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BIM IN THE FIELD

TULALIP RESORT HOTEL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Architect Statement

Descriptive
Contractor Statement
Data

Owner Statement

Introduction

Organization Chart

BIM Standards

Project
Data The Last 100 Feet
• Beyond BIM
• Creating an Innovative Culture
• Plan Room Computer
• Integrated Work Plan (IWP)
• Continuous Improvement

Bridging the Gap

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ARCHITECT STATEMENT:
Our first practical introduction to BIM occurred
on the Tulalip Resort Hotel with the help of
the general contractor. With the construction
drawings 60% complete, the contractor
proposed a series of collaborative working
sessions to meld their 3D model and our
documents. This was to assure the accuracy of
the coordinated on-site drawings – reducing re-
work and creating project savings.
The contractor, in concert with our firm, created
a 3-dimensional set of shop drawings that were
used to simultaneously define and coordinate all
building systems. These documents reinforced
confidence when fabricating and building.
Due to our experience with BIM on the Hotel,
our firm has committed to utilizing 3-D
modeling in the future.
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CONTRACTOR STATEMENT:
Our firm has primarily used BIM in the past
throughout the design phase. These tools are
used to resolve design issues and coordinate
building systems and we learned that with a well-
coordinated design, less field modifications have
to be made resulting in an increased protection of
design intent and productivity.
BIM was used on this project to coordinate the
design, but we took it one step further: The Last
Hundred Feet. We created a culture of integration
by giving access to the model and the imperative
information contained within it, to every person on
the ground.
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PROJECT TEAM >>
OWNER STATEMENT:
This project was very large and challenging. Due
to the fast-tracked schedule, often times final
designs were not completed until well after the
construction was underway. The contractor’s
effective utilization of BIM allowed us to maintain
our very aggressive schedule and overcome
many of the obstacles that otherwise would have
delayed or added costs to the project.
Because of the project team’s effort toward
substantial completion, we were able open our
doors to our clients three months before the
grand opening.
Our hotel was completed on time and on budget.
Working with a general contractor who has a
firm understanding of the practical application
of technology available made this a successful
project. There is no doubt in my mind that we
would not be where we are today if the team had
not effectively and expertly implemented BIM.
This is the first experience using BIM for anyone
in our owner’s group, and after such a positive
one, we will push for these tools to be used on
other building projects.
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DESCRIPTIVE DATA

Building Area The Tulalip Resort is a 12-story hotel, casino and conference center
built using a fast-track schedule. The team was challenged to deliver
Total Gross Square Feet 439.860
the project in 22 months, and to begin the project with design
documents only 60% complete.
Estimate Cost
Site Development Cost $5,814,000
To increase efficiency and quality, the team produced innovative and
Building Cost $124,186,000
practical programs using Building Information Modeling. The use of
Total Construction Cost $130,000,000 BIM on this project resulted in lower delivery costs and a high level of
collaboration from the Owner, Architect, Contractor, Subcontractors,
Building Cost/GSF $282/sf and most uniquely -- craft and trades people.

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PROJECT TEAM
The Project Team exhibited a strong innovative and
collaborative spirit - always focused on driving ultimate Owner
quality and efficiency to the project.
Architect
The Integrated Construction Coordinator (ICC)
managed model input and produced documents to be
Contractor
used in the field. They ensured constructability of the
project during design and protected the integrity of
design during construction.

Project Manager Superintendent

Assistant
Foreman
Project Manager

BUILDING
Integrated
INFORMATION MEP Engineer
Construction Coordinator MODEL

Responsibilities Included:
• Creating model Project Engineer
• Model coordination
• Distribution of model
documents to field
Field Engineer
MODEL INFORMATION

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During the course of interior wall coordination
between the contractor and architect, 3 serious
structural issues and BIM STANDARDS
234 dimensional conflicts Building Information Modeling was used throughout the building process. As
were resolved with most other projects, BIM was used for prefabrication, MEP coordination,
constructability, preconstruction/quantity survey, site logistics, and 4D scheduling –
all allowing the design to be modified prior to costly and time-consuming conflicts
arising in the field. A project website was used to transfer files between the architect,
consultants, the general contractor and subcontractors.

