3. AGENDA
• Introduction
o What is BIM?
o Why BIM?
• BIM Implementation in Malaysia
o Overview
o Sample Projects
o Lessons Learned
o Way Forward
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4. BIM is a business process supported by technology. To optimise use of the technology it is
necessary to deploy the process. It is absolutely critical to understand this as in the construction
industry, traditional methods use technology in isolation, but the BIM process uses technology in
collaboration.
BIM
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5. During the 1980s, manufacturing, automotive and aerospace faced a similar situation to
construction today. Driven by the need for dramatic improvement in efficiency due to
international competition, rather than a volatile property market, it was clear that disparate and
isolated work groups, each shrouded in their own environments, were not the platform for
success. The solution was to adopt new technologies that encouraged collaboration.
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6. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) systems
revolutionised collaborative work practices. Design took a major step forward with advanced
CAD systems the 2D versus 3D debate (that has been deliberated for two decades in
construction), being resolved completely in favour of 3D within 18 months of inception.
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7. Early adopters of the new processes and technologies saw massive increases in
productivity and quality that enabled them to meet the challenge of lower priced
competition whilst maintaining profit levels. Those who adopted late lost their
competitive advantage many did not survive.
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8. BIM is an integrated process that allows
professionals to explore a project’s key physical
and functional characteristics digitally – before it is
built.
Use coordinated, consistent information
to:
– Designinnovative projects from the
earliest stages
– Visualize, simulate &
analyzereal-world appearance,
performance, and cost
– Documentaccurately
– Deliverprojects faster, more
economically, and with reduced
environmental impact
BUILDING
INFORMATION
MODELING
ARCHITECTS
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERS
MEP SYSTEMS
ENGINEERS
BUILDERS
OWNERS
CIVIL
ENGINEERS
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9. BIM works on the basis of collaboration in construction. In this environment, all stakeholders in
the construction process including Owner/Developer, Project Managers, Consultants,
Contractors, Sub-contractors and Facilities Management, have access to the same design, cost
and scheduling information at the same time.
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14. Process
The first mandatory component of BIM-supported construction is defining the right
processes. As the basis for all model based activities, the right processes can be the
difference between the success and failure of a BIM Implementation. BIM processes
should be defined and monitored.
• Conflicting Business Models
• Traditional Process, Phasing
• Content of Deliverables
• “Hybrid” – part electronic/part paper
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15. People
The team is the success. No achievement would be possible without the right people on
board. Knowing that BIM is still a new frontier in the AEC (architecture, engineering,
construction) industry, the challenge of finding and nurturing the right team of people is
ongoing.
• Resistance to Change
• “New” Roles & Responsibility
• Inability to Think/Solve Problem in New Ways
• Conservative Altitude of Professionals
• Clients expect “MORE FOR LESS”
• Resources
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16. Technology
The conventional IT environment in construction projects today often requires
enhancements to support the proper usage and utilisation of 3D models. An
appropriate and cost effective set up of hardware and software has to be defined by
the BIM Manager. Additionally, the data exchange and storage processes have to be
defined and managed
• Software Incompatibility
• Wireless Access, Speed (processing time, bandwidth)
• Collaborative Tools
• Hardware
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17. Policy
Complete and successful BIM Implementation requires having BIM in contracts. To
create clear and thorough technical specifications to be the basis for the model
development and exchange.
• Type of Contract
• Persistence of 2D standards
• Model Ownership
• Building Standards
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23. A Case Study of BIM Implementation in Malaysia
Sample Project - Lessons Learned
Flexibility – every project has a different roster of players, and systems
Decide on purpose of model – estimating, scheduling, clash detection, fabrication
Set the standards– file name, model breakdown, level of detail
Set up the rules of engagement for the model transfer
Provide 3rd party assistance where needed
Group effort – open discussion and collaboration with everyone together
Focus on key components / areas of the building
Make sure your system can handle the information
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24. BIM implementation in Malaysia
Way Forward
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Integrated Project
Delivery
Building
Information
Modeling
LEAN/
Economic Pressure
Sustainability
Industry
Convergence
BIM - around the world
S’pore
Brunei
26. THANK YOU
ipms.com.my
BIM is evolving so hold on for the ride
If you can’t get a BIM, then create your
own
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There’s nothing inherently risky about integrating
geometry and performance data into a single model
to simulate function—unless the design team is
afraid to find out that their assumptions are wrong.
