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Leveraging BIM Data for
Estimating, Scheduling and
Project Controls
How to benefit from the current technical advances
By Abhi Basu
abhibasu@basutech.com
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
1
BIO of Abhi Basu
 Over forty years experience in design and construction
 Experience in all facets of the building industry covering
design, program and project management and construction
 Worked on large design and construction projects
 Helped implement BIM on large facilities construction
projects covering various stages of design and construction.
 Started Basu Technology, Inc. in 1997.
 Provide consulting services for setting up and managing
program management office, project audits and reviews,
risk analysis and scheduling
 Provide comprehensive services for implementing Building
Information Modeling (BIM) solutions during facilities
design, construction and operations
 PE and member of AACE International
2
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
What this presentation will
cover
 Show how to leverage BIM data for Planning, Scheduling
and Project Controls
 Types of BIM Data available
 How to extract, process and manage this data
 How to use this Data in Project Controls
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
3
BIM Model
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
4
Types of Data in Models
 Datum Elements – Grids,
Levels, Reference Plains
 Location – Rooms and
Spaces
 3D Model Elements – 3D
Geometry
 Quantity – How Many
 Meta Data - What
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
5
Extracting Data from Models
 Quantity Take-Offs
 Schedule of Values
 Room, Doors, Finish etc.
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6
Supplementing and Enhancing
Data - Schedule of Values
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
7
Drawings
Supplementing and Enhancing
Data – Additional Sources
Specs
Shop
Drawings Models
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
8
Reality Capture / Laser
Scanning
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
9
Organizing the Data
 Breaking Down the Work
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
10
Preparing Data for Use
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
11
Project Controls Uses
 Analyzing and Understanding the Scope of Work
 Accurate Schedule Scope & Duration Estimates
 Location Based Scheduling
 Just in Time Deliveries
 Progress Tracking Sheets
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
12
Analyzing Scopes of Work
Square Foot Analysis
Of Renovation and New
Construction
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
13
Analyzing Scopes of Work
Analysis 1
Analysis 2
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
14
Schedule Development
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
15
Estimating Activity Durations
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
16
Tracking Progress
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
17
Working with Subs
 Curtainwall
 Roof
 Flooring – Tiles and
Carpet
 Doors
 Millwork
 Interior Glass
 Shades
 Visual Display Boards
 Audio Visual
Successful Interactions
with subs to get:
 Quantity and durations
estimates by
rooms/zones
 Detailed schedules by
zones and rooms
 Progress tracking
sheets with weekly/
monthly updates
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
18
Curtainwall
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
19
Millwork
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
20
Visual Display Boards
20 WASHINGTON ROAD - VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS
5/5/16 COOKE & COOKE enterprise
TYPE
SUBMITTALS
ARCH
APPROVAL
FAB.
RELEASE
FAB.
TIME - days
DELIVERY
TIME - days
INSTALL
TIME - days
Shop Dwg. Samples
BB2 03/31/16 03/31/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 12
WB5 03/31/16 03/31/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 3
TB1 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 60 3 2
OTB 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 60 3 1
OBB 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 1
BB1 03/31/16 04/20/16 90 3 2
WB1 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 3
WB2 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 2
WB2A 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 1
WB3 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 2
WB4 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 2
OWB 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 3
OGWB 03/31/16 04/29/16 05/05/16 05/05/16 90 3 15
VDB Spreadheet
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
21
Audio Visual
AV
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
22
Steps for successful
implementation
 Set Up Once – Reuse
 Create Win Win
 Alignment
 Communication
 Data Democratization / Distribution
 Data Exchange procedures and protocols
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
23
Opportunities to Enhance
Project Controls
 Improved Tracking and Reporting
 More accurate and timely progress measurement
 Pushing down information gathering to the source (subs)
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
24
BIM Extensions
25
Datum Elements –
Grids, Levels,
Reference Plains
3D Model
Elements – 3D
Geometry
Location –
Rooms and
Spaces
Meta Data –
What
Quantity &
Counts– How
Many
Survey
Coordinates /
GIS
+
Schedule 4D BIM+
QTO
Meta Data
5D BIM
3D BIM
Schedule +
Coordinates
QTO
Meta Data+ + XD BIM
Site Logistics
Procurement Planning
Just In Time Deliveries
Supply Chain Management
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
BIM software Tools
 Modeling – Revit, Dynamo, others
 Navigation – Navis / Glue / Solibri / VR….
