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Adopting BIM and the role of the Construction Manager in implementation

Understand the impact of BIM on construction projects and the need for change. Learn what BIM is, its benefits, challenges in implementation, and the value it adds. Explore the revolution of BIM and its implications on project delivery.

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Adopting BIM and the role of the Construction Manager in implementation

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  1. Adopting BIM and the role of the Construction Manager in implementation Chris AllenB.Bdg.A; MSc(BE); ICIOB Co-founder & Director, Advanced 3D Technologies (A3D) Lecturer: Construction Management, NMMU

  2. Understanding BIM and its impact on projects • The need for change • What is BIM? • Collaborate, Coordinate, Communicate • Virtual construction: Benefits to projects • Challenges to implementation • Value add proposition • Conclusions Images courtesy of A3D

  3. The need for change • Adversarial environment Inability to communicate effectively Interaction affects relationships Coordination impacts delivery • Outdated organisational structure Delivery mechanisms of information Radical process redesign • BIM revolution Unsustainable craft based industry Organic evolution Ultra competitive global marketplace Holistic implementation

  4. What is BIM? BIM? Building Information Modelling/Management Definition: ‘A digital representation of the physical characteristics of a facility derived from information stored in relational databases.’ • BIM is therefore not CAD I is for Information Object based Parametric models Digital – take-off; transfer; fabrication BIM Model presentation

  5. Collaborate, Coordinate, Communicate • Digital Construction Team • Efficiency • Interoperability • Iterative Analysis • Simulation of systems • Lifecycle design database

  6. Constructing virtually 1st • Plan better Make mistakes in virtual space Run scenarios Location based planning • Reduce risk Improved H&S coordination Increased task activities • Education tool

  7. Value add proposition • Automated take-off Quantities generated from model Digital procurement lists Automated tracking of changes • Improved customer service Lean construction methodology Logistics tracking • Digital Fabrication CAD-CAM pre-fabrication Robotic shaping of forms 3D printing of objects

  8. Challenges in implementation • Collaborative project environment Re-engineering culture Contractual agreement Software systems – interoperable? Single project language – IFC’s Life cycle implementation - COBie • Concept acceptability Hierarchy buy-in Open book scenario Technophobia New ideas overload Political - Labour intensive construction

  9. Conclusions • BIM is a revolutionary tool; • Contractual delivery processes will change as a result; • Faster and more sustainable project delivery will occur; • Risk and its allocation will need to be addressed; • Is this Construction for the digital age?

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