Essential Guide - BIM

For Contractors

Version 0.5

BCAA-CCIT
22/2/2013
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Pre-Construction Stage ...................................................................................................................... 4
Site Planning (Logistic Planning) ..................................................................................................... 4
Preliminary Planning and Scheduling (Sequencing) ........................................................................ 8
Preliminary Estimation ................................................................................................................ 11
Scope Definition .......................................................................................................................... 14
Working with Consultant's Models .............................................................................................. 15
Preliminary Coordination and Request for Information (RFI) ........................................................ 16
Constructability Analysis and Design Improvement ...................................................................... 21
Visualisation ................................................................................................................................ 26
Construction Stage .......................................................................................................................... 31
Project Planning and Management .............................................................................................. 31
Working with Consultant's and Sub-Contractor's Models ............................................................. 33
Co-ordination, RFI and Resolution................................................................................................ 35
Preparation of Shop Drawings ..................................................................................................... 37
Sequencing Complex Construction ............................................................................................... 47
Setting out and Verification on Site .............................................................................................. 49
Estimation, Procurement, Payment and Claim ............................................................................. 51
Prefabrication.............................................................................................................................. 53
Preparation of As-build Model ..................................................................................................... 58
Preparation of BIM Model for Operation and Maintenance ......................................................... 60
Visualisation ................................................................................................................................ 62
Introduction
The objective of this assist Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Specialist Sub-
Contractors to develop BIM model(s) collaboratively. It is a graphical guide that
shows the possible use-cases of BIM for various tasks in Pre-Construction and
Construction stages.
This is a general document that covers a typical building and not an extensive
document that covers all scenarios that might arise based on specific project. Users
are allowed to edit/change accordingly to suit their needs.
This document is not based on any specific software and do not cover the steps on
how to use the software. For the software specific steps, please refer to the software
help/user manual.

The chapters were not organised in any particular sequence. The purpose of
segregating the content into pre-construction and construction is for readability and
based on availability of information at the time.
Example: In this document procurement is discussed in the Construction part. In
actual the procurement might start from the beginning of construction. So it is for the
team to decide when to implement the particular BIM use. The accuracy of the result
will be based on the element details available at the time of implementation.
The project team should select and implement the BIM uses based on the project
requirement, type and timeline. Please allocate the duration of each BIM use based
on the project type and the skill set of the team.

This document is prepared with an assumption that design BIM model is part of the
Tender document and prepared based on the design part of Essential Guide. Due
to the transition period if only 2D drawings were issued, the Construction team
should do the conversion of design drawings to BIM model(s).
Please refer to Appendix A: Element Progression Matrix for the BIM element's
level of detail at each stage.
Please refer to Appendix B: Co-ordination Matrix for the list of elements that need
to be co-ordinated and co-ordinated with.

Notes for reader:

Items yet to add

 D&B specific content.

 Temporary works.
 Collaboration and Change Management (BIM Manager's Forum to prepare)

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Pre-Construction Stage

Site Planning (Logistic Planning)

The objective of BIM use in site planning is to visualise/demonstrate how various
activities on site will be carried out during construction. The team can identify
potential constrains and issues early. Another benefit is on time delivery.

 Model the site topography

 Add hoardings along the boundary with site access (Gates)

 Plan and model internal roads and pedestrian access inside the site

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  Model the site offices, storage areas and utilities

 Plan the vehicle movements and mobile crane movements. *Animate the
mobile crane movement.

* Value added service

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  Plan the location of Tower Cranes and model them.

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  * Animate the entire sequence for the purpose of demonstrating to site personals.

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* Value added service

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Preliminary Planning and Scheduling (Sequencing)
The objective of BIM use for preliminary planning and scheduling is to
visualise/demonstrate how the construction will be executed from start to the
completion of the project. The team can predict constraints and potential issues
early. The team can plan procurement with the sequencing as well.

 The detail of the model/model elements can be of a estimated size when done
in pre-construction stage.

 Mass models can be used for the overall sequencing.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

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  Additional sequencing can be done with discipline specific models

o Structural: The sequencing can be for the full building as per the
casting cycle.

