Setting New Standards in Luxury and Sustainability

At the BIM & Digital Twins Saudi Arabia 2023 Conference & Expo in Riyadh on February 14 and 15, David Glennon, Senior Digital Delivery Director at Red Sea Global, unveiled the company’s grand ambitions to set the bar higher for ultra-luxury projects, underpinned by their unwavering commitment to sustainability.

The Power of BIM in Luxury Development

Red Sea Global’s vision of ultra-luxury development revolves around the transformative capabilities of BIM. Glennon highlighted key aspects of this vision:

1. Cutting-Edge Technologies: Red Sea Global is at the forefront of adopting and advancing cutting-edge technologies, optimizing operational efficiencies to achieve unmatched luxury and sustainability.
2. Data-Driven Excellence: Data, science, and technology are pivotal in every decision-making process. This ensures that their ultra-luxury projects are not only opulent but also environmentally conscious.
3. Socio-Economic Impact: Beyond creating luxury, Red Sea Global actively seeks to create socio-economic benefits and employment opportunities. Their partnerships and training initiatives are set to nurture talent and elevate the ultra-luxury experience.
4. Eco-Luxury Milestones: Red Sea Global has reached remarkable milestones, boasting freedom from single-use plastics, carbon neutrality, zero waste to landfill, and 100% renewable energy sources. Their net positive conservation benefit stands at an impressive 30%, and they consistently meet LEED Platinum Building standards.

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Red Sea Global’s ambition aligns seamlessly with all 17 SDGs, demonstrating their dedication to addressing global challenges head-on. Their visionaries and innovators are determined to revolutionize the real estate and hospitality sector, challenging conventions and leaving a lasting impact on both people and the planet.

Ultra-Luxury Development Projects: The Red Sea and AMAALA

Red Sea Global’s ultra-luxury commitment is vividly exemplified through two remarkable projects:

• The Red Sea Project: A paradise comprising 22 islands, 6 inland sites, approximately 50 opulent hotels (featuring around 8,000 keys, including 900 condo units), and 1,300 lavish residential units.
• AMAALA: Three masterplans (Triple Bay, The Island, and Miraya), 27 exquisite hotels (with roughly 3,700 keys, including 550 residences), and approximately 690 upscale residential units.

The Data-Driven, Luxury-Centric Approach to Delivery

David Glennon illuminated Red Sea Global’s approach to delivering these ultra-luxury projects:

• Luxury-Centric Focus: Red Sea Global leverages the power of BIM, GIS, and project management information systems (PMIS) to ensure that every element exudes opulence.
• Data-Driven Excellence: Data and analytics, coupled with automation and data-driven insights, shape every facet of their projects, guaranteeing an unparalleled luxury experience.
• Customer-Centric Luxury: Red Sea Global integrates smart destination strategies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), to create a truly immersive and luxurious environment.

Maximizing Off-Site Manufacturing and Smart Destination Strategy

In its pursuit of ultra-luxury and digital excellence, Red Sea Global has wholeheartedly embraced off-site manufacturing. This includes groundbreaking techniques such as precast, prefinished, volumetric concrete, precast concrete for walls and floors, flat-packed timber buildings, and volumetric steel. These innovations not only enhance efficiency but also synergize seamlessly with Red Sea Global’s smart destination strategy. With over 40 smart services seamlessly integrated into 60 assets, spanning the realms of airport, hospitality, entertainment, utilities, roads, and mobility, the ultra-luxury experience knows no bounds.

In conclusion, Red Sea Global’s unwavering ambition knows no limits as it forges ahead in the realm of ultra-luxury projects, all fortified by the incredible potential of BIM. With their commitment to data, technology, and luxury, Red Sea Global is poised to redefine the very essence of opulence in the real estate and hospitality sector.

1. Comprehensive BIM Solutions: Contractors engaged in Red Sea Global projects are tapping into the power of BIM, thanks to firms like OneClick BIM. These contractors receive detailed 3D models that encompass the entire project scope, enabling them to visualize and plan construction activities with unparalleled precision.

