thinkBIM 4th February

BIM Construction & Assembly Twilight Seminar

4 February 2015 #tbim2015

Chair: Claire Bowles thinkBIM

Andrew Brook RIBA Enterprises

The BIM Toolkit January 2015

The BIM Toolkit Presentation pack: 1.

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An overview of the project Classification and object templates Digital plan of work

An Overview of the Project

Government Construction Strategy

Completing “Level-2” BIM Suite

The Missing Pieces

The Project Clients

Brief

Team

Industry

2014

2015

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Scope

Brief

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Phase 1 - Define

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Phase 2 - Deliver

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The toolkit is a free and easy to use web portal which guides users through the construction process. It provides step-by-step support to define, manage and validate responsibility for information development and delivery at each stage of the asset lifecycle.

It organises information through a pan-industry classification system, with well-defined levels of graphical detail and information for each stage, as well as a comprehensive set of product information templates.

It is fundamental to the successful delivery of projects to BIM Level 2 by 2016. It will save time, reduce risk and help users follow best practice to deliver better client outcomes during design, construction and operational phases.

Classification and Object Templates

New Uniclass – the Core Classification

Duncan Reed TEKLA/thinkBIM

thinkBIM refreshes the parts that others cannot reach !

• thinkBIM – the Leeds Beckett University knowledge exchange network • Sponsors and Steering Group drawn from industry

The problem...

‘What we don’t want is two tranches where there is a protocol for the main contractors and large designers and a separate one for the SMEs. We want to make sure that the value proposition is understood and that the programme is scalable.’ David Philp (CIRIA Report 2013).

The problem...

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2010 survey – 500 respondents 2011 survey – 1000 respondents 2012 survey – 1350 respondents 2013 survey – 1000 respondents

http://www.thenbs.com/corporate/nbsnews/1412_nbs-national-bim-survey-2015-now-open.asp BIM is essentially a collaborative business process. If SMEs are not integrated effectively, collaboration is diluted or incomplete. Open BIM report (2012)

The thinkBIM Solution

In company engagement with SMEs through CITB training

Aims of the course Each training session delivers: What BIM is ..

Why it is important to the construction industry How it could benefit delegates What tools are available to implement BIM

To date....

26 workshops 117 businesses 359 delegates

http://www.citb.co.uk/training-courses/leadership-and-management/building-information-modelling/

KEY FINDINGS FROM THE TRAINING

Key findings

Every organisation, regardless of size can benefit from BIM workflows

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Perceived issues for SMEs • Cultural – Capabilities?

– Fear of change

• Client – Awareness / understanding – Inconsistency

• Infrastructure – Connection to sites – Hardware/software

CASE STUDIES – HOW SMES CAN ADOPT BIM ON THEIR TERMS

PREMIER INTERLINK (WACO) LTD

What they’re doing already BS1192:2007

The thinkBIM factor • Following the training Innovate UK funding was secured to allow PIW to – Move from ‘lonely BIM’ to collaboration – Develop strategies to engage with their supply chain and clients • The results are published to assist other SMEs

F PARKINSON LIMITED

Barriers Solutions • Demonstrating Culture benefits • Change Management • BIM champion per • Lack of capability job • Fear of change • Simplified Training + Support • Taking individuals through live project (Shadowing) • Setting minimum + maximum expectations

Training outcomes

Barriers Buy-In

Solutions • BIM group • Bite size BIM • Examples of changes • What is already done

Barriers Clients • Lack of consistency • Lack of understanding buy in

Solutions • Reduce risks + improve certainty • Early Involvement • Unilateral implementation

Barriers Infrastructure • Connection to site

Solutions • BIM Strategy • BIM Champion • Software • IT Upgrade • Training regime • Supply chain seminars

Follow up session • Workshop with wider staff group – – – – – – –

Business Development Marketing Estimators Project Managers Planners Quantity Surveyors Health and Safety Manager

• Feedback to the Steering Group

The thinkBIM factor • As a result of these sessions F Parkinson – Decided to develop a BIM capability – Set up a BIM Steering Group – Purchased / upgraded software – Obtained further training – Also secured an Innovate UK voucher

BIM Next Steps • • • • • • •

Define BIM Strategy / Objectives of your organisation Review Strengths & Weaknesses - SWOT analysis Alignment to BIM standards Assess your IT systems Do you need model authoring software? What for?

Training plan for staff Get started on a pilot project

BIM Next Steps • • • • • • •

Define BIM Strategy / Objectives of your organisation Review Strengths & Weaknesses - SWOT analysis Alignment to BIM standards Assess your IT systems Do you need model authoring software? What for?

Training plan for staff Get started on a pilot project

OPEN COURSES IN EAST ANGLIA

Training outcomes • Culture - Let people understand it’s not that big of a jump • Client awareness Understanding deliverables • Client buy-in - Delivering schemes earlier & quicker • Avoiding cost - Mapping existing software • Obtain clarity - Clear requirements/ Expectations

Feedback from the course “was unsure what to expect, felt it gave a good grounding on BIM overall and how we could use it/How others would use it Attendee from morning session in Diss. .

“Good Insight into the requirements of BIM well delivered” Attendee from afternoon session, Norwich.

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What thinkBIM can offer • Introduction to BIM workshops through the NCC / CITB • Delivery of Innovate UK Vouchers • Facilitated events • Bespoke BIM Training

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Premier Interlink (Waco) Limited • Through the delivery of the Innovation Voucher – Reviewed current processes and practices – Created a process map for the business with software overlays – Engaged with staff to determine BIM maturity

Gale Construction • Business specific support provided including – Stakeholder Mapping – Information Mapping – Draft CPIx BIM Maturity Assessment document – Creation of draft set of TIDP documents

Parkinson Contractors • The thinkBIM factor – Business process review – Delivered a pilot project workshop – Realistic Pilot project BIM Execution plan developed with supporting guidance notes for the team

Thank you Claire Bowles

c.bowles@leedsmet.ac.uk

@clairecke

Duncan Reed

duncan.reed@tekla.com

@djhreed67

Questions?

Next BIM Event ‘BIM for Manufacturers’ Wednesday 4 March 1730-1930 Old Broadcasting House, Leeds