During the course of interior wall coordination between the contractor and architect ,
three serious structural issues were resolved and 234 dimensional conflicts. These
systems were all verified dimensionally and signed off by both parties, making the
model the most accurate source of information on site.

4D EXAMPLE: The Tulalip Resort Hotel contained 336 typical hotel

rooms. The project team used 4D to plan and coordinate the
subcontractor flow through the rooms.

Models augmented and

replaced construction
MEP COORDINATION: Coordination of all
building systems is the first step to achieving
drawings
success in the field. The coordination
process began with a standard 3D MEP
coordination, which included models
for HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical Piping,
Electrical, and Fire Suppression. To ensure
By using the model a complete coordination, a structural steel
the team resolved over model was provided by the steel detailer and
the concrete and architectural model was
2500 MEP conflicts provided by the general contractor.

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Before the use of BIM, foremen were spending 30% of their time reviewing the
architectural drawings, retrieving the information needed, and relaying it to their crew.
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BEYOND BIM
The project team and field crew communicated using a model available on a
community computer setup in the plan room. Any crafts person, at any time, could
walk into the job site trailer and access model information giving the team another
tool to get the job done safer, faster, and with better precision.

For the program to be effective, extracting the pertinent information from the model
and delivering it to the field was critical. The vehicle for delivering information into
the field was the Integrated Work Plan (IWP,) a layout drawing given to the field crews
enabling them to work more efficiently. It was also used by engineers to perform
quality checks in the field.

CREATING AN INNOVATIVE CULTURE

BIM became standard practice by connecting each team member with a practical
application relating to their daily activity.

• The architect was directly involved with BIM during the coordination process.
• The Engineers used IWPs for quality control and the plan room computer.
• The Superintendent was involved in the IWP approval process.
• The MEP EEngineer, of 30 years experience, ran clash detection during the MEP
meetings.
Assistant Project Manager in charge of enclosure used Revit to build a model of
• The Assist
typical glazing and metal panel mock up for enclosure review.
the typica
• The Subcontractors
Subco were involved either with modeling their own scopes of work such
MEP trades, or simply through their involvement with the IWP process and use
as the ME
of the pla
plan room computer.

The Last 100 Feet Bridging the generational gap:

The MEP Engineer, of 30 years experience, ran clash
detection during the MEP meetings.

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PLAN ROOM COMPUTER
For BIM to become a standard practice, users must understand how to leverage
the tools. This means the model must be accessible to everyone for a better
understanding of design intent and constructability issues. Using the model, this
information can be gathered quickly and accurately.

The Plan Room Computer was the tool used by both the office staff and field as a live
and interactive means to communicate in 3-dimensions. The plan room computer
held a version of the model, which included all MEP models, architectural models,
and structural models. Every project team member was trained in using Navis Works
to navigate, dimension, and manipulate objects. Instead of a select few looking for
conflicts, every team member can catch coordination issues. The model on the Plan
Room Computer became the primary source of information on the project.

The plan room computer was so

successful, the contractor is now using
one on every project

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This flow chart depicts the approval process to
ensure the accuracy of the IWP.
INTEGRATED WORK PLAN IWP
The purpose of the IWP is to simplify and consolidate all information into one delivery
source, creating a task specific document containing all information necessary to
perform a specific task of a defined scope of work.

The document contains plans and elevations, as well as 3-D views. This is accompanied
by pertinent dimensional information ensuring a higher quality product delivered
more efficiently.
Integrated Work Plan (IWP)

C B 3
300.14
QUANTITY INFORMATION
WORK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
3
CARPENTER QUANTITIES
FORM WORK

"
1/2
1
-1
0'
4.1
"
1/2
- 11
0'
4 7'
- 0' - 8"
LABOR QUANTITIES DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 3"
CONCRETE WORK

"
1/2 Level 1
- 11
2 0' 0' - 0"
300.14 SOG - 5"
MATERIAL ONSITE LIST
-1' - 7 1/2"

REQ'D ITEM QTY. SIZE "