2. Enhanced Collaboration: Collaboration is key in any construction project. OneClick BIM fosters seamless collaboration among contractors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, eliminating miscommunication and enhancing teamwork. In Red Sea Global projects, this collaborative approach ensures everyone works together smoothly, avoiding conflicts and disruptions.

3. Improved Coordination: Precise model coordination is paramount in large-scale ventures. Thanks to BIM consultants, contractors in Red Sea Global projects experience fewer clashes and costly rework. This ensures that building systems align seamlessly within the digital model, saving valuable time and resources during construction.

4. Efficient Resource Management: Red Sea Global project contractors optimize resource allocation with the help of BIM. OneClick BIM’s expertise ensures that manpower, materials, and equipment are allocated efficiently, resulting in cost savings and improved project timelines.

5. Real-time Data: In today’s fast-paced construction environment, real-time data is invaluable. Contractors working with OneClick BIM have access to up-to-the-minute project data. This empowers them to make informed decisions, adjust schedules promptly, and address issues as they arise during construction.

6. Quality Assurance: Quality assurance is non-negotiable. BIM consultants guarantee that the digital model meets high-quality standards and regulatory compliance. This translates to well-constructed structures, minimizing rework and enhancing project safety—crucial concerns for contractors on Red Sea Global projects.

7. Sustainability Integration: Sustainability is a cornerstone of modern construction. Contractors benefit from BIM’s integration of sustainable practices into Red Sea Global projects. This includes energy-efficient designs and environmentally friendly material choices, aligning with the project’s commitment to sustainability.

In conclusion, OneClick BIM and other BIM consultants are instrumental in optimizing Red Sea Global projects. Contractors in these high-profile initiatives gain a competitive edge through precise project planning, streamlined collaboration, conflict reduction, cost savings, real-time insights, improved quality, and a sustainable approach. As Red Sea Global projects continue to evolve, the role of BIM consultants becomes increasingly vital in realizing their full potential. Harness the power of BIM on Red Sea Global projects with OneClick BIM and elevate your construction endeavors to new heights.

Situated on the southeast of archipelago in The Red Sea, Sheybarah hotel is a 73 keys hyper luxury resort located on Sheybarah Island using a design which is highly reflective stainless steel skin polished to get a mirror finish.

These floating orbs reflects the colors and surface patterns of the ocean and the colors of the sky changing throughout the day. The approach highlights the visual impact of the architecture on the surroundings and harnesses solar energy with reflective mirror surface.

TRSDC appointed Killa Design (a Dubai based leading architecture firm) to design overwater and inland villas on Sheybarah Island.

The designs of the overwater villas are inspired by the natural surroundings, specifically the corals in their purest form making up the circle effect representing unity, integration and wholeness giving guests the sense of completion, confidence and harmony.

These orbs are being executed by Grankraft Industries which is a partner of TRSDC creating over 70 futuristic “floating bubble” overwater villas with seamless polished stainless steel reflecting the surroundings.

The entire project is designed to be powered by a centralized solar farm, and freshwater is supplied from a solar powered desalination plant. Recycling the waste materials will take place on the island itself minimizing the need to bring or remove the materials from site. This approach well aligns with the self-sustained human development.

At OneClick BIM (brand by Vee 7 Information Technology LLC, Dubai, UAE), we are working in a subcontracting capacity for BIM Services having direct interface with The Red Sea Development Company and several contractors as a BIM service provider.

We have been authoring 3D Building Information Models for construction scope of work and complying with TRSDC BIM protocols including BIM coordination and 4D Construction Simulation.

For more information, feel free to write to us at contact@oneclickbim.com

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AEC companies are making profits with BIM. This statement may seems interesting to many of you and you must be curious to know how it is being executed to have BIM for increasing profit margins despite heavy investment BIM needs to start with. Well it all starts by hiring a BIM outsourcing company with less upfront cost and start delivering projects demanding BIM implementation.

