Project Report MEP

GROUP NO: 4
NEW 8-STOREY OFFICE BLOCK WITH

BASEMENT CAR PARK AT BRADDELL
ROAD
Submitted by
Joseph Koh Song Bor
Supervised by
Steven Tan
A Project Report submitted in partial fulfilment

of the requirements for the
SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN BIM (10th intake)
5 JAN 2016
Executive Summary
The project briefing is conducted on the month of September by Mun Teng and each
group of 4 people consisting of Architecture, Structure, MEP and Contractors are group
together. Mohamed Ibrahim (Architecture), Loh Wenchuan (Structure), Joseph Koh
Song Bor (MEP) and XinShuo Maggie (Contractors) meet together to form group 4.
Subsequencely Mr Steven Tan was assigned to as supervisor.
The team meet up to discuss what sort of building we want to model. A condominium
idea came up, but we want a slightly more challenging job so we thought of an office
building instead of a commercial building. We concluded we will model an office
building and it will be located at the existing BCAA site.
This project is a new building of eight storeys high, with basement car park. It project
size area is about 60 000 m2. It is an office building consisting of 96 offices for lease
and 33 car park lots. The building also has a multipurpose room at 1st storey for tenant
to use.
Compare to the traditional way of producing drawing from CAD for tender, this project
use BIM to produce drawings. It is used to show the advantages of using BIM. With the
information in the model, how it can be used for various application.
This report consist of our plan how to complete this project by early Jan 2016 and what
is each team member’s roles and objective.
An conclusion is included of our finding in using BIM. Its advantages, issue

encountered using BIM and our recommendations for future works
Content Page
Page
1) Introduction
- Background of this project 1
- Objectives of this project 1
2) Analysis of current situation / survey

- Existing problems 2
- Proposed approaches ad solutions 3-4
3) Project Implementation 5-33
4) Project Achievements 34-46
5) Discussion and recommendation for further works 47
6) Conclusion 48
APPX 1) Appendix 1 - BEP
APPX 2) Appendix 2 - Heat Load Report
APPX 3) Appendix 3 – ETTV Calculation

1) Introduction
Background of this Project

This project existing site building is Block A & B which is to be demolished and
rebuilding to a new office building.
Our project consists only of the new building and the demolition work of the
existing building is not included in this report.
My role in this project will be base MEP portion. I design the MEP services, with
the model; it will be used to analyze the services. The details of the role are also
define in the appendix 1 in the BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Compare to the traditional way of producing drawing from CAD for tender, this
project use BIM to produce drawings. It is used to show the advantages of using
BIM. With the information in the model, how it can be used for various
application.
With the many advantages of BIM, below are the objectives of using BIM
Objectives of this project

The objectives of this project are as follows:
 Visualization, communication and coordination
 Data extraction
 Documentation
 Simulation and analysis. 3D/4D/5D/6D
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2) Analysis of current situation / survey
Existing problems
BCA has made it mandatory for all discipline by 2016 all building more than 5000
m2, the project has to be submitted in BIM. With that in mind, all consultants has
to adapt and see how it can fully make use of BIM to make them more productive
The current situation in the construction industry in the pass, I would classify them
into 3 categories. Let me elaborate
1. Visualization, communication and coordination

One of the common problems for the construction industry is
miscommunication. 2D drawings are often misinterpreted which often
result in variation order. The 2D drawings are not enough sometimes
communicate what is the design intent to the other discipline. A section
view is required in order to understand how it looks like. This would take
time to draw and often the other party is busy with their tender preparation
and not enough time to produce that section. A 3D visualization would
very much appreciate in such circumstances.
In the consultant point of view, the 2D drawings are often out for tender
not coordinated. Head room problem and MEP space issues are not
resolved. When the contractor is awarded, they have not picked it up. They
go ahead and construct and discover the problem. This eventually will
result in abortive work and time wastage.
2. Data extraction, Simulation and Analysis
The 2D drawing often not able to extract much information needed for
analysis. What has been produced in 2D has not much use after that. It is
not able extract data, example volume of concrete. The area has to be
measured manually and multiply by the height in order to get the volume
which is very time consuming and laborious.
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All the simulation work needs to remodel from 2D Cad drawing to 3D in
order do the simulation. It is rework of 2D drawing converting it to 3D.
With the 2D drawing itself, it is not able to do any simulation.
3. Documentation
Documentation is laborious, tedious, time consuming work. Creating
annotation, drawing list, equipment schedules…etc. which error often
occur. Whatever drawn with information should able to use to create any
documentation.
Survey
The new office building is located along Braddell road. This road is also the
vehicle entry point to construction site. The existing site does not have any high
rise building within 100 m radius and there is an existing car park and a canal on
the East of the new office.
Proposed approaches and solutions

A simple propose mass models was created analyze the energy consumption. A
preliminary study was made to determine what the best orientation of the building
is and the mass model building with best energy efficient was selected.
The team then work out the BEP and project schedule to meet the major target
date line. The BEP consist of the roles, objective and what and when to deliver at
each stage.
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The current situation above that I mention is above is something we like to address
by using BIM. This also forms main part of our objectives. The following table
will be on the project implementation
BIM DESCRIPTION BIM USES

OBJECTIVES
Model is able to translate and
Visualization,
communicate the design intent to Design Authoring
communication
all members of the project through Design Review
and coordination
design visualization and Coordination Review
information stored
Model contains required
Project Costing
Data extraction information on material and
Analysis
equipment
Simulation and Models are use to produce Design Authoring

