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BIM Manager: EUROPEAN a NEW ROLE in the CONSTRUCTION PUBLIC SECTOR INDUSTRY DEMAND for BIM ORA VL - 2011 - 3 VOL JOURNAL BIM BIM JOURNAL VOL 3 - 2011 -2012 -2012 improving the construction process >> Volume Three | 2011 - 2012 The Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters’ Dynamic Facade >> >> The BIM Manager: EUROPEAN A NEW ROLE IN THE CONSTRUCTION PUBLIC SECTOR INDUSTRY DEMAND FOR BIM BIM JOURNAL VOL 3 - 2011 -2012 WWW.BIMJOURNAL.COM improving the construction process the construction improving Nadia Wallett BIM Journal wishes to thank the following contributors improving the construction process the construction improving Front cover image: Midfield Terminal Building, Abu Dhabi Airport, UAE. BIM tender support, modelling and graphics by Oger International, Abu Dhabi Branch tender support,by BIM Oger UAE. graphics Airport,International, Abu Dhabi modelling and Terminal Building, image: Midfield cover Front BIM JOURNAL VOL 3 - 2011 -2012 WWW.BIMJOURNAL.COM BIM JOURNAL VOL 3 - 2011 BIM Journal Volume 3 CONTENTS Editor’s Foreword 23 57 -2012 irst and foremost a tremendous acknowledgement must be given to all those who have contributed towards the Fsuccess of the BIM Journal. In the course of 2011 we received exceptional contributions for case studies, white-papers and articles from leading organisations and individuals in the international BIM Community. Many of which had been produced exclusively for the BIM Journal. I would like to make a personal acknowledgement of the outstanding work and dedication of Nadia Wallett who has been managing the BIM Journal website and associated social media, sourcing new material and coordinating with contributors. The current success of the BIM Journal is due, in no small part, to her tireless efforts, as well as the vision and commitment of the BIM Journal Founder, Tahir Sharif. The online publication of BIM Journal (www.bimjournal.com) is now regularly receiving over 20,000 single hits per month with a circulation of 100000 readers. Right, The 01 buildingSMART International home of open BIM Abu Dhabi 02 Introduction This volume, the third to be published, comprises monthly Journal Issues 24 to 35, from January to December 2011, Investment 03 BSI Newsletters Council as well as a selection of articles and opinion pieces from the website. The programme for 2011 issues was structured 10 BIM or Burst in quarterly clusters relating to a central theme. The three issues of the first quarter relate to Parametric Modelling, the Headquarters’ Dynamic 11 Meeting the UK BIM challenge second quarter to issues of Interoperability, the third quarter explores themes of Performance BIM, and the final quarter Facade 13 BIM eases seattle’s complex road tunnel project introduces valuable discussion on BIM Implementation and Training. Far Right, 15 ISSUE 24 49 ISSUE 30 Structured in this way, the BIM Journal Volume 3 publication forms a concise compendium for those interested and Case Study Spatial definition and calculation Green Is Good engaged in the practice of building information modeling. Sorbonne University, UAE - Practices for area calculations - Sustainability - BIM-Based area calculation - Integrating BIM and LEED BIMjournal has an open call for contributions of articles and case study projects. If you are interested in contributing to an - Mixed use community in the UAE - Use case of BIM-LEED integration upcoming issue, have any comments or require further information, please contact the Editor at [email protected] 19 ISSUE 25 55 ISSUE 31 Functions of Parametric Modelling Theme: Information Logistics - BIM VS 3D - Information deficiencies in the AEC industry - CONCEPTS OF PARAMETRIC MODELLING - BIM as a data management tool - THE ABU DHABI INVESTMENT COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS’ - Sorbonne University, UAE DYNAMIC FACADE 27 ISSUE 26 59 ISSUE 32 Synchronized Specifications BIM & Evacuation Performance - Model Attributes - Building performance for evacuation - Integrated Specifications - How to measure evacuation performance - Gilfillan Callahan Nelson Architects - BIM & Evacuation tools integration process 35 ISSUE 27 63 ISSUE 33 Interoperability Standards The BIM Manager - BuildingSMART standard explained - A new role in the construction industry - Understanding industry foundation classes - Managing process, people, technology and policy - Understanding BuildingSMART standards - BIM implementation in a Cairo city centre project Mark Baldwin 39 ISSUE 28 69 ISSUE 34 BIM Journal Editor Not Just CAD++ BIM Tool Selection WWW.BIMJOURNAL.COM June 2010 to January 2012 WWW.BIMJOURNAL.COM - Silo BIM - Defining expectations of BIM - Building Information Management - Metrics for analyzing BIM tools - BIM Collaboration Format - BIM tool selection 43 ISSUE 29 73 ISSUE 35 BIM Integrated Lifecycle Management BIM Implementation & Execution Plans - A New Era Of Project Management - Where’s my BIM in a box - Integrating The BIM - Guide for BIM deployment - Example Of BIM-ILM Integration - buildingSMART level 2 training BIM process management 1 2 BIM BIM JOURNAL VOL 3 - 2011 buildingSMART International Introduction -2012 3 - 2011 JOURNAL VOL home of open BIM buildingSMART hat a year for