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Building Information Models, DSA and the Future. ACCM Annual Conference, June 19-20, 2008 Ryan Huxley, MS, SE, Senior Structural Engineer. What is a Building Information Model (BIM)?. Building Information Model. Physical and functional characteristics of a building (data) in digital format
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Building Information Models, DSA and the Future ACCM Annual Conference, June 19-20, 2008 Ryan Huxley, MS, SE, Senior Structural Engineer
Building Information Model • Physical and functional characteristics of a building (data) in digital format • … a shared knowledge source or database of intelligent information about a facility • … stays with the building forever and is enhanced over time • … can be seamlessly maintained and used by all Adapted from ICC SMARTcode presentation
BIM software Arch, Struct, Eng Services Civ Eng Codes Standards, Regulations … VRML Visualisation 3D models Knowledge databases Company External Simulation Comfort Air, heating Lifecycle costs Light and sound Insulation Use Fire Environmental impact Life expectancy Functional description Functions Calculations Requirements Constraints Reuse Refurbishment Demolition Reconstruction FM Renting, sale and use Maintenance Warranty Description Inc cost estimates 4D Schedules Logistics Sourcing Product databases Price databases Interoperability IFC BIM IFC Adapted from ICC SMARTcode presentation Source: Lars Bjorkhaug modified. Pictures from: Selvaagbygg, DDS, Sintef B+I, NBLN University of California, CIFE Stanford, Pythagoras and Oluf Granlund Yo.
Traditional Process Adapted from ICC SMARTcodes Presentation
Electronic Plan Review Process Adapted from ICC SMARTcodes Presentation
Future Process with BIM Adapted from ICC SMARTcodes Presentation
Image Source: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2007/BIM_Awards_Part1-images/fig8.jpg Image Source: http://www.smartcontractor.com/ScreenImages/ChangeOrder.jpg Image Source: http://www.nemetschek.net/gfx/2008/bim/BIM_mainimage.jpg Image Source: http://constructor.construction.com/images/2007/01/BIM2.jpg Image Source: http://www.mccarthy.com/news/newsletter/_media/images/BIM.jpg Construction Benefits With BIM • Coordination through ‘Clash Detection’ • Reduce Change Orders • Decrease Construction Time & Delays • Improve Quality of Inspection & Construction