3)
Analysis 3D/4D/5D/6D. Project scheduling, Coordination
Project costing and analysis Review Project
Scheduling Project
Model are use generate plan, Printing
Documentation
section, elevation, 3D view and
Viewing for non
callout
BIM user
Project Implementation
To implement this project, the team has come up with a BEP and project schedule
to monitor our progress and objectives. The details of the BEP and project schedule
are attached as appendix 1 behind. The main part of the project implementation
consist of
a. Project BIM Team
b. BIM Manager and Coordinator Roles
c. BIM Objectives
d. BIM Process
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e. BIM Project Schedule
f. BIM Deliverables & Responsibility Matrix
g. Model Content
h. File Naming
i. Workset Organization
j. Project Coordinates
k. Quality Assurance and Control
l. File Sharing
m. Posting Notifications
Project BIM Team

This section defines the roles of the key BIM personnel involved in this
project and identifies the responsible party(s) for updating and distributing of
the different models required for the project, predetermining the content and
model format as much as possible to run the project more efficiently.
Role Contact Name Email Phone

BIM Manager / BIM
Mohamed Ibrahim mohamed_ibrahim@jpg_group.com 98752449
Coordinator (Arch)
BIM Coordinator (STRT) Loh Wenchuan lohwenchuan82@gmail.com 96936359
BIM Coordinator (MEP) Joseph Koh Song Bor josephkoh@squiremech.com 96994221
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BIM Coordinator (CON) XinShuo (Maggie) maggie944752@hotmail.sg 90263732
BIM Manager and Coordinator Roles
The roles of the BIM Manager and Coordinator are as describe below.
BIM Manager Roles
a. Representative from Architect to responsible and liable for all changes and
updates and deliverable of the Building Information Model.
b. Manage and coordinate the overall use of BIM for the project including the
implementation of BIM in the project’s design process.
c. Determine the schedule for BIM Use, model sharing and quality control for
the execution of BIM for the project.
d. Conduct and generate Conflict / Clash Detection reports for model

coordination.
e. Facilitate information / data exchange amongst consultants’ BIM models.
f. Determine the conventions to be followed for reviewing models and

associated deliverables.
g. Maintain and Manage overall model version control and archive.
BIM Coordinator Roles
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a.Formulates the BIM Strategy with the BIM Manager and maps the BIM Use for
discipline specific design stage.
b. Determine BIM Uses for design simulations, analysis and documentation.
c.Identify analysis tools that are interoperable with BIM.
d. Ensures own discipline model(s) follows the processes defined in this BIM
Project Execution Plan.
e.Ensures model deadlines defined in this document are met and participate in the
design review & model coordination meetings / sessions.
f. Promptly rectify / resolve clashes or coordination issues after coordination

meetings and communicate issues back to internal project teams.
g. Ensures model is purged and warning / error free prior to model sharing.
h. Notifies the BIM Manager and all other BIM coordinator of the project
on any model updates/sharing / issues.
BIM Objectives
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The following table outlines the team’s initial objectives for using BIM
technology and defines the BIM uses required to be carried out for the execution
of BIM for the project.
BIM OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION BIM USES
Visualization, Model is able to translate and communicate
communication and the design intent to all members of the Design Authoring Design Review
coordination project through design visualization and Coordination Review

information stored
Model contains required information on
Data extraction Project Costing Analysis
material and equipment
Simulation and Models are use to produce 3D/4D/5D/6D. Design Authoring, Coordination
Analysis Project scheduling, Project costing and Review Project Scheduling Project
analysis costing Analysis
Documentation Model are use generate plan, section, Printing, Viewing for non BIM
elevation, 3D view and callout user
BIM Process
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BIM Project Schedule
Below is the summary and major milestone table. Please note this is the Project schedule which is different from the construction schedule in the
BEP.
ITEMS MTHS
BRADDELL U HUB
DESCRIPTION 2015 2016 Remarks

SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
Weeks 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Important Starting Dates 22 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 20 14 21 28

1 1st Interim Discussion
Update progress with supervisor
Consult Project Supervisor for

approach
Confirm task scope & direction
Confirm task allocation for members

B1 coordination and start to resolve
2
clashes

Resolved B1 clashes and start 1st
3
Sty Model

Complete 1st Sty and started 2nd -

4
8th Sty Model

Complete 2nd - 8th Sty Model and
5
start coordination
9

2nd - 8th Sty coordination and start
6
to resolve clashes

Resolved 2nd - 8th Sty clashes and
7
start Roof Model

Complete Roof and started
8
coordination

Resolved Roof clashes and Prepared
9
Draft Report

10 2nd Interim Discussion
Update progress and high-light any

problem to your Supervisor.
Check deliverables and consult

Supervisor on any outstanding
work/requirement
Show draft report and

presentation.ppt for Supervisor's
commend (graded)

11a Visualisation simulation
11b Structure Analysis
11c MEP Analysis
11d 4D and Quality Take-off