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o Architectural: The sequencing can be for typical areas or for individual
rooms fitting-out. So, it will be easier to visualise.

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 o MEP: The sequencing can be for typical installations.

 Updating the sequenced models as per changes during construction should

be based on the need and value.

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Preliminary Estimation
The objective of BIM use for preliminary estimation is to get the quantities quickly
from the model for Tender purpose. The team can save time and improve the
accuracy of estimation and reduce potential risks.
The diagram below shows the accuracy of estimation in different stages. The
accuracy will be higher when done closer to the end of project as most of the
procurement were completed.

+ +
- -
Design Stage Pre-Con Construction

 Perform quality assurance before proceeding for the estimation. Remove

duplicates, check for missing elements, make sure the top and base of
vertical elements (walls, columns and stairs) are connected to the right levels
and the elements were classified according to the types.

 Schedules in the BIM authoring tools can be used to extract information from
the model. It is basically the numbers like count, length, area and volume.

 Export the data to excel and add the rest of the information like description
and cost to get the estimation.

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  Alternatively export the BIM model to a specific software application for
estimation, which has measurement tools, cost library, workbook and
reporting tools.

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 MEP Elements and Doors

Work Book
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Scope Definition
The objective of BIM use for scope definition is to graphically represent the extend of
work need to be completed by the project team. This helps all parties involved in the
project either internal or external to understand clearly the scope of work.

 If the model is prepared to present the scope of single team then the team
can use one colour to represent their scope and the rest can be without any
highlight as shown below.

 If the model is prepared to present multiple team's scope of work. Ex. Sub-
contractors. The team can use more than one colour to represent each teams
scope with a legend as shown below.

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 Working with Consultant's Models
The objective of this chapter is to cover the steps after the Consultant's models were
received. The teams can visualise the model to understand the design and start
planning their respective activity.

Receive Bring the Check for

Visualise to Freeze a copy
Consultant's Design Models potential issues
plan activities of Design
Design Models into a single and issue RFIs Model(s) with
environment
Consultant's
replies to RFIs
(Optional during transitional period)

Covert to BIM
models

Use the Design

Model(s) as
Receive
reference for
Consultant's
downstream
Design
applications
Drawings (2D)

The assumption made while preparing this document is that the design model(s) will
be issued for construction as reference. In the transition period if the design model(s)
were not issued for construction (as reference) then the team should convert the 2D
drawings to BIM to achieve benefits downstream.

 Perform quality assurance by Visual Checking and Automatic Checking to

identify potential issues like missing information/elements, constructability
issues and compliance with the modelling guidelines. Refer to Singapore BIM
Guide's Appendix B for a sample modelling guidelines.

 Please refer to the chapters Preliminary Coordination and Request for

Information (RFI) and Constructability Analysis and Design Improvement
for further details.

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Preliminary Coordination and Request for Information (RFI)
The objective of this chapter is to cover the preliminary coordination process to
understand the project better, identify potential issues and project complexity (critical
areas) that affects the downstream project progress.
The team should follow the steps below for the Preliminary Coordination and rise
request for information(RFI) or clarification to Consultants.
Step 1: Import various discipline models into a project coordination/project review
software. Make sure the models are located in a common coordinate (XYZ).

Step 2: Assign/change colors for each discipline model. This helps in the
identification of the element's source (discipline) when there is an issue.

Architecture: Dark Green +

30% Transparency

Structure: Dark Brown

ACMV: Light Blue

Plumbing: Light Green

Sewer: Yellow

Fire Protection: Light Red

Electrical: Purple

Suggested colors were shown above. The team should discuss with all the project
partners and decide the colors.

Note:
Avoid colors that were used for error/highlight by the Project Review Tool.
It is recommended to set transparency for the Architectural model in order to
visualise elements inside Architectural elements.

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Step 3: Visual check using the navigation tools of the project review software (Zoom,
Pan, Orbit, Walkthrough and Section). Refer to Appendix B: Co-ordination Matrix
for sample list of elements that need to be co-ordinated and co-ordinated with, which
can be used as a guide while checking. The team should prepare their own standard
matrix and follow that for every project.

