What is data?
It is drawings, minutes, reports, correspondence etc.
How do you manage data?
- Collect;
- Collate;
- Store – categorise / taxonomy;
- Share with relevant parties.
What particular data management software have you used and what others are you aware of?
- SharePoint.
- Pinnacle.
- MIExchange.
- BIW.
What are the benefits of a project extranet?
- Direct 24 hour access to info.
- Faster document approvals.
- Supports green / sustainability.
- Provides audit trail.
- Less chance of losing info.
- No file size issuing problems.
With regards to AECOM’s own information management system; what is it and how does it help you?
AECOM has a programme called Pinnacle, an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
- Shared intranet system.
- Project documents e.g. contractual docs, drawings, design info, certificates are all uploaded and stored in folders conforming to a standard taxonomy – consistency of approach – allows documents to be easily tracked / located.
- Taxonomy can be tailored to individual projects.
- It has a ‘Best Practice’ function that has requirements that must be met in order to progress past that gateway.
- Provides an audit trail and the system is audited internally each month for KPIs to make sure we are on top of filing.
- In addition, we are audited internally and externally at set points throughout the year for adherence to the quality standard ISO9001.
- Allows knowledge sharing and ease of handover to new project participants.
Direct access to info
Faster
Supports green / sustainable
Provides audit trail
Visibility by selected parties
What do you mean by taxonomy?
It is a standard approach for organising documents into named folders e.g. Correspondence, Contract docs, Design info, Valuations, Post Completion documentation.
What are ISO Standards?- International Organisation for Standardisation
Independent organisation which develops international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
International Standards make things work. They give world-class specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. They are instrumental in facilitating international trade.
Ensure service is reliable and of good quality product / service.
Set requirements, specifications, guidelines to ensure that services are fit for purpose etc.
9000: Quality Management
9001: Certified quality management system (QMS) – Sets out the requirements for a QMS
Ensure that services constantly meet customer requirements and that quality is constantly improved.
Latest revision - 2015
14000 – Environmental Management – Help organisations minimise how their operations negatively affect the environment
18000 – Occupational Health & Safety
What is BIM (Building Information Modelling)?
- Software for creating a digital model of a building or other facility (built asset) – modelling an asset in digital form which has data attached to it.
- Building Information Modelling: it is a rich information model, consisting of potentially multiple data sources, elements of which can be shared across all stakeholders and maintained across the life of a building from inception to recycling (craAecome to craAecome).
- The information model can include contractual and specification properties, personnel, programming, quantities, cost, spaces and geometry.
- The Government required fully collaborative 3D BIM (Level 2) as a minimum by 2016.
- Centres around the ER’s.
The required information is then produced collaboratively by the supply chain of designers, contractors and specialist suppliers in a common data environment.
What are the advantages of BIM?
- Improved design co-ordination: Clashes are detected and resolved in the virtual environment before construction starts thus making contract programmes and costs more robust.
- Sustainability: Can calculate carbon dioxide efficiencies, running costs and waste analyses can be simulated with specialist plug-in applications using data embedded in the model.
- Quantities: can be extracted from BIM and associated parametric data, which can be used for cost modelling and optioneering.
- Change management: becomes a fuller, more considered process allowing long-term lifecycle implications to be considered alongside design and construction impacts.
- Construction sequencing: test working methodologies to find the optimal and safest solution.
- Prefabrication: Enables earlier consideration.
- Programme: more considered & focused on content – logistics & sequencing such as just-in time deliveries.
- Collective understanding of design intent: increased collaboration across the project team and supply chain.
How do you think BIM will impact the role of a Project Manager on a project?
- PM role will still be fundamental RE appointments of consultants & contractors, administering the contract, managing cashflow, client reporting etc.
- Will potentially reduce the level of involvement with design reviews etc.
- Will hopefully reduce the quantity of problems that a PM has to normally deal with which can only be a good thing for the Client.
- If administering the contract, will need to be careful about design responsibility if something goes wrong – can whose fault it is be easily isolated?
- Having to learn new terminology
- To become better informed when advising Clients
Can BIM improve the sustainability of a project?
- Yes - it can be used as a vital green design tool - intelligent model conveys information relating to thermal data, geographical position, surface area and orientation.
- It helps to analyse various design options with its corresponding impacts on green building performances.
- Can be used to optimise fabrication & installation of building components thus reducing waste.
What are Building Regulations and Building Standards?
- Building Regulations are legislative and have to be adhered to.
- Building Standards are ‘optional’: could be used to enhance specific aspects of the building.
- Both provide a framework & guidance to achieve minimum standard of how buildings should be constructed & operated.
- Building Regulations are made up of 14 parts which should be read in conjunction with the approved documents.
- Approved documents provide guidance and where possible, examples.
What are BIM maturity levels?
The range of levels for modelling can take are described as ‘maturity levels’ and are described below.
0 = unmanaged (2D CAD) –unmanaged 2D drawings – electronic exchange of information but without common standards and processes.
1 = Managed CAD in 2D and 3D – Managed CAD – standardised structures and formats as it moves towards next level.
2 = Managed 3D, 4D + 5D – managed 3d environment with data attached but created in separate discipline models -
3 = Totally intelligent + collaborative process - A single collaborative, online, project model with construction sequencing (4D), cost (5D) and project lifecycle information (6D). This is sometimes referred to as ‘iBIM’ integrated BIM).
What is 4D, 5D and 6D BIM Modelling?
4D = 3D + construction sequencing 5D = the above + cost 6D = the above + lifecycle information
What would you advise a Client on BIM if they were just seeing this as an additional cost?
BIM can
BIM can identify cost savings during the operational stages in a project lifecyle
The data embedded – not just an intelligent 3D model – aims at reducing risks
BIM can offer a Client more certainty about an asset even before its built
Higher quality buildings, quicker in time (planning & construction), cost savings throughout the life cycle.
Do you think the industry is ready for BIM and the BIM mandate?
I think the industry is changing, and if we don’t embrace the change you will only be left behind.
What does BCIS stand for?
a. Building Cost Information Service.
b. Owned by the RICS.
What information can you find on BCIS?
a. Cost indices
b. Cost benchmarking for commercial and residential construction
c. Reinstatement cost assessments
d. Construction duration calculator
e. Schedule of rates – replaces pricing books
f. Location factors
What are SPONs handbooks?
a. 4 handbooks, produced annually which include costs for construction projects in the UK.
b. Architecture and building
c. Mechanical and electrical
d. Highways
e. External works and landscaping
Why is benchmarking important?
a. Evaluating something by comparison to something else
What is an EDMS?
a. Electronic data management system
Why do we use one?
a. Contributes towards ISO:9001 2008 accreditation as part of the audit process.
b. Allows for data to be stored in an online, secure server to prevent losses.
c. ‘check in check out’ process ensures that documents and edits are properly controlled.
Give me three examples of internal cost data?
a. Indices.
b. Tender returns.
c. Benchmarking.
Give me 3 examples of external cost data?
a. BCIS.
b. Spons.
c. Wessex.
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