12 Final Report and presentation

Submit on 5
13a Submit Project
Jan 2016
Presentation on
13b Project Presentation
7 Jan 2015
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Model Delivery Schedule
The Model Delivery Schedule forecasts the estimated dates for model delivery
from one consultant to another for each BIM Use process throughout the
Project Phases. It indicates the frequency of exchange and also highlights the
required file format and software version that the sender is required to produce.
Each BIM Coordinator shall send their respective models to the BIM Manager on
every Monday, on a weekly basis. The BIM Manager shall act as the central
person to collect the models from each discipline and will then share these
model(s) to every discipline for their reference, on the same day.
Information Sende Frequency / Est. File
Receiver Model File Software
Exchange r Due Date Format
Archi
Archi
Concept/Sche C&S Archi Model(s)
Weekly
matic Design M&E M&E Model(s) Revit 2015 rvt
C&S (Mondays)
Authoring BIM C&S Model(s)
M&E
Manager
Archi
Archi
Detailed C&S Archi Model(s)
Weekly
Design M&E M&E Model(s) Revit 2015 rvt
C&S (Mondays)
Authoring BIM C&S Model(s)
M&E
Manager
Revit 2015 /
Archi
Archi Model(s) Navisworks rvt
Coordination BIM Weekly
M&E Model(s) Manage 2015 / /nwf /
Review C&S Manager (Mondays)
C&S Model(s) Design dwf
M&E
Review
Archi
Archi Model(s)
Record BIM Once (end of
M&E Model(s) Revit 2015 rvt
Modelling C&S Manager each phase)
C&S Model(s)
M&E
BIM Deliverables & Responsibility Matrix

This section highlights the BIM objectives required for the project as well as the
responsible party for each objective. It also identifies the Models Content that
will be required from the Deliverables which will be elaborated in the next
section.
Schematic Design Phase
Prelim / Revit 2015 /

File Responsible Party
Schematic
Bim Project Navisworks rvt
Design Coordination
Bim Use Software
Manage For / BIM
Deliverables /nwf 
Review mat Ar St M&E Con
Structural 2015 / dwf Manager
Coordination Design
Develop,
Model Review
Maintain
Prelim /
Prelim /
Schematic Microsoft docx /
Coordination
Schematic
Design word and xlsx / 
Review
Design Model
Coordination excel pdf
Prelim /
Report
Schematicand
Generate
Design
DesignPrelim
Store / / Revit 2015 rvt 
Authoring
Conceptual
Schematic
Architecture
Design
Model
Record Model
Prelim /
Generate Revit 2015 /
Schematic
Prelim / Design Navisworks
Design Revit 2015 rvt
rvt 
Schematic Authoring
Record Manage
Structural /nwf / 
Design Modelling 2015 /
Model dwf
Architecture Design
Prelim
Record/Model Review
Schematic Design
Revit 2015 rvt 
Design M&E Authoring
Model
Conduct
Prelim /
Schematic
Design
Coordination
between
Architecture
and Structural
Discipline
Prelim / Revit 2015 /
Schematic Navisworks rvt /
Design Coordination Manage nwf

Architecture Review 2015 / /
Coordination Design dwf
Model Review
Detailed Design Phase

RESPONSIBLE PARTY
BIM PROJECT FILE
BIM USE SOFTWARE BIM
DELIVERABLES FORMAT Ar St M&E Con
Manager
Develop,
Maintain Detailed
Detailed Design Design
Architecture Revit 2015 rvt 
Authoring
Model
Detailed Design Design Revit 2015 rvt 
Structural Model Authoring
Detailed Design Design Revit 2015 rvt 
M&E Model Authoring
Conduct Detailed
Design
Coordination
between
Architecture,
Structural and
M&E Disciplines
Revit 2015 /
Detailed Design Navisworks
Architecture Coordination Manage rvt /nwf /

Coordination Review 2015 / dwf
Model Design
Review
Detailed Design Revit 2015 /

Structural Coordination Navisworks rvt /nwf /
Manage 
Coordination Review dwf
Model 2015 /
Design
Detailed Design Review
Revit 2015 /
M&E Coordination Navisworks rvt /nwf /
Manage 
Coordination Review dwf
Model 2015 /
Design
Detailed Design Coordination Review
Microsoft docx /
Coordination 
Review Word / Excel xlsx / pdf
Report
Analysis Model
Analysis 3D/6D Revit 2015 /
Architecture Navisworks rvt / nwf 
Analysis
Model Manage
Analysis 3D/6D 2015
Revit / /
2015 rvt / ifc 
Structural Model Analysis Tekla
Revit 2015 / rvt /
Analysis MEP 3D/6D
Dialux / gbXML / 
Model Analysis
MagiCAD rvt
Generate and
Store Detailed
Design Record
Model for
Archiving before
progression to
Tender Phase
(Record Models
here will be used Revit 2015 /
Generate Detailed Navisworks
Design Record Manage rvt /nwf /

Architecture Modelling 2015 / dwf
Record Model Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Record Manage rvt /nwf /
Design Structural 
Modelling 2015 / dwf
Record Model
Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Record rvt /nwf /
Design M&E Manage 
Modelling dwf
Record Model 2015 /
Design
Review
Store Detailed Revit 2015 /
Design Record Navisworks rvt /nwf /
Manage 
Architecture Modelling dwf
Record Model 2015 /
Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Navisworks
Store Detailed
Design Structural 
Record Model
Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Store Detailed Navisworks
Design M&E 
Record Model
Design
Review
Construction Phase
FILE RESPONSIBLE PARTY

