AgendaAgenda

Overview Overview

National BIM StandardNational BIM Standard

This presentation is a collaborative product of the NIBS NBIMS Project Committee.

National Institute of Building SciencesNational Institute of Building Sciences

Facilities Information CouncilFacilities Information Council

National BIM StandardNational BIM Standard

National Institute of Building SciencesNational Institute of Building Sciences

Facilities Information CouncilFacilities Information Council

National BIM StandardNational BIM Standard

National Institute of

Building SciencesNational Building Information Model StandardNational Building Information Model Standard

Industry Foundation Classes Information Delivery Manuals and International Framework for Dictionaries

Based on and supporting

NIBS National BIM Standard Project Committee

November 2006

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Why NBIMS?Why NBIMS?

Having standardized information for a facility:

• Defines facility information exchanges and resulting BIM data

• Organizes facility life-cycle information

• Provides basis for longevity to the information

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AgendaAgenda

•The NBIMS Initiative– Organization– Participation– Method of working

•What is a National BIM Standard?– Goal scenario - What does an NBIMS

look like and how will NBIMS function– How will NBIMS be developed?– What is happening now?

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EmergingEmerging buildingbuildingSMARTSMART-NA-NA InitiativeInitiativeDraft RoleA Strategy for Improving FacilitiesThe buildingSMART Alliance will:• Act as a focal point for improving

facilities efficiency• Establish consortia arrangements

for conducting research, • Conduct forums and workshops,• Manage research and research-

related projects,• Disseminate information,• Review work performed by others.• Develop and recommend standards,

guidelines and certification programs;• Stimulate innovation in the industry• Promote increased understanding

and communications

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NBIMS Community of InterestNBIMS Community of Interest

NBIMS ProjectExecutive Committee

NBIMS ProjectExecutive Committee

FundraisingTask Team

FundraisingTask Team

Scoping Task Team

Scoping Task Team

DevelopmentTask Team

DevelopmentTask Team

TestingTask Team

TestingTask Team

CommunicationsTask Team

CommunicationsTask Team

NIBS Board of Directors

NIBS Board of Directors

Facility Information

Council

Facility Information

Council

Consensus CommitteeConsensus Committee

Business Process IntegrationTask Team

Business Process IntegrationTask Team

NBIMS Organization ChartNBIMS Organization Chart

Model ViewTask Team

Model ViewTask Team

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Groups Supporting NBIMSGroups Supporting NBIMS

AEC Infosystems

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NBIMS Levels of involvementNBIMS Levels of involvement

• Community of interest – Membership on the listserv and participation in BIM related

discussions• Consensus Committee

– A cross-sectional subset of the Community of Interest that will actually participate in the voting on the standard.

• Task Teams– Open membership for those who want to be involved in the

drafting of the standard which will go to the Consensus Committee

• NBIMS Executive Committee– Management and oversight of the entire project committee

effort with cross sectional representation• Facility Information Council

– The NIBS Council under which the NBIMS and NCS efforts operate. They determine what other projects may be necessary in the future

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Committees and ChartersCommittees and Charters

• Executive Committee – Deke Smith, Chairman NBIMS– Provides oversight, direction, and guidance on all aspects of the NBIMS initiative

• Scoping Committee – Dianne Davis, Committee Chair– BIM/IDM Implementation “Roadmap” and North American Standards Mapping

• Model View Team – Richard See, Committee Chair– Supports rapid deployment of IDM and IE schemas into IAI/IFC model

• Development Team – Bill East, Committee Chair– Supports creation of IFC based Information Delivery Manuals

• Testing Team – Patrick Suermann, P.E., Committee Chair– Support the testing of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and “best practices”

• Business Integration & Legal – David Jordani, Committee Chair– Focus on “Building Lifecycle” legal and business documentation

• Communications – Allan Edgar, Committee Chair– Supports the distribution of information about the NBIMS activity

BIM Standards Requires an Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Focus

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Building Information Model DefinitionBuilding Information Model Definition

National BIM Standard Definition of BIM – buildingSMART

A Building Information Model (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.  As such it serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life-cycle from inception onward.

