and the
Project Steering Committee as their reference and doing the technical support to
implement BIM at the level of engineering entity or projects. This process is called
Research and Developing Tracks and BIM Project Support. Those members have the
following technical descriptions:
BIM Researcher is the expert who works in universities, research institutes, or
organizations. He coordinates and develops researches about BIM.
BIM Analyst is the person in charge of analysis and simulation for BIM models.
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BIM Application Developer or BIM Software Developer is responsible for
development and customization programs to support integration and add-ins to
make it easy for BIM users.
BIM Facilitator or BIM Support is responsible for training and assisting new BIM
users.
BIM Technician is responsible for helping the team to do some tasks which are
based on repeating without interference of experts.
BIM Unit
When roles and responsibilities are clearly determined at the beginning of each project,
it will be a good opportunity to expect better outcomes such as saving time and cost,
increasing efficiency and striving for more comprehensive success, not just individual
success at a time when competency measurement has become linked to project
success. This helps in developing safeguards to ensure that decisions are not made in
favor of private aims at the expense of the overall results of the projects.
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Bim roles and responsibility
The BIM manager:
The BIM Manager is responsible for the model at the meetings, he determines its needs
and tells us what's new in development stages of the Project Life Cycle and he is
responsible for:
Developing the overall context of guiding BIM projects at the level of the
company or the whole engineering institution
Communicating with company administrative leaders ensure that BIM is
implemented as mentioned in the strategic objectives.
Developing required BIM implementation plans and its follow up
Dividing objectives and setting an appropriate schedule for their implementation
Reporting the level of engineering entity in BIM implementation and following the
plan and the schedule
Defining required resources for implementing BIM at the level of company or
engineering institution
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Clarifying the latest scientific updates and practical implementation of BIM
technology
Clarifying the engineering entity's capabilities and presenting the quality level of
the product which is offered to customers using BIM
Selecting BIM Platforms that reflect his vision of work execution
Facility Management is his main responsibility throughout the construction phase
Cooperating with Procurement Section to prepare and print lists of materials and
equipments which are purchased periodically.
Procurement Requisites and Material Delivering- (Supply Chain)
Following up and improving model implementation schedules
Developing specific schedules to improve qualifications of modelers through
training, development and keeping them up to date with the latest technologies in
their field
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Applying Quality control on the model and all team members ( Coordinators &
Modeler )
Collecting different project information from all sections and disciplines (design,
modeling, implementation, procurement, etc.)
He must be able to solve technical problems, so he must be well aware of
various engineering disciplines (architectural, structural, electromechanical)
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Coordinator is the responsible for coordination between various engineering disciplines
to detect Clashes between them and connect each service to its allocated place safely
achieving the expected result of the design (implementation of safe design) and he is
also responsible for the following:
Determining objectives and BIM uses in the project
Determining and clarifying the appropriate evaluation standard which should be
followed in the project
Improving the BIM Project Execution Plan
Ensuring that the project is proceeding as required and with planned efficiency
Controlling project quality and reviewing permanently
presenting the level of quality which the project reached
Converting all instructions and information coming from senior management to
executive tools that are easier for the modeler’s team to implement. For example,
converting specifications and materials information to families that achieve these
specifications and are easy to use
Reporting on the work progress, what executed from objectives and the status of
work implementation on the model being implemented
He is the general coordinator between the development of the site, its
requirements and model level development. He is also responsible for converting
these requirements into a visual form on the computer
He is responsible for developing the model’s tools, determining the software and
tools needed and developing painters’ or modelers’ skills permanently
Maintenance and safety of the model in general
Distributing tasks of the model
BIM Coordinator .
The BIM Manager is sometimes assigned at the project level because the company
contracted to do this project only using BIM. However, it was not a strategic objective of
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the company to implement BIM in all its projects. It is a special requirement for this
project only and in this case he has the same roles and responsibilities of the BIM
Coordinator.
The person who is assigned at the project level to implement BIM but only for his
department (architecture, construction, electricity, mechanics, health) is called the Model
Coordinator or the Model Manager. Some of his roles and responsibilities are as
follows:
Achieving the objectives that were determined at his department level
Reviewing the project quality according to the specified standards
Finding solutions to the technical problems of his department
Cooperating in coordination and clash detection between departments
Modelers:
Modelers are responsible for transforming the concept of design, whether it is an idea,
some level of level of development of the model LOD, paperwork or AutoCAD design
into an executable model (modeling). Therefore, they must follow BIM Content
Standards & Development Procedures. They are also responsible for implementing the
model according to each discipline in a coordinated manner and to be easy for printing
and converting to known formats (PDF. DWF. DWG. IFC. ... Etc.)
The following picture summarizes their tasks in any project (Skills Matrix):
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Skills Matrix)
Change steps from CAD to BIM:
The change step from CAD system to BIM system is more important than the change
step from drawing on paper to drawing on CAD.
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AEC (UK) CAD &BIM Standards Site
Unified standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction
Industry in the UK
Project members, Details of BIM manager, Contact, Contact name, Title,
Company, Email, Phone, ….etc.
We can summarize some important points from personal experiences of this
change as follows:
Getting BIM programs, you will need to try and ask to know the most important
BIM programs in your work
You should know where are you? Where do you stand? What are the most
important points of your strength? and Who can learn BIM in your team?
You should not allow the IT Manager to manage BIM. With our great respect for
him, BIM is a philosophy will continue for many years so IT should not take this
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responsibility and we should determine another expert in BIM programs with
coordination with the IT Manager and Officer.
Holding a meeting to develop the change plan between the two systems and
each company must have its own plan which differs from any other company
plan. The manager should meet with the BIM manager and heads of
departments for studying the change plan from CAD system to BIM system.
You can start a project that does not have a fixed time; it will take a long time so
you should choose a project that will not be delivered soon.
A small set (two or three persons from each department) should work on the
project and not the whole company. When they gain experience , they will
support the rest of the department
Commitment to internationally agreed names will save a lot of time and effort.
You can check out :
AEC (UK) CAD &BIM Standards Site
Unified standard for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction
Industry in the UK
You should expect that everyone who works in the company will not have the
same enthusiasm and passion for the new and the idea of implementing a
new system will not be acceptable enough, so you should not treat all people
in one way.
It is preferable not to start training unless there is already plan for work. If the
companies purchase the programs, they do not work on them, training is
done and the course plan is separate from the project plan, the experiment
does not succeed. Therefore, a good synchronization between training and
practical application should be planned without a gap that can be up to years.
BIM programs provided tools to facilitate communication between project
members so there is no need to use e-mail as a communication tool between
users to coordinate BIM work.
You should stop buying cheap devices on the pretext of saving expenses; it
leads to experiment failure from the beginning because it will waste a long
time, which means huge sums later. With our great respect, the usual devices
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are for secretarial works and web browsing but BIM needs workstation. you
can recognize the difference between them through the following link:
https://draftsman.wordpress.com/2013/09/01/workstation-and-
desktop
From the beginning, you must determine the team and the responsibility of
each person and provide all available information about the company such as
Project members, Details of BIM manager, Contact, Contact name, Title,
Company, Email, Phone, ….etc.
You must determine the type of the required final output accurately, is the
required just a three-dimensional model or knowing bill of quantaties or
providing detailed drawings .... and others?, and you must know from the
beginning how you will accomplish the project.
The team members should understand well the technique of BIM technology
so that they can exploit its services well by understanding the relationship
between files of different disciplines