Not enough head room

below the duct

Structurally unconnected
columns

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Step 4: Automatic checking capabilities of the project review software can be used
for checking certain items.

Note:
Coordination is not done automatically by the computer.
Ex. Architectural and Structural models can be compared to identify discrepancies.

Missing Structural
columns
Architectural columns
are smaller than
Structural columns

Missing Structural
opening for the door

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 Note:
Even though clash detection is part of the coordination process, the clash
detection can be optional during Pre-Construction stage due to time
constrain.

Updating the design models based on the Consultant's feedback can be done
during Construction stage.
Step 5: Add comments and save views (Some tools need users to save the view first
before adding comments).

Note:
It is a good practice to save views in more than one angle.
Step 6: Export the views as images to use in RFI documents or generate reports to
attach with RFI.

Step 7: Generate RFI documents as shown in the sample in next page with clear
indication of issues or missing information and images saved in the previous step.

Note:
The team can prepare their own format of RFI document as per their
requirement.

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 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Project: Project Reference Number:
RFI Ref: No. Pages
To:
Date Requested: Date Required:
Requested by: Sign:
Authorised by: Sign:

Description:

Images: (* Indicate the reference if separate part prints were attached)

Reference Drawings,
Documents and Locations

Response
Response by: Sign:
Authorised by: Sign:
Response:

Images: (* Indicate the reference if separate part prints were attached)

Reference Drawings,
Documents and Locations

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Constructability Analysis and Design Improvement
The objective of this chapter is to cover the use of BIM for Constructability Analysis
and Design Improvement, that eases the Construction process. This helps the team
to reduce errors and delays. Teams can create sequencing to demonstrate complex
construction, which will be discussed in Construction Stage - Sequencing Complex
Construction

Definition from wikipedia

Constructability (or buildability) is a project management technique to review
construction processes from start to finish during pre-construction phase. It is to
identify obstacles before a project is actually built to reduce or prevent errors,
delays, and cost overruns.
The term "constructability" defines the ease and efficiency with which structures
can be built. The more constructable a structure is, the more economical it will be.
Constructability is in part a reflection of the quality of the design documents, that is,
if the design documents are difficult to understand and interpret, the project will be
difficult to build.

Definition from CODE OF PRACTICE ON Buildability (April 2011)

The extent to which the design of a building facilitates ease of construction as well
as the extent to which the adoption of construction techniques and processes
affects the productivity level of building works.

Even though the COP on Buildability is for design stage certain aspects can be used
for checking/improving the constructability.

The length of the walls and their percentage can be extracted as shown in the table
above. For constructability it is better to have less percentage of walls with more
wet works. Ex. Brick Wall.

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 Groups/modules can be used for standardised assemblies and prefabrication. This
will allow teams to achieve better constructability.

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COP on Buildability (April 2011) also consist of new requirements for Contractor's to
show constuctability. The team can use BIM as shown below for Constructability
Score Application.

Main Construction Methods BIM Usage

Components / Technologies

Structural System External access BIM can be used to demonstrate

system various systems and processes easily
for better visualisation.
Formwork system
Innovative method,
system, process

Architectural, Screed on floors Schedules can be used to measure

Mechanical, Floor Area, Wall Area and Space
Electrical & Plastering of RC / Area.
Plumbing System block walls
Painting

Air conditioning
mechanical ventilation

Innovative method, BIM can be used to demonstrate

system, process various systems and processes easily
for better visualisation.

Good Industry Use of BIM Use of BIM already scores for

Practices Constructability.
Trade productivity
monitoring system Please refer to the COP for Buildability
for the respective scores.
Work manuals and site
mock-ups
Monthly work study
sessions to improve
work processes

Real time monitoring

on site
Tool box meeting and
sub-contractors
coordination meeting

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BIM can be used to analyse constructability issues, propose better alternatives.
Basically design improvements can be proposed and demonstrated with BIM.

