1) The document discusses the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption in the UK construction industry. 2) It notes that while BIM adoption has increased, most companies still have relatively immature BIM capabilities. 3) It highlights the need to improve BIM education and training to increase BIM skills across 150,000 UK construction companies by 2016.

1. University of Salford &
Open BIM Learning Xchange
Prof Arto Kiviniemi
University of Salford
15th May, 2012

2. Where is the industry with BIM?

3. Where are we on the Hype Cycle?
Technology
Hype Cycle
after Gartner
?
Visibility
Majority of
the UK industry
?
?
?
?
? Peak of
Technology Inflated Trough of Slope of Plateau of
Trigger Expectations Disillusionment Enlightenment Productivity
Time
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

4. Relative maturity/competences
Government BIM Strategy: Improving BIM Training & Education
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012 by Adam Matthews & David Cracknell

5. BIM education challenge
150,000 companies with improved skills
Now 2016
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

6. Steep learning curve is essential
Productivity
Productivity with integrated BIM
Shorter payback time
Current productivity
Smaller gap
Faster adoption
Investment in learning new tools and methods
Time
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

7. Detailed maturity models necessary
Identification of strengths and weaknesses
Perceived Maturity of MCC
Town Hall Complex Project
Overall Industry Level of
Maturity
MCC NBIMS Analysis of the Town Hall Complex Project
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9. What BIM is and what it is not
 BIM is not...
 a panacea solving all the problems in our industry;
 the “philosopher’s stone” turning lead to gold;
 a shrink-wrap software package you can buy.
 BIM is, for example,...
 a fundamental process change;
 an efficient communication media;
 a technology enabling improved integration, collaboration and
management of information;
 a technology making virtual prototyping of buildings financially
feasible;
 however, only an enabler, most benefits require also
changes in the processes.
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

10. Key question: What benefits are
we trying to achieve with BIM?
Doing something just because
everyone else seems to be doing
it, is not a valid reason.

11. Some potential purposes of BIM
Use Goals/benefits
Domain specific design models, Internal efficiencies in
no data sharing design
Merging models for design Less errors and rework
coordination and clash detection
Construction management, Efficient production and
quantity take-off, cost estimation, improved predictability
scheduling
Environmental and lifecycle Sustainability
assessments
Requirements management, Improved decision support
simulations and verification and predictable quality
Facility management and Efficient maintenance
maintenance
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processes

12. Where are we at Salford?
MSc in BIM and Integrated Design
Started in September 2011

13. Programme aims
 Advanced knowledge on lean, integrated design processes
with the use of BIM technology
 Educate those involved with designing and managing
(complex) re/development of built environment
 Develop managerial, technical and interpersonal skills to
deliver better value through design
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

14. BIM is not about technology
PEOPLE
Leadership
Collaboration
Stakeholders
engagement
Better value:
Benefits realised through
process change,
technology adoption
PROCESS and development
Lean design of people
management TECHNOLOGY
Integrated project BIM
delivery Modelling and simulation
Design intent Interoperability
MSc in BIM and Integrated Design
University of Salford 2011 Validation/verification Integration
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15. Modules
Advanced
Tech. for
Design Lean
Building Collaborative Dissertation
Collaboration
Information Integrated Design
and or
Modelling Design and or
Management Research by
Theory and Production Sustainable
of Integrated Design
Practice Design
Projects
Theory and
Practice
PGCert
PGDip
MSc
BIM is now emerging as an element into all existing programmes.
A new BSc Architecture programme in preparation, strong focus in
integrated BIM and collaboration. Planned start in September 2013.
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

16. Open BIM Learning Xchange

17. What and why?
 The Xchange aims to a strong collaboration
between industrial and academic institutions.
 BIM is rapidly evolving area and many of the
innovations are taking place in the industry
 Working together and exchanging the
experiences and best practices is the way to
speed up the adoption of BIM and improve the
quality and productivity in our industry.
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

18. How?
 We are looking for companies and individuals
who want to contribute their time and
expertise in the activities of the centre.
 Activities in the Xchange will be developing
with the partners.
 Some initial thoughts:
 Thematic workshops and open seminars based on
the contributions of advisors and partners
 CPD activities (income generation)
 Research activities; looking for compelling topics
and different funding opportunities with the partners.
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

19. Some potential CPD areas
 BIM for Clients
 BIM significantly benefits clients through better design and
more efficient and reliable delivery of facilities.
 BIM for Contractors
 BIM reduces risk of cost and time over-runs, enhances safety
and improves competitiveness for contractors.
 BIM for Designers
 BIM yields greater value through collaborative design and
simulation and optioneering.
 Developing BIM Strategy
 Development of BIM strategies and implementation plans for
the organisation and its projects.
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

20. Opportunity to follow
international trends

21. Courtesy of Mani Golparvar-Fard/Virginia Tech
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22. Example of extremely accurate site modelling – DPR Construction, Inc.
Slide from the presentation of Martin Fischer (CIFE, Stanford University) in Stockholm Open BIM Conference, 26th March 2012
http://www.openbim.se/documents/openbim/konferens_26_mars_2012/Presentationer/120326_Martin_Fischer_presentation.pdf
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

23. Example of extremely accurate site modelling – DPR Construction, Inc.
Slide from the presentation of Martin Fischer (CIFE, Stanford University) in Stockholm Open BIM Conference, 26th March 2012
http://www.openbim.se/documents/openbim/konferens_26_mars_2012/Presentationer/120326_Martin_Fischer_presentation.pdf
© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

24. Portable/wearable computers
Augmented reality Kopin Golden-i
Charles Woodward/VTT
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25. Contour Crafting 3D printing with concrete
Source: Prof Behrokh Khoshnevis
University of Southern California
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26. Traveller, there is no road, you make your own path as you walk.
Antonio Machado (1875 - 1939)
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