In this presentation, we will share how you can leverage the BIM data, 2D Drawings and project documents in your construction workflow to improve project delivery. Best practices will be shared on how to classify objects by activity ID, bid packages, cost code, VE options, and zones/areas during preconstruction so a constructible model is delivered to the field team for workflows including work in place tracking, production tracking, scheduling and more.

Level of development (LOD) is one of the most fundamental concepts of BIM. It was developed to facilitate BIM utility through the building lifecycle and is typically part of every BIM execution plan (BEP). An LOD matrix provides the framework to exchange both geometrical and qualitative digital information between stakeholders. However, LOD is commonly the most ambiguous part of any BEP. The definition is often customized, and the terminology modified to align with an already contracted scope, essentially eliminating the whole purpose of defining a LOD. Through the past decade, the AEC industry has struggled to find a way to utilize BIM without altering existing design and construction processes and deliverables. Consequently, LOD has overtime morphed and devolved into something that fits within the industry’s comfort zone of BIM. This presentation will bring LOD back to its intended purpose and examine how, and if, it can be used effectively by all stakeholders. LOD may be a practical solution for robust information exchange; however, as it stands, LOD is a square peg in a round BIM.

This presentation will cover the practical aspects of capturing digital information from Building Information Models, combining that information with a COBie deliverable and finally integrating that information into an asset information management system. Examples from current and past Alberta Infrastructure capital projects will be discussed. What sort of process is Alberta Infrastructure using? What are the challenges when integrating BIM and COBie? What stakeholders need to be involved and when do they need to be involved? What are maintainable assets? How do owners utilize these new deliverables? These are the key questions involved in Digital Project Delivery. This presentation will inform the audience of technical aspects in producing the deliverables.

“How much does a problem cost that doesn’t happen? This is the main questions we try answer in our presentation “”The ROI of VDC, OMG!”” Everyone wants to know what the return on investment is for BIM, but it can be a very tricky exercise to determine. At Clark Builders we asked the very same question and set out to determine how much money was saved from one of our current VDC projects. This typical, real world, Calgary based project digs deep into project BIM and VDC costs by leveraging the people and technology. By quantifying issues, process enhancements, and comparing back to traditional methods we were able to determine the total cost saved for our project.

Design and construction are changing. With the emergence of new technologies and processes in the industry, one of the biggest perceived barriers to truly collaborative workflows are the legal implications of working in a new way. These barriers are often attributable to misunderstandings and a fear of the unknown. They can often be easily overcome by aligning expectations and contractual responsibilities. This presentation will dispel some of the myths associated with BIM workflows and provide attendees insights on how to navigate the legal pitfalls. It will educate individuals on how to address conflicts between organizations and how to overcome common issues that arise during a BIM based project.

What really is COBie, what does it mean to deliver COBie and how much will it cost me? As more and more building owners are starting to adopt BIM standards, increased pressure is put on design and construction teams to provide data deliverables at handover. Many times in a COBie format. In this session we will address the who’s, what’s, why’s and how’s around capturing, managing and ultimately delivering COBie. We’ll explain the importance of understanding the building owner’s needs for capturing data to ensure teams efficiently collaborate to meet requirements with minimal waste and rework. We’ll then look at an example of using dRofus to manage the COBie data in a collaborative platform and how it can be used to provide a true COBie-compliant BIM deliverable – not just a COBie spreadsheet.

The capital constructions costs account for only around 10% of the life-cycle of a building. We also know that our historical practices (concept through design to construction) are not 'lean' and we have up to 30% waste in labour, materials and time. We have to be more collaborative, innovative and forward thinking across the full spectrum of a projects life-cycle. This needs to be more integrated from the outset with owners being clear as to the desired outcome and realistic given available funding, while relying on expert consultants, contractors and trades to provide advice so long-term sustainability of facilities is not compromised in the design and construction phases. We have an opportunity though collaboration from the outset to demonstrate and improve the interdependent benefits of financial and environmental sustainability - they have to go hand in hand rather than being a choice! How do we improve communication, collaboration, adopt lean techniques that have been proven in the manufacturing sector, improve quality and consistency and reduce the time to deliver major projects. How can technology enable or assist in advancing our joint cause?