Introduction to BIM and the Business Case

Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) –
Project Management
Module 1 – Introduction to BIM and the
Business Case of BIM
Rim Youssef/ Architect
24-Jul-2017

Content
The Business Case of BIM
 Definition of BIM
 BIM Maturity Levels
 Defining Level 2 BIM
 Common Data Environment.
 Graphical Data
 Non-graphical Data
 Documentation
 BIM Dimensions
 Level of BIM adoption in the Middle East region (country/industry)
 Best practice in the Middle East
 The value of BIM to Projacs International
 The Value of BIM for Owners
 The resource requirements needed to implement various extents of BIM
 The risks of BIM implementation within Projacs International
 BIM case studies – Ibis & Adagio Hotel Project

What is ‘BIM’ ‘Building Information Modeling’ ?
 BIM was defined as a digital
representation of physical and
functional characteristics of a facility,
creating a shared knowledge resource
for information about it and forming a
reliable basis for decisions during its
life cycle, from earliest conception to
demolition. (Ref: RIBA definition).
 BIM was defined by National
Institute of Building Sciences as
the act of creating an electronic model
of facility for the purpose of
visualization, engineering analysis,
code criteria checking, cost
engineering, as-built product,
budgeting and many other purposes.
 BIM is NOT a Software, new
technology application nor just a 3D
model.

What are BIM Maturity Levels?

Level 0
Un-managed CAD probably 2D, with paper (or electronic paper) as the most
likely data exchange mechanism.
Level 1
Managed CAD in 2D or 3D Format using a common data environment and
possibly some standard data structures and formats such as naming
convention, agree units, annotation and spatial coordination.
Level 2
Managed CAD in 3D environment held in separate discipline BIM tools with
attached data and integrated commercial data.
Level 3
Fully open process and data integration enabled by IFM (International
Framework Dictionary). Managed by a collaborative model server. Could be
regarded as iBIM. Level 3 is not well defined yet.

 Building Information Model
consists of Graphical Data,
none graphical data and
documentation integrated all
in a model centric
methodology (Common Data
Environment)
Level 2 BIM

Common Data Environment (CDE)
 The common data
environment (CDE), is the
single source of information
used to collect, manage and
disseminate documentation,
the graphical model and non-
graphical data for the whole
project team.
 The common data
environment (CDE), is a
single model environment that
allows all parties participating
in the project to share and
exchange information in a
collaborative manner.

Graphical Data
 Start out as generic conceptual shapes that mature over the design and
development of the project.
 Generally 3D models.
 May have specific 2D elements linked to the model.
Non - Graphical Data
 Consists of information such as properties, specification, room data
sheet, schedules and cost data.
 May be created initially via graphical model and exported into other
formats.
 Maybe purely managed in a database or a bespoke information system.
Documentation
► Project deliverables which is either in paper or electronic.
► Take many forms such as, floor plans, sections, elevations, details,
visualizations, schedules, cost, reports, etc.

What is BIM Dimensions

What is the level of BIM adoption in the Middle East region
(country/industry)?
 Most of the consultant, contractors are using Level 1 BIM Maturity in the Middle
East.
 The use of Level 2 BIM in Middle East is not mandatory.
 The Middle East has the lowest take up of BIM with a public sector not taking any
steps to implement it.
 The Middle East employed BIM services overall for 3D coordination, design
authoring and clash detection.
 Only 20 % of AEC organization are using BIM, while the remaining 80%
organizations are neither using BIM nor involved in BIM adoption process in any
capacity.
 Dubai Municipality was the first public authority in the middle east to mandate the
use of level 2 BIM for most large scale projects in Emirates.

