MAKING BIM TECHNOLOGY A TOP CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY

Youssef Yassine BIM Manager - NEB

BIOGRAPHY

Youssef YassineArchitect and Urban PlannerBIM Manager of NEB Dubai.

National Engineering Bureau (NEB), Established in 1984 in Dubai, is a multi-disciplinary firm with 500+ employee with extensive expertise in architecture, urban design and master planning, environmental planning, structural, mechanical engineering, construction management, interior architecture, landscaping and site supervision.

OVERVIEW

• Why technology is a priority?

• Adjusting to changes technology brings

• Integrations into existing operations

• Streamline BIM Process through the project pipeline

• Understanding the people and administrative issues

• Future opportunities with BIM

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MAKING BIM TECHNOLOGY A TOP CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY

WHY TECHNOLOGY IS A PRIORITY ?

Productivity

• Software & Mobile Apps

• Offsite construction

• AI & Machine learning

Safety

• Augmented & Virtual Reality

• Wearables

• Site Sensors

Labor Shortages

• Drones

• Robotics

• Autonomous heavy equipment

• 3d Printing

Collaboration

• Mobile Technology

• BIM

ADJUSTING TO CHANGES TECHNOLOGY BRINGS

Are we ready to embrace change?...how?

People - HR

Optimizing the performance of engineers and workers in the

office and on site, by providing them with the right education, training, resources and tools.

Smart Materials

Emphasizing different types of building materials such as,

nanomaterials, upcycled materials and self-healing infrastructure.

The aim is to minimize the environmental impact, while using

materials which are durable (sustainable) and cost-efficient.

Data

Construction can become better in collecting and analyzing its data.

INTEGRATIONS INTO EXISTING OPERATIONS

The evolution of BIM and other construction technologies has now reached a point where it is possible to integrate these technologies without any additional middleware and at any stage during the life cycle of the project.

• BIM (Revit Model)• Virtual Reality• Drone (GIS)• 3D printing• Robotics• Energy Modeling• Apps & Smart Devices• Artificial Intelligence• Data Engineering Automation• Etc. When considering BIM integration with business processes it is crucial to

take into account the entire lifecycle because the data you accumulate throughout the process gives added value at every next step.

TECHNOLOGY

(BIM)

Rules &Regulations

Design

Construction

FacilityManagement

Documentation Procurement

STREAMLINING BIM PROCESSES THROUGH THE PROJECT PIPELINE

Building Life Cycle

Identify ProjectConceptual

DesignDesign Construct Commission Operate

• Access design issue

• BIM Feasibility Plan

• Identify Project Scope

• Design Management Process

• Develop BIM activity plan

• Engage design consultants

• Develop construction document

• Implement BIM

• Review and update

• Finalize BIM • Feedback for future projects

• Manage operation issues

Construction process from design, build and manage need to be tightly integrated with BIM. It enables the detection and elimination of design risks, procurement of the right products and materials, and definition of installation strategies and method statements.

UNDERSTANDING THE PEOPLE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

What do we want from BIM ?

“I want this project to be BIM”

UNDERSTANDING THE PEOPLE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

• Understand the value BIM will offer during the design and construction phases and throughout the management of the lifecycle of their building.

“I want this project to be BIM”

• Understand how working in BIM will help stakeholders realize their goals and help them clarify the requirements that will help them accomplish their objectives.

• Early client engagement is vital and must include all parties: owner representatives, end users and facilities management.

• The architects, consultants and contractors driving the BIM project must also take responsibility for addressing any misconceptions about BIM so that required deliverables meet the client’s objectives.

• BIM standards and criteria must be recognized and adopted by the project’s stakeholders so each one can understand his role and his scope and the benefit of the BIM process at every stage.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES WITH BIM

• Will robots take over the construction industry?

• How will virtual reality be used in the future?

• Will virtual reality turn into augmented reality?

• Will wearable technology be a thing?

• Will BIM still be relevant in construction

Thank You