BIM PROJECT
BIM USE SOFTWARE
DELIVERABLES FORMAT BIM Ar St M&E Con
Manager
Develop
Construction
Model from
Design Model
Construction Design
Architecture Revit 2015 rvt 
Authoring
Model
Construction Design Revit 2015 rvt 
Construction M&E Design Revit 2015 rvt 
Model Authoring
Analysis Model
Revit 2015 /
Analysis Navisworks
4D/5D
Construction Manage 2015 rvt / nwf 
Analysis
Model / Design
Review
Generate and Store
Detailed Design
Record Model for
Archiving before
progression to
Tender Phase
(Record
GenerateModels Revit 2015 /
Construction Record Navisworks rvt /nwf /

Architecture Modelling Manage 2015 dwf
Record Model / Design
Generate Review
Revit 2015 /
Construction Record Navisworks rvt /nwf /
Manage 2015 
Structural Record Modelling dwf
Model / Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Generate Navisworks
Record rvt /nwf /
Construction M&E Manage 2015 
Modelling dwf
Review
Revit 2015 /
Store Construction Navisworks
Record rvt /nwf /
Architecture Manage 2015 
Modelling dwf
Review
Revit 2015 /
Record rvt /nwf /
Structural Record Manage 2015 
Modelling dwf
Model / Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Record rvt /nwf /
M&E Record Manage 2015 
Modelling dwf
Model / Design
Review
As-Built Phase
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
BIM PROJECT FILE
BIM USE SOFTWARE BIM
DELIVERABLES FORMAT Ar St M&E Con
Manager
Develop
Construction
Model from
Design Model
Architecture Model Authoring
Construction M&E Design Revit 2015 rvt 
Model Authoring
Generate and Store
Detailed Design
Record Model for
Archiving before
progression to
Tender Phase
(Record Models
here will be used
as Tender Models
during Tender
period)
Revit 2015 /
Generate Navisworks
Construction Record Manage rvt /nwf /

Architecture Modelling 2015 / dwf
Record Model Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Generate Navisworks
Construction Record Manage rvt /nwf /

Structural Record Modelling 2015 / dwf
Model Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Generate Navisworks
Construction M&E 
Record Model
Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Architecture 
Record Model
Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
Structural Record 
Model
Design
Review
Revit 2015 /
M&E Record 
Model
Design
Review
Model Content
The following are the model use for different stage, the description of the model at
different stage and to what precision each discipline should model.
Model Use For Different Stage

The following models will be used for the BIM Use and BIM processes defined for
the project, stating the model content required as well as the software used and output
file formats.
PLANNED RESPONSIBLE FILE
PHASE BIM USE SOFTWARE
MODELS PARTY FORMAT
Schematic
Conceptual Design
Design Ar Revit 2015 rvt
Authoring
Architecture
Model
Schematic
Design
Design St Revit 2015 rvt
Authoring
Structural Model
Schematic
Design
Design M&E M&E Revit 2015 rvt
Authoring
Model
PRELIMINARY / SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Schematic
Design Revit 2015 /
Coordination
Architecture Ar Navisworks nwf / dwf / rvt
Review
Coordination Manage 2015
Model
Schematic
Design Revit 2014 /
Coordination
Structural St Navisworks nwf / dwf / rvt
Review
Coordination Manage 2015
Model
Schematic Revit 2015 /

Design Record Navisworks
Ar nwd / dwf / ifc
Architecture Modelling Manage 2015 /
Record Model Design Review
Schematic Revit 2015 /

Design Record Navisworks
St nwd / dwf / ifc
Structural Modelling Manage 2015 /
Record Model Design Review
Revit 2015 /
Schematic
Record Navisworks
Design M&E M&E nwd / dwf / ifc
Modelling Manage 2015 /
Record Model
Design Review
D
Detailed Design Design Ar Revit 2015 rvt

Architecture
Authoring
Model

St Revit 2015 rvt
ETAILED DESIGN

M&E Revit 2015 rvt
M&E Model Authoring
Detailed Design
Revit 2015 /
Architecture Coordination
Ar Navisworks rvt / nwf / dwf
Coordination Review
Manage 2015
Model
Detailed Design
Revit 2015 /
Structural Coordination
St Navisworks rvt / nwf / dwf
Coordination Review
Manage 2015
Model
Detailed Design Revit 2015 /

DETAILED DESIGN
M&E Coordination Navisworks

M&E rvt / nwf / dwf
Coordination Review Manage 2015 /
Model Design Review
Revit 2015 /
Analysis
3D/6D Navisworks
Architecture Ar rvt / nwf
Analysis Manage 2015 /
Model
Design Review
4D and Quality Navisworks

Analysis Con nwf
Take-off Manage 2015
Develop
CONSTRUCTION
Construction Design
Con Revit 2015 rvt
Architecture Authoring
Model
Develop
Design
Construction Con Revit 2015 rvt
Authoring
Structural Model
Develop
Design
Construction Con Revit 2015 rvt
Authoring
M&E Model
As-built
To be advise To be advise by To be advise
Architecture Con
by Developer Developer by Developer
Model
AS-BUILT
As-built n To be advise To be advise by To be advise

Con
Structural Model by Developer Developer by Developer
As-built M&E To be advise To be advise by To be advise

Con
Model by Developer Developer by Developer
Model Description
MODELS MODEL DESCRIPTION
SCHEMATIC Contains all required model components of the model as per regular practice,
DESIGN MODEL with information and data that is to nominal dimensions and detail for all
proposed building elements, systems, joints, penetrations, etc.
DETAILED Contains all required model components of the model as per regular practice,
DESIGN MODEL with information and data that is to the actual intended dimensions and detail
for all building elements, systems, joints, penetrations, etc.
CONSTRUCTION Model containing information and data a re up to the requirements of Tender

