Conference programme

Half-Day Conference rd

3 December 2014 WSP Leeds

Schedule Wednesday 3rd December 2014 WSP, 3 White Rose Office Park, Millshaw, Park Lane, Leeds, LS11 0DL 13:00 Welcome and Registration (Chair - Benedict Wallbank, SmartBIM Solutions) 13:15 Government Keynote, Richard Lane (UK BIM Task Group) 13:30 UK Keynote – James Anwyl (Eurobuild UK) Roundtable Discussion Session A 1. ‘BIM 4 Passivhaus’ (Elrond Burrell, Associate, Architype) 13:45 2. ‘Active BIM’ (Neil Hudson, S & P Coil Products Limited) 3. ‘Utilisation of Building Information Modelling to Enhance Environmental Optimisation’ (Chloe OBI, Bouygues UK) 4. ‘Assessing and Minimising the Embodied Impact using Building Information Modelling’ (Aleksandra NJAGULJ, Bouygues UK) 5. ‘Specifying green materials and using digital tools’ (Chris Halligan, Stephen George & Partners) 6. Explore how BIM relates to Red List, Healthy Materials and the Circular Economy (Martin Brown, Fairsnape) 14:45 Refreshments Break 15:00 Roundtable Discussion Session B (details as above) 16:00 International Keynote Speaker Pecha Kucha Showcase: Presentations with a twist; presenters are allowed 20 slides and they are auto-advanced every 20 seconds. There is very little scope for 'Death by PowerPoint' and provide a very engaging and creative presentations.

16:30 1. Anthony Day – The Sustainability coach 2. Russ Hynes -Rapid 5D 3. Neil Brown - UKTI 4. Duncan Reed - Tekla (UK) Limited 5. Paul Wilkinson – pwcom 17:00 Question Panel 17:30 Buffet, BIM Beers and Networking

Keynote Speakers James Anwyl, Director – EUROBUILD James designed and delivered the first certified Passivhaus educational building in the UK at Hadlow College. This was shortlisted for BUILDING's Sustainable Project of the Year 2010 and won Environmental Project of the Year 2011 in the Construction Computing awards for innovative and comprehensive use of BIM. James was also awarded the Happold Scholarship in 2009 for his design and research for one of the first Code Level 6 Sustainable Homes. A trained assessor in the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) he is also a beta tester and advisor to Graphisoft on the development of building performance software and BIM.

Richard Lane UK BIM Task Group Richard is the Training Development Officer & Implementation Project Manager for the UK BIM Task Group and Director of Creonova Consulting Ltd. He is leading the development of the UK BIM Task Group training strategy & solution and is supporting the implementation of BIM in a number of UK government departments including the Ministry of Defence and NHS. With 25 years' experience in IT consulting, project management (ISEB) and training, leading global teams; Richard is a Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute and a Professional Member of the British Computer Society. As Director of Creonova Consulting, Richard provides consulting, program & project management, change management and training services to education, public sector and commercial organisations, specifically focusing on technology and construction sectors.

Round Table Speakers Round Table 1 Aleksandra Njagulj, Head of Sustainability, Bouygues UK ‘Assessing and Minimising the Embodied Impact using Building Information Modelling’ Aleksandra Njagulj, MSc Arch, MAID, BREEAM and CfSH Assessor, BREEAM Accredited Professional Aleksandra is an architect with over 10 years of architectural practice in design and design management gained before moving to sustainability specialty. She is currently leading the ‘Sustainability Hub’ – a team of inhouse sustainability experts within the Bouygues UK Technical Department.

Sustainability Hub is dealing with all sustainability related aspects of project management, design, construction and aftercare. The team is also in charge of company sustainable assessment process, certification and sustainability training, tools and practices as well as varied R&D activities in synergy with both other Technical Department experts (BIM, M&E, structures, etc) and external partners.

Questions for Round Table Building Information Modelling has been advocated for its potential delivery of more innovative, cost-efficient buildings through more integrated information and collaboration. Yet the inherent power of BIM is its potential contribution to the design, construction and commissioning of buildings with lower environmental impacts, whether this is in the form of energy-efficiency, the cutting of carbon or for better use of fewer materials.

