Speaker: Dr. Hassan Satti, Lusail REDC -The uptake of BIM processes in the future -What level of BIM competency and active BIM processes will be expected from architects,engineers and developers in the next few years? About the Qatar BIM User Day: Qatar University, HOCHTIEF ViCon and Teesside University proudly take the initiative to facilitate modern and innovative methods in the Gulf construction industry. The focus is Building Information Modeling (BIM), and our aim is to establish a knowledge platform with government, research and industry experts. The User Day aims to help people to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and identify new potentials for BIM. More information: www.bimuserday.com Follow BUD on Twitter @bimuserday

1. The Outlook For BIM in Qatar And The Gulf Region
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2. The Outlook For BIM in Qatar And The Gulf Region
Agenda
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The BIM Trend in Qatar
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Opportunities for our industry to
facilitate the growth
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Responsibility of local companies
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Contribution of academic institutes
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Conclusion
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3. 1. The BIM Trend in Qatar
Civil and building projects
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Clients, Government bodies, Developers of larger projects
... are asking for BIM and this demand will only grow
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Common Processes
...are design creation and coordination, visualizations, quantity take-off,
progress and cost monitoring, constructability checks
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Used in civil and infrastructure projects, building market is growing
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4. 1. The BIM Trend in Qatar
What does this mean?
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Confidence, Maturity, Flexibility, Breaking new grounds, Stakeholders buy-in,
Changing Stakeholders Relationship, etc.
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From Marketing Tool to Business Solution and Life Cycle Information Model
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Government backed organizations are seeing the value in implementing BIM
processes and would like to take full advantage (Up the ladder of Value-Chain)
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To be involved in large projects, now and in the future, everyone needs to
understand and adopt BIM methods
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Demand for trained, certified and experienced staff
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5. 2. Opportunities for our industry to facilitate the growth
Emphasis on Corporate Culture and Awareness
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Increase the awareness and integration of BIM
… its integration with “Upper Management” Processes / Practices
...with the creation of BIM User Groups
...with BIM events like this one
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6. 2. Opportunities for our industry to facilitate the growth
BIM Education and Recognition
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Education and training in BIM processes
...by providing standardized training, certification and education
…possible roles: BIM Manager, BIM Engineer and BIM Modeler
Clear Career Path for BIM Professionals (Application level, Process level, Product
Development level, Management level, Business Development/ Strategy level)
Differentiate between a role certification for personnel and company
certification to prove BIM compliance
Personal
Technology
Personal
Process
Policy
Process
BIM Manager
Technology
Policy
BIM Engineer
Personal
Technology
Process
Policy
BIM Modeler
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7. 2. Opportunities for our industry to facilitate the growth
Common Understanding and Positioning
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Develop a common understanding on terms and processes in our industry
...by developing National BIM Standards
...by working with industry experts
...and gaining the support of government bodies
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Position BIM as an Enabling Factor and Business Integrative & Transformative
Solution (Organization, Process and Technology)
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8. 2. Opportunities for our industry to facilitate the growth
Inspirations
All of these countries have government supported BIM initiatives, which
encourage the adoption of BIM processes:
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Finland
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Norway
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Singapore
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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Australia
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9. 3. Responsibility of local companies
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Recognize future benefits of BIM
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Support employees in seeking new knowledge
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Learn from recent graduates and interns
bringing new ideas
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Consider including BIM approaches in the
companies future vision and mission
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Actively contribute to innovative industry
research
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Implement BIM processes continuously in the
service provision
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10. 3. Responsibility of local companies
Example Lusail Real Estate Development Company
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Established 3D Modeling standards for developers and consultants
Developed a 3D City Model to support the entire project life-cycle
Building permit process is based on 3D Models
Infrastructure design is fully coordinated in 3D
Educated and certified Qatar’s first BIM Manager
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11. 4. Contribution of academic institutes
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Recognise the future demand of BIM from the industry
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Include BIM education courses in the syllabus
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Prepare students to understand the benefits and implement the processes
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Support research initiatives for innovative BIM approaches
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Offer BIM education courses to construction professionals
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12. The Outlook For BIM in Qatar And The Gulf Region
Conclusion
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Qatar has many possibilities for BIM
with the scale of its growth
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Events like the 2022 World Cup give
Qatar the chance to be at the
forefront of construction technologies
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Only with collaboration between the
government, academic institutions,
and private organizations, will Qatar
be able to solve the challenges ahead
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Qatar needs to develop national
standards for BIM methods
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13. The Outlook
Lusail visualization out of The Digital City Model
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14. The Outlook For BIM in Qatar And The Gulf Region
Thank You!
Q&A
Dr. Hassan Satti
CEO Advisor
Lusail Real Estate Development Company
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