GSA Public Buildings Service Owner s Roadmap to Building Information Modeling - BIM Brian Kimsey, GSA PBS Region 4 Regional Chief Architect Innisbrook, Florida February 25, 2010
Purpose and Objectives BIM Basics what you should know Reasons to develop your own BIM roadmap GSA s BIM journey where we are, our next steps How BIM has added value to us as an owner Specific applications low hanging fruit for us Ways to implement BIM in your organization Specific applications low hanging fruit for anyone Benefits for owners, contractors, CMs, A-Es Where you are now on the BIM roadmap? Should you start your own journey? How to set goals / destinations Avoiding detours and dead-ends 2
Definitions of BIM The AIA defines BIM as: A model-based technology linked with a database of project information. The AGC has described BIM as: An object-oriented building development tool that utilizes 5-D modeling concepts, information technology and software interoperability to design, construct and operate a building project, as well as communicate its details. And then there is GSA s definition of BIM 3
GSA s BIM Definition Homework reading assignment: Building Information Modeling is the development and use of a multi-faceted computer software data model to not only document a building design, but to simulate the construction and operation of a new capital facility or a recapitalized (modernized) facility. The resulting Building Information Model is a data-rich, object-based, intelligent and parametric digital representation of the facility, from which views appropriate to various users needs can be extracted and analyzed to generate feedback and improvement of the facility design. 4
The Case for Starting the Journey Many project teams do all the right things: Selecting great designers and constructors Enabling alternative delivery approaches Obtaining multiple, independent estimates Having lots of people checking other people And yet they still experience: Errors and omissions Poor communications Non-existent trade coordination Cost overruns and bid busts More interest in problem finding than prevention Construction durations as long as ever 5
The Case - Project Influence Curve Credit: Patrick MacLeamy HOK & CURT, Aug. 2004 6
Proving the Case - Only Possible with BIM Frederic C. Hamilton Building Denver Art Museum M.A. Mortenson Company Studio Daniel Libeskind
Proving the Case Only Possible with BIM National Aquatic Center, Beijing China The Water Cube PTW / Arup CSCEC / CCDI
Proven BIM Technologies Pre-project Planning Phase BIM based design programs / feasibility studies Concept Design Phase Skin to floor area ratios/costs for 3D massing Area calculations per GSA/ BOMA guideline Walk-through visualizations of public areas Energy simulation / modeling Virtual Reality sightlines, acoustical, lighting Design program tracking / verification
Challenges in Implementing BIM You may not have the right people! Staff need tech savvy, with significant D&C experience Ability to work in integrated team environment is key Interoperability of BIM tools is still an issue Models often end up re-drawn at handoffs Delivery approaches can limit ability to select right tools Model size limitations / model crashes Estimating from the BIM is not that easy! Estimate and model must be built together BIM for facility lifecyle still a work-in-progress
Roadblocks GSA Faced Poor coordination among disciplines Rework often required Ceiling heights are the first thing to be sacrificed Changes made one place, but not in all Too easy to just add more and more drawings Too many chances to make mistakes Cost estimates can t be reconciled Even the quantities don t agree! 3D use was used on most projects, but... There was no intelligence behind the flash Opportunities to reuse data we needed were lost Change orders, change orders 12
GSA s BIM Implementation Original implementation FY07: For all projects receiving design funding in FY2007, a spatial program Building Information Model will be the minimum requirement for all major (new and modernization) projects that will be submitted to the Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service for Final Concept approvals. GSA s ODC BIM implementation approach: Sponsor single application pilot projects Develop BIM guides for shallow, wide roll-out BIM experience not a prerequisite for GSA work GSA s Regional BIM implementation Co-sponsor pilots with ODC Push boundaries with deep, narrow pilot projects Develop regional BIM Champions to share lessons learned
GSA s BIM Support / Development ODC provides an umbrella of support BIM Guide development BIM tool development Solibri, Georgia Tech Alliances with other agencies, other countries Regional BIM Conference support BIM web page support ODC continues to fund BIM pilot projects Pilots related specifically to GSA BIM Guides BIM strategies developed in each region Regions have developed their own priorities, expertise BIM typically required for all project phases
GSA BIM Guide Series Current BIM Guide Series: Series 01 3D-4D-BIM Overview Series 02 Spatial Program Validation Series 03 3D Laser Scanning Planned BIM Guide Series: Series 04 4D Phasing Series 05 Energy Performance and Operations Series 06 Circulation and Security Validation Series 07 Building Elements 15
BIM Series 2 Spatial Program Validation
BIM Series 2 - Spatial Data Validation Solibri Model Checker can automatically generate a BIM Report in minutes!