-1' - 8"
Tulalip Tribes Hotel &
1/2

6"
Rebar
Conference Center

"
-1

1/1
Formsavers - 11

6'

-7
Sleeves
0'

0'
7' 5' - 8 1/2" 1' - 6 1/2"
Anchor Bolts
Box Outs
- 3"
7' - 3"
Project
EMBED INFORMATION

"
-4
5'
EMBED PLATES EMBED ANGLES ANCHOR BOLTS 3 Project Address:
NUMBER SIZE QTY. NUMBER SIZE QTY. NUMBER SIZE QTY.
300.14 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, Wa. 98271

"
-1
Project Phone #:

6"
6'

/1
1'
360-654-2262

15
- 6

-7
1/2

2'
"

CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS

"
Drawing Review

3/8
-3
REQ'D MIX STRENGTH TYPE. DESCRIPTION Footing @ G.1 & 3

2'
MIX T3045 4000 PSI TYPE A BEAMS, COLUMNS, REINFORCED CONCRETE, SUPPORTED SLABS 0' - 10 1/2"
0' - 8" Name Position
MIX XT3045 4000 PSI TYPE A-Xypex TUNNEL ROOF SLAB Y N NA
MIX T9014 3000 PSI TYPE B SPREAD FOOTINGS, WALL FOOTINGS, WALLS, GRADE BEAMS, PIERS, SUPPORTED SLABS ON COMPOSITE
METAL DECK & LINEAR ACCELERATOR VAULT N Kurth Design Coord.
MIX XT9014 3000 PSI TYPE B-Xypex AREA P,S - FOUNDATION WALLS, ELEVATOR PIT/TUNNEL WALLS
MIX 2709 N/A PSI CLSM BACKFILL OTHER THAN COMPACTED FILL P Greany Project Eng.

"
1/2
MIX T2708 N/A PSI ALT CLSM BACKFILL OTHER THAN COMPACTED FILL (PUMPABLE)

1
'-
J Jones Superintendant

27
9000R
POUR RATE P= 150 + T G
B Remmen Superintendant
AIR TEMP. 60 or > 6' / HR P = LATERAL PRESSURE , PSE
AIR TEMP. 40 or 59 5' / HR R = RATE OF PLACEMENT , FT/HR Dock Leveler Section 2 No. Description Date
2
AIR TEMP. 20 or 39 4' / HR T = TEMP OF CONCRETE IN FORMS , Deg F 1/2" = 1'-0"
3 G.1

1
200.17
G.8
Dock leveler depressions plan
1
3/16" = 1'-0"

403.06 Architect: RPA

6

General Contractor: Mortenson

G.1 G
Structural Engineer: DCI

2 Interior Designer: IDI

300.14

Electrical: Valley
2' - 7 15/16" 0' - 7 1/16"
6' - 1" 5' - 4" 6' - 1"
Level 1 Plumbing: Apollo
0' - 0"

Hydronic/HVAC: Hermanson

0' - 8" 0' - 8" 0' - 8" 0' - 8"

Fire Protection: SFS

Depth Varies (TYP) Footing @ G.1 & 3

Project number 06050015

Date 1/9/2009 2:11:27 AM
Drawn by Author

3
Dock Leveler Section 3
1/4" = 1'-0"
4
Dock Leveler 3D
300.14
Scale As indicated

3D View:
Provides perspective
to ensure accuracy
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Not one embed, block out, or IWP = CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
sleeve was misplaced IWPs had a tremendous impact on continuous
improvement.

0' - 11 3/8" CL 0' - 11 3/8" CL

By using color coded drawings the iron workers

Level 3 - Stud Rail White Stud Rail Typ.
Column CC1
were able to build all of the stud rails at the same
Layout

4' - 1"
QUANTITY INFORMATION
WORK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

time and distribute them with the exact quantity

CARPENTER QUANTITIES
FORM WORK

Project Number
0' - 10 3/8" CL

0' - 10 3/8" CL

06050015
and types, decreasing installation time by 20%.