The aim of this round table discussion is to demonstrate how embodied impacts (embodied carbon, materials use, waste, maintenance, etc) can be minimised through the use of specialist environment analysis applications. Topics to be discussed shall include the following:  

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Ways to reduce the embodied carbon – LCA The embodied carbon assessment ‘tools’ (Impact (IES), Butterfly, Rapiere, EPG, BRE’s GReen Guide ratings, LCC analysis, embodied carbon databases and standards) Designing out embodied impacts through use of BIM

Round Table 2 Chloe Obi, BIM Manager, Bouygues UK ‘Utilisation of Building Information Modelling to Enhance Environmental Optimisation’ At Bouygues UK we have developed an industry leading approach to implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) on our projects. This is supported by comprehensive processes that comply with PAS 1192 /2+3 and BS 1192-4 2014, led by our Group BIM Manager, architect, Chloe Obi. Chloe leads our team of BIM Coordinators and provides on-going support across our projects, throughout all regions, delivering training, providing advice and supporting initial BIM set up and continued BIM implementation. Chloe is also a BRE BIM Level 2 Accredited Professional (BIM AP) as well as a certified BRE Professional Project / Task Information Manager.

Chloe leads the implementation of BIM at Bouygues UK, ideally starting at the commencement of the design stage and in order to be effective and to maximise the benefits and efficiencies derived from using BIM, she is partially responsible for ensuring that all key project stakeholders adopt common processes and buy-in to its use, i.e. client, designers, consultants, contractors and key supply chain members at the necessary stages of a projects lifecycle.

In implementing BIM she has also established a process of assessment of each of the stakeholders, which provides a profile of their IT and BIM capabilities. Training and support needs are evaluated and taken account of in Bouygues UK’s BIM Execution Plan (BEP) which details how BIM shall be implemented on a scheme and which was produced by Chloe herself.

In addition to the above Chloe has experience in all aspects of BIM from 3D Design Coordination, 4D Phasing and Sequencing, 5D Cost, 6D Asset Management, through to structural and environmental optimisation.

Questions for Round Table Building Information Modelling has been advocated for its potential delivery of more innovative, cost-efficient buildings through more integrated information and collaboration. Yet the inherent power of BIM is its potential contribution to the design, construction and commissioning of buildings with lower environmental impacts, whether this is in the form of energy-efficiency, the cutting of carbon or for better use of fewer materials.The aim of this round table discussion is to demonstrate how waste (primarily at the early project phase) can be eliminated through the use of specialist environment analysis applications. Topics to be discussed shall include the following:  

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A review of the relationship between BIM and energy analysis and its role as a regime to run the process Energy analysis to achieve the efficient performance buildings through BIM The application of BIM for Energy Analysis

Round Table 3 Chris Halligan, Stephen George & Partners ‘Specifying Sustainable Materials and Using Digital Tools’

Chris joined Stephen George & Partners’ Leeds office in 1995, became an Associate Director in 2005 and Director in 2010.

Chris has experience of a wide range of architectural projects ranging from underground housing and conservation projects in rural environments to large commercial developments.

Chris is chair of Stephen George & Partners’ Design and Technology Steering Group and, with like-minded colleagues advises the practice and our clients on matters relating to technical matters, environmental issues and sustainable design.

His research into low energy buildings both for the practice and as part of a MSc project in Sustainable Architecture gained him qualification with distinction in 2009.

Chris has recently co-authored Stephen George & Partners’ Guide to Building Materials and the Environment which has received plaudits from sustainable design professionals around the world and in October 2011 was awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects President’s Award for Outstanding Practice-located Research.

A roundtable to discuss the digital tools available to the specifier seeking sustainable materials and their effect on the design process Questions for Round Table Framework for discussion and questions to be addressed;     

What defines a material as ‘sustainable,’ and how can we make informed choices in specification?

Is the variety of assessment systems reflected in the availability of corresponding digital tools?

Is the variety of systems available a barrier to agreement of protocols within the design team?

Does the limitation of digital tools prevent an accurate assessment of sustainability?

Will an eventual ‘industry standard,’ result in more or less understanding in the design team?

Round table 4 Elrond Burrell, Associate, Architype Ltd ‘How is BIM best used for Passivhaus design?’