MODEL documentation. Models from each discipline shall reflect what is required of
the project to a level of detail as per regular practice that is sufficient to carry
out construction modeling
AS-BUILT
Model containing information and data ar e up to the actual product installed.
MODEL
Duplicate copy of the Design / Construction model of each discipline during the
COORDINATION different project phases. It will contain only required information for model
MODEL / design coordination purposes only. Data on model component sizes,
location, positioning, detail as per schematic design practice, etc is required.
All unnecessary information, families, views, sheets and the like is to be
purged from the file prior to exporting the model into the Coordination
Review Model file format.
All Design models of each discipline that are to be recorded for project
archival purposes at the end of each design phase.
RECORD MODEL Required to be in non-editable formats (DWF, IFC, NWD) unless
otherwise stated shall contains all data and information required for
the specific discipline, for that specific phase.
All unnecessary data, information, families, views, sheets, details, etc. are to be
removed and/or purged from the model prior to exporting into the non-editable
format
Model Precision
Models should include all appropriate dimensioning and annotations for
communicating the design intent, performing analyses (if any), and construction
documentation. With the exception of the exclusions listed below, the model will be
considered accurate and complete.
Item(s) in the table below will not be considered entirely accurate and should not
be relied on for dimensioning and/or placement. Such items will only be
documented in 2D drawings, and not within the 3-Dimensional Space.
DISCIPLINE ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED ACCURATE FOR MODEL DIMENSIONING &

PLACEMENT
Site Topo,
Structural
Floor Slabs,
Structural
Columns,
Architecture
Structural
Beams,
Studs for
Drywall,
Ironmongery (handles, locks,
hinges), Hangers and sub-frames for
Rebar and connection
details, Steel frame
Civil & Structural
bracing systems,
Base plates, Bolts, Clip angles, fixings,
M&E Supports and brackets for all services, MEP equipment installation detail
**All objects that are smaller than 100mm will not be included in the model.
File Naming
The File Naming Convention is created to ease the identifying files.

The File Naming Convention shall follow the example below.
Company_Discipline_Level_Revision_YYMMDD.ext.
Example:
JGP_AR_01_A-_150501
1 2 3 4 5
1. Authoring Company (e.g. JGP, LWC, SMQ, etc)

2. Authoring Discipline
a. JGP-_Architecture
b. LWC- _Structure
c. SQM_M&E
d. JGF-_Contractor
3. Level
a. NN-_N: Level. E.g. 01 for Level, B- for Basement
b. -- _All Level
4. Revision
a. A-_1st revision
b. B-_2nd revision
5. Date of file in YYMMDD format
Note: The following the above naming convention for all the BIM files including
linked files.
Workset Organization
The Workset Organisation is create to easy identify element from the same system.
The following table is the Workset for the different discipline.
Architecture Model
WORKSET NAME DESCRIPTION
Shared levels & grids Gridlines / Levels

(default)
Staircase and Lift Core Staircase / Railing / Lift Wall
Structure Structural Walls / Columns / Floors / Roofs
Facade / Exterior Walls / Exterior Doors / Exterior Windows /
Exterior Casework / Railings
Interior Interior Walls / Interior Doors / Interior Windows / Plumbing

Fixtures etc.
MEP M&E Model
Structure Structural Model
Structural Model

Foundation Structural Foundations
RC Structural Framing RC Columns / Beams / Floors / Roofs
Steel Structural Steel Columns / Beams / Bracings/ Trusses / etc.
Framing
Shear Wall Structural Walls
MEP M&E Model
Arch Arch Model
M&E Model

ACMV – AC AC Ducting / Fans / Diffuser / Return / etc.
ACMV – MV Mechanical Ventilation Ducting / Fans / Diffuser / Return / etc
ACMV – Refrigerant Refrigerant Piping Systems
Piping
ACMV – Equipment ACMV Chillers / Cooling Towers / Pumps / etc
Elect – Power Power Supply Points
Elect – Lighting Lighting Fixtures
Elect – Public Address PA System Fixtures
Data Fixtures / Data Points / BMS Equipment / Data Routing / Telephone

Elect – Tel&Data
Points / Telephone Routing
Elect – Cable Routing Electrical Cable Trays/ Conduits

Elect – Security Security Cameras / Fittings / Equipment / Fixtures
Fire – Sprinkler Exposed Fire Sprinklers / Piping System
Fire – Con Spk Concealed Fire Sprinklers / Piping System
Fire – Hosereel & Alarm Hosereel / Hosereel Piping System / Fire Alarm
Fire – Dry Riser Dry Riser Piping Systems / Equipment
Fire – Hydrant Fire Hydrant / Piping Systems
Plumbing Fixture Plumbing Fixtures
Water Water Piping / Equipment / Pumps / Tanks
Sanitation Sanitation piping / Equipment / Pumps / Pipes /Tanks
Arch Arch Model
Structure Structural Model
Project Coordinates
This section defines the Project Base Point & Survey Point settings for the
Project. This setting is to be implemented for all the models used in this project so
as determine the exact site location.
PROJECT BASE POINT SURVEY POINT
NORTHING 0 0
EASTING 0 0
ELEVATION 108600.0 st
108600.0 (1 Storey)
ANGLE TO TRUE NORTH 0° (Anti-Clockwise)
Quality Assurance and Control