0' - 10 1/8" 0' - 10 1/8"

Tulalip Tribes Hotel & Conference Center Project

2' - 0"

Stud Rail System 100I

LABOR QUANTITIES DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
CONCRETE WORK

0' - 2 5/8" CL
MATERIAL ONSITE LIST Tulalip Tribes Hotel &
REQ'D ITEM QTY. SIZE
0' - 2" 0' - 9 1/8" 0' - 9 1/8"
Rebar
Conference Center
IWPs containing plan and elevation were used
Formsavers
Sleeves
Anchor Bolts
Box Outs
Project

4' - 1"
EMBED INFORMATION

Project Name
Sheet Name
EMBED PLATES EMBED ANGLES ANCHOR BOLTS Project Address:
NUMBER SIZE QTY. NUMBER SIZE QTY. NUMBER SIZE QTY.
Revised
01/29/06 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.

2' - 0"
Tulalip, Wa. 98271

Project Phone #:
in the forming and pouring of shear walls,
360-654-2262

302.10
1/12/2009 1:11:29 PM
Date/Time Stamp
CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS
increasing production by 26%. Not one embed,

Sheet Number
Drawing Review
REQ'D MIX STRENGTH TYPE. DESCRIPTION
MIX T3045 4000 PSI TYPE A BEAMS, COLUMNS, REINFORCED CONCRETE, SUPPORTED SLABS
100I Name Position
MIX XT3045 4000 PSI TYPE A-Xypex TUNNEL ROOF SLAB 1 Y N NA
MIX T9014 3000 PSI TYPE B SPREAD FOOTINGS, WALL FOOTINGS, WALLS, GRADE BEAMS, PIERS, SUPPORTED SLABS ON COMPOSITE 3/4" = 1'-0"
METAL DECK & LINEAR ACCELERATOR VAULT N Kurth Design Coord.
MIX XT9014 3000 PSI TYPE B-Xypex AREA P,S - FOUNDATION WALLS, ELEVATOR PIT/TUNNEL WALLS
MIX 2709
MIX T2708

POUR RATE
N/A PSI
N/A PSI
CLSM
ALT CLSM
BACKFILL OTHER THAN COMPACTED FILL
BACKFILL OTHER THAN COMPACTED FILL (PUMPABLE)

P= 150 +
9000R
T
P Greany

J Jones
Project Eng.

Superintendant
block out, or sleeve was misplaced.
B Remmen Superintendant
AIR TEMP. 60 or > 6' / HR P = LATERAL PRESSURE , PSE
AIR TEMP. 40 or 59 5' / HR R = RATE OF PLACEMENT , FT/HR No. Description Date
AIR TEMP. 20 or 39 4' / HR T = TEMP OF CONCRETE IN FORMS , Deg F

Orange 100V
H
Orange 100Y Orange 100S Orange 100R
Orange 100S Orange 100Q Orange 100AA Orange100X Architect: RPA
Orange 100Q
Orange 100T
Blue 100P Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Blue 100P
General Contractor: Mortenson

J Structural Engineer: DCI

Blue 100P Orange 100AB Orange 100W

Interior Designer: IDI
Yellow/Brown 100U
Orange 100V
Yellow/Brown 100U Blue 100P Electrical: Valley
Orange 100Q
K
Blue 100P Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100Q Orange 100T Plumbing: Apollo

Orange 100T Orange 100S

Yellow/Brown 100U Hydronic/HVAC: Hermanson

Yellow/Blue 100Z Yellow/Blue 100Z Orange 100S Orange 100S Orange 100S Orange 100S Orange 100S Orange 100S
Orange 100S Orange 100T

L
Fire Protection: SFS

Level 3 - Stud Rail

12 11 10 8 7 5 4 3 1
6 Layout
Level 3 - Stud Rail Layout
1
1/16" = 1'-0" Project number 06050015
Date 1/12/2009 1:25:19 PM
Drawn by N Kurth

302.27
Scale 1/16" = 1'-0"

Increased production rate

of shear walls by 26%

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Level 2 - Area 3 Embed
Layout
QUANTITY INFORMATION
WORK ACTIVITY
CARPENTER QUANTITIES
FORM WORK
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

7' - 5" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 8' - 7" 7' - 5" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 8' - 7" 7' - 9" 4' - 0" 2' - 10" 4' - 0"
4' - 1 1/2"

