BIM at Salford - Professor Arto Kiviniemi

University of Salford &

Open BIM Learning Xchange

Prof Arto Kiviniemi

University of Salford

15th May, 2012

Where is the industry with BIM?

© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012

Where are we on the Hype Cycle?

Trough of

Disillusionment

Slope of

Enlightenment

Plateau of

Productivity

Time

Technology

Trigger

Peak of

Inflated

Expectations

Vis

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ty

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Technology

Hype Cycle

after Gartner

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Majority of

the UK industry


Relative maturity/competences

Government BIM Strategy: Improving BIM Training & Education

by Adam Matthews & David Cracknell


BIM education challenge

Now 2016

150,000 companies with improved skills


Steep learning curve is essential

Productivity

Time

Current productivity

Faster adoption

Smaller gap

Productivity with integrated BIM

Shorter payback time

Investment in learning new tools and methods


Detailed maturity models necessary

Identification of strengths and weaknesses

MCC NBIMS Analysis of the Town Hall Complex Project

Perceived Maturity of MCC

Town Hall Complex Project

Overall Industry Level of

Maturity



What BIM is and what it is not

BIM is not...

a panacea solving all the problems in our industry;

the “philosopher’s stone” turning lead to gold;

a shrink-wrap software package you can buy.

BIM is, for example,...

a fundamental process change;

an efficient communication media;

a technology enabling improved integration, collaboration and

management of information;

a technology making virtual prototyping of buildings financially

feasible;

however, only an enabler, most benefits require also

changes in the processes.

Key question: What benefits are

we trying to achieve with BIM?

Doing something just because

everyone else seems to be doing

it, is not a valid reason.


Some potential purposes of BIM Use Goals/benefits

Domain specific design models,

no data sharing

Internal efficiencies in

design

Merging models for design

coordination and clash detection

Less errors and rework

Construction management,

quantity take-off, cost estimation,

scheduling

Efficient production and

improved predictability

Environmental and lifecycle

assessments

Sustainability

Requirements management,

simulations and verification

Improved decision support

and predictable quality

Facility management and

maintenance

Efficient maintenance

processes

Where are we at Salford?

MSc in BIM and Integrated Design

Started in September 2011


Programme aims

Advanced knowledge on lean, integrated design processes

with the use of BIM technology

Educate those involved with designing and managing

(complex) re/development of built environment

Develop managerial, technical and interpersonal skills to

deliver better value through design


BIM is not about technology

PROCESS Lean design

management

Integrated project

delivery

Design intent

Validation/verification

Better value: Benefits realised through

process change,

technology adoption

and development

of people

PEOPLE Leadership

Collaboration

Stakeholders

engagement

TECHNOLOGY BIM

Modelling and simulation

Interoperability

Integration MSc in BIM and Integrated Design

University of Salford 2011


Modules

Design Collaboration

and Management of Integrated

Projects

Building Information Modelling

Theory and Practice

Lean Integrated Design and Production

Advanced Tech. for

Collaborative Design

or Sustainable

Design Theory and

Practice

Dissertation

or

Research by Design

PGCert

PGDip

MSc

BIM is now emerging as an element into all existing programmes.

A new BSc Architecture programme in preparation, strong focus in

integrated BIM and collaboration. Planned start in September 2013.

Open BIM Learning Xchange


The Xchange aims to a strong collaboration

between industrial and academic institutions.

BIM is rapidly evolving area and many of the

innovations are taking place in the industry

Working together and exchanging the

experiences and best practices is the way to

speed up the adoption of BIM and improve the

quality and productivity in our industry.

What and why?


We are looking for companies and individuals

who want to contribute their time and

expertise in the activities of the centre.

Activities in the Xchange will be developing

with the partners.

Some initial thoughts:

Thematic workshops and open seminars based on

the contributions of advisors and partners

CPD activities (income generation)

Research activities; looking for compelling topics

and different funding opportunities with the partners.

How?


BIM for Clients

BIM significantly benefits clients through better design and

more efficient and reliable delivery of facilities.

BIM for Contractors

BIM reduces risk of cost and time over-runs, enhances safety

and improves competitiveness for contractors.

BIM for Designers

BIM yields greater value through collaborative design and

simulation and optioneering.

Developing BIM Strategy

Development of BIM strategies and implementation plans for

the organisation and its projects.

Some potential CPD areas

Opportunity to follow

international trends

© Arto Kiviniemi – SOBE, University of Salford 2012 Courtesy of Mani Golparvar-Fard/Virginia Tech


Slide from the presentation of Martin Fischer (CIFE, Stanford University) in Stockholm Open BIM Conference, 26th March 2012

http://www.openbim.se/documents/openbim/konferens_26_mars_2012/Presentationer/120326_Martin_Fischer_presentation.pdf

Example of extremely accurate site modelling – DPR Construction, Inc.


Slide from the presentation of Martin Fischer (CIFE, Stanford University) in Stockholm Open BIM Conference, 26th March 2012

http://www.openbim.se/documents/openbim/konferens_26_mars_2012/Presentationer/120326_Martin_Fischer_presentation.pdf

Example of extremely accurate site modelling – DPR Construction, Inc.


Portable/wearable computers

Kopin Golden-i Augmented reality

Charles Woodward/VTT

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Contour Crafting 3D printing with concrete

Source: Prof Behrokh Khoshnevis

University of Southern California


Traveller, there is no road, you make your own path as you walk.

Antonio Machado (1875 - 1939)