Presentations by Roy Evans of the Cabinet Office on Government Soft Landings and Dr John Henderson of RIBA Enterprises on BIM at The Foundation Works evening hosted by Daniel Connal Partnership, Chartered Surveyors and sponsored by Vinci Facilities
4. Government Soft Landings (GSL)
Government Construction Strategy
This identified need to improve public sector construction and
contribute to growth and efficiency through a number of
means. One of these was:
“Delivering alignment of design & construction with operation
and asset management.”
This is by building on the BSRIA Soft Landings Framework to
look at the project stages of:
1.Inception and briefing
2.Design Development
3.Pre-Handover
4.Initial Aftercare
5.Aftercare 1 – 5 years after handover
7. Government Soft Landings
(GSL)
What is it?
A method to:
- Ensuring that projects meet the business outcomes needed
- Assess the needs of maintainers and users through their
early engagement
- Combined with BIM a method to review delivery of needs
through design and construction
- Working with suppliers, operators and users to ensure a
smooth transition from construction to operation
- Assess the delivery of operational needs in use
- Mandated from Government Construction Board for full
implementation in line with BIM
8. GSL Guiding Principles
• GSL will be a key element of the design and construction
process maintaining the ‘golden thread’ of the building purpose
through to delivery and operation
• Early engagement of end user and inclusion of GSL champion
on project team during the design/construction process
• Commitment to aftercare post construction from design and
construction team
• Post occupancy evaluation and feedback to
design/construction team and lessons learnt captured for
future projects
• Combined with BIM will provide a fully populated asset
data set to feed into CAFM systems and modelling will
enable planning modifications, this data will need to be
maintained throughout the building life cycle
9. GSL Policy – Actions needed
• ‘Golden thread’
– Client to have clear targets around all or some of 4 areas at
the start
• GSL Champion
– From client / end user: to oversee process using guide
• Commitment to aftercare
– Designers and contractors be engaged post construction.
(Contractual approach being developed).
• Post occupancy evaluation and feedback
– Energy monitoring (TM22 )
– Other measures based on ‘golden thread’
– FM needs to be pro-active in change management
– Good practice commissioning to be followed
• Combined with BIM data needs to be fed into CAFM systems
– Being developed through BIM Technology Alliance Group
10. Focus areas
Project Stages
Inception / Design Pre Handover Initial 1 – 3 years post
BIM data briefing development completion
Aftercare
drops
Focus areas
Environmental
Facilities
Management
Commissioning
Training and
Handover
Functionality &
Effectiveness
11. The role of the GSL Champion
Critical to ensuring that a project meets client and user
needs and is maintainable.
Is not an additional cost or contractual role to the
project, skills required already exist within Estates/
FM teams.
-Role identified within project team
-Act as a pro-active voice for end users and FM
-Support on delivering four areas of focus and embed measurements
-Identify and prevent traditional problems from being realised on
government projects
-Ensure BIM data feeds into CAFM systems with fully populated asset
register
-Maintain continuity of involvement with the project from concept to
operation
-Ensure post occupancy evaluation and monitoring undertaken and lessons
learnt feedback for future projects via BIM
12. Post Occupancy Evaluation & Aftercare
Perception of contractors by operators was one where they walk away
from completed projects and leave client and building management teams
to guess how buildings work or review reams of manuals.
Designers have not been incentivised to identify if the design has met the
business needs.
GSL will bring a new focus to:
-Aftercare: Through handover and initial occupancy
through a developed and resourced plan.
-Post Occupancy Evaluation: Establish success of
outcomes against expectations and feedback.
-Standardised measurement key – TM22/BUS
being explored
-Automatic population of CAFM from BIM data sets
through COBie
13. GSL where are we now?
What have we done? What have we to do?