Once we hired a qualified and proficient BIM team such as OneClick BIM to deliver projects using BIM process, we see better margins for projects completed in Revit. Especially in construction administration stage with less RFIs and less conflicts thus saving our designers time and cost.

says one of our client with whom we are working on long term BIM implementation in their in-house projects in Dubai, UAE.

We see there are RFPs that requires Autodesk Revit and we are more confident in moving forward with outsourcing arrangements with OneClick BIM team.

says one of our other client where we are helping them to win more tender bids involving BIM implementation in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Major contracting companies in Middle East / GCC countries are starting to see results from their investments in BIM.

Our recent in-house analysis of project labor costs compared to BIM / CAD projects is showing an increase in BIM projects over CAD projects. Many of the other benefits of a BIM workflow are not easily quantified, but the insights are real enough to give us confidence that BIM is a time saver and cost of projects are reduced.

says another client from UAE working with Vee 7 Information Technology LLC, Dubai, UAE who owns and operates OneClick BIM brand in the Middle East and India

The real benefit is how the use of 3D BIM enables collaboration, which builds more trust and teamwork. When sub-contractors are having trouble using BIM model submittal approval and material fabrication, our Manager Mr. Gaurav from OneClick BIM Dubai team gets on the ground and held workshops to educate them in these processes.

Architecture & Planning companies in UAE such as KEO, In-Site, Killa Design, RMJM, Dewan Architects + Engineers, U+A, EDGE Architects, P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd., NAGA Architects Designers & Planners, Lacasa, Arkiplan, and many more are already producing 80% of their projects on BIM process. After many years of investment, they are finally turning the corner on implementing BIM in an efficient and thoughtful manner.

Engineering and Contracting companies along with Project Management Consultants are not left behind in implementing BIM in Middle East. Project Management Consutlants such as MACE, Jacobs, Atkins, AECOM, Hill International, etc and contracting companies like ASGC, ALEC, RAQ Contracting, Airolink, AMANA, Dhabi Contracting, VOLTAS, and many others have also invested in keeping up the pace with BIM adoption. Not all contracting companies are leveraging BIM. This means the engineers have to spend more time preparing drawings in BIM than they normally would.

We have worked directly and indirectly with many of them on a BIM outsourcing arrangement and have successfully delivered projects on BIM. The key to successful BIM implementation is a project team with the experience and knowledge of what to model and how to model it. Allowing owners to better visualize the project has become an influencing factor during the presentation process.

There is no question that BIM has paid off in their respective roles. OneClick BIM support services as an outsourcing agency uses BIM to produce digital fabrication drawings, connection engineering, and erection engineering for steel contractors. The technology is constantly changing and the engineers need to stay ahead of the curve.

Aldar recently standardized on Revit BIM on all of their projects. They developed their Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR) and Asset Information Requirements (AIR) and are now delivering projects in close to same time frame as previously with 3D BIM and in come cases even faster.

We at OneClick BIM Dubai office build stronger outsourcing partnerships with design and contracting companies to help them leverage BIM and deliver construction projects requiring BIM compliance. For more information, write to us on contact@oneclickbim.com.

Key takeaways:

• How data center construction projects benefits from BIM process during space planning phase?
• Prefabrication coordination needs BIM to deliver uber fast track projects.
• Data center construction phasing management in BIM
• Raised floor / false floor coordination with MEP systems using BIM
• Coordinating services inside BIM models before actual construction
• Enabling commissioning and O&M record keeping in 3D BIM Revit models
• Air Flow Analysis & Simulation (CFD) using BIM

Generally, everyone talks about benefits of BIM for coordination and clash detection on projects but when you talk about all the complex electrical conduits lines that you are running through tight spaces, its much more complex environment with tight spaces.

The more coordination becomes important, the more application of BIM in data center construction becomes useful.

We reached out to many professionals specializing in data center projects to identify the areas of planning, design & construction and how they are getting the most value out of BIM / VDC coordination.

