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ARCADIS BIM MENUUses and their benefits
GATHER administer collect manage acquire
To collect or organize available assetinformation during the lifecycle.
For example:• Determine the current state of the asset as input for the
design process or the asset management process • Determine the quantities as input for cost
calculations
BENEFITS• Structured, up to date and reliable information available
for BIM processes and accessible for all project partners
GENERATE create author model specify
To create or author information about theasset (requirements, design, technicalspecifications, planning, etc.).Various stakeholders are able to generate new information.For example:• Within the design phase, the design team will be the
primary generators of information• In the construction phase, the subcontractors will
generate most of the information• In the operations phase, that information is generated
by those maintaining the asset when they update or change that assets
BENEFITS• Generating information (e.g. modelling a design
model) is easier, more flexible and produces higher quality
• Available in one place for multiple use
• New information will be placed with in the framework of the BIM. New information is combined, controlled and
structured within the already available information, and useable for BIM processes
ANALYZE examine collect evaluate simulate
To examine elements of the asset to gain abetter understanding of it.
It is within the analytical BIM uses that data is takenfrom what was gathered or generated, and put into aformat which is useful for analysis and further decisionmaking.
BENEFITS• BIM makes methodical research on objects relatively
simple and understandable for all stakeholders• The behaviour of the asset and its elements
can be predicted at times when adjustment is still possible
COMMUNICATE exchange
To present information about an asset in a method in which it can be shared or exchanged.
BENEFITS• More efficient communication through use of a single
data source (the BIM) which will lead to less failure/costs in downstream processes
REALIZE implement perform execute
To make or control a physical element usingasset information.
For example:• Automate (robotize) the production of an asset and
its elements• Support the management and use of the
construction elements during the entire life cycle• Use of the BIM during construction processes
BENEFITS• Improve the productivity of the construction
industry and the price-value ratio of facilities
• Support professional and integrated asset and asset management
Prescribe program specify
To determine the need for and to select specificasset elements.For example:• The program manager or architect of the asset
compiles the functional program of requirements• The mechanical engineer prescribes the need for a
specific HVAC system (technical)s
BENEFITS• By specifying explicitly in a BIM what the (functional)
requirements of the client are, it is possible to verify and validate these requirements in the design, construct and operate phase
• This BIM technology is used for systematic quality assurance
Coordinate detect avoid
To ensure the efficiency and harmony of therelationship of asset elements.• This BIM use is often called clash detection, collision
avoidance, design coordination, and interference management among others
• This can include coordinating an integrated design intent of various systems during design, coordinating fabrication and installation during construction or coordinating existing operations while renovations are underway
BENEFITS• This BIM use will ensure an
integrated consistent asset based on its various disciplines in the life cycle
• Spatial conflicts between ele-ments in an asset are detected in time, in an efficient process, and solved before manifesting during construction or operation
Visualize review
To form a realistic representation of an assetor asset elements.BIM is very powerful to visualize a design of an asset inorder to:• Ensure that technically untrained stakeholders such
as future users and nearby residents have a realistic idea of the designed asset
• Allow project partners and other stakeholders to review the design in an accessible way and provide comments
• Make sure that the decisionmaking by clients, users and any other stakeholders is well supported
BENEFITS• Visualizations produced from
the BIM allow non-technical stakeholders to participate fully and interactively in projects
• Realistic visualizations and ‘walk throughs’ avoid misinterpretations and speedup the decision making process
Fabricate manufacture
To use asset information to manufacturethe elements of an asset.For example:• Directly fabricate structural steel shapes from a CNC
Machine or directly fabricate ductwork or cut piping• Generate quickly prototypes of future asset elements• Quickly fabricate replacement parts during the
operation phase of an asset
This use of BIM has a strong correlation with the emerging technology of 3D printing.