 QA – Solibri, Asite, Assemble
 Data Extraction / QTO – Excel, Assemble, Ideate, Dynamo
 4D – Navis, Synchro
 Coordination & Collaboration – 360 Glue, 360 Field, Revizto
 Project Management/Monitoring -
26
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
Platform Changes
 Tablets and Mobiles
 Cloud Computing
 Collaboration and Project Management Software
 Niche & Emerging Software
27
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
Tasks Ahead
 Adjust Contract Language
 Spec Section for Information Management
 Manage Flow and Quality of Information
 Education and Training
 Budget for Effort
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
28
BIM & Digitized Data
Distributed to all Processes
29
Estimating
Activity
Durations
Procurement
Planning
Location
Based
Scheduling
Just In Time
Deliveries
Progress
Tracking &
EVA
Advanced
Work
Packaging
Production
Planning
Model
Drawings
Specifications
Existing
Conditions
Drawings
Reality
Capture
Quantity Take-
Offs
Common Data
Exchange
Platform
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
Process changes
 Increased Collaboration
 Offsite Construction
 Lean Construction
 Production Scheduling
 Advanced Work Packaging
 Supply Chain Management
 Legal Impact
30
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
Quality & Safety – Model Based
Reviews
31
Content,
Completeness,
Accuracy
Code Review
Safety
Coordination &
Clash Detection
Constructability
Level of
Development
Data Quality
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
Conclusions
 Large amount of data available for use
 Organizing and analyzing of data provides better
understanding and powerful project controls tools
 New approach needs investment and effort
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
32
Questions
Abhi Basu
abhibasu@basutech.com
(C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
33

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Leveraging BIM Data for Estimating, Scheduling and Project Controls

  • 1. Leveraging BIM Data for Estimating, Scheduling and Project Controls How to benefit from the current technical advances By Abhi Basu abhibasu@basutech.com (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 1
  • 2. BIO of Abhi Basu  Over forty years experience in design and construction  Experience in all facets of the building industry covering design, program and project management and construction  Worked on large design and construction projects  Helped implement BIM on large facilities construction projects covering various stages of design and construction.  Started Basu Technology, Inc. in 1997.  Provide consulting services for setting up and managing program management office, project audits and reviews, risk analysis and scheduling  Provide comprehensive services for implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions during facilities design, construction and operations  PE and member of AACE International 2 (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 3. What this presentation will cover  Show how to leverage BIM data for Planning, Scheduling and Project Controls  Types of BIM Data available  How to extract, process and manage this data  How to use this Data in Project Controls (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 3
  • 4. BIM Model (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 4
  • 5. Types of Data in Models  Datum Elements – Grids, Levels, Reference Plains  Location – Rooms and Spaces  3D Model Elements – 3D Geometry  Quantity – How Many  Meta Data - What (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 5
  • 6. Extracting Data from Models  Quantity Take-Offs  Schedule of Values  Room, Doors, Finish etc. (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 6
  • 7. Supplementing and Enhancing Data - Schedule of Values (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 7
  • 8. Drawings Supplementing and Enhancing Data – Additional Sources Specs Shop Drawings Models (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 8
  • 9. Reality Capture / Laser Scanning (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 9
  • 10. Organizing the Data  Breaking Down the Work (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 10
  • 11. Preparing Data for Use (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 11
  • 12. Project Controls Uses  Analyzing and Understanding the Scope of Work  Accurate Schedule Scope & Duration Estimates  Location Based Scheduling  Just in Time Deliveries  Progress Tracking Sheets (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 12
  • 13. Analyzing Scopes of Work Square Foot Analysis Of Renovation and New Construction (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 13
  • 14. Analyzing Scopes of Work Analysis 1 Analysis 2 (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 14
  • 15. Schedule Development (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 15
  • 16. Estimating Activity Durations (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 16
  • 17. Tracking Progress (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 17