- Developed GSL to align with - Monitor and review guidance
BIM - Develop methodology and
- Developed policy now agreed measures for Post Operation
and mandated by GCB - Progress and review guidance
- Produced draft guidance for with early adopters
implementation - Establish GSL Champions
- Identified and engaged with - Progress link between
early adopter projects performance and contract
- Develop CAFM / COBie link
- Progress GSL Infrastructure
15. Next Steps for GSL
• BIM Task Group to manage implementation of GSL whilst ownership
remains with GPU
• Updated pack of GSL Guidance documents issued
• Develop GSL communications plan & launch working with industry
groups
• Identify standard Post Occupancy Evaluation methods and forms of
measurement for tie back to design and construction
• Explore extended defects liability, contractual methods
• Monitor and track benefits of GSL trial projects and feedback lessons
learnt
• Develop standard approach to input data from COBie to CAFM
• GSL infrastructure to be developed with support from ICE
• GSL implementation plans developed by Departments
• GSL Champions identified by central government departments
• GSL Champion Stewardship Group kick off meeting
16. The importance of the ‘I’ in BIM
Dr. John Henderson – Director of Software Development, RIBA Enterprises
17. Contents
Introduction to NBS
The digital construction age
NBS Create
NBS National BIM Library
Linking information between the specification and the CAD BIM
Summary
20. Introducing NBS
• Offices in Newcastle, Newark and London
• Over 250 members of staff including sales, marketing, customer service
etc
• Strong technical team of over 30 construction professionals and 10
technical library staff
• Strong Research & Development team with 30 members
21. Introducing NBS – Active participants in the UK and Internationally
John Gelder Richard Waterhouse
Delegate of the International Construction Member of the British Standards B555
Information Society Committee on Building Information Modelling
28. 1. The digital construction age
What is digital construction?
’So where does NBS fit into this new (BIM) world? Our aim is to focus
on the centre of BIM, placing 'Information' at the heart of the
construction process. We will show that there is much more to BIM
than enhanced visualisation and automatic scheduling’’ Richard Waterhouse,
CEO RIBA Enterprises
29. Where are we now with BIM?
1. Visualisations
Design concepts can be beautifully illustrated.
2. Unlimited drawings and schedules
Make a change to the model and the output documents
update.
3. Clash detection
Eliminate clashes prior to the construction work
starting.
Now it is time to focus on the information in BIM
30. The Information timeline
Quality digital information is transferred from briefing, design and
construction to owner-operators of the building
Specification and 3D design run in parallel as separate but linked
parts of the model
32. How is BIM changing the specification process?
Traditional approach:
• Specifications left until the last minute.
• Separate documents, limited integration.
BIM approach:
• Specifications assembled at earlier stages.
• Integrated with other project information.
• Specification information will flow through to
later stages of the project and be used by
contractors and FM operators proactively.
• Specification content is connected for ease of
assembly and greater precision.
33. How is BIM changing the specification process?
How is NBS changing?
• NBS Create is a brand new method of specification that is built for BIM.
• Specify at early stages of a project and build upon this throughout the
project timeline.
• Comprehensive product clauses with manufacturer options.
• Specifications can interoperate between project team members
• Clauses are connected for quick and precise assembly.
• Specifications can be exported to COBie.
42. The National BIM Library
Industry Foundation Classes Parameters (IFC)
• Interoperability between AEC software applications.
Construction Operations Building information exchange
(COBie)
• Information relating to CDM and H&S operations of facility
• Advice taken from Nick Nisbet
National BIM Library Parameters
• Maintained and developed
• Consistent set of attributes across all
objects
• Version control and issue date
• Uniclass title, section/clause
43. The National BIM Library - Graphical data
Dimensions Parametric Clearance
• Sizes, shapes & areas. • Manipulation of object Relationship to other objects
•
•Implement or manufacture a product? • Service zones
44. The National BIM Library - Non graphical information
• Trade name/ Model number
Identification
Information • Hyperlinks to reference information
• Most important non graphical information
Performance
Information • Defines product by its outputs,
• Needs consistent approach E.g. U factor, U-Factor & U va
Installation • Not practical/necessary for step by step instructions,
Information •Link back to manufactures data
Maintenance, H&S • Components require either maintenance or
Information replacement.
46. The National BIM Library - Generic to proprietary objects
•Missed opportunity!
Generic Proprietary Installed
Workflow
• Objects support workflow
• Opportunity to test manufactures products
• Disconnect between BIM and specifier
• Opportunities to add standardized hazards and risks
65. Summary
Our aim is to focus on the centre of BIM, placing 'Information' at the heart of the
construction process.
