Asta Powerproject. The power behind successful projects. 5D BIM for construction project management

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1 Asta Powerproject The power behind successful projects 5D BIM for construction project management

2 Efficiently gain visibility of costs at all stages and at all levels A scalable, multi-functional costing application that lets you define the way you want to work Extract, validate and manage quantities from an IFC model Create cost plans directly from the model Share and update with Asta Powerproject BIM to enable 5D process View video here: astapowerproject.com/bidcon or register for an online demo at: astapowerproject.com/webinars astapowerproject.com/bidcon Asta Powerproject: The power behind successful projects

3 How 5D BIM is improving construction project management The use of 3D data in the planning mix is well established and this is increasingly spreading into 4D, bringing 3D visualisation together with scheduling. 4D planning can help to assure on-time delivery, through better control of lost time such as rework or time lost in the field due to problem resolution. It can help reduce errors as a more integrated view enables the impact of clashes and issues to be seen more clearly. Potential delays can be envisaged and their impact visualised, so that they can be mitigated or avoided. 4D planning solutions are becoming more affordable as new tools and integrations, such as our own Asta Powerproject BIM make this more accessible. But 4D is just the first challenge. Even greater benefits are emerging as cost information is added into the data mix for project managers. Breaking down the barriers to BIM adoption We need to continue to knock down the barriers to BIM and deliver affordable and accessible solutions for BIM planning and project management. We are constantly working with our customers to provide solutions in line with ever-changing requirements and recently added an estimation tool, Bidcon, to our product range. This introduces effective 5D planning and 5D BIM, where cost is planned not just at the outset but evolved, corrected and enhanced during implementation. This creates a more powerful integrated view and visualisation of project information than has ever been possible before. Data is the key to the future BIM has highlighted the vital role that shared data can bring in driving benefits across a project. Good project management depends on access to information, and BIM extends that more seamlessly to all parties in the construction process, helping to eliminate the inefficiencies and data silos that otherwise grow when using disparate applications. BIM is driving change, as the need to improve and manage information flows increases. When project teams are more connected with information, smarter commercial judgments can be made and resourcing can be improved. Sharing data allows for visibility over a number of projects, where resources need to be deployed and where they are most needed. This leads to more efficient use of teams and equipment, avoids duplication and allows for greater accuracy in planning and forecasting. BIM is an evolution in the use of shared data and increases accessibility to far more people beyond the core project team, bringing increased collaboration between planners, architects, surveyors and the team working live on the project. It demands a common data environment, and has thus forced standardisation of data models through IFC,

4 Asta Powerproject: The power behind successful projects Free Trial and common handover file formats in the form of COBie. The potential project management benefits flowing from this will increase further as BIM evolves, driving further project efficiencies. 5D adds the cost focus to bring immediate business benefits The emergence of 5D planning changes the economy of construction projects. Where 4D brought 3D design and project management together, 5D enables a more integrated business view, which incorporates the critical element of cost estimation and cost management into the mix. Adding the cost aspect aligns perfectly with the goals of BIM to drive efficiency and enable savings. Cost estimation plans created at the start of a programme become out of date as time moves forward and changes to those cost estimates need to be incorporated along with other as-built information. Without 5D Jason Ruddle, Managing Director of Elecosoft UK

5 cost estimators and quantity surveyors performed their role in some isolation from other members of the BIM team. BIM best practices encourage them to become involved at the outset of project planning and 5D tools now enable them to stay involved to keep cost plans on track throughout. Time to say yes to 5D BIM Concern about cost is still preventing companies from gaining the potential business benefits of BIM and this is one of the key barriers we are working to bring down, through better integrated planning tools which can support every aspect of BIM project management. Only by sharing information easily and readily across projects will we all be able to work more cohesively and achieve the kind of efficiencies 5D BIM can bring. 5D BIM promises opportunities for leaner, more profitable projects. It will help to examine different cost futures alongside what if scenarios; changes will be instantly reflected in the programme, and the cost implications of changes can be fully understood. Opportunities for cost-savings from Just In Time purchasing and the minimisation of storage can be explored within the real context of the programme plan. A fully dimensional view of cost makes more informed decisions and cost comparisons possible - with the implications of cost driven back into the actual build planning, timing and resourcing. 5D BIM is now happening and can significantly improve the economics of delivering construction projects on time and on budget, plus help achieve a great many other efficiencies, including helping to win business. Full costed, as well as full visualised, plans will create vastly more convincing bids that are able to lend confidence. It s time to say yes to 5D BIM. Find out more at Jason Ruddle Managing Director Elecosoft UK