Space Planning

Typically, data centers are having huge mechanical and electrical capacities compared to their built up area. More than 25 times the typical commercial buildings. The equipments are typically placed near to server rooms to reduce the risk of IT equipments. together, these factors create incredibly dense equipment spaces and major ducts, pipes and conduits are required.

Application of BIM in data centers helps designers to confirm that equipments and services distribution can fit to these tight spaces allowing maintenance and service area clearances are achieved. Furthermore, it allows to analyze voltage drops and pressure drops with actual routing. Similarly, underground electrical feeders can become so dense that they could overheat (Eddy current loss appears in the form of heat) and melt if not designed properly. BIM allows precise routing which enables electrical engineers to model the heat dissipation and adjust the electrical ducts / bus bars configuration accordingly.

Prefabrication Coordination

Clients including wholesale operators, technology companies, and financial institutions are pushing the speed of new construction and retrofitting projects. Fast track is past, ultra fast track projects are the new standards which are looked by clients to get their data centers up and running sooner.

To help speed up the construction of data center projects, contracting companies are prefabricating many of the building systems and components from enclosure to mechanical and electrical systems. BIM / VDC is critical for designing and testing prefabrication concepts with respect to logistics such as material handling, path of travel and installation sequence.

We have delivered logistics planning visualization to several prefabrication contracting companies. Majority of such project requests comes from Middle East, South Asian Countries including India and Singapore.

says Marketing Manager from Vee 7 Information Technology LLC, Dubai, Middle East

To keep up with the speed, several prefabrication contractors are constantly pushing the amount and types of items they fabricate at their facilities. This allows them to minimize the amount of fit-up and welding in field environment and allows to maintain excellent quality assurance due to the majority of their work being built in a controlled, workshop environment.

A recent example of a completed data center project required 500 welds for the piping system, out of which only 30 was needed to be performed on site. The reduction of onsite welding required only one welding machine onsite. It also decreased field installation time from about 30 working days to only 8 working days.

Tip: Ensure to include system hangers in BIM models which helps to fabricate all piping supports and hangers in bulk, deliver early to site and have installation completed prior to piping and ductwork material deliverables.

Project Phasing Management

Generally Data Center construction is phased to avoid building out expensive capacity which is not required on day one. Often, the initial capacity target shifts during design development and construction activity due to leasing activity and the difficulty of projecting the need for computing power.

By utilizing phasing feature that BIM offers, teams can analyze the cost, schedule and energy consumption at different phases. BIM supports phasing of projects by quickly allowing the team to modify the design drawings and documents by adding or subtracting modules of power and cooling. After day one construction is complete, BIM helps in future development with an accurate record of the as-built condition allowing teams to plan further deployments with confidence.

Integrating raised access floor layouts / false floor layouts

False floors or raised floors can be tricky, especially because most of the floor installers do not model their installations or adjustments for structural bridging and supports are typically planned onsite. By developing the BIM model of the raised flooring allows the installation teams to understand where MEP systems are located in conjunction to pedestal support system.

By coordinating and integrating this into 3D modeling process, flooring contractors can see where they need to modify their support framing early in the process and fabricate the necessary bridging and support components which spans across the MEP systems wherever required. This helps in eliminating time and efforts it would take to do this in field once MEP systems are installed thereby decreasing the field installation time.

Conflict free routings

The capacity transmission from densely packed equipments requires multiple layers of stacked conduits, ducts and piping. Using the BIM model, the detailers can pick up where the designers left off adding more information to each elements.

Tight construction schedules don’t allow field routings to solve conflicts, therefore the routing must be solved during the detailed design stage allowing for 99 percent conflict free installations.

Commissioning and O&M tasks

To ensure performance and reliability, robust commissioning processes are required for data centers. Commissioning information such as tags for each equipments and feeder are added to 3D BIM models for keeping a live database of commissioning process status.