BIM! The UK Government issuing a mandate for ‘fully collaborative 3D BIM as a minimum by You have recently launched the Open BIM BuildingSMART has been serving the Construction initiative. Can you tell us a little bit about what it W2016’ and its commitment to reduce cost in the Construction Industry by 20% during the current term of -2012 Industry for over 20 years. A not for profit parliament! In the Middle East, the Jordanian Government also took the pledge and is working towards mandating organisation with Chapters all over the world is, how it works and, most importantly, how it will it has been working with Owners, Developers, benefit the industry? BIM! Too many BIM milestones worldwide to mention. Its official we are now in the BIM bubble, some are excited, Governments, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, you can almost hear the ‘it is about time!’ others apprehensive ‘why bother! more work!’ Yes unfortunately adopting Project Managers, Contractors and Sub-contractors CG: Open BIM is a buildingSMART initiative in BIM means committing to CHANGE! out with the old and in with the new, a change in mindset and work practises. to deploy internationally recognised standards for collaboration with several leading BIM Software vendors using the open buildingSMART Data Model. Last but not least an acknowledgement from the Industry that there is a real need for training & education to ensure processes and technologies. These standards that existing and new entrants in the Industry are equipped with the skills to handle BIM. improve interoperability and communication We have developed a technical certification system between all project stakeholders throughout the to help AEC software vendors improve, test and certify entire life cycle of a built Facility. their data connections to work seamlessly with other Christopher Open BIM Solutions. Now that the market is more BIM savvy, all be it some markets more than others, the BIM Journal has also evolved Groome, Business Ever since its launch back in 2009, BIM Journal has had and continues to have very strong ties to take into account market progress and endeavoured to find a suitable balance in terms of supplying information Manager We believe that by promoting and putting processes with buildingSMART. The publication features and that does appeal to Technical and non technical readers. The issues in 2011 focused on the practical aspects of building SMART in place to facilitate Open BIM we are making sure that promotes buildingSMART activities. We recently all project participants can use BIM regardless of the International using BIM from tool selection, creation of execution plans to the more complex data handling & extraction from BIM caught up with Christopher Groome, building software tools they use. By doing so we are ensuring models. All topics have been supported by a case study review relevant to the topics discussed. SMART International Business Manager. that the I (information) in BIM is available throughout the life cycle of the built facility. This in turn reduces How did you react as an organisation when it errors and costs pre and post construction, giving The BIM Journal has now been in operation for nearly 3 years receiving excellent feedback from the BIM Community. Owners / Operators a better ROI. The benefit also was announced that the information handover extends to Construction companies as they are able We are very excited to announce that the BIM Journal will shortly be integrated into www.thebimhub.com. Our BIM would be mandated on all Government to be more efficient in scheduling and analysing costs goal is to gather a very large BIM Community in one place. With this in mind we equipped the site with a social projects in the UK by 2016? with the abundant more accurate data made available. networking module providing users with the opportunity to network and socialise with other BIMMERS all over the We believe this is a WIN WIN situation for all parties. world. Every user will have his/hers own personal dashboard with the ability to personalise news/job alerts and CG: We were delighted. BuildingSMART in countries all over the world lobby Governments to encourage What is the perspective for buildingSMART in access a rich resource centre comprising technical information, case studies, online BIM courses and of course last mandating BIM. By making BIM outputs mandatory 2012? but not least the latest edition of BIM Journal delivered direct to your inbox! it gives the Industry the necessary push to make changes and implement it. CG: Our main focus will be on promoting Open BIM We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our contributors and readers for their continued support. Internationally via our Chapters to encourage more AEC We invite you to view the latest issues of the BIM Journal at www.bimjournal.com and join our Community on What did buildingSMART learn from companies to participate. its experience in implementing BIM in www.thebimhub.com Singapore, Finland and the US and how will Development of IFC standards is an ongoing process. you be assisting the UK Government with the We plan to launch the latest IFC 4 version with ISO in mandate? 2012.
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