From Smart Building to Smart City Mr. Henry Yu, CEO, Kalloc Studios Asia Limited HKIBIM-CIC BIM Conference 2015 Date: 19-Nov-2015 (Thu) Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Theatre 2, Level 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Organizers: The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM) http://www.hkibim.org Co-organizer: The Construction Industry Council http://www.hkcic.org The HKIBIM - CIC BIM Conference 2015 is the 6th Annual Conference organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM). It is the premier annual event for experienced AEC professionals to demonstrate the practical use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes using real cases. The speakers will illustrate lessons learned in practical projects so that others can improve their efficient use of BIM and advance practical knowledge.

1. From Smart Building to Smart City
Henry Yu
Kalloc Studios

2. Civil Engineering and Development DepartmentSmart City is built with smart infrastructure & smart buildings
Transport System
Highways & Roads
Airport
Electricity
Wastewater & Storm
Water Drainage system
Smart Buildings
Community
Facilities
Geotechnical
Engineering
Marine Works Infrastructure
Development
Electrical, Mechanical, Gas
Safety
Image Retrieved from http://www.eureka-smart-
cities.org/smart-city-management/
All service providers work together wisely for sustainable economic growth & a high quality of life.

3. Key to BIM success: Collaboration
Ø Input from design teams & project
participants from multiple disciplines
is the most critical success factor
Ø Collaboration platform is essential
for all stakeholders to view,
coordinate, change, and exchange
information throughout the whole
building cycle
Create optimal decisions

4. Collaboration is Required
Divide services and outsource
to inexpensive place to
achieve cost effectiveness
Large project scale involves
multi-national teams

5. Collaboration Tools
Ø Past: All disciplines meet together at the physical
location to coordinate conflicts and review project
Ø Now: Internet/Email based Collaboration tool
Utilize public cloud and emails for model sharing and
review
Ø Next: Integrated Collaboration Platform =
Real-Time Collaboration + Work Sharing Server

6. Early Collaboration Tool
Ø Review models and identify issues
Ø Project stakeholders conduct face to
face meetings regularly
Ø Identify clash detections and assign
tasks
Ø Manual note taking

7. Issues for face to face review meeting
Meeting cost is high
for time and travel
Difficult to make time for
the travel and the meeting
Takes longer time to
correct issue after meeting

8. Internet/Email based Collaboration
Ø Uses public cloud as
collaboration method
Ø Project models uploaded to the
cloud and shared amongst
different stakeholders
Ø Markups and annotations are
emailed for tracking purpose

9. Internet/Email based Collaboration challenges
Lack of instant
interaction could lead to
miscommunications
Dropped or lost emails could
cause poor project management
Public cloud may not be
suitable for NDA/security
sensitive projects

10. Requirements for a better BIM Collaboration
Travel is not required Review the BIM model
in real-time
Meeting at anytime and
anywhere
We need:

11. Requirements for a better BIM Collaboration
Integration with
AEC toolset and
authoring software
for productivity
High security & privacy
for NDA compliance
Instant response. No
more email tracking
Authoring
Software
Collaboration
Tool
Plus:
AEC
Toolbox

12. Introducing Integrated Collaboration Platform
Real-Time Collaboration
Ø Stakeholders in multiple locations can interact and review the project in
real-time regardless of physical location
Ø BIM Model will be automatically download directly from host
Architect / BIM
consultant
Contractor/MEP
Project Owner

13. Real-time Collaboration Setup
Easy to connect
Ø Secure and simple, no IT required
Ø Invited parties by typing in “session
code” similar to other internet
meetings
Ø Support VPN and LAN connect for
more security
Ø Direct IP is supported for advance
connections
Type the session code
Click “Join”

14. Real-time Collaboration - Guided Mode
Ø Loads model directly from a various
file format such as Revit,
Navisworks, SketchUp, Fuzor, etc.
Ø Each participant can take turn to the
lead and guide others to
walkthrough and review the project
Ø The joiner can easily understand the
model by host’s guidance
Ø Host has the ability of modifying
the model and show possible
solutions
Host
(Architect)
Joiner (Engineers)
Joiner (Owners)
Joiner
(BIM Consultants)
Joiner (Other disciplines)

15. Real-Time Collaboration - Free Roaming Mode
Project Owner
(US)
Architect (HK)
Many other
parties can join
the same
session
Ø Participant can
individually explore the
model and markup their
annotations
Ø Ability to signal other
participant to check out
issue
Ø One click action to go any
participant’s location

16. Real-time Collaboration – Chat Room
Ø Participants can communicate
with each other to clarify and
resolve issues immediately
Ø All conversations will be
recorded for follow up action
Ø Voice dialog support via phone
or Skype

17. Real-time Collaboration – Annotation system
Ø Different stakeholders can
annotate issues on the model
directly
Ø Stakeholders use this platform
to resolve the issues and share
with others
Ø The annotation file can be
viewed in Autodesk Revit
Annotation system with project management functions

18. Real-time Collaboration - Session Report
Ø Report can be used for tracing all
communication and tracking recorded
issues
Ø The report can be stored in the
centralized server for all of the
communication throughout the whole
project