NBS is actively engaged in BIM both in the UK and abroad
We see levels of customer awareness and engagement in BIM rising
We are heavily investing in new BIM enabled products and services to assist the
industry
Thanks for the invite Get into real world Background: Construction Background: Bovis Consultancy; Project, Risk & Value Management – light rail and arts Herts County Council – Capital and R&M programmes and asset management lead for a variety of areas including asbestos mgt and carbon reduction UNCLASSIFIED
Emphasis on supporting the implementation and sharing of good practice that we BSRIA framework underpinning policy Part of the GCS led by Paul Morrell Ensuring a link between asset mgt decisions and, design and in use performance. Want to test this performance at various project stages. Always focus on capital and not in life cost and business benefit; want to achieve a new focus for projects. Proposing to GCB that process becomes mandatory for all govt projects as BIM. NB. Recent All Party Group for Excellence in the Built Environment in A Better Deal for Public Building supported GSL. UNCLASSIFIED
Part of the GCS led by Paul Morrell Ensuring a link between asset mgt decisions and, design and in use performance. Want to test this performance at various project stages. Always focus on capital and not in life cost and business benefit; want to achieve a new focus for projects. Supported by recent All Party Group for Excellence in the Built Environment in A Better Deal for Public Building supported GSL. UNCLASSIFIED
It can be scary procuring a new building – especially for those noew Do not always get what we want or expect Sometimes the baton gets dropped UNCLASSIFIED
- Current focus is on capital Process on drivers and suppliers that have long-term impact Business planning Project planning Change control looking at WLC and in use costs UNCLASSIFIED
Business outcomes – support clients to think of these Work on these through engaging with users and maintainers Work for handover and speeding up optimum performance of the Building Mandated by GCB for use on all CGD by 2016 UNCLASSIFIED
The policy proposed to the GCB will contain the following key principles Engagement to make sure that the building design considers operational needs. This through a GSL Champion so needs are adressed. Aftercare; support operation and recognise its importance. Also allows for continual updating of expected performance by linking design with CAFM systems through BIM. It may also be about people who are outside of the Office UNCLASSIFIED
What do we expect to be done to achieve the govt policy? UNCLASSIFIED
To deliver GSL four areas need to be addressed throughout all of the project. These are: - Environmental Performance: Each project will have an Environmental performance plan at the core of the design brief. - Facilities Management: There will be a clear, cost efficient vision and strategy for managing the facilities. - Commissioning, Training and Handover: The building will be delivered and handed over through a plan specifically designed to meet the needs of the End Users, Building Managers, Facilities Managers and Occupiers. Functionality & effectiveness : Facilities that are designed to meet the needs of the Project Sponsor and Occupiers and provide an effective, productive working environment. Reason for identifying four areas is to support government projects in identifying key areas of performance – recognised that these areas will cross over each other. UNCLASSIFIED
Key to the role is bringing end user expertise at the start of the project. Need to make it clear that this is not an additional cost and; ownership is key – outsourcing this function could lead to failure as no ongoing accountability the GSL champion may be one person or a co-ordinator of others or more depending upon the size of the project and its stage. This is a role thought that may be partly carried out already within existing projects and not recognised. We are looking to the GSL champion to make sure that the policy is implemented FM side needs to lead this BIFM – Common Asset Management Referencing System UNCLASSIFIED
Aftercare. Summary: How we support the needs of the end users as a project passes through final construction into full-time occupancy 1 to 5 years or 1 to 3? Post Occupancy Evaluation: Tends to be undertaken through a combination of the following: Review of energy performance, e.g., TM22 (CIBSE) Building In Use Study– focused on user satisfaction and or / controls / environmental factors such as heating cooling Defects liability – push liability down the supply chain May be better to performance manage contractors to deliver what is expected Virtual contract trial projects in place to support link between performance and outcomes. UNCLASSIFIED
Currently: - Policy to Broad Proposes that GSL mandated to all projects by 2016 as BIM. UNCLASSIFIED
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JJ / RE UNCLASSIFIED
Introduce NBS National BIM Survey Attendance at key forums Focus on the product development – my background NBS Create National BIM Library NBS Revit Plug-In
NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises. RIBA Enterprises is the knowledge arm of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) For almost 40 years we have been writing specification information for the industry with a range of online and desktop based specification tools. Specification Manager to NBS Building and now NBS Create. NBS Scheduler for minor works/refurbishment projects and NBS Domestic for domestic specifications. NBS is the de-facto standard specification for the UK - Architecture, Landscape, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineering For over 15 years we have been working with IHS to deliver The Construction Information Service. This is an expert knowledge tool that delivers key technical information critical to all construction projects in one easy-to-use, online package providing instant full-text access to current regulations, standards, technical advice and a vast array of related news and briefings. NBS is also the official publisher of the Approved Documents in England on behalf of the DCLG. We sell both the paper copies via ribabookshops and enhanced electronic copies via our NBS Building Regulations service. http://www.cpic.org.uk/
NBS is the de-facto standard specification for the UK - Architecture, Landscape, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineering NBS seamlessly links with the Construction Information Service – 30,000 key documents from over 100 publishers NBS seamlessly links with over 20,000 product specifications from over 600 manufacturers – also links to catalogues, CPD, installation and maintenance manuals The Building Regulations Approved Documents are published by NBS for the DCLG
If you need a strategy to succeed. You need support from the top.’ Change the construction industry by adopting BIM. Position the UK to become world-leaders in BIM. Construction is 7% of UK GDP. £110bn. And public sector is 40%. What the central government say has a massive influence over the industry due to their spending power.