4' - 0"
2' - 0 1/2"

2' - 10 1/2"
0' - 4 1/2"

2' - 7"
2' - 2" 2' - 8"
IWP  CONTRACTOR USE
300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M
LABOR QUANTITIES DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
CONCRETE WORK

The IWPs contained the following scopes of work:

0' - 7 1/2"
0' - 7 1/4"

0' - 7 1/2"
0' - 1 1/2"

0' - 1 1/2"
303M 303M 303M 303M

0' - 1 1/2"
303M 303M
303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M
303M 303M

MATERIAL ONSITE LIST 6' - 6 7/8" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 7' - 6 1/4" 8' - 5 3/4" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 7' - 6 1/4" 8' - 7 1/2" 3' - 10 1/4" 5' - 3" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" Tulalip Tribes Hotel &
REQ'D ITEM QTY. SIZE
Rebar
Formsavers
Sleeves
1' - 10 7/8"
2' - 8 13/16" Conference Center
Anchor Bolts
Box Outs
5' - 4 1/2"
Project
EMBED INFORMATION 304M Revised Location
EMBED PLATES EMBED ANGLES ANCHOR BOLTS (1) Btm Project Address:
NUMBER SIZE QTY. NUMBER SIZE QTY. NUMBER SIZE QTY.
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, Wa. 98271

13' - 1"
Project Phone #:
360-654-2262
304M.1

Pile cap and footing layout

(1) Top (1) Btm
CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS Drawing Review

0' - 5"
REQ'D MIX STRENGTH TYPE. DESCRIPTION
MIX T3045 4000 PSI TYPE A BEAMS, COLUMNS, REINFORCED CONCRETE, SUPPORTED SLABS
Name Position
MIX XT3045 4000 PSI
MIX T9014 3000 PSI
TYPE A-Xypex
TYPE B
TUNNEL ROOF SLAB
SPREAD FOOTINGS, WALL FOOTINGS, WALLS, GRADE BEAMS, PIERS, SUPPORTED SLABS ON COMPOSITE
J Y N NA
METAL DECK & LINEAR ACCELERATOR VAULT N Kurth Design Coord.
MIX XT9014 3000 PSI TYPE B-Xypex AREA P,S - FOUNDATION WALLS, ELEVATOR PIT/TUNNEL WALLS 6
Revised Location
MIX 2709 N/A PSI CLSM BACKFILL OTHER THAN COMPACTED FILL 400.07 P Greany Project Eng.
MIX T2708 N/A PSI ALT CLSM BACKFILL OTHER THAN COMPACTED FILL (PUMPABLE)

9000R J Jones Superintendant

POUR RATE P= 150 + T B Remmen Superintendant

• Allowing all panels to be pre-fabricated for pile caps

AIR TEMP. 60 or > 6' / HR P = LATERAL PRESSURE , PSE
AIR TEMP. 40 or 59 5' / HR R = RATE OF PLACEMENT , FT/HR No. Description Date
AIR TEMP. 20 or 39 4' / HR T = TEMP OF CONCRETE IN FORMS , Deg F
1 Revision 1 Date 1

2 Revision 2 02/19/06

304M
(1) Top (1) Btm

Architect: RPA

K General Contractor: Mortenson

304M
(1) Btm
304M
Structural Engineer: DCI

Interior Designer: IDI

Electrical: Valley
Slab on Grade
• Slab edge
Revised Location Plumbing: Apollo
5' - 4 1/2"

6' - 5 1/2" 2' - 9 1/4" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 6' - 9 1/4" 9' - 2 3/4" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 6' - 9 1/4" 9' - 2 3/4" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 6' - 9 1/4" 8' - 10 1/2"
303M Hydronic/HVAC: Hermanson

0' - 0 7/8"
0' - 0 7/8"
0' - 0 7/8"

0' - 6 1/8"
0' - 6 1/8"
303M

0' - 6 1/8"
303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M 303M
303M 303M 303M 303M
303M Fire Protection: SFS
L
303M

