This presentation tells how CO Architects, Los Angeles (www.COArchitects.com) merged their longstanding QA/QC program with Revit by creating a customized BIM project template. This sharpened our production process across all project teams, and brought built-in uniformity to our construction documents.

2. Susan Sakiyabu, AIA, Associate- Marie Malone, AIA, CSI, Specifications Writer This presentation tells how CO Architects, Los Angeles (www.COArchitects.com) merged their longstanding QA/QC program with Revit by creating a customized BIM project template. This sharpened our production process across all project teams, and brought built-in uniformity to our construction documents. The following slides are adapted from a live in-house talk given in February, 2011. These ideas may be helpful to other offices as they transition to BIM.

3. PRESENTATION OUTLINE A. C. B.

4. PRESENTATION OUTLINE A. C. B. QA/QC - The +CO QUALITY STANDARD

5. PRESENTATION OUTLINE A. C. B. QA/QC - The +CO QUALITY STANDARD e-SPECS

6. PRESENTATION OUTLINE INTEGRATION !!! A. C. B. QA/QC - The +CO QUALITY STANDARD The +CO BIM TEMPLATE e-SPECS

7. A. The +CO QUALITY STANDARD

8. The +CO QUALITY STANDARD Created in 1986, this “living” quality standard continually captures his firm’s best work. Over time, this standard has provided an comprehensive foundation for quality and allowed every aspect of his firm’s work to evolve and improve. The Standard covers things like: Details Specifications Graphics Schedules Drawing Organization Construction Photos Checklists

9. IT ALL STARTS HERE… When CO Architects transitioned to BIM in 2003, we saw the opportunity to pre-load our standards into a customized BIM Template, to be used by each new project. The Template is a tiny file – a model without form. However, like an acorn, it’s loaded with valuable DNA from which the project grows. CO + BIM Template

10. IT ALL STARTS HERE… When CO Architects transitioned to BIM in 2003, we saw the opportunity to pre-load our standards into a customized BIM Template, to be used by each new project. The Template is a tiny file – a model without form. However, like an acorn, it’s loaded with valuable DNA from which the project grows. CO + BIM Template

11. WHAT SETTINGS COME PRE-LOADED IN THE +CO REVIT TEMPLATE? SETTINGS: Standardized settings take the guesswork out of basic visibility and organization. CO + BIM Template

17. WHAT CONTENT COMES PRE-LOADED IN THE +CO REVIT TEMPLATE? CONTENT: Architectural content like walls, casework, doors & windows, and fixtures, is created to match Master details and specs. CO + BIM Template

18. Wall Types Create Revit wall families to work together with your Master details and Master specs. This allows project teams to model and document the partitions quickly and accurately. Family Planning

19. Wall Types In the model - CO Architects’ customized Revit wall families. Family Planning

20. Wall Types CO Architects’ Master wall types – 2D Revit file. Delineates exact construction requirements, U.L. listings, etc. Family Planning

21. Wall Types An example of customization - Most of our projects utilize 4” framing, so the wall types are created accordingly. Family Planning

22. Wall Types - CHEAT SHEET CO Architects’ cheat sheets, kept at the workstation, provides a quick reference of all wall types. Makes it easy to select the right family while in Revit. Cheat Sheets

23. Doors Doors are the most complicated of all the family groups because there are so many variables - size, rating, facing, hardware, frame construction, etc. A carefully considered family structure saves the need to reinvent. Cheat Sheets

24. Doors CO Architects standard door tag (for Floor Plans) CO Architects Revit door naming standard. Family Planning

25. Doors CO Architects door template. Family Planning

26. Door Type Establishes: Size, Material, Location & Fire Rating Doors Family Planning

27. Door Type Establishes: Size, Material, Location & Fire Rating Doors Door Materials: Schedule and Render View will match Family Planning

28. Door Type Establishes: Size, Material, Location & Fire Rating Doors Door Materials: Schedule and Render View will match Fire Rating: Established by Type, and Scheduled Family Planning

29. Door Type Establishes: Size, Material, Location & Fire Rating Doors Door Materials: Schedule and Render View will match Fire Rating: Established by Type, and Scheduled Assembly Code: Ties door family to the specs Family Planning

30. Door Type Establishes: Size, Material, Location & Fire Rating Doors Door Materials: Schedule and Render View will match Fire Rating: Established by Type, and Scheduled Assembly Code: Ties door family to the specs Door Plan Views: More Door Swing Positions are pre-loaded. Also, each door family has been standardized to all default to the same swing direction Family Planning

31. Doors CO Architects’ Master door details – 2D Revit file. Family Planning

32. CHEATSHEET – DOORS AND WINDOWS Doors Cheat Sheets

33. Casework Like wall types, create casework components which work with Master details and specs. Family Planning

34. Casework CO Architects’ cabinet naming. Family Planning

35. CO Architects’ cabinet families. Casework CO Architects’ cabinet naming. Family Planning

36. CO Architects’ cabinet families. Casework Select family CO Architects’ cabinet naming. Family Planning

37. CO Architects’ cabinet families. Casework Select family Adjust width, and other various attributes. CO Architects’ cabinet naming. Family Planning

38. Casework CO Architects’ Master casework details – 2D Revit file. Delineates exact cabinet profiles and construction details. Family Planning

39. - CHEAT SHEET Casework Cheat Sheets

40. B. e-SPECS

41. PECIF B. e-SPECS CO Architects uses the e-Specs program because it streamlines the spec-writing process. Also because it has capability to integrate with Revit files.