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Visualisation
The objective of this chapter is to cover the visualisation of design model to
understand the project better. The model can be viewed from any angle, sections
can be cut at any location and 3D sections can be created to understand better.
Walk through along a path can be created for better visualisation.
The chapters discussed in pre-construction are also part of visualisation.

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Construction Stage

Project Planning and Management

The objective of BIM use for Project Planning and Management is moving forward
from the preliminary planning discussed in Pre-Construction. It is good to have the
actual elements for the model(s) during this task rather than just a mass model. The
details of the elements can be simplified.
Additional to visualising the construction sequence, the team can monitor the
progress by setting/installing cameras in same locations both in the project review
tool and site.

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If the team has tools that can link resource, cost and time information to the model then they can
monitor and plan the project progress, budget and resources as shown below.

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The teams can perform Cash Flow Analysis or Earned Value Analysis with models integrated with
cost information as shown below.

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 Working with Consultant's and Sub-Contractor's Models
The objective of this chapter is to cover the steps after the Consultant's issue a
updated model(s) or Sub-Contractor issue their model(s). The teams can visualise
the model to understand the changes/proposal and evaluate the impact to the
project.

 If the model(s) is/are amendment to previously issued version then do a

Version Comparison to identify changes.

Receive Study the Compare the Update the

Need NO
Consultant's change by change and Construction
further
updated Design bringing both study the Model, shop
clarification
Models versions into a impact drawings and
single **inform other
environment YES project
partners
Receive Study the Issue further
Consultant's change and RFIs to
input for RFI impact Consultant

Working with Consultant's Model

Version Comparison

**Based on the change communication agreement between project partners.

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 Receive Sub- Study the Submit to
Check the Shop YES
Con's Model(s) Model by No Issue Consultant for
Drawing(s)
and Shop bringing them approval
Drawing(s) and
Design/Constru
ction Model(s)
into single NO
environment

single Sub-Con to
NO Accepted
environment update and
by
re-submit
Consultant

Issue Shop YES

drawing(s) for
Construction

Working with Sub-Contractor's Model

 While studying the models perform quality assurance by Visual Checking

and Automatic Checking to identify potential issues like missing
information/elements, constructability issues and compliance with the
modelling guidelines. Refer to Singapore BIM Guide's Appendix B for a
sample modelling guidelines.

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Co-ordination, RFI and Resolution
The objective of this chapter is to cover coordination process done in-depth, which
requires more time to resolve potential issues in the model rather than on site.
Especially with Sub-contractor's input.
Steps 1 to Step 3 is same as Preliminary Coordination and Request for Information
(RFI) discussed in Pre-Construction stage.
Step4: Use Automatic checking capabilities of the project review software to
compare Architectural and Structural model, clash check between
Architectural/Structural and MEP model.
It is important to recognise that not all conflicts detected are issues. Certain conflicts
may have been intentional during the modelling process for the sake of simplifying
the modelling process. Proper search sets and clash rules should be set up before
running the respective coordination processes, to:

 Reduce time and resources spent on detecting false positives.

 Hide elements that are unnecessary in the coordination process, for example,
known issues that can be resolved on site; elements that do not impact the
cost when changed on site, etc

 Group particular elements for a specific type of coordination process, such as

forming groups for Beams and Ducts only during a clash analysis.
Clash results need to be judged in the context of the elements being analysed, and
the type of clash detection software being used. For example, one issue that may
occur are duplicate instances of the same clash – for example, a pipe hitting beam
could represent 20 clashes when in reality it is only one single issue.

Note:
Coordination is not done automatically by the computer.

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Step 5: Evaluate the issues, add comments and save views (Some tools need users
to save the view first before adding comments) for discussion in the coordination
meeting.
Step 6: Arrange for a coordination meeting with all the project partners. Discuss the
issues and assign responsibility. Generate reports with issue details, agreed follow-
up and responsibility.

Note:
The coordination meeting can be held at regular agreed schedule.

Step 7: The team responsible update the model and send for next co-ordination
meeting.
Note:
The team can prepare their own report format as per their requirement.