This section defines the types of quality checks required to be carried out for the
model validation process. The BIM Manager and the respective BIM Coordinators
are required to follow these checks minimally to ensure the integrity of the model.
A General Checklist for each Disciplinary model is also included.
Model Validation Checks

RESPONSIBLE SOFTWARE FREQUENCY
CHECK DESCRIPTION
PARTY
A basic visual checking to BIM Modellers & Revit 2015 Daily

ensure the model contains the BIM Coordinators
Visual Check correct and required
components, data, and model
version(s)
Model validation to remove all Respective BIM Revit 2015 Weekly
Integrity errors / warnings within the Coordinators
Check model and purge unnecessary
components / data prior to
sharing
Single Model Coordination / Clash Respective BIM Revit 2015 / Weekly
Disciplinary detection for each discipline Coordinators Navisworks
Coordination model to ensure no clashes Manage 2015
/ Clash within the discipline model
Detection before sharing
Multi- Model Coordination / Clash BIM Manager Revit 2015 / Bi Monthly

Disciplinary detection for all disciplinary Navisworks
Coordination models for the purpose of Manage 2015
/ Clash multi- disciplinary
Detection coordination.
Model Validation Checklist
Check model file name conforms to Standards
Review and fix all warning messages where possible
Check that all families conform to Standard Naming conventions
Check Line Styles conform to Standard naming conventions

PROJECT INFORMATION
Check model is correctly assembled through visual inspection
Update Model Matrix if required
Update Revision on Cover Sheet
Update Project Information
Open Central File with detached from Central and Audit selected
Remove non-transmittal link files
Remove all non-required Views / Legends / Schedules / Sheets / Images
Remove unwanted Design Options

Purge model (repeat process 3 times as materials are only removed after the parent
object has been removed)
Live Model is detached from Central, Duplicated prior to sharing
Model is saved in agreed software type and version
Model contains defined Storey Levels

Project Base Coordinates System and Elevation are assigned according to agreed
values
All Model Elements, Rooms and Spaces are modeled separately in each storey
All Model Elements are modeled using the appropriate Family Category
Family Types are correctly assigned to each Model Element
Model Elements are modeled accurate to requirements of Design Phase
Model Data, Dimensional Shapes and Sizes are accurate and correctly defined to
requirements of Design Phase
No excess Model Elements

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN MODEL
No overlapping or doubled Model Elements
No significant clashes between Model Elements
No conflicts between Structure Elements in Architecture and Structural models
GFA areas are modeled and included in the Model
Space Areas match Space Programs
Model includes spatial reservations for M&E components
Space heights and Ceiling heights are defined correctly
Shape and Size of Rooms / Spaces matches with walls / room boundaries
No overlapping of or doubled Room / Space elements
All Rooms / Spaces have unique IDs
All unnecessary Views, Sheets, Elements, Annotations and/or References are

removed (not hidden)
All model elements are modeled in the correct Worksets
All Linked or Imported CAD / DWG files are removed from Model
Model is audited, purged and cleaned
Cleaned Model is renamed according to File Naming Standard

Project Base Coordinates System and Elevation are assigned according to agreed
values
All Model Elements, Rooms and Spaces are modeled separately in each storey
STRUCTURAL DESIGN MODEL
No significant clashes between Model Elements
No conflicts between Structure Elements in Architecture and Structural models
GFA areas are modeled and included in the Model
Space Areas match Space Programs

Model includes spatial reservations for M&E components
All model elements are 28modeled in the correct Worksets

Project Base Coordinates System and Elevation are assigned according to agreed values
All Model Elements are updated to the latest design version
Model Elements belong to the correct system
System Colours for all Model Elements are correctly assigned accordingly for each
M&E DESIGN MODEL
system
No significant clashes between Model Elements within each M&E service
No significant clashes between Model Elements between all M&E services
All Model Elements fit into their spatial reservations provided by the Architecture and
Structural Models

All model elements are modeled in the correct Worksets

COORDINATION MODEL
All required models are available for coordination
Models represent the same design version of the design phase
All disciplinary models have the same coordinate system
Composite Model file is saved, renamed according to File Naming Standard and
Archived for records
Model Coordination Report is generated and sent to all relevant Project Parties
Clash Detection Checklist
This section provides a clash detection matrix, as guide for Model Coordination
between the different model components from the different disciplined models. The
matrix will serve as a basic minimum guide for clash detection; hence the clash
detection process will not be limited to only the prescribed components.
Coordination
Whenever conflicts are found in the Model(s), regardless of the project phase or
LOD, the discovering party shall promptly notify the BIM Manager, the other
BIM Coordinator(s) and any other key contract persons of the project team.
Upon such notification, instruction from the respective responding party shall be
given on how to promptly mitigate or resolve the conflict.
File Sharing
The following procedures are carried out prior to sharing and/or posting of any
Model(s):
 Make a duplicate of each project file for freezing purposes.