6 EDITORIAL FEATURE BIM is a bit of a problem Alan Muse, Global Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS provides an overview of the findings from a think tank report into BIM and big data Cultural change and technological innovation are axiomatic. In the built environment, BIM and big data promise much, but they have to overcome industry global challenges and fragmentation. At the RICS, we have recently commissioned a think tank report on the future of our profession our Futures Report (futures@rics.org). This report focuses on the major touch points of change that we believe will have a significant impact on the surveying and related built and natural environment professions. We have seen through this study that our world is changing, becoming more complex, and that the pace of change is increasing. Many resultant impacts are already being felt across the sectors and markets in which RICS operates. Actions identified in this report apply not just to surveying, but equally to those in the related disciplines of architecture, engineering, financial services and, increasingly, technology. Within the context of this report, this piece considers global issues, how these relate to the construction professions and why tech - nology can facilitate effective improvements. Global challenges Business practices are increasingly demanding global rules. We have seen this in the accounting arena, with international financial accounting standards (IFRS), and, with 70% of

7 Figure 1. global wealth in land and property, valuation, measurement of property and ethics are prime candidates for international standards. Uncertainty or risk, is a major drag on investment in construction and infrastructure. In turn, uncertainty is often caused by a lack of comparable, consistent and collaborative standards. Hence, we are making the case, with other like-minded global bodies, for the vision of how International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) could appropriately connect with, and be a next step, of International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) a current, ongoing project. ICMS will involve the collaborative develop - ment and implementation of internationally agreed and recognised measurement standards for the construction and infrastructure sectors. Currently, there is a lack of measurement standards relevant to the construction industry at a global level, particularly in emerging and developing markets (whose share of construction will increase see Figure 1). This lack of measurement standards means that construction projects, their inherent works elements and the resultant assets are incomparable from one geographical market to another. The international measurement standard principles will integrate with detailed measurement standards in accordance with local market jurisdictions to ensure the standards are adopted by practitioners (bottom up). The standards will be developed in consultation with expert, international practitioners and panels, subject to international consultation and stakeholder review. All this will improve certainty in construction and enhance project performance for the users of the industry (see Figure 2). Construction challenges Globally, construction project organisations are highly differentiated, made up of people from different disciplines and organisations, with different loyalties and priorities, from different backgrounds and cultures, in different places, who join the team at different times.

8 EDITORIAL FEATURE Land (ILMS) Figure 2. Construction (ICMS) Valuation and Ethics (IVS/IES) Property (IPMS) There are likely to be great differences in attitudes and behaviour, as well as differences in specialised knowledge, between architects and builders, engineers and cost consultants. Distinct sub-cultures have their own beliefs, values, language, dress codes, expectations, codes of conduct, norms and practices. Teamwork between parties with differing aims and interests is more difficult to achieve productively when a gain for one party is a loss for the other. When each participant represents an organisation with its own agenda, it is more important to gain an advantage over the other party than to solve the problems in the best interest of the project. Economic competition predisposes people and organisations to act in selfish, rather than cooperative ways. Indeed, from a radical change perspective it can be argued that where there are fundamental differences of interest between project stakeholders (internal or external including, for instance, groups who are totally opposed to the project) than any claims to collaboration are simply a way of suppressing, containing or co-opting conflict, by attempting to redefine it as functional, leading to consensus. Conflict may have been discouraged, but only within certain limits, giving an illusion of engagement with multiple stakeholders views. The problem is, biases invariably creep into any team s reasoning and often dangerously distort its thinking. A team that has fallen in love with its recommendation, for instance, may subconsciously dismiss evidence that contradicts its theories, give far too much weight to one piece of data, or make faulty comparisons to another business case. That s why, with important decisions, senior management and project managers need to conduct a careful review not only of the content of recommendations, but of the recommendation process. Technology can help leaders examine whether a team has explored alternatives appropriately, gathered all the right information, and used well-grounded numbers to support its case. They also highlight considerations such as whether the team might be unduly influenced by self-interest, overconfidence, or attachment to past decisions. Clients can build decision processes over time that reduce the effects of biases and upgrade the quality of decisions their organisations make. The payoffs can be significant: A McKinsey study of more than 1,000 business investments for instance, showed that when companies worked to reduce the effects of bias, they raised their returns on investment by seven percentage points. Technology challenges BIM is an important concern for industry professionals not least because of the perceived threat of technology (see Figure 3). It is evident that most professional bodies in the built environment domain around the world are helping their members to develop a deeper