Elrond Burrell is an architect with over 15 years experience in designing and delivering sustainable architecture. His two passions and areas of expertise are Sustainable Design, particularly Passivhaus and Timber construction, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Elrond is an associate in the Architype Hereford office and his role encompasses project delivery and company wide BIM leadership. He is a regularly public speaker in the UK and abroad on Sustainable Design, BIM and Passivhaus. He is recognised on social media platforms as an industry thought leader in BIM & sustainable design and has been featured in the Architect's Journal and Building Design.

As we move towards a more sustainable future and meeting EU requirements for all buildings to be “near-zero energy” by 2020, passivhaus is gaining importance and becoming mainstream in the UK. How can BIM help with this?

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What and how much PHPP (Passive Housing Planning Package) data should be generated from the geometry model?

Should geometry modeling techniques be altered to suit PHPP data requirements?

Should specific BIM components be created for Passivhaus design? If so, by whom and who should own / distribute them?

Should Passivhaus BIM authoring templates (Revit, ArchiCad, Bentley, Vectorworks etc) be created for the industry?

If so, by whom and who should own / distribute them?

Is the SketchUp plugin DesignPH “BIM”? If so what happens when the project moves beyond SketchUp? Could BIM provide a means to demystify and encourage greater uptake of passivhaus so the UK can meet the EU requirements for near-zero energy buildings by 2020?

Round table 5 Neil Hudson, S & P Coil Products Limited ‘SPC ‘Active BIM’ objects demonstration’ Neil Hudson is the Information, Technology and Communications Manager at S & P Coil Products Limited (SPC). With over 18 years experience working for SPC, Neil has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the processes and systems behind one of the UK’s leading HVAC equipment manufacturers. Having a background in Computer Aided Design, Neil has been instrumental in developing SPC’s strategy for Building Information Modelling (BIM) leading to the ‘Active BIM’ approach being demonstrated at today’s event.

S & P Coil Products Limited S & P Coil Products Ltd (SPC) is a UK based specialist manufacturer and supplier of heating and cooling equipment to the public and private sector in the UK, Middle East and India. SPC’s product portfolio includes Heating/Cooling Coils, Fan Convectors, Trench Heating, Radiant Panels, Radiant Conditioning Beams, Radiant Conditioning Sails, Ultraviolet Air and Object Sterilisation, Heat Pipes and Air Curtains.

SPC ‘Active BIM’ objects demonstration SPC have taken their BIM objects one stage further and linked them to product selection programs which gives project level data within the objects which can then be inserted into your Revit model saving both time and effort when aiming to be BIM level 2 compliant.

SPC have presented their ‘Active BIM’ approach to mechanical consultants, contractors & CAD users throughout the UK and Middle East in a 30 minute live demonstration with a fantastic response. The presentation is very informative and shows how a manufacturer can provide BIM level 2 information in a format that can be inserted directly into a Revit BIM Model.

Round Table 6 Martin Brown, Fairsnape ‘Explore how BIM relates to Red List, Healthy Materials and the Circular Economy ...’

Martin, founder of Fairsnape, Advocacy and Consulting, is a built environment strategist committed to enabling success within organisations with a focus on collaborative working, sustainability, social media and organisational social responsibility.From experience garnered through an international career in project management and business improvement leadership, he now supports a wide range of organisations across the built environment sector.

Increasingly this includes many individuals and organisations exploring and moving into the social media space to improve their business. As an experienced blogger, Martin comments on built environment issues through his blog at www.fairsnape.com in addition to contributing to many other blogs and media sources. He is a also a regular presenter and speaker on collaborative working, sustainability, social media and organisational social responsibility themes In 2008 he co-founded BE2, a social media and web2 advocacy for built environment sustainability and collaborative working. BE2 now supports and 'web enables' a growing number of organisations, awards and events. Martin now facilitates three active tweetchat communities of practice.

His current exciting project is establishing Living Building Challenge thinking into the UK, in partnership with Green Vision, as an alternative, deep green, approach to challenge current sustainability approaches.

He is also chair of the Lancashire construction best practice club, chair and Fellow of the Benchmarking Institute, co founder of ConstructCO2 and a Constructing Excellence collaborative working champion Questions for Round Table This round table will explore how BIM relates to Red List, Healthy Materials and the Circular Economy...    