The BIM Task Group brings together expertise from industry, government, public sector, institutes and academia. It has now been a year since the Government Construction Strategy was published by the Cabinet office on 31 May 2011. The report announced the Governments intention to require: collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) on its projects by 2016. Then finally, the Construction Strategy… We see that the phrasing suggesting BIM is “probably” the answer has changed to “BIM is the requirement” The £50m limit had been removed. The government now require it. Two clear aims To give better value to the UK tax payer – save 20% on build and operation costs of UK built environment Specify requirements only, this will stimulate higher levels of innovation and lift the UK construction industry. This will make construction more affordable at home and create new opportunities abroad. For 2 years running between 2010 and 2011 we performed our annual National BIM report – see theNBS.com for details. We see An increase in the awareness (not using) of BIM (45->48%) A significant increase in the percentages aware and using BIM (13->31%) A significant decrease in the percentages of people neither aware or using BIM (43->21%) So the tide is turning but still many of our customers appear to be unaware or not using BIM. We expect this to change over the next few years. 95% of respondents said they would be using BIM in 5years time.
Change is needed. But to reinforce this, what happens if you don’t recognise the need for change. 1975 – Kodak builds one of the first digital cameras 1976 – 90% of film and 85% of camera sales in USA 1996 - $16billion revenue … But then… 2012 – file for bankruptcy protection Digital is the future. Cameras, movies, music, surveys, voting, shopping… and also construction.
The previous slide showed a performance specification. This slide shows how the specification can be developed to specify the products that make up a system and how the links to the 20,000 product specs from 600 manufacturers work.
NBS Create can be used at early stages of a project to create an outline specification. It can be used throughout a construciton project and can generate an as built record for FM.
Comprehensive NBS guidance with links to other useful sources of information.
System outline clauses guide you through the specification process.
Systems can be visualised Green – System outline Yellow – Performance clause Pink – Product clauses Purple – Execution clauses
Export form Create to COBie.
The National BIM Library was launched in March 2012. Now 7 months old. Contains over 600 BIM objects. Look up breakdown of objects from hammys emails…
Introducing the new NBS Revit Toolbar v1.0 Free NBS plug-in released for Autodesk Revit At NBS we know that our software and technical information fits into the wider construction workflow. With this in mind, we aim to help construction professionals save time and improve accuracy with respect to coordinating their project information. A year ago we released an open software toolkit that allows NBS to be embedded into other software applications. This was done with the hope that other construction software vendors that produce documentation, CAD, programming or costing tools would choose to work with us. We are now delighted to have plug-ins for two of the major international BIM software tools. A plug-in for Graphisoft ArchiCAD was released last year, we have just released a plug-in for Autodesk Revit and we are optimistic that more will follow. Figure 1 below shows the ribbon tool-bar from the Autodesk Revit plug-in. Figure 1 - The NBS for Autodesk Revit plug-in It can be seen that the Revit database may be linked to an NBS specification file. The user may then associate the objects within the Revit model with the corresponding systems and products in the specification. Prior to issuing documentation generated from the coordinated Revit and NBS models, the user may select to "Verify all annotations" to ensure that all associated information is fine and fix any information where required. Figure 2 below shows a washroom that has been annotated using the plug-in: The key reference information from the specification is added as parameters to the corresponding Revit objects. This means that the data may be used in tags and schedules and manipulated to appear in whatever format a particular practice chooses. Furthermore, as these parameters are stored against the objects, then as this information is transferred to construction or FM systems then it is maintained. Figure 4 shows this information within the Solibri Model Checker software following an export from Revit to IFC 2x3. Figure 4 - Information flowing through the construction process using IFC We will continue to improve the software tool kit so that more functionality is added to our plug-ins. We will also strive to work with other software vendors in the industry to support the workflows in the construction industry. Launched