 All warnings and errors in every Revit Project file are cleared and/or resolved.
 All Revit Project files are audited, purged and compressed.
 All unwanted views and sheets shall be removed.
 File format and naming convention proposed is followed.
The processes above will help reduce file size and make the model more workable
when delivering to other team members. BIM Coordinators of the different
consultancy disciplines should develop their own checklists in order to aid in the
facilitation of the process and ensure that this is carried out prior to every file or
model sharing.
All the file are shared in Google drive in the below link
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzaML4lqm1R2fnNtWnliV25PRDVhR2k5
RG5sT2hnRm5EcHJLU2xKQ0p2dVVPV3FQMEFfOVU
The typical folder naming is as follow
BIM Project
Posting NotificationsArch
Notification emails will be sent to the BIM manager, BIM Coordinators and the
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Core Collaboration team on a weekly basis on Mondays, after models are shared or
posted. JGP_AR_01_A_150927.rvt
C&S
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LWC_ST_01_A_150927.rvt
MEP
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4) Project Achievements
Base on the objective stated in the BEP, the following is the achievements
a. Visualization, communication and coordination
Comparing a 2D vs. 3D dwg, it is so much better visualizing. Communication of

design intent and coordination is making so much simpler. Below is a sample of
misinterpretation of plan for a sprinkler protection system
Typical 2d sprinkler point design
A 2D layout design, only 3 sprinkler points is requirement, with a 3D model view

and section the sprinkler point was increase to 4 numbers. See diagram below.
Another use of 3D model is the verification of MEP space. MEP equipment with
maintenance space is embedded in the family. A diagram below show space of a
transfer pump room.
Coordination is making simpler through visualization. The diagram below is

easy to communicate to Architect the space requirement.
Sprinkler point with cover area is use to check whether all the area is covered.
The diagram below shows some area not cover by sprinkler
A walkthrough video is also created to visually check any head room issue. An
image below shows the basement car park with all MEP equipment.
b. Data Extraction
Different information of the model is use to generate different analysis. The

examples below show how it is used.
Replacement of fluorescent light with LED light, what would be the operation
cost? With information in the family, the numbers of light and power consumption
are exacted from BIM model. Using a simple formula the operating cost can be
generated. The below table show the operational saving of replace the lights per
year.
If solar panel is place on the roof, how much power it can generate? The diagram
below show the information of quantity of the solar multiply the power input to
get the power generated.
Quantity take off can be extracted from the model and be use for contractor to do
costing and construction planning. Below table show the different materials, pipe
sizes for different services.
The conventional way of creating an electrical single line has been time
consuming. Some the single line diagram may not tally with the plan layout.
Whatever update in the plan are sometimes not update in the single line diagram.
Using Revit, it can auto generate an electrical panel schedule with any update in
the plan. Below is a panel schedule in a table form which is similar to the
conventional single diagram, just as that it is in a table form.
Every sprinkler control valve can serve up to 1000 sprinkler point, however it is
hard to determine it can serve to how many level in a high rise building. Again,
with BIM model the data can be easily extracted. The table below show the
number level it can serve.
c. Simulation and Analysis

Several software is available to help to do analysis. Revit itself has some
applications. Some of it application use some other method of calculation which
will cause in slight different in result. I uses Revit to do booster pump calculation,
Lux level verification, Heat load calculation and Day light simulation. There is
also an ETTV calculation which uses the BIM model. The model was exported to
IFC and load to HvacTools to perform the ETTV calculation. The paragraph
below explains the detail and problem encounter to perform the analysis.
Booster Pump Calculation
It is a simple method of connecting the pipe system to the entire plumbing fixture.
The entire plumbing fixture has a loading unit data in the family and it using that
data to calculate the flow rate. It however using the International Plumbing Code
to do the calculation which result in slightly different flow rate compare to manual
calculation base on the local code. Table below show the result comparison
Lux level verification

Revit software using space information for various applications, one of its
applications is using colour coding to check whether the lux level in the room is
sufficient.
In order to create spaces, the architect model has to define the room name and
make sure the rooms and ceiling are enclosed, without it; the any of the analysis
report would be not be able to perform in Revit.
Once all the rooms are defined. The first step is to create the spaces. This spaces
contain information such as type of room, area, volume... etc. (the default of space
setting is base on ASHRAE which is acceptable by my company) By the click of
the mouse all the room created by Architect would be define and using add-in
tools Space Naming Utilities to help me short my work by label all the rooms
name the Architect model has defined.
All the lighting family has to have ies file embedded in order perform the lux
level analysis. It is the lux level of the lighting fixture. This information is use
determine whether to the room bright enough to meet code compliance and
developer's requirement. Once all the lighting is in place, using the Revit colour
fills legend application to define the colour to display for different Lux level.
Below Lux legend will be displayed after defining the colours.
The rooms now can be checked whether the lux level is sufficient. The rooms
with low lux level and replace with lighting fixture with higher lux and rooms
with lux level too high, high lux level lighting fixture is replace by lower ones.
See diagram below
Rooms with not enough lux level
Rooms colour changes after changing of light fitting to meet lux level
Day Light Simulation

Revit program is able to perform day light simulation. It is use to determine which
is the best way to place the solar panel on the roof. The exact site location has to
be defined before the simulation, after it is define it show will show the direction
of the building. We know the sun rise from East to West does not answer how to
place the panel. Diagram below show 2 different ways of panel arrangement.
Using the sun path simulation, it shows certain part of the day the parapet wall
shadow is cast on the solar panel. The image below show clearly which is a better
arrangement.
Heat Load Verification