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Preparation of Shop Drawings
The objective of this chapter is to cover various shop drawings that can be generated
from the model with additional 3D views that can easily demonstration the design
intend to the site team.

Note:
Once the use of BIM increase the information (Ex. Annotations) added to the
shop drawings can be reduced and the site team might use BIM directly.
The following shop drawings can be produced from Architectural, Structural and
MEP model(s). The list is not exhaustive, the team is free to add additional drawings
based on their requirement.

Architectural Model Structural Model MEP Model

Floor Plan Piling Layout Plan ACMV Shop Drawing

Sections and Elevations Pile Cap Plan & Details Plumbing Shop Drawing

Door & Window Structural Floor Plan Sanitary Shop Drawing

Schedule

Staircase Details Column & Wall Power Shop Drawing

Schedule

Toilet Details Beam & Slab Details Lighting Shop Drawing

Floor Finishes Plan Staircase Details Trunking Shop Drawing

Ceiling Finishes Plan Link way Roof Plan & Combined Services
Details Drawing

Roof Details Roof Truss Details Single Services Drawing

Room Partition &

Fitment Plan

Fitment Schedule

Miscellaneous Details

The basic steps are

 Generate the views from BIM model,

 Add details using 2D lines and touch up the line works,

 Add location information, dimensions and annotations,

 Place in drawings sheets with titleblock and

 Save or print to issue the drawings.

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 Note:
Hybrid approach of views generated from BIM and 2D line works can be used
to create the necessary drawings.

- Elements from the BIM Model

Architectural Roof Detail

In the roof detail above the joint details were added in the view using 2D lines.

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Architectural Floor Plan

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Architectural Elevation

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Architectural Section

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Architectural Typical Areas Floor Plan and Floor Finishes Plan
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Architectural Toilet Details

Architectural Door Schedule

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Architectural Kitchen Fitment Details

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Structural General Arrangement Plan

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Structural Staircase Detail

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Structural Part Plan and 3D Views

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 Structural Concrete Details

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MEP Coordinated Services Drawings

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MEP Coordinated Services Drawings

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Sequencing Complex Construction
This chapter covers the use of BIM for sequencing of complex construction. The
intention is to demonstrate the workflow to the site staff and also future
demonstration and education purpose. As the BIM model is better for visualisation it
much easier to demonstrate the sequence.

Note:
Correct sequencing is important for the constructability and quality of work.

 Teams can identify constructability issues early.

 Teams can use animation tools for the purpose of demonstration.

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Setting out and Verification on Site
This chapter covers the use of BIM site setting out and verification on site. Setting
out is the opposite of surveying.
Surveying is a process of creating maps and plans of a particular site or location.
Setting out starts with plans and ends with the various elements of a particular plan
correctly positioned on site.
The techniques and equipments used in surveying is the same as the one used in
setting out.
The team can mark/extract the coordinates (x, y, z values) of each point/elements
that need to be set-out on site relative to the real world coordinates.
Additionally the team can provide setting out with dimensions and elevations.

Teams can use equipments like Total Station to set-out and verify the points to and
from site.

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These equipment manufacturers also produce plug-ins for BIM authoring tools and
software that can translate points added in BIM authoring tools to machine readable
format.
Verification of elements from site to model also possible with these equipments

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Estimation, Procurement, Payment and Claim
The objective of BIM use for Estimation, Procurement and Payment.
The estimation process discussed in preliminary estimation is to get the quantities
quickly from the model for Tender purpose. The process is the same but as shown in
the diagram below shows the accuracy of estimation during Construction stage will
have less variation.

+ +
- -
Design Stage Pre-Con Construction

Procurement

Even though the procurement is discussed in the Construction part. In actual the
procurement might start from the early part of construction. So it is for the team to
decide when to implement the particular BIM use. The accuracy of the result will be
based on the element details available at the time of implementation.
At the moment the information required for procurement is scattered as well not
much different from the traditional 2D practice. Only benefit of using BIM is the
quantities will be accurate and up-to-date at any given time.

As the BIM adoption progress the consultants can embed specification to the
objects. This allows the team to extract/view specification from the model directly.

