1. Building Information Models, DSA and the Future ACCM Annual Conference, June 19-20, 2008 Ryan Huxley, MS, SE, Senior Structural Engineer

2. What is a Building Information Model (BIM)?

3. 3 Building Information Model   Physical and functional characteristics of a building (data) in digital format … a shared knowledge source or database of intelligent information about a facility … stays with the building forever and is enhanced over time … can be seamlessly maintained and used by all Adapted from ICC SMARTcode presentation

4. 4 4D Schedules Logistics Functional description Functions Calculations Requirements Constraints Knowledge databases Company External Simulation Comfort Air, heating Lifecycle costs Light and sound Insulation Use Fire Environmental impact Life expectancy Description Inc cost estimates Sourcing Product databases Price databases FM Renting, sale and use Maintenance Warranty Reuse Refurbishment Demolition Reconstruction VRML Visualisation 3D models Source: Lars Bjorkhaug modified. Pictures from: Selvaagbygg, DDS, Sintef B+I, NBLN University of California, CIFE Stanford, Pythagoras and Oluf Granlund Yo. BIM software Arch, Struct, Eng Services Civ EngIFC IFC BIM Codes Standards, Regulations … Interoperability Adapted from ICC SMARTcode presentation

5. Construction Document Generation & Plan Review

6. 6 Traditional Process Adapted from ICC SMARTcodes Presentation

7. 7 Electronic Plan Review Process Adapted from ICC SMARTcodes Presentation

8. 8 Future Process with BIM Adapted from ICC SMARTcodes Presentation

9. Construction, Inspection, and Certification

10. 10 Construction Benefits With BIM  Coordination through ‘Clash Detection’  Reduce Change Orders  Decrease Construction Time & Delays  Improve Quality of Inspection & Construction Image Source: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2007/BI M_Awards_Part1-images/fig8.jpg Image Source: http://constructor.construction.com/imag es/2007/01/BIM2.jpg Image Source: http://www.mccarthy.com/news/newsletter/_me dia/images/BIM.jpg Image Source: http://www.nemetschek.net/gfx/2008/bim/BIM_mainimage.jpg Image Source: http://www.smartcontractor.com/ScreenImage s/ChangeOrder.jpg

11. 11 E-Mail: Ryan.Huxley@dgs.ca.gov