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Aleks Baltovski – Design ManagerProbuild Constructions (Australia)

BIM ANNUAL SUMMIT 2013A CASE STUDY:MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS PROJECT26 August 2013

OVERVIEW

> Monash University New Horizons Project BIM initiatives implemented Lessons Learnt & Feedback

> Current capabilities

> Future strategy

> Closing comments

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PROBUILD HISTORY

› Privately owned organisation

› Founded in 1987 by Phil Mehrten

› Annual turnover = approx.$800m

› Target turnover by 2014 = $1b

› Servicing the following sectors:

› Retail- Colonial First State (Myer Bourke St)- GPT (Highpoint)- QIC (Eastland)

PROBUILD HISTORY

› Commercial- 717 Bourke St (MCCP)

- SE Water

› Government- Shrine Galleries of Remembrance

› Educational- Melbourne University

- Swinbourne University

- Melbourne Grammar School

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PROBUILD HISTORY

› Research- Monash University New Horizons

› WBHO as major share holder (early 2000’s)

› Recent merge with Contexx & Monaco Hickey

PROJECT BACKGROUND

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MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS PROJECT

CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The New Horizons Centre at Monash University was funded by the Australian Federal Government through the Education Investment Fund.

PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

PROJECT MANAGER

ARCHITECT

STRUCTURAL

BUILDING SERVICES

(MECH, ELECT & DRY FIRE)

HYDRAULIC & FIRE SERVICES

ESD/GREEN STAR

MANAGING CONTRACTOR

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PROJECT STAKEHOLDERSSUBCONTRACTORS

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

HYDRAULICS & CIVIL

DRY FIRE

WET FIRE

STRUCTURAL STEEL & FAÇADE

SHOP DRAWINGS

ELITE FIRE

MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS (MUNH)PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Monash University Clayton Campus

Collaborative research facility between Monash University and CSIRO. In particular it is the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and CSIRO.

Research on materials engineering including computational and physical modelling and simulation of manufactured products and technology for the bio-medical, aerospace and renewable energy industries.

Reinforces the importance of the Clayton Innovation Precinct as the most significant technology innovation hub in the southern hemisphere.

6-star Green Star Design rating under Education v1 rating tool achieved

6-star Green Star As-Built rating under Education v1 rating tool in progress

Managing Contractor building procurement without novation of consultant team

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MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS (MUNH)

MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS (MUNH)PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS

MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS

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MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS

MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS

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MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS

MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONS

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MONASH UNIVESRITY‘CAVE’ CAPABILITIES

MONASH UNIVERSITY

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Cave2 capability in collaboration with University of Illinois

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BIM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BYPROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

BIM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTEDBY CLIENT & DESIGN TEAM

CLIENT

Not contractual requirement Encouraged by the Client

DESIGN TEAM

Design and documentation in Revit Well structured and detailed models Level of coordination (LOD200) Not all services were modelled Specifications and schedules

exported from Revit

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USING ‘HOLLYWOOD’ BIM AT MUNHFLY-OVER MODEL

BIM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTEDBY SUB-CONTRACTORS

SUB-CONTRACTORS

o Building Services and Structure trades took part in BIM process

o Combination of software packages used

o Consultants models utilised to move objects and coordinate services

o Mechanical Subcontractor (Allstaff) acted as lead trade

o Opportunity of the process established by Client and Design Team

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BIM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTEDBY PROBUILD

PROBUILD

o Shared role as BIM Manager (Navisworks)

o Established a BIM Implementation Plan to define:

Rules of engagement

Level of detail to be provided

Technology required

File format to be used

Segments to work on

Set targets and monitor progress

o Chair weekly coordination workshops

o Educated site staff how to use technology on site

USING BIM AT MUNHOUR BIM TOOL BOX

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OUR UNDERSTANIDNING OF THEBIM PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

BIM COLLABORATION SPACE

Copyright: 20th Century Fox (Minority Report)Copyright:Warner Bros (Matrix)

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BIM COLLABORATION SPACEMUNH PROJECT

USING BIM AT MUNHWEEKLY COORDINATION TIME LINE

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USING BIM AT MUNHMODELLING PARAMETERS

USING BIM AT MUNHMODELLING PARAMETERS

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USING BIM AT MUNH

USING BIM AT MUNHCLASH DETECTION

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USING BIM AT MUNHCLASH DETECTION

USING BIM AT MUNHTRACKING PROGRESS

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BIM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTEDBY PROBUILD

Key uses for BIM process:

1. Visualisation of the building2. Clash detection3. Estimating4. Interrogation of documents5. RFI process and queries6. Design change management7. Setting out on site8. As-Built (untagged) model

