Construction Project Management:

Technology driven answers for schedule and

budget savings

OR

How to take advantage of BIM

Peter Campot

President, Berry, a division of Suffolk

Kurt Rockstroh, AIA, ACHAPresident/CEO, Steffian Bradley Architects

Stanley HunterProject Executive, Baystate Medical Center Hospital of the Future

Baystate Medical Center

• 638,000 SF clinical facility in Springfield, Massachusetts

• New cardiac and vascular center with inpatient beds

• Project is predominantly new construction with tie-ins to existing buildings.

Baystate Medical Center

• 55% complete

• Completion date: October 1, 2011

Project Timeline

2005: Master Plan design started by SBA

2006: Owner/Architect meet and decide not to draw

in 3D because of the lack of robust MEP programs

2007: DON Submitted/Berry is onboard

2008: Start of construction - ongoing

2009: March 2009 model startedNovember 2009 model completed

• Revisited 3D drawing concept and advantages of BIM

• Timing and scale of project was the perfect opportunity to start 3D

Baystate video slide is here

How has the use of BIM benefitted the

Baystate project?

BIM Benefits: Logistics & Scheduling

2D Logistics for Masonry Elevation for Masonry

Foundations slide is here

BIM Benefits: Equipment Coordination

Side view of AHU

Door Conflict

BIM Benefits: Equipment Prefabrication

Piping assembly for AHU

BIM Benefits: Riser Prefab

80’ length pipeShop drawing 80’ length pipe

BIM Benefits: MEP Coordination

Hanger coordination

drawing Hangars in place

BIM Benefits: Mock Up and User Coordination

Section of OR

Ceiling space before equipment selected

BIM Benefits

Avoiding the Mad Rush

Owner’s Viewpoint

• Coordination Phase – Concurrent coordination by trades instead of sequential– Estimated time savings of 2-3 months in coordination

• Clash Detection – Sped process to identify, communicate and resolve conflicts– Multiple trades coordinate simultaneously while checking conflicts between each other– CM’s engineer stronger role in coordination between trades

• Early installation – Expedited hanger and core installation using GPS systems along with BIM

• Increased off-site fabrication– Pre-fabrication mechanical risers, PRV stations, HVAC and Plumbing mains, HW and

Steam piping configurations

• Allowed “no-fly” zones for coordination to maintain space for:– Access points for maintenance– Equipment requirements in development, such as unistrut for booms and lifts

Items We Are Working On

• BIM Integration with Operations & Maintenance programs– Space management database– Preventative Maintenance program– Life Safety survey for JCAHO

• O&M Manual incorporated into BIM– Live as-builts incorporating submittals and as-builts into model as we go

• Inclusion of site photos into BIM before closing walls– Provides in-wall details for future renovations & fit-outs

• Standard Specification for future projects

• Model ready for design process on next phases of fit-out– Facilitate communication between designers and CM team in pre-construction

• Estimating, Options development and Scheduling– Increase sped, accuracy for cost estimates and take-offs– Quantify and model potential options and changes more accurately and quickly– Scheduling using BIM

Lessons Learned

• Software – Compatibility – Conversion and input of files between software used by design, CM and Owner– Which software will become industry standard?

• Major Fixed Clinical Equipment – Import of BIM model of major fixed clinical equipment would expedite

coordination between equipment, structure and MEPs– Generally this information is not currently available

• Knowledge – Varied level of use by design professionals and sub-contractors

• Engaged Participants – We have had several brainstorming sessions on the capabilities and goals -

people are engaged and willing to try ideas

Taking advantage of 6D

Proposed 6D Solution

1.       Revit Model that includes the following:

Architecturals that include all revisions

Structurals that include all revisions

MEP drawings that include all revisions

Curtainwall system including all u-values used for energy analysis

Room, door and finish schedules

2.       Navisworks 3D Model

All major equipment tagged with the following data:

a) Submittals

b) O&M Manuals

c) Commissioning sheet for each piece of equipment

Proposed 6D Solution

3.  Traditional 2D as-built drawings

4. Complete electronic record that includes all project correspondence and communication including the following:

All submittals

All shop drawings

All warranties

All drawings

Tagging Example

Q & A