For greenfield data centers or newly built data centers, the information is must valuable to operation staffs. Mainly submittals, O&M manuals, as-built plans and sections, balancing reports, commissioning reports which are generally never transferred to them and are often lost over the years as personnel are changed during the lifecycle of projects.

When this type of information is present in 3D BIM models, these information can be retained and viewed for each piece of equipment rather than separate volumes. Whether they are facing problem or trying to improve energy efficiency, data center operators are benefitting from such comprehensive set of information.

Air Flow analysis

Analyses such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations inside BIM models allows engineers to fine tune the server layouts based on thermal modeling approach. By incorporating that process in Revit models, clients are able to visualize how the air flows are forming inside the data center and temperature variations are happening based on air flow movements.

It is essentially helpful in being able to see how servers in a computer room receive cold air and how hot air is removed.

CFD modeling and analysis is more as a design verification of engineering calculations than as a design tool. It is really a fine tuning process.

We develop 3D models using BIM process for design and construction phases of data center projects. If you are looking to implement 3D BIM Revit models into your delivery of data center projects, get in touch with us at contact@oneclickbim.com.

Learn about what is laser scanning in construction and how it being used now a days. In this blog post, know how you can implement laser scanning in your construction projects and some tips to get you started.

Key Takeaways (Laser scanning in construction)

• It industry is growing and is expected to reach USD 10 billion by 2024.
• Laser scanning is also known as high-definition survey (HDS) and reality capture. It is a type of laser survey done for high level of accuracy.
• Collected data from laser scanning is called point cloud. Millions of points are connected in a 3D coordinate system.
• Laser scanning exists from 1960s but design and construction industry started using it since 1990s.
• It is used throughout a project lifecycle from design, construction, operations, retrofitting to renovations.
• It improves quality and accuracy and provides immediate information to help reduce rework, cut costs by 50% compared to 2D scanning. It also reduces manual labor and helps in coordination and collaboration on site.
• Laser scanning is expensive, needs training and workers on site to be familiar with area.
• Innovation is happening. To innovate your projects, implement it early, rent our laser scan equipment or laser scan service to get a feel of process and use it with other technologies that help you get started.

What is laser scanning and how it is used in construction?

Using a laser to map an area with high accuracy is called laser scanning. On a construction site, laser scanning is used to capture data in detail which provides accurate information for every corner on a site. The data is in the form of point cloud in a 3D coordinate system. Point cloud is an accurate digital record of an object or space for a project.

Laser scanning in construction started its use from industrial facilities. Today, it is used for buildings, infrastructures and much more.

Laser scanning in Design – Site information is captured by lasers before a design takes place. Many professionals are using scan-to-BIM methodology to capture detailed information of a site for kick-off meetings and are managing the process from a early stage.

Laser scanning in Construction – Construction coordination is being done using laser scanning. It helps to avoid conflicts between systems and services such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. Scan data is also shared among parties to help with coordination remotely. Laser scanning is not just performed at the beginning of project, it is done at various stages of project milestones which helps to reduce change orders and to reduce variation claims. It also helps to document errors and to look for a solution faster.

Laser scanning in Operations, retrofitting, and renovations – There has been an increase in trend for capturing permanent as-built records by project owners and facility management companies. Laser scan data helps in building operations, renovations and future building alterations such as new construction and demolitions.

How to start implementing Laser scanning in construction?

If you want to begin implementing laser scanning in construction projects, we have few tips to get you started.

Start early – The early you implement it, the better it is going to be. Introducing the method as early as possible helps you in better and informed decision making with high level of accuracy.

Choose to buy, rent or use a service provider – It is not cheap to use laser scanners. It is always a better option to hire a laser scan company and use their outsourcing services. Once your return on investment becomes clear and you are sure about the business value it generates for you, you can consider investing in this technology.

Use it with other technologies – Performing laser scanning in construction of your project alone will not help. Using it simultaneously with other technologies such as BIM will help you in creating more detailed and accurate 3D BIM models.