BENEFITS• This BIM use will ensure an integra-
ted consistent asset based on its various disciplines in the life cycle
• Spatial conflicts between elements in an asset are detected in time, in an efficient process, and solved before manifesting during construction or operation
Quantify quantity take-off
To express or measure the amount of the asset element.This purpose is often used as part of the estimating andcost forecasting process. The accuracy of the quantitiesdevelops with the development of the BIM. For example,during the operation phase the exact dimensions should be known for the area of carpet to be replaced, or the vacant space which is available and rentable.
BENEFITS• Ability to determine quantities • The impact of model changes
are visible in the quantities which can then be used to di-rectly adjust cost estimations
Arrange configure lay out locate place modelling
To determine location and placement ofasset elements.For example:• During the planning phase of an asset’s life, this could
be the arrangement or adjacency of specific spaces within a proposed asset
• During the design phase, it could be the general location of fire protection piping
• While in the construction phase, it could include the placement of the hangers that support that piping
• And during the operations phase this could be used to determine the placement of furniture inside an assets
BENEFITS• (common) library to add objects
or function fulfillers is very cost effective
• It is then possible to re-use objects and knowledge from previous projects
• When this is done based on a specification (as defined in the previous BIM-use), it could be achieved (semi) automatically whilst ensuring that the relation between the original require- ments from the client and the final design is secured
Forecast simulate predict
To predict the future performance of theasset and asset elements.For example:• Engineering calculations for structure, MEP, and
building physics etc., to inform design decisions• Building costs calculations• Financial planning for construction, operation and
maintenance• Planning and virtual simulation of the construction pro-
cess (to identify and solve potential logistical problems)• Traffic flow (circulation)• Performance of the asset during emergencies
(fire, flood, etc.)• Simulation of the evacuation
during emergencies
BENEFITS• Simulation on the virtual
asset substantiates decisions and supports policy
• Reduces the total costs of ownership
• Optimizes the construction process and the performance of a (planned) asset
Transform translate
To modify information and translate it to bereceived by another process.This BIM use makes it possible to:• Take asset information from one form to another so
that it can be received and used by another process• This translation or transformation of data allows for
interoperability between different systems (ICT applications / software tools)
• Preferably this transformation is based on open international BIM standards
• Every stakeholder in the BIM process can select and use their own object based application (the best tool for the job)
BENEFITS• Transform makes it
possible to exchange BIM information, regardless of differences in software used
Assemble prefabricate
To use asset information to bring togetherthe separate elements of an asset.In conjunction with the BIM use fabricate, this will lead to an increase of the use of pre-fabricated elements and a reduction of in-situ construction techniques.
This use of BIM has a strong correlation with the emerging technology of 3D printing.
BENEFITS• Less improvisation on the construction site• Fewer on-site installation
issues• Less time needed for
construction and lower failure-costs
• Less waste• Safer working conditions
and practices
Monitor observe measure
To collect information regarding theperformance of asset elements and systems.This information supports the operational decision making process.• During the realization this information can be used to
monitor the actual construction progress• During the operations phase of an asset, BIM, in
combination with monitoring data, helps to optimize the performance of the asset
It is within this BIM use that Building Management System (BMS) data is integrated with BIM data (SmartBuildings).
BENEFITS• Real-time explicit performance
information is available for asset management
• By analyzing it, this information will optimize in realtime the
performance of the asset• Real-time information about
progress of a (construction) project
Size scale engineer modelling
To determine the magnitude and scale ofasset elements.For example:• The dimensions of spaces• The shape of a steel beam• The size of ductwork (HVAC)• The geometrical cross-section of a road• The size of replacement parts or modifications to the
asset
BENEFITS• The influence of changes to
objects on a project is directly visible, partly because objects can be sized by changing their attributes (properties)
• One or multiple objects can be changed at the same time
• The space occupancy of elements are determined in an integrated and consistent BIM
The processes and collaborative behaviours associated with the creation and sharing of object orientated databases of an asset in its environment, relevant to all stages of the asset’s life cycle including design, construction and operation.
The BIM Uses are categorized into five primary purposes. These purposes are decomposed further into 18 subpurposes. Every BIM use has a title, synonyms for the title, an objective, a description, and specific benefits.