9 understanding of BIM, with enhancements and embellishments in areas that connect with their members. The message is loud and clear: BIM is here to stay it is not a case of if, but when. The built environment sector is striving to be a highly efficient, quality-centred, socially responsible and bullish industry capable of successfully delivering the requirements of current and future generations. BIM can play a strategic role in this transformation, but it is naïve to assume that BIM alone (if at all) can make such sweeping changes. But it is clear that BIM, along with other complementary paradigms such as lean principles, offsite construction, integrated project delivery, sustainability and smart cities, can provide the necessary impetus. Smart cities BIM is not limited to a single asset: it can also be used to develop an informationrich model at the district, precinct or city level. These models can become the foundation or digital DNA of smart cities. Smart cities have spatial, physical, digital, commercial and social dimensions. Built environment professionals can contribute through information-rich 3D modelling to the ultimate realisation of the smart city concept. BIM for a smart city framework requires use of data standards such as CityGML, LandXML and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC). BIM provides one of the key pieces of information for the smart city concept, but it alone cannot deliver everything. The city model needs to be linked to a variety of other data sources such as geospatial data, sensor data, transactional data from citizens, and statistical data. Synthesis How do these challenges come together for the RICS? One central theme is decision-making. International standards and BIM, separately and jointly, improve decision-making. Standards also allow classifications to be Arbitrators and mediators Construction managers Urban planners Surveyors Cost estimators Building inspectors Real estate, property & community assoc. managers Appraisers and assessors of real estate Surveying technicians Real estate brokers Brokerage clerks UNLIKELY TO BE AFFECTED LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED Source: Frey and Osbourne 2013 Probability of professionals being affected by technology Figure 3.

10 EDITORIAL FEATURE developed for the productive use of technology (see Figure 4). In addition, RICS has recently published research on the direction of BIM in global construction. Collaborative BIM Collaboration in the construction industry can help to align the incentives of clients and suppliers. But even with the best will in the world communication and coordination can be difficult to achieve, particularly for complex projects. If properly designed, collaborative BIM can provide solutions for this. This report outlines findings from a research project exploring the potential and pitfalls of collaboration and matching these with an analysis of BIM. Using interviews and online surveys, novel insights from behavioural economics and incentive theory are applied to investigations of collaborative working and the potential of BIM as toolkits, for improving information flows and enabling collaborative working practices, particularly for lower tiers of the construction supply chain. Utilisation of BIM in Construction Cost and Project Management Practices As the development and uptake of BIM continues in major construction markets worldwide, it is imperative that construction industry stakeholders gain an understanding of the utilisation of BIM in construction cost and project management practices. This knowledge will enable them to become familiar with potential issues that may both positively and negatively affect the future adoption of BIM and take the necessary approach to promote it. With this objective in mind, the research assesses the opportunities and challenges facing construction professionals and the sector as a whole in the adoption of BIM in construction cost and project management. Figure 4. Improved data Improved decision making Imp ma effi Measurement standards

11 Based on this it formulates best practices and recommendations relevant to policy makers, professional bodies and practitioners which will help develop suitable strategies to foster the development of BIM in the future. BIM and the Value Dimension BIM offers rich opportunities for property professionals to use information throughout the property lifecycle. However, the potential benefits it may have for this sector have been largely untapped to-date. BIM tools and processes were originally developed by the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector to assist in managing design and construction data. As these technologies and processes mature and evolve, so too does the opportunity for other professional groups to utilise various types of data contained within, or linked to, BIM models. Using feedback from workshops in Sydney and London and a global online survey this research report identifies the data types and needs most significant to property professionals and maps these across the property lifecycle. It then evaluates the extent to which this data is generated in Architecture Engineering and Construction focused BIM deliverables. Following on from this the research looks at issues around training and education for property professionals along with the ways in which BIM can be integrated into property education. Conclusion One of the key future challenges highlighted for the surveying profession is new technology. At the same time, this is set within the context of increasingly global business practices and fragmentation and lack of collaboration in construction. RICS wants to create a worldwide debate in the built environment professions on how the industry can use these challenges as agents for change and process improvement. Join in the futures debate at futures@rics.org or e- mail me directly at amuse@rics.org. roved rket ciency Market growth Alan Muse BSc (Hons) MSc FRICS Global Director of Built Environment Professional Groups RICS Tel: +44 (0) contactrics@rics.org

12 Asta Powerproject BIM affordable 4D planning By combining 3D models with scheduling tools in one application, Asta Powerproject BIM enables you to: Easily create your project plan from your model Drag and drop objects between 3D view and Gantt chart Split objects to better reflect build sequence with intuitive controls View an online demo to find out more: astapowerproject.com/webinars astapowerproject.com/bim Asta Powerproject: The power behind successful projects