19. Real-time Collaboration – Access Control
Authorization and access rights control for the Platform
Ø Control the access of different projects and files
Ø Assign viewing and edit rights for different users
Project Owner Project team (architects,
engineers, BIM teams)

20. Integrated Collaboration Platform - toolset capabilities
Ø Real-time update/edit link with Autodesk Revit and more
Ø Provide built-in AEC productivity tools such as clash detection,
measurement, view analysis, design, etc.
Ø Create a seamless bridge between architectural design and
“what if” solutions for construction management

21. Real-time Edit and Sync back to Revit
Editing materials, foliage, family placement ,design options, etc. in real-time
Sync
Back
Authoring
Software

22. Integrated Collaboration Platform supports Virtual Reality
• Increased understandingof space for
anyone
• Offers immersive “I am there”
experience – to give useful and
objective feedback to design
• More engaging interaction with
colleagues and clients
• Mobility – take your VR solution on the
field or anywhere

23. Collaboration Platform’s backend - Work sharing Server
Private Server features
• Upload Fuzor file to the sever for work
sharing
• Real-Time Collaboration built-in for project
review without downloading files
• Different team members download the
centralize Fuzor file to work on their own
tasks
• Modification for different stakeholders will
be uploaded and merged together
Structural Change Architectural Change

24. Integrated Collaboration Platform workflow example

25. Integrated Collaboration Platform - Work sharing Server
• Always collaborate with the latest Centralize
Fuzor file
• Avoid version inconsistencybetween local
and centralize Fuzor file
• Annotated Issues will be uploaded to the
Issue Tracking Database after the session
• Fast upload of modification made in the
collaboration session to update the central
Fuzor file
Open latest
Fuzor file
from the
server
Upload
Changes

26. Integrated Collaboration Platform - mobile devices support
• Connect to the private server to
download project file to mobile
devices for review
• Chat room allows mobile users in the
field to communicate with project
team in the office real-time
• Annotated issues will be synchronized
real-time
• Real-time model synchronization
between PC and mobile devices
Chat Room
Login private server
Real-time Synchronization

27. Integrated Collaboration Platform - mobile devices support
• Mobile toolsets for field and office coordination
Section cut Saved view Measurement
Scan QR Code Google Cardboard

28. Extensibility of Integrated Collaboration Platform
Ø Platform can be customized by integrating via SDK/API
Ø Customize the platform to fulfill special needs

29. Extensibility of Integrated Collaboration Platform
Ø Can be integrated with proprietary database to enable real-time
viewing of specialized data
Ø Connected with third-party systems such as AM/FM, security
system, project data management, etc.

30. Conclusion for Integrated Collaboration Platform
Ø cost effective by minimizing traveling expenditure and time
Ø Increase efficiency with instant interaction from stakeholders
Ø Increase project performance with better design decisions
Ø Single Platform throughout the whole building cycle to increase AEC productivity
using BIM
Ø Single integrated BIM platform and AEC toolset with easy workflow capability
Ø Customizable to your company’s needs
Work Sharing Server
Real-Time Collaboration

31. MTR
Water Supplies Department
Architectural
Services Department
Electricity
(HK Electric, CLP)
All departments and organizations collaborate in the Integrated
Collaboration Platform to build Smart Hong Kong
Electrical and
Mechanical Services
Department)
Civil Engineering and Development Department
Civil Engineering &
Development Department
Hong Kong Airport
Our Goal: Collaborate and build Smart City for HK
Integrated
Collaboration
Platform
Housing Authority
Highways
Department
Drainage Services
Department

32. Civil Engineering and Development DepartmentCollaboration with Hong Kong Government
Ø BIM-AM (Asset Management) Pilot Project for
EMSD
Customized and Integrated Fuzor and Planon for
EMSD maintenance pilot project to create the
first BIM-AM software in Hong Kong
Ø The Use of BIM for Landscape Design project
for ASD
“The park’s future appearance could be shown,
with trees almost instantly growing taller at the
click of a mouse button. Plus, the model allowed
generation of endless numbers of views &
animation showing how the park will look in
different seasons.” (BIM Award 2015)
Image extracted from BIM Award 2015

33. Civil Engineering and Development DepartmentCollaboration with Public Transport System
Wayfinding & CCTV Simulation for MTR

34. Civil Engineering and Development DepartmentCollaboration with Public Transportation System
• Haneda Airport, Japan
• Chongqing Jiangbei Airport T3 Terminal, China
Haneda Airport, Extractedfrom
http://kenplatz.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/building/news/20150608/7
02689/?rt=nocnt
Chongqin Jiangbei Airport T3 Terminal, extracted from
http://www.fuzor.com.cn/portfolio_page/t3a/

35. Civil Engineering and Development DepartmentCollaboration with Property Owners
Ø Design Collaboration with Clients
“Using Fuzor to Present Your Model in Real-
time” presented by Joe Bank from BVN
Architecture in RTC Europe, 2015
Residential Development in So Kwun
Wat from Kerry Properties, extracted
from BIM Award 2015

36. Video for quick Fuzor introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQXTsrUhP4U

37. www.kalloctech.com
henry@kalloc.com
Tel (HK):(852) 2520 1050
Tel (US):(760) 602-7959