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BIM Basics And Design Analysis
BIM basics
• Definition
• What is government “Level 2” BIM?
• Commonly used software tools
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So, what is BIM?
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What is BIM?
BIM is an acronym…
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What is BIM?
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What is BIM?
3D Modelling…
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What is BIM?
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What does a BIM model look like?
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What does a BIM model look like?
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MEP BIM through the building lifecycle
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Space planning in 3D
Design model linked
to schedules & calcs
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What is BIM?
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What is BIM?
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So, what is Level 2 BIM?
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Level 2 BIM
Required on all government funded projects starting after 1st January 2016
“Discipline specific 3D
models with
embedded data, shared
in a common
environment”
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7 Pillars of BIM Wisdom
To comply with Level 2 BIM, you must adhere to all of these documents…
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Software
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Commonly Used Software Tools
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Commonly Used Software Tools
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Using BIM models for MEP Systems Design
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Using BIM Models for MEP Systems Design
Information from Information from MEP
architectural model model for design checks
Occupancy /
internal gains
Manual calculations /
rules of thumb /
design margins
Thermal modelling
results
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Using BIM Models for MEP Systems Design
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Using BIM Models for MEP Systems Design
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Using BIM Models for MEP Systems Design
Typical calculations
Flowrates
Coil Duties
Physical sizing
Output Data
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Using BIM Models for MEP Systems Design
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Using BIM Models for MEP Systems Design
Add-ins…
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Using BIM models for Export to Simulation
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Using BIM Models for Export to Simulation
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Using BIM Models for Export to Simulation
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Using BIM Models for Export to Simulation
EDSL:TAS
Revit
Cymap
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Using BIM Models for Export to Simulation
gbXML
IFC
FBX
TXT
i-Model
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Using BIM Models for Export to Simulation
RDL
DXF
STEP
STL
U3D
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Key Challenges of BIM
• Technical
• Managerial
• Cultural
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Key Challenges - Interoperability
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Using BIM Models for Export to Simulation
Problems with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
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Key Challenges – Definitions & Expectations
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Collaborative approach – Changing the shape of procurement
Traditional process:
Design taken to tender stage Contractor appointed based
by consultant on tender design
Post
A B C D E F1 F2 K L Occupancy…
Facilities
MEP Consultant MEP Sub-contractor
Manager
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“IT’S ALL GONE HORRIBLY WRONG… GOOD.”
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BIM Basics And Design Analysis
BIM basics
• Definition
• What is government “Level 2” BIM?
• Commonly used software tools
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