300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M

300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 300M 302M 302M

0' - 6 1/8"
300M 300M 300M 302M

Level 2 - Area 3

• Depressions, curbs and housekeeping pads

302M

Embed Layout
5' - 8 1/2" 3' - 7" 3' - 8 1/2" 4' - 3 1/2" 3' - 8 1/2" 8' - 4 1/2" 6' - 9 1/2" 4' - 3 1/2" 3' - 8 1/2" 4' - 4 1/2" 3' - 1" 7' - 6 1/2" 7' - 7 1/2" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 6' - 7" 7' - 2 1/2" 7' - 2 1/8"

3
12 2' - 7 1/2" 11 2' - 2 1/2" 10 301.21
Project number 06050015
Date 1/12/2009 1:10:16 PM
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1
Level 2 - Area 3 Steel Embed Layout
3/16" = 1'-0"

Scale
303.04
3/16" = 1'-0" • •Bolt pattern for steel columns

Post-tensioned Decks (Hotel Tower)

• Slab edge with block outs, curbs, depressions and
house keeping pads
• Sleeve layout
• PT head layout
• Embed layout
• Stud rail layout and fabrication drawings

Shear wall layout

• Including elevations with coordinated block outs
and embeds

Through the use of IWPs, man-hours were reduced by

20% to complete the concrete structure. The schedule
Worker-hours for this scope of work was reduced by 10%, shaving 6

were reduced weeks off an already tight schedule.

by 20% and
shaved 6 weeks
off schedule

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Over 70% more work in place per RFI
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IWP  SUBCONTRACTOR USE
The MEP subcontractors were given coordinated layout of all slab penetrations via
IWP. The use of identically coordinated layout drawings by the MEP trades, carpenters
and structural subcontractors meant no field conflicts, ultimately eliminating one day
from the typical PT deck pour cycle. These efforts resulted in an over 70% more work in
place per RFI written when compared to previous projects.

Coordinated IWPs were used for interior

partition walls and CMU walls. The contractor
and the architect coordinated and verified
the dimensional placement of every interior
wall, providing the subcontractor with a
comprehensive set of drawings.

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The model improved quality, increased schedule, prevented
mistakes, enhanced construction documents.

The progressive culture on this project resulted PROJECT STRUCTURE MONTHS OF CONTRACT BEGINNING FINAL VALUE NUMBER of
NAME TYPE CONSTRUCTION TYPE VALUE INC. CO's % CHANGE RFI's VALUE/RFI
in impressive production results:
Administrative Building Steel Framed 15 GC/CM $29,000,000 $33,700,000 16.2% 960 $35,104

• The project team broke company records for Conference Center Steel Framed 26 GC/CM $58,000,000 $61,000,000 5.1% 1,388 $43,948
pouring concrete shear walls by 15% .
University Eng. Bldg. Concrete Framed 28 GC/CM $48,400,000 $51,200,000 5.8% 1,212 $42,244

• The project team beat the structural schedule Jail/Garage CIP Reinforced 35 GC/CM $90,468,023 $93,500,000 3.4% 2,900 $32,241
Concrete
by 6 weeks.
Hospital Concrete w/Steel 23 GC/CM $33,941,520 $38,780,381 14.3% 1,600 $24,237
Framing
• The crew was 20% more efficient based on our
estimate for completing the structure package. State Legislative Load-Bearing 28 GC/CM $63,000,000 $90,000,000 42.90% 2,000 $45,000
Building (Renovation) Masonry

• By using the model, the team was able to Tulalip Resort Hotel PT Concrete Slab 16 GMP $130,000,000 $130,000,000 0% 981 $132,517
& Steel Frame
coordinate and pour the first deck 2 days after
the release of CDs versus the average two to • http://www.uspto.gov/teas/
Tulalip Resort Hotel: 1 RFI for every $127,401 of work put in place
three months. eTEASpageA.htm
Non-BIM Project: 1 RFI for every $37,135 of work put in place

BRIDGING THE LAST 100 FEET

This project was successful because the integrated team embodied
a culture of innovation and collaboration. One group could not be
successful with out the other. The model served as a catalyst to bridge
the gap - taking the model the last 100 feet into the field.

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