BIM Series 2 - Spatial Data Validation BIM Report: Floor Plans by Tenant
Spatial / Program Validation Project Purpose Provide significant automated feedback for early stage concept design space program review simple energy load analysis Early Concept BIM Model circulation & security review cost estimate
Spatial / Program Validation
BIM Series 3-3D Laser Scanning 3D laser scanning provides accurate as-built documentation of our existing buildings 2D Deliverables Building Features Point Cloud Deliverable 3D Deliverables
Laser Scanning - Chicago Plaza Renovation GHAFARI Associates - Edgewise + Revit
Laser Scanning - Workflow Develop scanning plan Establish survey control Scan from multiple locations Register data to local datum Leveraging the Power of BIM and 3D Imaging
Making the BIM TruView of actual point cloud Hyperlinks for asset tag data
Making the BIM CloudWorx for AutoCAD Leveraging the Power of BIM and 3D Imaging
Making the BIM CAD provides initial geometry for Revit BIM development Families built on existing data Design documents Inspection Matching existing conditions Leveraging the Power of BIM and 3D Imaging
Making the BIM
BIM Series 4 4D Phasing BIM linked to project construction schedule
BIM Series 5 - Energy Performance / Operation
BIM Series 6 - Circulation/Security Validation
BIM Series? - Facility Management MEP Model Bolling FB
The BIM Journey in GSA Region 4 BIM Places we ve visited: Training classes BIM authoring tools each discipline, various levels of expertise Model checking tools Clash / collision checking tools Pilot projects Leading by example In-house modeling, including developing base building BIMs for renovation A-Es Sharing experiences and applications with other regions / agencies Reviewing models, versus drawings Space planning in BIM Using related technologies Laser scanning Google Earth, Sketch-up, etc. Pushing the limits Moving beyond the GSA minimum BIM requirement Embracing mature technologies Requiring Complete BIMs (Arch, Struct., Site, MEP) Expanding our vision Feasibility studies to facility management 37
Regional Initiatives / Projects BIM Support Contracts Training curriculum & class development Revit project template development now GSA model BIM Modeling support BIM Shadow modeling services Laser scanning 38
Regional Initiatives / Projects In-house modeling for studies and DID packages Fort Myers USCH security project Richard B. Russell USCH stair / elevator tower Martin Luther King FB space planning Richard B. Russell USCH USAO office Snyder USCH courtroom additions Kefauver FB stair feasibility project McCoy FB Renovations Mobile USCH 39
Regional Initiatives / Projects cont. Models from BIM Support Contractors Ft Pierce, FL USCH Tuscaloosa, AL USCH Atlanta, GA MLK FB Models from A-E s Jackson, MS USCH Tuttle Ct of Appeals Annex, Atlanta, GA Jackson, MS McCoy FB Models from Design-builders Tuttle Ct of Appeals Annex, Atlanta, GA 40
Jackson USCH, Jackson MS
Piping 3D Models
HVAC 3D Models
Structural 3D Model
Architectural 3D Model
Coordination Models
Coordination Models HVAC Structural Plumbing Exterior Interior Integrated multi discipline models 2D Documents Multi discipline collaborative design reviews remote locations Interference Reports
Same BIM - Detailed Coordination
Constructability Reviews - MEP 65% MODEL SECOND FLOOR
Constructability Reviews Arch. STAIR #2 COORDINATION 95% CD 100% CD Various design issues with landings, head clearances, and steel conflicts with stairs resolved.