 Most if not all mega projects in the Middle East (Especially GCC) are being
designed by International offices.
 This justify the reason of using similar standards and protocols such as American or
British.
 Therefore the best practice will differ according to the International A/E consultant
and in which phase our corporate is engaged in the project.
 However the UK resources, standards and protocols are considered more
developed for BIM Project.
What is currently considered best practice?
Vs

USA Standards

UK BIM Standards

Other UK Documents

Projacs is the only Project
Management firm in the region, offering
a complete and integrated range of
professional services that are tailored
to the individual client’s requirements.
Projacs is currently operating at 11
middle east countries including the 4
countries with the highest rates of BIM
adoption
- United Arab Emirates : 23%
- Egypt: 19 %
- Qatar: 16 %
- Saudi Arabia: 13 %
 Mastering BIM is a mandatory in
order to continue our Project
Management Services, being
competent to represent our clients in
projects adopting Level 2 BIM and
being pioneer in the current market
demand and new construction era.
Value of BIM for Projacs International
New business leads to new clients, more projects and profit
Middle East Countries who are involved
in construction projects using BIM
Reference: www.itcon.org – Journal of Information Technology in Construction
– ISSN 1874-4753

The value of BIM for Projacs International
The most common use of BIM in the project life cycle in the
Middle East
 The highest ranks of using BIM in the middle
east during project life cycle is in Design Phase
and Construction Phase
This can be directly beneficial when integrating
our Project Management services especially
design management services and PM/CM services
during construction.
New business leads to new clients, more projects and profit
Reference: www.itcon.org – Journal of Information Technology in Construction
– ISSN 1874-4753

The value of using BIM for the owner
How BIM saves Owner’s Time and Money throughout the building life cycle

How BIM saves Owner’s Time and during Design Phase

How BIM saves Owner’s Time and during Construction Phase

How BIM saves Owner’s Time and during Operation Phase

The resource requirements needed to implement various extents
of BIM
 BIM software:
Revit 2017 because it is the most
common BIM tool used in this
region.
Navisworks is identified to be used
essentially for construction schedule
simulation, estimation and
construction analysis While Solibri,
StaadPro, Civil 3D, and Robot
structure were scarily used.

 Potential requirement for high-spec IT hardware/infrastructure
Hard ware Specs for Single Installation Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit) or
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit) (Service Pack 1) Home Basic, Home Premium,
Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate (recommended)
CPU Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ 3.0 GHz (or higher) with SSE2 technology
RAM 2 GB RAM (minimum)
Disk Space 15 GB free disk space for installation
Graphics Direct3D 9® and OpenGL® capable graphics card with Shader Model 2 (minimum)
Display
1,280 x 800 VGA display with true color (1,920 x 1,080 monitor and 32-bit video
display adapter recommended)
Pointing Device Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.0 or later
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit) or
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit) (Service Pack 1) Home Basic, Home Premium,
Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate (recommended)
CPU Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ 3.0 GHz (or higher) with SSE2 technology
of BIM

 Up skilling of staff to use software
 Training staff to operate in accordance to BIM methodology especially
seniors and project managers.
 Revision of contracts by contract directors/ legal consultant.
 Creation of organisational specific standards
 For a client: OIR, AIR, EIR, BIM standards etc…
 Other than a client: standard BEP templates, statements of capability,
BIM standards, TIDPs
of BIM

What risks do you perceive BIM implementation within your
organization could create?
 High Cost which is related to the cost of new technologies in terms of changing in
workflow and work process and most service, while perceiving short term benefits
to the organization is not assured.
 Client Demand: There is a need to standardize the BIM process to define guideline
for its implementation.
 Cultural issues/ resistance to change: People are reluctant to accept changes
and are not quick to adopt new technologies.
 Lack of legal backing from authorities.
 Lack of BIM specialist in the region.
 Even though BIM implementation in the Middle East has increased in the past 5
years, on site professionals still use 2D drawings for erection and placement which
depreciate all the benefits and value of implementing Level 2 BIM in the design
phase.

 Project Name: Ibis& Adagio Hotel Project
 Owner: AL Esawi Hospitality
 Location: Al-Khobar Saudi Arabia
 Plot area: 5069.96 m²
 Total built area: for this project is approximately (22405.5 m2)
 Level of Development requirement: LOD 350
 Adopted Standards: UK Standards
 BIM Model Uses and Requirements:
a. Design Authoring
b. Models to communicate with stakeholders and end users.
c. Existing conditions modeling.
d. 3D site logistics planning.
e. 3D coordination.
f. 5D quantity verification.
BIM Case study
Projacs Services:
Design Management services
including:
Pre-contract services: preparing EIR,
prequalification of BIM Consultants,
evaluation and recommendation to the
client to hire the BIM Consultant.
Reviewing and commenting on BIM
Execution Plan, Master Delivery
Information Plan.
Validation of BIM model delivery for
each design phase.

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