Building Information Modeling

(BIM)

Ken D’Amato– Sr. Account Manager

 Microdesk at a Glance
Microdesk creates CAD, BIM and GIS and FM technology solutions
based on world-class software, education, and consulting services.

•Approximately 100 people, all based in the United States

•Nearly 2/3 of our staff are technical specialists
•13 offices and training centers nationwide
• Autodesk, ESRI, Google Sketchup Google Earth Pro, Primavera
– Certified training, application development, licensing
 Agenda
• Industry Trends
• 3D - BIM Overview
• 2D - Construction Documents
• 4D –Time Management
• 5D - Cost Management
• 6D - Facilities & Asset Management
Industry Trends
McGraw-Hill Construction research shows
that, in the face of an economic recession,
BIM users expect to significantly ramp up
their investment in BIM in 2009.

Companies who are actively tracking BIM

return on investment are showing initial
BIM ROIs of 300 to 500% on projects
where BIM was used.

Owners currently have limited

opportunities to use BIM for operations
and maintenance purposes. As those
capabilities develop, BIM use among
owners will increase significantly.
 Government BIM / FM Initiatives

GSA - was the first government organization to lead the US

government into BIM and had a primary role in promoting BIM in
the entire industry. They remain today a leader in the initiative,
continually breaking new ground.

US Army - The Corps of Engineers with the support of their

laboratories are transforming to the use of BIM and is are primary
players in the industry transformation with products such as COBIE.

US Coast Guard - has also been a leader among government

agencies and have pioneered the linking of mission to facilities and
use of facility information during the operations and sustainment
phases of the lifecycle.
 Organization BIM Initiatives
Construction Users Round Table (CURT)
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (MTS)
International Code Council (ICC) - SMARTcodes™
International Facilities Managers Associatiion (IFMA)
Lean Construction Institute (LCI)
National Academy of Sciences Federal Facilities Council (FFC)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP)
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE)
PRO IT: Finnish Consortium of Modelers
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' Association
Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP)
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
U.S. Green Building Council
 Organization BIM Initiatives
NIBS / buildingSMART alliance
American Institue of Architects (AIA) - Building Connections
AIA - Integrated Project Delivery
AIA - Technology in Practice
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
ASHRAE
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
American Society of Professional Estimators
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Association of General Contractors of America (AGC)
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Contintental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC)
Center for Facilities and Environment (CIFE)
Construction Industry Institute (CII)
Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA)
Construction Owners Association of America (COAA)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• "BIM is the virtual
representation of the
physical and functional
characteristics of a facility
from inception onward.

• As such, it serves as a
shared information
repository for collaboration
throughout a facility's
lifecycle.“
 BIM - Basic Concepts & Functionality

• Central model coordination

• Parametric components
• In-process visualization
• Conceptual design tools
• Sophisticated Analysis
• Interference checking
• Coordinated, consistent
construction documentation
between all disciplines
• Computable Attribute Data
• Virtual Headaches
 BIM Benefits
Time
• Automation, simplified processes
• Shorter delivery cycle
• Availability of consistent information

Quality
• Accuracy, coordination, design intent
• Analytical tools, planning tools, operations tools
• Focus on design

Money
• Reduced RFIs
• Reduced errors & omissions
• Improved management and operations
Design Options
Design Visualization
Carbon Footprint Analysis
Energy Modeling / Environmental Analysis

Shadows & Reflections Shading Design Solar Analysis Lighting Design

Right to Light Acoustic Analysis Thermal Analysis Ventilation & Airflow

LEED Certification
 MEP

BIM models of mechanical systems produces bill-of-materials and

directly drives fabrication equipment for exceptional accuracy
and productivity in pre-fabrication.
 Structural

Structural models are widely used for design, coordination, analysis and
fabrication.
Systems Integration & Interference
Checking
Generation of fully coordinated
construction drawings
Coordination of BIM assemblies with
AIA MasterSpec, Firm Masters and
Project Manuals
4D Time & Schedule - Integration with
project management applications
4D - Virtual Modeling of the Construction
Process

Modeling of construction logistics is growing in popularity because of

its contribution to cost avoidance and site optimization.
Source: Turner Construction
5D - Quantity / Material Takeoff
5D - Integration with Cost Estimation &
Management Applications
 6D – Facilities & Asset Management
• Potential benefits to owners
– Accurate virtual model of the facility
• Architecture, Systems, Components, Assets
– Computable model of the facility
• Analysis of building utilization
• Analysis of building systems
• Analysis of building operation
• Integration of extensible information (CAFM)
6D - Programming / Affinity / Stacking
/ Blocking
6D - Space Allocation
 6D - COBIE
• The Construction-Operations Building Information Exchange (COBIE)
format facilitates the delivery of building information during planning,
design, construction, and commissioning for delivery to facility owners and
operators.
 6D - Expanded Capabilities
• Lease management
• Emergency response & disaster recovery
• Building information management systems
• Complete integration with CAFM applications
• Enterprise Asset Management
– Inventory
– Predictive analysis
– Preventive maintenance
• Integration of GIS / 3D Mapping asset locations & connectivity
Revit Architecture Suite 2011
Revit® Architecture 2011
• Purpose-built for building information modeling
• Works the way architects think

AutoCAD® Architecture 2011

• The AutoCAD for Architects
• Achieve 30% productivity gain
over AutoCAD

AutoCAD® 2011
• It’s still about drafting
• All the productivity of CAD
 Revit MEP Suite 2011
Revit® MEP 2011
• Share information seamlessly
using gbXML exchange format
• Create MEP documentation faster.

AutoCAD® MEP 2011

• Use tools and content designed for MEP
professionals.
• Achieve 30% productivity gain over
AutoCAD

AutoCAD® 2011
• It’s still about drafting
• All the productivity of CAD
Revit Structure Suite 2011
Revit® Structure 2011
• Use one model for analysis and
documentation.
• Reduce & eliminate errors earlier.

AutoCAD Structural Detailing

• Extend design through fabrication
• Steel detailing and shop drawings

AutoCAD® 2011
• Work in a familiar environment.
• All the productivity of CAD
 Civil 3D 2011
AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2011
• Share information using LandXML
exchange format

• Intelligently connects design and

documentation

AutoCAD® MAP 3D 2011

• Integrate with GIS or Google Earth

• Achieve 25% productivity gain over Land

Desktop or AutoCAD

AutoCAD® 2011
• It’s still about drafting

• All the productivity of CAD

 Complementing Technology

• NavisWorks • gbXML
• Autodesk Seek • Constructware
• Quantity Take Off • Google SketchUp
• Impressions • Robobat
• Design Review • IES – VE-Ware
• 3ds Max Design • EnergyPlus
• Buzzsaw • Bentley Interoperability
• FM Desktop
• 3D DWF
Agreement
• Green Building Studio • e-Specs
• Ecotect
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• "BIM is the virtual
representation of the
physical and functional
characteristics of a facility
from inception onward.

• As such, it serves as a
shared information
repository for collaboration
throughout a facility's
lifecycle.“
 BIM Benefits
Time
• Automation, simplified processes
• Shorter delivery cycle
• Availability of consistent information

Quality
• Accuracy, coordination, design intent
• Analytical tools, planning tools, operations tools
• Focus on design

Money
• Reduced RFIs
• Reduced errors & omissions
• Improved management and operations