What safeguards do we have to prevent unsustainable materials from inclusion into BIM Models?

What is the role for Well Building Standard and the Living Building Challenge in BIM development?

What data do we have on healthy or indeed toxic materials on occupant health - or should we just follow the precautionary principle?

Deconstruction of buildings is increasingly a design consideration - how can BIM assist the circular economy thinking as buildings as material banks

Delegate List Name

Company

Erol Erturan George Hannah Elrond Burrell Anthony Heaton Tony Elias Antony Elias-Winter Dr.Abdelraouf Mohammed Tawfik Eng. Fathy Mahmoud Fathy Mahmoud Abdelraouf Ahmed Kassem Dr. Khaled Mohamed Youssef Mohamed Hassan Shamiso Sithole Howard Gill Chloe OBI Aleksandra (Sasha) NJAGULJ Tristan Gerrish Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk Eng. Mohamed Refaat Mohamed Eng. Mahmoud Samy Mohamed Hassan Ali Mahmoud Metawie Mostafa Mohamed Salaheldin Mostafa Simon Owen Elhawary Mattias RoupĂŠ Mikael Viklund-Tallgren Jacob Ware Mark Charles Machin Sorina Antonescu James Anwyl Martin Brown Dr.Moustafa Ahmed Mohamed Baraka Eng. Ahmed Adel Hassan Youssef Alison Hibbs Thom Bone Barry Richardson Peter James Morton Steve Childe Dave Edwards John Lorimer Jim Wild David Pearce George Zuback John Harrington Michael White

Adept Civil & Structural Consulting Engineers Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd Architype BAM Construct BAM Construction BAM Construction Beni-suef University Beni-suef University Beni-suef University Bennetts Associates Bite Design Ltd. Bouygues UK Bouygues UK BuroHappold Engineering Cairo University Cairo University Cairo University Cairo University Calibre Search Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers University of Technology CIAT CIAT Envirocrew CIC Eurobuild UK Fairsnape German University in Cairo German University in Cairo GreenVision HOARE LEA HOARE LEA IBI Group Interserve Construction Limited Interserve Construction Limited JLO Innovation LEDA Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University

Delegate List Name

Company

Juliette Ormian Lucie Cockerill Chris Ingham Dr. Sherif Massoud Ahmed El Badawy Eng.Islam Kheriba Mohamed Ahmed Ali ElMasoudi Nick Allen Eng. Rasha Moawad Ahmed Abdel Eng. Mohamed Atef Mohamed Kamel Maksoud Eng. Hoda Abdel rahman Abdel raouf Edward Murphy Mohamed Mark Connor Paul Wilkinson Brad Davison Richard Sabey Russ Hynes Gareth D’Cruze Steve Brunning Dr.Khalid Ali Mohammed Zaza Eng. Ahmed Ehab Abdelhamed Mostafa Dr. Howard Jeffrey Matthew Palmer Benedict Wallbank Dr. Mamdouh Abbas Kenawi Mohamed Dr. Fatma Othman Mohamed Othman Neil Hudson Neil Selby Chris Halligan Duncan Reed Jill Willoughby Anthony Day Mitch Peacock Claire Bowles Donna Lee Richard Lane Neil Brown Jason Underwood Ahmed Ahmed Martin Cheung Sarah May Darren Burnham Mark Howl Jason Richards

Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University Mansoura University Mansoura University Metz Ministry of Housing Ministry of Housing Ministry of Housing Mott MacDonald NG Bailey pwcom QAD Architects Rance Booth Smith Architects Rapid 5D Rapid 5D Rapid 5D Shorouk Acadamy Shorouk Acadamy Skanska Technical Services Skanska UK SmartBIM Solutions Sohag University Sohag University SPC Coil Products Ltd SPC Coil Products Ltd Stephen George & Partners Tekla (UK) Limited Tekla (UK) Limited THE SUSTAINABILITY COACH thinkBIM thinkBIM thinkBIM UK BIM Task Group UKTI University of Salford University of Sheffield WCEC BIM CONSULT WCEC Group William Hare Willmott Dixon WSP UK