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Teams can use tools that can link required resources and time to the objects, which
allows the procurement team to plan the material sourcing on a timely manner.

Payment and Claim

The team can use colour codes to indicate visually the works completed, works yet
to settle the claim/payment and works already settled the claim/payment as shown
below. This allows everyone in the project to easily visualise the current status.

Work Completed-Claimed/Paid
Work Completed-Yet to Claim/Pay
Work in-progress/not started

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Prefabrication
This chapter covers the use of BIM in prefabrication. The model(s) can used to
identify the elements/assemblies that can be prefabricated.
The team can use
BIM to identify non-
standard items and
also minimise the
number of types
easily by creating
schedules of
elements.

Some examples of prefabricated elements and Assemblies.

Walls, Slabs, Columns, Beams, Stairs, Doors, Windows, Curtain Walls, Claddings,
Ceilings, Parapets, Railings, Speciality Equipments, Transport Elements, Toilets,
Insulated Ducts, MEP assemblies

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Before prefabrication, shop drawings of individual prefab element/assembly are
required to be prepared and details with the following information

 Plan/3D views with location of the elements/assemblies

 Dimensions of elements, weight and volume where applicable

 Locations of individual elements in the assembly Ex. Fittings, Connection

Details, Rebars, Elements for connection, lifting and bracing.

 Location of embedded items if any. Ex. Service conduits, blockouts and

recesses and openings.

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Optimisation of element types and rebar shapes can be easily done with BIM.

Automations can be used for fabrication. Ex. Rebar bending, steel structure
cutting/drilling, glass cutting etc.

BIM data can be transferred to CNC machines for steel cutting.

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The team can decide the weight of the precast/prefab component based on the
crane location and capacity as shown above.

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Preparation of As-build Model
This chapter covers the preparation of As-build model. This task starts from the day
one of the construction. Even though the construction is done as per design,
changes are inevitable due to coordination, site conditions and materials availability.
The team should make a copy of the design model and start preparing as-build
model. Once constructed on site, the team should update the change in the model
as per the site condition.

Note:
Avoid Over modelling, discuss with the client/owner and agree on details that
need to be modelled. Appendix A: Element Progression Matrix for the BIM
element's can be used as a reference. Shop drawings and installation details
can be used as supplement to the model.

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Teams can use equipments like Total Station to verify the points from site.

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Preparation of BIM Model for Operation and Maintenance
The chapter covers the preparation of BIM model for Operation and Maintenance.
The team should add the information necessary for the operation and maintenance
to the As-build model based on the requirements from the client or O&M team.
The O&M team should give the requirements as they know exactly what information
are required for operation and maintenance.

Fire Rating is the property attached to the door, the construction team should fill in
the value (2 hr) for the property. The O&M team can use the value any time as per
their requirement.

The table below shows sample information that might be required by the operation
and maintenance team. The operation teams are free to modify and add to the table.
Appendix A: Element Progression Matrix for the BIM element's can be used as a
reference

Fire extinguishers Location Representation of fire extinguisher as an

Type object and location
Supplier Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Expiry Date Type – Model make
Supplier – Name
Expiry Date - Date

Breakout glass Location Object representation and location

Fire sprinklers Location Representation as an object and location

Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Supplier – Name

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 Fire valves etc Location Representation as an object and location
Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Supplier – Name

Fire pumps Location Representation as an object and location

Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Pump Supplier – Name
Capacity Pump Capacity

Chillers Location Representation as an object and location

Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Pump Supplier – Name
Capacity Pump Capacity

Lights Location Representation as an object and location

Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Expiry Date Supplier – Name
Expiry Date - Date

Motion sensors Location Representation as an object and location

Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Supplier – Name

Control meters Location Representation as an object and location

Type Attributes to be provided as part of the info:
Supplier Type – Model make
Supplier – Name

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Visualisation
The objective of this chapter is to cover the visualisation of Construction model(s)
especially for demonstration of Construction process and record purpose. This
consists of various 2D and 3D views generated from the Construction model(s).
The images in the chapters discussed in Construction stage are also part of
visualisation.

Note:
More Images will be added in later

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