The document presents an outlook on Building Information Modeling (BIM) by Lionel Lambourn, discussing challenges and innovations in project and information management. It highlights the importance of cloud computing, systems integration, and new technologies like augmented reality in enhancing collaboration and data handling in construction projects. Future trends point towards a convergence of digital and physical processes in the industry, emphasizing the ongoing need for professional expertise amidst evolving organizational roles.

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2. Why is this still so hard?!
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Good news is…
• Every project is different
• There are basic commonalities
• Don’t know needs in advance
• Smart people can work it out
• Information is out of sync
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• Limitless information
• The cloud
• A lot of BIM data isn’t BIM
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• Systems can handle this
• Automation to pull info forward
i.e. it’s always going to be hard, but it’s not too hard
project management + system management + information management
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Systems Integration
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4. Global Project Delivery
project data is created by dispersed 24x7 global teams
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Cloud Computing
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8. Cloud Computing
•Collaboration
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•Facilities Maintenance and Operations Database
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•Lighting Simulation
•Geometrical Optimizations
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9. Cloud Collaboration
Web based 3D Teamwork : BIM and file storing, sharing, viewing, communicating
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Aspects of social and collaboration technologies like Facebook, Dropbox, Skype
Easy access to 3D for project leadership and other non-modelers
Easy monitoring, design history and tracing of responsibility
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Open - supports a wide range of data: BIM, 3D & 2D CAD, Documents, Images, …
Simple to set up – no IT
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Project: Fondation Louis Vuitton
Type: 70,000 sf new contemporary art
space in Paris. Galleries, performance
spaces, meeting areas, terraces.
Site: Suspended above water basin in Bois du Bologne
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Range of generative details
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Parametrically integrated machine tolerances for industrial
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27. Glass Optimization Process
Frequency Optimization
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Local Surface Deformation
Global Project Optimization
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Divergence of approximate surface from original surface
minimized by optimization of boundary line integral, using
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34. Survey Verification, from Model
Construction quality was monitored with on-site
with laser equipment, and round-tripped back into
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35. Geometric Constraints
Fabrication Constraints
Installation Constraints
Integrated Optimizations
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Constraints based on edge-edge clamp tolerances, fixation depths, allowable gasket sizes

36. Robotic Design Confirmation
Each panel is robotically scanned and
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correct design and fixation ahead of shipping
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37. Immersive Environments
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42. Outlook of BIM?
A few of many trends…
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Scale
• Unlimited continuum of data from Urban / Global to Detail
Connectedness & convergence
• BIM -> GIS, FM, Embedded Systems
• Mashup of data/intelligence
Collaboration & inclusiveness
• Globally distributed concurrent design
• BIM for public engagement
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Model intelligence
• Self configuring / optimizing / documenting objects
• Interoperability on demand
• Fault tolerance & indeterminacy mgmt.
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Process Change & Process Controls
• Governance and Risk Managment
• Formalized vs. Self configuring / organic processes
Can we innovate on process as we have on systems design?
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43. Future Vision
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Things that are changing
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The speed of the innovation cycle has arrived in AEC
The boxes are being shaken, new roles and organizations are emerging
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Internationalization will create opportunities, in the face of relentless commoditization
Production will trend toward zero as a measure of value.
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Convergence of construction and manufacturing
Convergence of digital and physical, planned and actual, facility and occupancy systems
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The consolidation phase of AEC has begun
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Digital expertise will be commodity
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Information will represent power, and the potential for authority.
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44. Some things that won’t change
Personal relationships will continue to be a central business value
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The value of reputation and identifiable expertise
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Professional expertise (architectural, engineering, …) will continue to be required
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The world will be filled with new, tough problems. There will be value in design, and in innovation
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