A basic premise of BIM is collaboration by different stakeholders at different phases of the life cycle of a facility to insert, extract, update or modify information in the BIM process to support and reflect the roles of that stakeholder. The BIM is a shared digital representation founded on open standards for interoperability.

The National BIM Standard is part of the global buildingSMART Information Delivery Manual Initiative.

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1. Define expansive scope of BIM– Everyone starting from different points of view– Breaking down stovepipes – Developing awareness and appreciation of life-cycle

approach2. Define first and subsequent versions of the

Standard– Can’t boil the ocean– Need to know when and what information will be

available– Need to identify authoritative sources and ensure

accuracy

NBIMS GoalsNBIMS Goals

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Products of NBIMS Version 1.0Products of NBIMS Version 1.0

• Appreciation for the potential scope of BIM– Break out of the stovepipes– Help reduce some of the industry fragmentation

• Provides a compendium of tools available to the BIM user– Help ensure that one adopts practices that are accepted throughout the

industry– An absolute critical aspect of communicating information

• Identifies areas for necessary improvement– Will identify where resources are required in order to take full advantage

of BIM• Provide a format for developing information exchanges

– Work will be required to identify the various use cases– With a standard format and approach training can be developed and

specific projects created to capture the required information• Will provide a vision and strategic plan for the National

Standard

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Content of NBIMS - Version 1.0Content of NBIMS - Version 1.0

NBIMS Version 1.01 Introduction & Purpose2 Scope2.1 Goal & Approach of NBIMS2.2 NBIMS Overall Scope2.3 Central Repository of Shared Information2.4 Coverage of Version 1.02.5 Version Scope Planning (Future standards)3 Contract Language for BIMs4 Exchange Data Worksheet 4.1 Information Exchange Standards4.2 Information Exchange Database5 Data Structures5.1 Taxonomies5.2 Minimum BIM5.3 Maturity Model6 Cycles of Development Testing

7.1 OmniClass7.2 IAI Industry Foundation Classes (IFC's)7.3 CAD - National CAD Standard

A FIATECH RoadmapB International Centre for FacilitiesC NIST Project Handover GuideD Coast Guard Information Model GuidelinesE GSA BIM GuidelinesF Const-Ops Bldg Info Exch (COBIE) Project

2.1 Goal & Approach of NBIMS2.2 NBIMS Overall Scope2.3 Central Repository of Shared Information2.4 Coverage of Version 1.02.5 Version Scope Planning (Future standards)

4.1 Information Exchange Standards4.2 Information Exchange Database

5.1 Taxonomies5.2 Minimum BIM5.3 Maturity Model6 Cycles of Development Testing7 Reference Standards7.1 OmniClass7.2 IAI Industry Foundation Classes (IFC's)7.3 CAD - National CAD Standard8 Normative Standards9 Implementtion StandardsAPP AppendixA FIATECH RoadmapB International Centre for FacilitiesC NIST Project Handover GuideD Coast Guard Information Model GuidelinesE GSA BIM GuidelinesF Const-Ops Bldg Info Exch (COBIE) Project

Version 1.0 will be a starting point and will potentially identify as many problems as it will solutions

Version 1.0 will be a starting point and will potentially identify as many problems as it will solutions

Transforming an industry will not be a quick fix but require dedication to long term goals

Transforming an industry will not be a quick fix but require dedication to long term goals

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Developing the BIM Value-ChainDeveloping the BIM Value-Chain

Facilities Management

Construction

Estimating

Analysis

Engineering

Architecture

Planning

BIM Applications

Requestor

IFC’s are the machine interpretable exchange mechanism

supporting IFC interoperable applications

BIM applications Incorporating NA Data Standards Including OMNI-Class, Uniformat,

International Building Code

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IDM – Part of the NBIMS IDM’s provide inform software companies

of the processes to support

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Planned Products For Each Exchange StandardPlanned Products For Each Exchange Standard

• The NBIM Standard is a collection of standards published as human-readable documents containing guidance for users and for application developers:

• A non-technical description of the standard & its intended use.

