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The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community (TAP) serves as a resource for AIA members, the profession, and the public in the deployment of computer technology in the practice of architecture. TAP leaders monitor the development of computer technology and its impact on architecture practice and the entire building life cycle, including design, construction, facility management, and retirement or reuse.

    

  • 1.  BIM 2 FM

    Posted 06-29-2016 03:03 PM

    We are in process of conducting a comprehensive facilities condition assessment on over 250 building. The  data we gather will be imported into a  CMMS. However this process will help in establishing  BIM Guidelines for new facilities in years to come. My concern and  question is as an owner what are  some major issues and concerns in importing data from an FCA and a BIM into a CMMS systems. I have talked to several  people in the technology, vendors, and consultants about the challenges. When implemented, I hope to share and present and encourage to other owners to use this process to create a better value for designing, constructing and maintaining buildings.

    Any insights or input would be greatly appreciated.         

     

    David Trevino, FAIA, LEED AP

    Sr. Program Manager

    City of Dallas  - Equipment & Building Services            

    3202 Canton Street | Dallas, TX 75226

    Office: 214.670.3045
    david.trevino@dallascityhall.com

    Divergent Thinking -"An Essential Capacity for Creativity;

    Change Your Paradigm" - Sir Ken Robinson

     

     



  • 2.  RE: BIM 2 FM

    Posted 06-30-2016 06:10 PM

    David,

    I think you face two great obstacles:

    1. The format for native BIM data (most often Revit) is highly unstable.  It changes every year.  Unless you are willing to keep up to date, and I've seen few institutions have the budget for that, your consultants will not be able to supply BIM models in a format you can read after only a few years.

    2. Architects have a tremendous investment in their own BIM standards, family libraries, templates, and especially training.  Your ability to impose your standards on them for work on your buildings will be much more limited than in the CAD days.  I know I at least would easily double my fee if I were forced to use someone else's imposed standards and libraries. Knowing that my fee would therefore be uncompetitive, I would simply pass on your work.  Using intermediate formats such as IFC is not really a viable solution at this point in time.

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    Kevin A. TenBrook AIA
    PhiloWilke Partnership
    Houston TX

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  • 3.  RE: BIM 2 FM

    Posted 07-01-2016 10:17 PM

    David,

    This is not really about BIM, as most people understand it today. This is about using the data to do our work better and more effectively over the facility lifecycle; not just the design and construction process.

    The data about our facilities is more valuable than the physical facilities themselves…—Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, USCG Ret.

    I hesitated to dive into your question, for you are asking about the ultimate wicked problem in the building industry. The solutions exist outside of the realm of legacy vendors and well outside the scope of most AE firms today, where too many are welded to last century's tools and processes. Current file-based tools and processes can not handle the issues you describe.

    That said, there are large and well-known organizations implementing data-driven BIG BIM ecosystems that are resilient and sustainable and; they are doing it today.

    Start by connecting with those that have large numbers of facility assets and have been working on this for many years. The US Coast Guard blazed the trail in this area, integrating mission and facilities by connecting facility condition with business metrics within a geospatial construct. The California Community College System, the Department of Defense Healthcare System and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs are integrating GiS, BIM and FM + owner standards + owner requirements + vendor product data to build BIG BIM ecosystems. The State of Wisconsin created the first BIM delivery standard that overcomes many of the issues that Kevin's item 2 discusses.

    All are (and have been) doing this on shoestring budgets, in compliance with international standards. 

    Contact me offline and I will get you the contact information for the people working on this for these organizations.

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    Finith E. Jernigan, FAIA
    President, Design Atlantic Ltd | Architecture-Planning-Management
    Publisher, 4Site Press | Content for a Resilient Built Environment
    Author of BIG BIM little bim and Makers of the Environment

    Salisbury MD

    Original Message