42. (Used only by the Spec Writer) (Used only by the Spec Writer) E-SPECS FOR REVIT 3. E-SPECS DESIGNER 1. eSpecs “for Revit” links the specs to the Revit model. eSpecs “Designer” allows you to customize and create your own office masters, to keep current with content you know to be important. (Used by project team members) E-SPECS DESKTOP 2. eSpecs “Desktop” provides easy access to specs for all projects from any computer. Allows anyone to create mark-ups for the spec-writer to implement. e-Specs has three separate softwares which work together to allow Revit project teams to collaborate with their spec writer. E-Specs Process

43. (Used only by the Spec Writer) (Used only by the Spec Writer) E-SPECS FOR REVIT E-SPECS DESIGNER eSpecs “for Revit” links the specs to the Revit model. eSpecs “Designer” allows you to customize and create your own office masters, to keep current with content you know to be important. (Used by project team members) E-SPECS DESKTOP eSpecs “Desktop” provides easy access to specs for all projects from any computer. Allows anyone to create mark-ups for the spec-writer to implement. E-Specs Process

44. e-SPECS “Desktop” allows team members to easily review and create mark-ups for the spec-writer to incorporate. E-Specs Desktop

45. At the beginning of a project, both the Revit Model and the e-Specs project are given the same name and project number. This links the two together. Revit / E-Specs Integration

46. Selected spec sections may be tied to the BIM. Revit / E-Specs Integration

47. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

48. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

49. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

50. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Exterior Louvers Assembly Code: B2035100 Spec Sections: 08 90 00 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

51. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Exterior Doors – Flush HM Assembly Code: B2030245 Spec Sections: 08 11 13 Exterior Louvers Assembly Code: B2035100 Spec Sections: 08 90 00 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

52. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Exterior Doors – Flush HM Assembly Code: B2030245 Spec Sections: 08 11 13 Exterior Louvers Assembly Code: B2035100 Spec Sections: 08 90 00 Curtain Wall Assembly Code: C2020200 Spec Sections: 08 44 13, 08 80 00 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

53. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Exterior Doors – Flush HM Assembly Code: B2030245 Spec Sections: 08 11 13 Exterior Louvers Assembly Code: B2035100 Spec Sections: 08 90 00 Cabinets Assembly Code: C1030410 Spec Sections: 06 40 23, 09 93 00 Curtain Wall Assembly Code: C2020200 Spec Sections: 08 44 13, 08 80 00 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

54. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Exterior Doors – Flush HM Assembly Code: B2030245 Spec Sections: 08 11 13 Exterior Louvers Assembly Code: B2035100 Spec Sections: 08 90 00 Cabinets Assembly Code: C1030410 Spec Sections: 06 40 23, 09 93 00 Suspended Ceilings – Gyp Board Assembly Code: C3030220 Spec Sections: 09 22 16, 09 29 00 Curtain Wall Assembly Code: C2020200 Spec Sections: 08 44 13, 08 80 00 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

55. ANYTHING THAT’S MODELED AS A FAMILYCAN BUILD THE SPECIFICATIONS Composite Metal Wall Panel w/ Stud Backup Assembly Code: B2010172 Spec Sections: 05 40 00, 06 16 00, 07 42 43, 07 92 00, 09 29 00, 09 91 23 Metal Framed Skylight Assembly Code: B3020112 Spec Sections: 08 63 00, 08 44 33 Exterior Doors – Flush HM Assembly Code: B2030245 Spec Sections: 08 11 13 Exterior Louvers Assembly Code: B2035100 Spec Sections: 08 90 00 Soffits – Metal Panel Systems Assembly Code: B3010530 Spec Sections: 07 41 13 Cabinets Assembly Code: C1030410 Spec Sections: 06 40 23, 09 93 00 Suspended Ceilings – Gyp Board Assembly Code: C3030220 Spec Sections: 09 22 16, 09 29 00 Curtain Wall Assembly Code: C2020200 Spec Sections: 08 44 13, 08 80 00 Revit families can be given ”Assembly Codes” which will automatically activate those products in the specs. Revit / E-Specs Integration

56. This Revit report shows how assembly codes have been assigned in the model. It helps the design team know what information needs to be added. Revit / E-Specs Integration

57. Hey CO! We need to talk about… Family Planning! To close the presentation - Here are a few filing tips to help keep your Revit families organized and easy to find. Family Planning

58. Name families in such a way that they’ll display in logical groups, to make choosing easier. In this example, +CO door types are catalogued (much the same as structural beams and columns) so they may be selectively inserted into the project. Family Planning

59. Naming tip: +CO families are named and filed by the CSI spec number. This makes searching easier, since Revit displays families in numerical order. Also makes it easy to add new ones. Family Planning

60. ADD YOUR CONTENT HERE, TO BUILD A BETTER LIBRARY! Staffers will invariably create new families. Some will be more useful than others. Temporarily store them here. Assign a Library “gate keeper” to decide which new families are likely to be reused and therefore should be saved as Masters. Family Planning

61. Questions? (Tony) (Susan) (Marie) ssakiyabu@. coarchitects.com amoretti@ coarchitects.com mmalone@ coarchitects.com