Construction Update Steel Fabrication Model Steel Construction
Steel Design / Detailing Models Design Model: Gray Detailer Model: Yellow, Green
The BIM Roadmap Where are you? Should you start your own journey? If not, you may soon be left in the dust! Force field analysis Selecting your destinations / goals Educate your staff Research your industry Measuring the progress on your journey How to set goals / destinations Tools to help measure progress NBIMS, WBDG Avoiding detours and dead-ends Start with proven technologies
Measuring BIM Progress Force Field Analysis of the Vision 20% 80% Going for the Vision Funding for pilot projects and FY07 demonstration projects Mandate from OCA / PBS Commissioner Support from ARA Tools are good enough to add value Regional project already at 70 to 80 % BIM As an owner which holds its assets, many categories of VDC opportunities exist BIM is intuitive, meaning easier staff adoption Momentum for BIM exists Going Against the Vision Late construction funding (2 years after design!) negates many BIM advantages No regional expertise to support Champion No experience in reviewing BIMs Tools don t now totally support vision Imbedded CAD practices SDM for example Industry expertise is lagging in development Need a full time BIM coordinator in Region! Legal / contractual concerns Lack of funds for training Delivery approaches do not fully support VDC / integrated teams BIM standards not fully developed It s too hard PM and A-E resistance
None Low High Mastered Low Variable High Measuring your Environment FY 2010 Progress Measurement Category Competence Commitment In-house personnel development for use of tools Integration of Revit for in-house use o Q1 o Q2 o Q3 o Q4 BIM submittal review competency o Q1 o Q2 o Q3 o Q4 Scopes of Work A-E scopes of work fully integrate VDC
NBIMS Capability Maturity Model TODAY: February 20, 2010 40229 NIBS 2007 The Interactive BIM Capability Maturity Model Area of Interest Weighted Importance Choose your perceived maturity level Credit Data Richness 84% Expanded Data Set 1.7 Life-cycle Views 84% No Complete Project Phase 0.8 Change Management 90% Initiation 1.8 Roles or Disciplines 90% Two Roles Partially Supported 2.7 Business Process 91% Separate Processes Not Integrated 0.9 Timeliness/ Response 91% Most Response Info manually re-collected - Slow 0.9 Delivery Method 92% Network Access w/ Basic IA 2.8 Graphical Information 93% NCS 2D Non-Intelligent As Designed 2.8 Spatial Capability 94% Not Spatially Located 0.9 Information Accuracy 95% Initial Ground Truth 1.9 Interoperability/ IFC Support 96% Forced Interoperability 1.9 Credit Sum 19.2 Maturity Level Not Certified ADMINISTRATION Points Required for Certification Levels 0 39082 Low High Not Certified 39814.00 40178.00 40 49.9 Minimum BIM 50 69.9 Certified 70 79.9 Silver 80 89.9 Gold 90 100 Platinum Remaining Points Required For: Certified 30.9 Hyperlinks: Interactive Maturity Model Area of Interest Weighting Flowchart Tabular Maturity Model Category Descriptions Matrix Definitions
NBIMS Capability Maturity Model Tabular BIM Capability Maturity Model Maturity Level A B C D E F G Data Richness Life-cycle Views Roles Or Disciplines Change Management Business process Timeliness/ Response Delivery Method No CM Capability 1 Basic Core Data No Complete Project Phase No Single Role Fully Supported 2 Expanded Data Set Planning & Design Only One Role Supported Aware of CM Separate Processes Not Integrated Few Bus Processes Collect Info Most Response Info manually re-collected - Slow Most Response Info manually re-collected Single Point Access No IA Single Point Access w/ Limited IA 3 Enhanced Data Set Add Construction/ Supply Two Roles Partially Supported Aware of CM and Root Cause Analysis Some Bus Process Collect Info Data Calls Not In BIM But Most Other Data Is Network Access w/ Basic IA 4 Data Plus Some Information Includes Construction/ Supply Two Roles Fully Supported Aware CM, RCA and Feedback Most Bus Processes Collect Info Limited Response Info Available In BIM Network Access w/ Full IA 5 Data Plus Expanded Information 6 Data w/limited Authoritative Information 7 Data w/ Mostly Authoritative Information 8 Completely Authoritative Information 9 Limited Knowledge Management 10 Full Knowledge Management Includes Constr/Supply & Fabrication Add Limited Operations & Warranty Includes Operations & Warranty Add Financial Full Facility Life-cycle Collection Supports External Efforts Partial Plan, Design&Constr Supported Plan, Design & Construction Supported Partial Ops & Sustainment Supported Operations & Sustainment Supported All Facility Life-Cycle Roles Supported Internal and External Roles Supported Implementing CM CM Capability Implemented Implementing CM and Root Cause Analysis CM and RCA capability implemented Implementing CM & RCA and feedback All Business Process(BP) Collect Info Few BP Collect & Maintain Info Some BP Collect & Maintain Info All BP Collect & Maintain Info Some BP Collect&Maint In Real Time All BP Collect&Maint In Real Time Most Response Info Available In BIM All Response Info Available In BIM All Response Info From BIM & Timely Limited Real Time Access From BIM Full Real Time Access From BIM Real Time Access w/ Live Feeds Limited Web Enabled Services Full Web Enabled Services Full Web Enabled Services w/ia Web Enabled Services - Secure Netcentric SOA Based CAC Access Netcentric SOA Role Based CAC
Questions? For More Information: Brian Kimsey, Regional Chief Architect Brian.Kimsey@gsa.gov Mandy Yeomans, BIM Champion Mandy.Yeomans@gsa.gov Jason Evanco, BIM Champion Jason.Evanco@gsa.gov 59