The initial heat load estimation for the offices is base on a rule of thumb. Base
formula below the size of cooling unit is roughly estimated.
When the space that is defined properly, it is able to calculate what is the design
heat load of each room. Using the Revit program a heat load report is generated
with a click of a button. Below diagram show a space are properly define.
The result of the heat load report is attached at the back as appendix 2.
ETTV
The software I am using to calculate ETTV is HvacTools. It accept IFC format,
however there was problems trying to import the IFC architect model to
HvacTools. The diagram show the error below.
I try to export to different type of IFC format but the same error came up. I try to
purge and audit the model and export to IFC, still does not work. Finally my
colleague asks me to try export to IFC, use Revit to open the exported IFC file and
export to IFC again. This time it finally work, however some of the windows and
louver not exported. The biggest hurdle however is cleared and rest is simply copy
from window or louver from other floor and paste it.
The next step is to create common wall and glass material with U and SC valve.
This step is make easier with a template of material create previously. The
material is now assigned to the exterior respective wall and window. The process
is now completed after assigning the respective wall and window. With a click of
the button ETTV report is generated. The detail calculation of ETTV report is
attached as appendix 3 for reference.
d. Documentation
The BIM model is used to do documentation which save up about 20% of time
compare to the traditional 2D cad annotation. It uses the information in the model
to create 2D drawing, section, 3D view, drawing list and equipment list. Below is
example 2D drawing generated from BIM model.
5) Discussion and recommendation for further works

Discussion
Exporting native BIM file to another software has been so simple after all. There
are always issue when exporting it other software. In my case particularly it is the
IFC file. It took me quite some time to export it to order for HvacTools read the
IFC file. (Bear in mind the actual work has not began) It is similar to other
software that accepts IFC files. It would be very unproductively unless someone
comes up with a solution to export it seamlessly to other software.
Recommendation
With the ETTV calculation in place, I would recommend it continue work on the
BIM project to achieve green mark platinum. Work together with Architect and
Structure Engineer using the BIM model to further explore how to use it to
achieve green mark platinum.
6) Conclusion
BIM is the best way forward in the construction industry. It is compulsory for
area >5000 m2 submit in BIM. We should make use of the many advantages BIM
can bring to any project. It can helps us with our productivity and further more
some application can be use where 2D is not able to. Company need to adopt how
to use BIM and create new procedure to best use BIM.
Personally I have used this project to test out my company’s family and template.
Improve on it so that it can be of better use. I also learned new software and some
MEP design calculation. HvacTools is the new software which I have learnt and
used to calculate the ETTV. It something totally new to me and with the help of
my colleague, I am able to complete it in 3 days which an experience person
normally would take about 5 days. It is been a great learning experience and gain
many insights and understanding working in this project. Surely it help me it with
my work in the future.

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GROUP NO: 4

NEW 8-STOREY OFFICE BLOCK WITH

A Project Report submitted in partial fulfilment

An conclusion is included of our finding in using BIM. Its advantages, issue

2) Analysis of current situation / survey

3) Project Implementation 5-33

4) Project Achievements 34-46

5) Discussion and recommendation for further works 47

APPX 1) Appendix 1 - BEP

APPX 2) Appendix 2 - Heat Load Report

APPX 3) Appendix 3 – ETTV Calculation

Background of this Project

Objectives of this project

1. Visualization, communication and coordination

2. Data extraction, Simulation and Analysis

Proposed approaches and solutions

BIM DESCRIPTION BIM USES

Simulation and Models are use to produce Design Authoring

a. Project BIM Team

b. BIM Manager and Coordinator Roles

f. BIM Deliverables & Responsibility Matrix

k. Quality Assurance and Control

Project BIM Team

Role Contact Name Email Phone

BIM Coordinator (STRT) Loh Wenchuan lohwenchuan82@gmail.com 96936359

BIM Coordinator (MEP) Joseph Koh Song Bor josephkoh@squiremech.com 96994221

BIM Manager and Coordinator Roles

BIM Manager Roles

d. Conduct and generate Conflict / Clash Detection reports for model

e. Facilitate information / data exchange amongst consultants’ BIM models.

f. Determine the conventions to be followed for reviewing models and

g. Maintain and Manage overall model version control and archive.

BIM Coordinator Roles

b. Determine BIM Uses for design simulations, analysis and documentation.

c.Identify analysis tools that are interoperable with BIM.

f. Promptly rectify / resolve clashes or coordination issues after coordination

BIM OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION BIM USES

Visualization, Model is able to translate and communicate

coordination project through design visualization and Coordination Review

DESCRIPTION 2015 2016 Remarks

Complete 1st Sty and started 2nd -

Update progress and high-light any

Check deliverables and consult

Show draft report and

BIM Deliverables & Responsibility Matrix

Schematic Design Phase

Prelim / Revit 2015 /

Detailed Design Phase

Detailed Design Revit 2015 /

FILE RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Model Use For Different Stage

Schematic Revit 2015 /

Schematic Revit 2015 /

Detailed Design Design Ar Revit 2015 rvt

Detailed Design Design

Detailed Design Design

Detailed Design Revit 2015 /

M&E Coordination Navisworks

4D and Quality Navisworks

As-built n To be advise To be advise by To be advise

As-built M&E To be advise To be advise by To be advise

CONSTRUCTION Model containing information and data a re up to the requirements of Tender

DISCIPLINE ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED ACCURATE FOR MODEL DIMENSIONING &

The File Naming Convention is created to ease the identifying files.