Ministry of Public Works of Kuwait

BIM AdoptionBy: Ayman Al-Mousawi

Design Department Director, Ministry of Public Works of Kuwait.

Overview

• Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects

Sector Introduction

• BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• BIM Implementation and Mandate

Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects

Sector Introduction

Main Scope:

• Design and Construction supervision for a diverse range of

construction projects as required by other governmental

institutions.

MPW continues to perform its role to adopt and

introduce the latest technology trends and

techniques to leverage the construction industry’s

capabilities and solve today’s challenges.

Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects

Sector Introduction

Children’s HospitalProject Phase: Design DevelopmentBuilding Area: 691,073 𝐦𝟐

Actual Achievement: 52%Expected design completion date: December 2019Expected execution date: December 2020Expected completion date: December 2024

Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects

Sector Introduction

Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects Sector IntroductionAl-farwaniya Cultural CentreProject Phase: Design DevelopmentBuilding Area: 22,754 𝐦𝟐

Actual Achievement: 96%Expected design completion date: Dec. 2019Expected execution date: Dec. 2020Expected completion date: Dec. 2022

Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects Sector IntroductionKuwait New Maternity HospitalProject Phase: ConstructionBuilding Area: 357,337 𝐦𝟐

Actual Achievement: 11.54%Expected completion date: Dec. 2021

Ministry of Public Works - Construction Projects Sector IntroductionThe Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic AffairsProject Phase: ConstructionBuilding Area: 177,813 𝐦𝟐

Actual Achievement: 99.76%Estimated Completion date: Oct. 2019

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• Improve collaboration, coordination and communication

between the project team and departments.

Architectural Model

Structural Model

MEP Model

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• Reduce Design iterations, RFI’s, Variation/Change Orders

and overall cost of project delivery.

Same Code different description

Drawings

Specifications

2D view of HVAC duct clashing with structural beams

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

In-house BIM pilot-project using AUTODESK REVIT as the main design authoring

tool

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• Adopt more informed decision-making by depending on BIM Models for design visualization, and collaboration.

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• More accurate estimated budget by the end of the design phase.

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

BIM Project

Total Building Area 10,753 m210,000 m2

Traditional Project

One Month 7 Days

65%Time Reduction in quantities extraction

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• Reduce waste and paper-based production.

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• We depend on electronic reviews.

90%Reduction in Printed

Sheets

BIM adoption benefits to MPW-CPS

• Improve documentation and information integrity which could be later utilized in the construction stage and for facility management.

Kuwait

BIM ImplementationMPW-CPS mandated the use of BIM on its projects.

MPW-CPS re-structured the TOR in accordance with BIM requirements.

Dubai, UAECairo, Egypt

London, UK

BIM Implementation

(BIM Consultant)

www.VirtualProjects.build

(Main Consultant)

BIM Implementation

BIM Implementation Plan

BIM Implementation

1. BIM 'As Is' Assessment

BIM Implementation

2. BIM Strategy Planning and Development

BIM Implementation

3. Definition of BIM Processes

MPW adopted the British Standard BS 1192:2007 and PAS 1192-2:2013

BIM Implementation

4. Definition of BIM Standards and Specification

MPW implemented BIM Responsibility Matrix, Workflows and checklists

BIM Implementation

5. BIM Awareness and Training Program

BIM Implementation

6. BIM Pilot-Projects Support and Knowledge Transfer

Consultant: Al-Farwaniya Cultural Center

In-House Design:Planning and Follow-up Building for the

Maintenance Sector in MPW

MPW drives the construction industry toward a

better tomorrow. MPW streamlines the projects’

delivery methods by mandating latest technologies,

raising awareness and introducing new standards.

Thank You