Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process for generating and managing building data throughout its life cycle using 3D modeling software like Revit to enhance productivity. The implementation by Fiedler Group included retraining staff and addressing challenges such as the lack of trained designers and availability of BIM libraries. Key benefits of BIM include improved construction drawing quality, reduced preparation time, and easier extraction of material quantities for cost estimating.

1. Revit and Building
Information Modeling
(BIM)
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2. “A change anywhere is
a change everywhere”
- Autodesk
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3. Building Information Modeling - BIM
• What is BIM?
• How we have implemented it.
• What are the benefits?
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4. What is BIM?
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of
generating and managing building data during its life
cycle. BIM uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic
building modeling software to increase productivity in
building design and construction.
• To create a BIM, a modeler uses intelligent objects
(Families) to build the model.
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5. Some Key Terms:
2-D/3-D CAD: Equivalent to conventional drafting, only performed on
a computer. Unintelligent.
3-D BIM: A model that includes 3-D shape information only.
4-D BIM: A 3-D BIM that has objects and assemblies that have
schedule and time constraint data added to them. (4-D = 3-D +
schedule (time))
5-D BIM: A 4-D BIM that has objects and assemblies that have a cost
dimension added to them. (5-D = 4-D + cost.)
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6. Fiedler Group’s Implementation of BIM
• Completely different than AutoCAD
• New software-Revit
• Retrained our design team
• Re-Created office standards
• Stepped implementation A-S-MEP
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7. Challenges of BIM
• Limited availability of trained designers.
• Consultants that use BIM.
• Availability of ready-to-use BIM libraries from vendors
and suppliers.
• Full implementation of Revit Electrical.
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8. Benefits of BIM
• Improved quality of the construction drawings (CDs).
• Reduced time to prepare the initial drawings and final
CDs.
• Quantities and shared properties of materials are easily
extracted for cost estimating.
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9. Prototype Revit Model
• Architectural
• Structural
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Automotive
Drawing Updating
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10. Prototype Revit Model
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11. Section
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12. MEP Coordination
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13. Mechanical Coordination
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14. Mechanical Schedules/Takeoffs
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15. Plumbing Coordination
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16. Domestic Water
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17. Domestic Water
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18. Plumbing Schedules/Takeoffs
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19. Automatic Updating
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20. Automatic Updating
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21. Case Study: Vaulted Tank
System
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22. Case Study: Vaulted Tank
System
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23. Case Study: Canopy
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24. Case Study: Canopy
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25. Case Study: Canopy
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26. Rendering
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27. Night Time Simulations
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28. Model Graphics Styles
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29. Renderings
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30. Accurate Exteriors
Revit
Reality
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31. Accurate Interiors
Revit
Reality
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32. Contact Information
Patrick O. Fiedler P.E., LEED AP BD+C
President, Fiedler Group
2322 W. Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-381-3118
E-Mail: Patrick.Fiedler@FiedlerGroup.com
www.fiedlergroup.com
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