If you want to get more experience on the look and feel of laser scanning in construction, try looking out for some interesting demos from your nearest available laser scanning companies.

We at OneClick BIM (Brand promoted by Vee 7 Information Technology LLC, Dubai, UAE) help people and companies like you to convert point cloud to BIM models or scan to BIM models.

With our sales & project management office in Dubai, UAE and production office in India, we are able to deliver cost effective services, top notch quality and performance.

For more information on our point cloud to BIM services, get in touch with our sales representative at contact@oneclickbim.com or call us on +971 52 262 8340 | +971 50 207 8340

Front-end planning

Extensive research by the Construction Industry Institute confirmed that Front End Planning plays an important role in improving project performance. There are many approaches to enhance it but going with a tool that offers strategic planning and is also a performance aligner then BIM tops among all the options.

Research indicates that good front-end planning results in the achievement of higher levels of project performance. By facilitating collaboration among stakeholders in diverse locations with the use of workflow-enabled processes, such pressures can be reduced, and the overall process and results can be improved.

Economic development officers can also derive value from BIM by providing virtual spec industrial spaces for their communities. 3D models provide something to show to site consultants, prospects, management, and community members, at a fraction of the cost of a speculative industrial facility. Macro-BIM software not only provides a virtual spec building but also a preliminary schedule and cost, taking participants’ understanding beyond 3D and into 4D analysis.

Leveraging BIM for Front End Planning :

1. Reduces construction costs.
2. Feasibility analysis.
3. Efficient capital allocation.
4. An escape from a traditional methodology.

CONCLUSION:

It’s obvious that improving decision-making at the project outset is advantageous. But macro-BIM models created during preconstruction can be built upon and utilized as a basis of design during subsequent phases of project development, thus benefiting the design, procurement, and construction processes.

The use of macro-BIM during preconstruction also leads to lower risk and improved predictability during the construction phase. Project risk takes many forms, including the loss of profit due to cost or schedule overruns or excessive changes. If project variables have been controlled and modeled before construction commences, this reduces the number of things that can go wrong once work is underway.

Macro-BIM solutions take a holistic view of a project. Having a preliminary design that is fully represented in 3D form gives shape to a project, improves collaboration and understandings, allows cost and feasibility to be established within hours, and, most importantly, improves project success.

Therefore, by working with design-build firms or consultants who have leading interactive BIM software — and who have customized its pre-set formulas and data sets (especially historical cost data) with information that is closely tailored to specific project situations — owners can reduce risk and improve on predictability on projects, hence leading to greater predictability and use of BIM for front end planning.

The term Building Information Modelling (BIM) refers to an expansive knowledge domain within the Design, Construction, and Operation industry. The voluminous possibilities attributed to BIM represent an array of challenges that can be met through a systematic research and delivery framework spawning a set of performance assessment and improvement metrics.

BIM assessments have been developed to help professionals create feedback on their BIM implementation and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. Such feedback loops will assist construction industry professionals to better understand how they are doing, develop a road map for BIM strategies, and identify goals for future directions.

WHY MEASURE BIM?

The BIM-MM (Maturity Measure) has been seen to move beyond ‘evaluation’. Through analysis of the collected data, it has been possible to demonstrate how BIM is applied in different teams, groups, projects, and geographies. This is of significant value to transfer knowledge and skills across projects, groups, and regions. BIM is continuously helping us generate dialogue across our regions about what ‘good’ looks like, how to better deliver projects, and how to deliver better projects.

WHAT SHOULD YOU MEASURE?

Choosing what to measure when evaluating BIM is one of the most challenging tasks in the BIM maturity research field. It is widely known that ‘what gets measured gets attention’ and that ‘what gets measured gets managed’. Therefore, selecting the appropriate BIM elements to assess effectively means putting these elements on the map of BIM implementation. The top five common measures are data richness (the level of detail in model elements), visions and goals for implementing BIM, technology (the applied tools and applications), data exchange (the ways data is shared across different projects’ stakeholders), and model use. Some of the discipline criteria question whether 3D, 4D (time scheduling) or 5D (cost) are applied in the project and whether analysis tools are linked to the main model. In general, these measures reflect two types of forces: internal forces, which include the criteria largely under the control of design and construction companies; and external forces, which are shaped and influenced by client demands and needs. Together, these forces affect the BIM process in the project.