• A diagram illustrating the process the standard addresses.• A technical description for application developers to use.• Contract language for incorporating the exchange

requirement into building process agreements.• Results of test-bed activities including participants, results

and any issues.• Instructions & other change management materials.• Statements as to the maturity of the Standard and any plans

for additional development.

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Current Business Info Exchange ProcessCurrent Business Info Exchange Process

• You can’t automate what you don’t understand– Each day information is exchanged by teams, but in

different ways and with different content for the same purpose.

– Based upon a paper-centric process, email, phone, RFI’s

• This isn’t a process which can take advantage of BIM and automation.

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Use of IDM to Support BIM ProcessUse of IDM to Support BIM Process

• Requirement & Goal– Standardize on information

needed for specific tasks within the building lifecycle

– Development based upon open data standards used by all

– Provides requirements to software companies

• In NA uses data standards– CSI, OMNICLASS,

Uniformat– International Bldg Code– CIS/2 and other authorities

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Information Exchange RequirementInformation Exchange Requirement

The information exchange requirements are part of the Information Delivery Manual (IDM)

The information exchange requirements are part of the Information Delivery Manual (IDM)

To WHOMGroup/Actor that provides/fullfills the information need OMNI-Class 33. 34

WHEN (stage in project)(Authoritative Reference OMNI-CLASS-Table 31) Table 31 is tied to Ifc

Phases (Project Lifecycle) Table 22 for Construction Phasing

WHO (is requesting)Actor Requesting Information to Support a Process or Decision

(Authoritative Reference OMNI CLASS – Table 33 & 34)

WHAT Dataset in BIM that supports the request and benefit)

Because BIM use aggregates Information Several Tables Support this activity.

Authoritative Reference OMNI-CLASS Tables 14, 21, 23, 41, 49.

WHY (project/process use or benefit)Why is this information important for a project activity

(Authoritative Reference OMNI CLASS- Table 32)

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Information Exchange RequirementInformation Exchange Requirement

Content (Content (WhatWhat))•Table 14 - Spaces by Form Table 14 - Spaces by Form •Table 21 – Elements (walls, Table 21 – Elements (walls, HVAC distr., furnitureHVAC distr., furniture•Table 23 – Products (conc., Table 23 – Products (conc., paint, partitions.paint, partitions.•Table 41 – Materials (rock, Table 41 – Materials (rock, plastic, glass)plastic, glass)•Table 49 - Properties (color, Table 49 - Properties (color, width, fire resistance)width, fire resistance)

ProcessProcess •Who? Who? Table 14 - Spaces by Form (Room, Table 14 - Spaces by Form (Room, courtyard, city block)courtyard, city block)•When?When? Table 31 – Phases (Conception, Table 31 – Phases (Conception, design, occupancy) design, occupancy) • Why?Why? Table 32 – Services (Designing, Table 32 – Services (Designing, constructing, inspecting)constructing, inspecting)•To Whom?To Whom? Table 33, 34 – Disciplines, Table 33, 34 – Disciplines, Organizational roles (General Construction, Organizational roles (General Construction, cost estimator) cost estimator)

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InteroperabilityInteroperability•IFC/IFD Mapping IFC/IFD Mapping – for machine to – for machine to machine machine exchangesexchanges

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Products using IFC’sProducts using IFC’s

Slide information from: International Alliance for Interoperability

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NBIMS IDM Development ProcessNBIMS IDM Development Process

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What does an NBIM Standard look like?What does an NBIM Standard look like? Information Exchange RequirementsInformation Exchange Requirements

StructuralDesign

ArchitecturalDesign

StructuralAnalysis

Illustration by Chuck Eastman – Georgia Tech

StructuralAnalysis

StructuralDesign

ArchitecturalDesign

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IFC/IFD - One object exists in multiple contextsIFC/IFD - One object exists in multiple contexts