AS-BUILT MODEL (UNTAGGED)PROVIDED TO CLIENT

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THE BENEFITS OF BIM -OUR UNDERSTANDING

• BIM is a ‘Process’ not defined by a single word

• Much broader concept of BIM

• Exploring design and construction options

• Explore construction methods & sequencing options

THE BENEFITS OF BIM -OUR UNDERSTANDING

• Programming monitoring

• Improved understanding of deliverables:

Construction detailing

Fire rating

Acoustic rating

• Just a tool – should not rely on it for everything

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USING BIM AT MUNHPLANT ROOM COORDINATION

USING BIM AT MUNHRFI PROCESS & QUERIES

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USING BIM AT MUNHDOCUMENTATION & MODEL INTERROGATION

WALL TYPE CODESSEARCH – MODEL & SPECIFICATION

USING BIM AT MUNHComplex Geometry - Sectioning

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USING BIM AT MUNHComplex Geometry – Atria Skylights

USING BIM AT MUNHComplex Geometry – Raking Walls in Atria

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USING BIM AT MUNHComplex Geometry – scaffolding in atria

MONASH UNIVESITY NEW HORIZONSLESSONS LEARNT & FEEDBACK

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MONASH UNIVESITY NEW HORIZONSLessons Learnt

MONASH UNIVESITY NEW HORIZONS

CONTRACTOR & SUBBIES

• Exchange of information – earlier is always better

• Steel and Façade Shop Detailer Employed by Probuild as a sub-contractor

Engaged and involved earlier

• Earlier input by Managing Contractor and sub-contractors

• Client to have an understanding of what BIM is and be involved earlier

• All elements to be modelled

• More detail in models is always better

• Consider Mechanical sub-contractor to model the electrical services for the projects

Lessons Learnt

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MONASH UNIVERSITY NEW HORIZONSLessons Learnt

CONSULTANTS

> Doubling up of models:

- Architect built their own structure model

- Model by Structural Engineer not used

> Insufficient time given to sub-consultants to update models

> Façade and structural steel model issued to Architect to review for information. Proposal rejected in lieu of reviewing 4000+ shop drawings

> No need to model item to huge level of detail

- A box with size, name parameters is OK

- If lucky a tag to a PDF file of Tech Data sheet would be ‘like super awesome’

FEEDBACK FROM SUB-CONTRACTORS

‘For a research facility such as MUNH, without BIM we would have struggled’.

‘The BIM process is recommended for all complex projects such as research and residential’

‘Hypothetically…if the project was delivered under traditional 2D process there may have been for example 100 issues to resolve. With BIM it has reduced this number to 25’.

Summary of the number of RFIs:

- Mechanical = 239 total- Electrical = 107 total- Hydraulics = 104 total- Wet Fire = 15 total- Dry Fire = 41 total

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OUR CURRENT CAPABILITIES

OUR CURRENT CAPABILITIES

Pre-Construction phase

Estimating

Business Developments

Design Development

Design Interrogations

Explore options

Buildability & Logistics reviews

Construction phase

BIM Management role

BIM Implementation Plan

Weekly coordination workshops

Educate site staff on how to use technology

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FUTURE STRATEGIES

FUTURE STRATEGIES

Organisational strategy

Our definition of BIM

Client expectations

Level of detail required

Project selection

Systems integration (QSE, Estimating, Design Management, Administration)

Collaboration with external parties

- ACONEX

- BIM Events & Lobby Groups

- Consultants

- Clients

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CLOSING COMMENTS

BENEFITS OF BIMDoes the use of BIM make a difference?

Suddenly, a heated exchange took place between the King and the Moat Contractor.(The Far Side, Gary Larson)

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BENEFITS OF BIMDoes the use of BIM make a difference?

CLOSING COMMENTS

CLOSING COMMENTS

Observations from BIM MEP AUS & BIM Summit 2012

- Progress overseas (Singapore, UK)

- Productivity ranking for Australia (ACIF)

- Target for BIM adoption (BEIIT)

Australia in the eyes of the World

Considered as a leader

Future opportunities

Current challenges in the industry – status

ROI – the need for measurability (McGraw Hill input)

Promote cooperation

Support industry initiatives such as BIM MEP AUS & BIM SUMMIT

BIM as part of the ESD movement (GBCA radar)

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CLOSING COMMENTS

KEY ASPECTS TO REMEMBER:

Sharing Knowledge and Experiences – to maintain momentum of the BIM movement

Keep an open mind and be flexible when embarking on the BIM journey

Be bold and be brave and always look at the glass as half full

Embrace the spirit of Collaboration –use MUNH as an example

Thank you for your time