CONCLUSION

The BIM is attracting significant interest internally and is moving beyond evaluation. The tool has been used by project managers to communicate BIM with project members and stakeholders. But it is also gaining attraction from external audiences, including other construction firms, which are applying the tool in their businesses, as well as researchers who expressed their interest in the Global BIM Maturity Initiative. The research agenda of BIM maturity is expected to grow in different directions. New models will emerge to reflect BIM’s evolving nature, more studies will be needed to focus on applying these models to real case-study projects, and new types of analysis will be generated when measuring BIM.

FINAL WORDS: This analysis might answer some of the typical questions surrounding BIM:  how to transfer knowledge and skills from high maturity projects and regions to other ones with lower maturity levels; why BIM is applied differently in different geographies; and how performance measurement data could influence the future direction of BIM innovations. However, BIM has the answer to it all as it can bridge the information loss associated with handling a project from the design team, to the construction team and to building owner/operator, by allowing each group to add to and reference back to all information they acquire during their period of contribution to the BIM model. This can yield benefits to the facility owner or operator.

Carrying out a BIM process involves the following steps:

1. Establishing a BIM strategy

A BIM strategic plan is organizing a three-year blueprint for all things related to BIM and Revit, from drafting to analysis. The plan identifies office operation areas that need improvement and outlining new software avenues to explore.

Specific tasks that need to occur with office operations of designing and drafting a building are listed and categorized. We’ll go through the process of creating the plan including goals and action plans. Implementing and revising the plan will also be discussed along with successes and lessons learned. Also, the contractor may determine internal BIM ambition. Therefore, it is an ideal moment to experiment with new, innovative solutions.

2. Selection and configuration of tools

A system generating 3D models, capable of saving files e.g. to DWG format, will be enough. BIM Coordinator is required to know the number of licenses and the level of software knowledge among co-workers.

3. Establishing the project coordinates

The benefits of correctly adjusting shared coordinates are not limited to aligning models for coordination but can also position the project in the real world if using proper geodetic data from a surveyor landmark or a provided file with the real-world information present.

4. Selecting a Data Management System

A BIM database not only improves collaboration, but it also provides a store of architectural and design data that can be used for 3D modeling and software simulations. These programs can be used for design and structural purposes, allowing for the creative deployment of new materials and design concepts.

5. Determining the structure of folders

The final data submittal is to have all data organized into a folder structure, as outlined below. The list provided is not intended to be all-inclusive and only serves as an outline. For example, you may add sub-folders as needed. Additional folders must adhere to the General Naming Standard. All individual shop drawings and product data are to follow a file naming standard which starts with a CSI numbering system, followed by a description of the CSI Section, followed by description of the file.

6. Defining model and file nomenclature

Naming models/files are as important as folder structure. Of course, it depends on the type of project and the number of created models. BIM Coordinator establishes a document containing a list of all models with information on who is responsible for delivering the model (usually discipline’s designers). The naming of the models should be logical and the record form should reflect the different possible alternatives (e.g. variant 3, old model). In general, letters and numbers are used in a particular sequence.

7. Creating a drawing board and print styles​

BIM Coordinator is responsible for creating the drawing table needed for the paper documentation. The table should have dynamic blocks allowing easy updates of the names used in the project and adapt to the scale of the drawing. The table contains basic information on the project. It is also necessary to create the same print style for all drawings, based on e.g. layer color, layer name, line thickness. The printout style should be consistent with the ordering party’s guidelines.

