Internal BIM

Briefing
Steven (3327311)
Word count: 850
 The new millennium has seen huge change in how we
work, and that change is not over yet.
Introduction CAD has already transformed our industry, but that is
just the start of what will be a more fundamental
change.
 Current problems identified in the construction sector
are:
Poor productivity
Problems in Confrontational culture
Constructio

Lack of innovation
Lack of sustainability
n Failure to embrace new methods of work
(standardisation, off site production)
In sum, our industry fails to live up to its full potential
Building Solving the long-standing under-performance of
our industry is what BIM is about.
Information BIM is about new technology influencing our
Modelling: industry, but for that new technology to work, we
need to change how we work.
The It is also a huge new opportunity for us to improve
Solution our companys reputation, and improve our market
share in the industry.
 BIM is ever changing. However, the core idea is that by
working together, we can create better data about the
construction of buildings.
Using that data, we can improve the process of
building (the government target is to cut capital costs
and carbon in buildings by 20%) and after that, improve
But what is the function of buildings once they are in use. (80% of
emissions that construction can influence are from in-
BIM? use).
BIMs success has been proven in the USA and
Scandinavia.
In sum, by harnessing information and data we can
improve the construction sectors outcomes, delivering
better value for clients, while also improving our profit
margins and developing new revenue streams.
3 sides of BIM
The Model
(The use of
technology)
Modelling
(Collaboration
in making of
the model)
Management
(Use of model)
BIM
 How we work now is confusing. Information is shared ad hoc, (in
a web formation) via emails and stored on each consultants
different servers
Work is duplicated: each team has separate measures, area
schedules
The data shared is simplistic: unintelligent, 2D CAD drawings
Often confusion about which data is most up-to-date
Coordination meetings required to resolve clashes in designs.
Working Slow, inefficient, delayed. Flow of
before BIM informati
on
 The flow of information is between each member of the design
team, and onto the BIM.
The BIM is a centralised, electronic repository of information,
which evolves over the lifetime of the project. (RICS, 2014)
The centralised information can take the form of a 3D building
In moreor
model, advanced BIM systems
more simply, a central database.
information shared is usually in
Working smart formats, rather than
simplistic 2D CAD. (E.g., schedule
after BIM of doors with measurements built
into the information, for ease of
use.)
This streamlines measurement,
coordination and collaboration for
the team, improving productivity
and outcomes
Flow of
informati
on
Stages of
work with
BIM
 Rivals are already delivering benefits for their clients
with BIM

BIM Case Skanska Barts & the London:

Use of BIM reduced shell and core errors from 10%
Study: (typical) to 0.08%.
120,000 saved with changes to doors and beams at
Barts & the design stage

London, Optimising plant and equipment routes with BIM saved

a further 190,000
Skanska Skanska-wide BIM projects:
Profit margins up 4%
Accidents down 53%
Waste down 49%
Client satisfaction up 5%
 The opportunities for us are
extensive: we must be ready to
offer clients the knowledge driven
services demanded by BIM.

How We already see new trends in

construction (see diagram) and
embracing client demands are growing more
sophisticated.
BIM can BIM is integral to being able to
offer solutions to these new
help our trends.

business Furthermore, central government

departments are adopting a
minimum of BIM Level 2 this year
(2016): with public sector jobs
being 40% of construction
industry total, we must be ready.
 More accurate cost planning: Satisfied Clients, Value for
Clients
How Maintain the quality of our work and integrity of our brand

embracing BIM services for clients: New Revenue Streams, Expand

Market Share
BIM can Expand our service offering and grow our business
help our Ready for Change: New Knowledge Economy, One Step
Ahead
business Retain our public sector contracts, and be ready for private
sector to follow
 BIS (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills). (2010).
Estimating the amount of CO2 emissions that the construction
industry can influence. London: HM Government

Cabinet Office. (2011). Government Construction Strategy. London:

HM Government.

Gleeds (2011). Building Information Modelling (BIM) Briefing Note 10.

London: Gleeds

HM Government. (2013). Construction 2025. London: HM

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HM Government/BIS. (2016). About, BIM Task Group. Retrieved from

BIM Task Group: http://www.bimtaskgroup.org/about/

My NBS. (2014, November 1st). BIM Levels Explained. Retrieved from

NBS: https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/bim-levels-explained

RICS. (2014). RICS professional guidance, global - International BIM

implementation guide (1st Edition). London: RICS

Skanska. (2011). BIM - Building Quality. London: Skanska