PropertiesBARBi - Norway

PropertiesLexiCon - Nederland

PropertiesNBS - England

PropertiesSDC - France

Properties

One concept carries the same unique identification in every language

78AF4E98C8D4406B873DBB85E1FE7DBIn a briefing document

In product catalogues

Properties

In classification systems

Properties

In building specifications

Properties

In a calculation system

Properties

In a Facility management system

Properties

For demolition and reconstruction

Properties

In a CAD system

Properties

NBIMS – North America

Properties

Courtesy of Lars Bjørkhaug, Norwegian Building Research Institute

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Integrating Sector Specific Views of BIMIntegrating Sector Specific Views of BIM

Capital Projects

Real Estate

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Hierarchical Information RelationshipsHierarchical Information RelationshipsIA

I-IFC

Usage

Space

Natural Asset

Linear Structure

Structure

Building

Facility / Built

Theatre / World

Sub-SystemsSystem

Level

Site

Real Property Asset

Country

State / Province

County

Installation / Region

Node

Segment

Room

Space

System

Level

Sub-Systems

Room

Water / Sea

Land / Parcel

Underground

Air / Space

Geospatial Information (GIS)

Geospatial Information (GIS)

Overlay

Overlay

Building information(Building Information Models)

Building information(Building Information Models)

Components

Components

City

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IFC objects, relationships, space

BUILDINGOr Structure

Sub-Systems(part of systems)

Level (Stories)

Attributes

Vertical

Room

Void

Business Groups

Financial Classifications

Assets

MetricsExampleFCA,MDI

ExampleRentable SpaceCirculation Area

ExampleFurniture

EquipmentPhone

Metrics

Attributes

Metrics

ZonesPersonnel

SYSTEMS –Ex. Structural, MEP, Flooring, Ceiling, Exterior, Walls

SPACE-Vertical Horizontal, Empty

OVERLAYS – Typically associated with building hierarchy elements.

ExampleSpace Assignment

Business Group

ExampleMarketing

Administration

Systems represent the physical entities of the building. Systems use NA classifications such as Omni-Class and Uniformat and are transported/exchanged via IFCs

Space is physical in nature, but can be unbounded (have no or cross physical boundaries) but it will always be tied to the physical structure or systems in some way

Overlays are more abstract data - organizational, operational, functional, financial, non-fixed assets, resources, personnel, etc. that is data tied to the Systems and Space

ExampleSecure Areas

Systems

MetricsExampleSUI,CI

AttributesStandards

Area

Volume

Gross

Net

Reports or Extracted Data from BIM

(examples from all classifications)

Sq. Ftg.

SurfaceUsable

Linear Ft.

Quantities

Metrics

Attributes

Components

Attributes

Metrics

Materials & Types

Hierarchical Building Information RelationshipsHierarchical Building Information Relationships

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Capability Maturity ModelCapability Maturity Model

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Web Presence for NIBS – FIC - NBIMSWeb Presence for NIBS – FIC - NBIMS

http://www.facilityinformationcouncil.org/bim/http://www.facilityinformationcouncil.org/bim/

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ConclusionConclusion

• Contact Information– NIBS: Earle Kennett - ekennett@nibs.org – Chairman: Deke Smith - deke@dksic.net – Task Team Chairpersons

• Fundraising: Ric Jackson - jackson@fiatech.org • Business Process Integration: Dave Jordani - djordani@jordani.com • Scoping: Dianne Davis - d.davis@aecinfosystems.com • Development: Bill East - Bill.W.East@erdc.usace.army.mil • Models: Richard See - RichSee@digitalalchemypro.com• Testing: Patrick Suermann - suermann@ufl.edu • Communications: Alan Edgar – aredgar@facilitygenetics.com

– NBMIS: www.facilityinformationcouncil.org/bim/index.php

– Questions Please

Thank You