Export all graphical content in the various file formats, as well as the project, reports in the RTF text file format. The BIM methodology also provides specific procedures for importing and exporting in the standard IFC format. A very important aspect when having to satisfy the need of exchanging information and model data, regardless of the software used.

All working drawings are automatically composed of the software with the General Data and further detailing can be achieved by adding custom graphics and text elements. Working drawings are then saved within the project and can always be re-used. One of the great advantages of 3D Architectural design is to be able to obtain drawings and project documentation.

8. Input data collection​

Assessment of the quality of the received files is significant here. It is required to check if the files have been delivered in a readable format, appropriate scale, and coordinate system. In some cases, it is necessary to transform the files to the coordinate reference system adopted in the project, for instance from UTM to NTM.

9. Establishing models of the existing situation

Many companies are using BIM and construction technology to reduce costs and mitigate risk. With an ever-increasing number of team members using project data, real-time collaboration and a single document repository such as BIM 360 Docs reduces the risk of any company using outdated information.

10. Integration of GIS data with the existing situation model

Most GIS software segregates spatial and attributes data into separate data management systems. Most frequently, the topological or raster structure is used to store the spatial data, while the relational database structure is used to store the attribute data.

11. Establishing a multidisciplinary model

The multidisciplinary model is “the only source of truth”, providing an opportunity to view the information contained in it. The multidisciplinary model is updated on an ongoing basis depending on the work progress.

12. Defining the date exchanging format​

to specify which files will be delivered to particular disciplines as a reference as well as which files will be delivered with the final documentation.

13. Determining communication in the project

It is worth standardizing the communication between all stakeholders in the project, i.e. between the industries, management, and investor. For this purpose, it is worth selecting one common communication system.

14. Establishing BEP – BIM Execution Plan

BIM Execution Plan is, therefore, nothing more than a list of routines and procedures. It is crucial to keep in mind that the procedures described may evolve during the project.

CONCLUSION

The BIM Coordinator may be identified with many roles, such as educator, planner, innovator, or coordinator. These roles interpenetrate each other as well as change depending on the project phase. The BIM execution plan is a guide for new project participants. By describing the routines, processes, and strategies, and the current stage of the project, it’s much easier to introduce new employees in the project team.

BIM is a concept that uses digitalize and parametric form design to build an integrated module. On the other hand, ERP is a concept which integrates all business operations into one place.  Thus, at the design stage, BIM is capable of creating sustainable design while in the operational phase ERP is capable of carrying out the operation properly. Therefore, the combination of this BIM and ERP provides the best practices for construction organizations.

It can be recognized that ERP and BIM integration will be a novel experience for construction companies.  While  BIM allows constructing a building virtually inside a computer, ERP will help in understanding how much it will cost and how to account for it. A BIM model includes every element along with geometric and parametric information, provides an accurate quantity of materials, and takes the guesswork out of cost estimating.  It will generate a bill of quantities (BOQ) automatically and produce accurate material quantities. On the other hand, ERP takes it from there and handles operations in inventory, invoices, and financial reporting efficiently with lower cost and lower resources.

Top 7 Reasons to Integrate ERP with BIM:

1. Reduced redundancy of data
2. Single source of truth
3. Complete project perspective
4. Lower overhead costs
5. Increased IT ROI
6. Speedier decision making
7. Minimized Risk

CONCLUSION

Both BIM and ERP are essentially Information Systems and derive most of their value from data integration. Also, both systems are part of a network of integrated applications. BIM creates full size, three-dimensional building projects inside a computer. ERP allows users to determine the final cost, the time frames involved, and where the equipment and subcontractors are going to come from.BIM accounts for every system, duct, structural column, and pipe. ERP schedules the productions and ensures the project needs are met. By ERP I don’t mean simply a back-office solution for Finance and Human Resources. True ERP is a fully-integrated process covering all the business processes and functions involved in building or maintaining assets.

Hence, By combining BIM data directly with business processes (ERP) we provide an unprecedented level of integration for construction companies. When combined these create a powerful Project Management system that revolutionizes construction projects.