The roadmap of the BIM development, as outlined in the Arcadis BIM whitepaper, consists of four levels. These range from the conventional paper-based environment (level 0), via object orientated (level 1) and integrated or federated BIM (level 2), towards fully intergraded and open BIM (level 3).
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) should be set up at the beginning of every project where BIM will be used. The BIM Execution Plan summarizes the agreed uses for BIM on the project, along with a detailed design of the BIM process for executing BIM throughout the project lifecycle.
To explain what the possibilities of BIM are in daily practice, we developed this BIM menu with concrete BIM uses for our projects. Every BIM use has its recipes for success; a specific purpose and benefit which can be of added value for our client and our own processes. Please contact your local BIM Manager for more information.
Qualify follow track identify
To characterize or identify asset elements’ status.This BIM use tracks the status of asset elements over time.For example:• In design - what is the element’s level of development?• During construction, has the element been fabricated? Is
it installed? Is it damaged?• During operations, this BIM use helps to collect warranty
information on the element and whether or not the element is reaching the end of its useful life
BENEFITS• With BIM, the status of asset elements is readily available, can easily be found and the history information about objects doesn’t get lost• This information is useful for all kinds of further analysis
Validate check confirm
To check or prove accuracy of asset infor mation and that it is logical and reasonable.For example:• The technical solutions for the asset and its elements
meet the requirements (to prove that the asset meets the performance for the purpose it was designed for)
• To ensure that the asset is constructible, maintainable and usable
• To confirm that the asset is compliant with (legal) codes and standards
BENEFITS• This BIM use makes it possible to
validate the design process against the initial requirements, providing benefits for both the client and contractors through a transparent process
• Validate the design against legal regulations
Draw draft annotate detail
To make a symbolic representation of theasset and asset elements.While it might be possible to one day rid the industry of drawings and paper, this is not the case today. This BIM use allows you to:• Generate (2D) drawings, including detailing and
annotation
BENEFITS• Consistent drawing from one
information source• Producing drawings is often
a big share in the total design costs
• This BIM-use will reduce costs significantly, whilst increasing the quality
Control manipulate
To use asset information to physically mani pulate the operation of executing equipment.For example:• Use asset information to lay-out future work within
an asset such as the location of walls or the future placement of imbeds in composite decks
• Use asset information to control executing equipment, such as determining stakeout area using GPS systems that are tied to excavating equipment
BENEFITS• It is this ability that could
one day lead to the (partly) automated construction site
• Saving costs by automating certain activities
Document specify submit schedule report
To create a record of asset informationincluding the information necessary toprecisely specify asset elements.Like the BIM uses Draw, while it might be possible to one day rid the industry of documents, this is not the case today. This BIM use allows:• The production of a record of asset data• The output of this BIM use often includes
specifications, submittals, design schedules, quantities and other reporting of asset data
BENEFITS• Documents like specifications,
submittals and schedules can be generated consistently and based on the integrated BIM
Regulate Direct operate
To use asset information to inform theoperation of an asset element.For example:• Gather information from a temperature monitor (or
thermostat) to alter the output of the HVAC system• Automated informed decisions made by the intelligent
monitoring system (see BIM use Monitor) which is tied to BIM
This could eventually lead to fullyautomated operations of an asset.
BENEFITS• Automatic regulation of the
operations process, optimizing the performance of the asset during operations
Capture collect
To represent or preserve the current status of the asset and asset elements.This can be done using a number of methods and at a num-ber of points during the lifecycle of an asset. For example:• At the start of designing a new asset mapping the surrounding area• Or the geometry and conditions of an existing asset
prior to renovations
Data could be captured using a laserscanner or recorded manually by inputting model and serial numbers into a spreadsheet.
BENEFITS• Structured information avai-
lable at the start of the project that can be re-used in downstream BIM processes• Avoids overlap e.g. during survey activities• Creates the basic conditions for the quality and therefore reduction of failure costs