  • 18. Working with Subs  Curtainwall  Roof  Flooring – Tiles and Carpet  Doors  Millwork  Interior Glass  Shades  Visual Display Boards  Audio Visual Successful Interactions with subs to get:  Quantity and durations estimates by rooms/zones  Detailed schedules by zones and rooms  Progress tracking sheets with weekly/ monthly updates (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 18
  • 20. Millwork (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 20
  • 21. Visual Display Boards 20 WASHINGTON ROAD - VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS 5/5/16 COOKE & COOKE enterprise TYPE SUBMITTALS ARCH APPROVAL FAB. RELEASE FAB. TIME - days DELIVERY TIME - days INSTALL TIME - days Shop Dwg. Samples BB2 03/31/16 03/31/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 12 WB5 03/31/16 03/31/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 3 TB1 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 60 3 2 OTB 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 60 3 1 OBB 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 1 BB1 03/31/16 04/20/16 90 3 2 WB1 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 3 WB2 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 2 WB2A 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 1 WB3 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 2 WB4 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 05/05/16 90 3 2 OWB 03/31/16 04/20/16 04/26/16 04/26/16 90 3 3 OGWB 03/31/16 04/29/16 05/05/16 05/05/16 90 3 15 VDB Spreadheet (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 21
  • 22. Audio Visual AV (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 22
  • 23. Steps for successful implementation  Set Up Once – Reuse  Create Win Win  Alignment  Communication  Data Democratization / Distribution  Data Exchange procedures and protocols (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 23
  • 24. Opportunities to Enhance Project Controls  Improved Tracking and Reporting  More accurate and timely progress measurement  Pushing down information gathering to the source (subs) (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 24
  • 25. BIM Extensions 25 Datum Elements – Grids, Levels, Reference Plains 3D Model Elements – 3D Geometry Location – Rooms and Spaces Meta Data – What Quantity & Counts– How Many Survey Coordinates / GIS + Schedule 4D BIM+ QTO Meta Data 5D BIM 3D BIM Schedule + Coordinates QTO Meta Data+ + XD BIM Site Logistics Procurement Planning Just In Time Deliveries Supply Chain Management (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 26. BIM software Tools  Modeling – Revit, Dynamo, others  Navigation – Navis / Glue / Solibri / VR….  QA – Solibri, Asite, Assemble  Data Extraction / QTO – Excel, Assemble, Ideate, Dynamo  4D – Navis, Synchro  Coordination & Collaboration – 360 Glue, 360 Field, Revizto  Project Management/Monitoring - 26 (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 27. Platform Changes  Tablets and Mobiles  Cloud Computing  Collaboration and Project Management Software  Niche & Emerging Software 27 (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 28. Tasks Ahead  Adjust Contract Language  Spec Section for Information Management  Manage Flow and Quality of Information  Education and Training  Budget for Effort (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 28
  • 29. BIM & Digitized Data Distributed to all Processes 29 Estimating Activity Durations Procurement Planning Location Based Scheduling Just In Time Deliveries Progress Tracking & EVA Advanced Work Packaging Production Planning Model Drawings Specifications Existing Conditions Drawings Reality Capture Quantity Take- Offs Common Data Exchange Platform (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 30. Process changes  Increased Collaboration  Offsite Construction  Lean Construction  Production Scheduling  Advanced Work Packaging  Supply Chain Management  Legal Impact 30 (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 31. Quality & Safety – Model Based Reviews 31 Content, Completeness, Accuracy Code Review Safety Coordination & Clash Detection Constructability Level of Development Data Quality (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016
  • 32. Conclusions  Large amount of data available for use  Organizing and analyzing of data provides better understanding and powerful project controls tools  New approach needs investment and effort (C) Copyright Abhi Basu - 2016 32

Editor's Notes

  • #5: Not just a pretty picture Build the Model – then – Build to the Model
  • #11: Breaking Down the Work
  • #15: Show examples of Visual Display Boards and Shades
  • #24: Alignment – The team of subs must all be on the same page. Nomenclature Zone diagrams Aligning sequence of operations Communications Publish and distribute zones and sequences Data Democratization Data Alignment Use excel to reduce need for recreation of spreadsheets Data Exchange procedures and protocols
  • #25: Workface Planning Workspace Planning
  • #26: Datum Elements – Grids, Levels, Reference Plains 3D Model Elements – 3D Geometry Location – Rooms and Spaces Survey Coordinates/GIS Quantity – How Many Meta Data - What