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Considerations While Doing Revit Modeling

Compliance with BIM (Building Information Modeling) standards while modeling Revit ensures that the model is created and managed accurately and effectively. BIM standards ensure consistency and efficiency among all stakeholders throughout a project. In order to model in accordance with BIM standards, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points:

Making necessary preparations before starting modelling: There are predetermined standards and guidelines for BIM projects. Starting to model by following these can prevent bigger problems from occurring in the future.
Paying attention to adequate level of detail: In BIM projects, the level of detail is an important factor affecting the quality and accuracy of the model made. Insufficient detail may cause the model to be incompatible with the real world. For example, the partitions should be modeled according to the concrete pouring plan. A model element that has no connection with reality causes the process to be disrupted.
Processing sufficient data to the elements: During modeling, all parameters of the element must be entered in accordance with the project. WBS, Pos No, Mark ID etc. The presence of many parameters in the elements plays a great role in facilitating BIM processes.
Data standard compliance: Data standard compliance is important in BIM projects. Different components and data types conforming to different standards can break the consistency of the data in the model. Types should be properly adjusted and used for their intended purpose.
Correct selection of building materials: In BIM projects, material properties are an important factor affecting the accuracy of modeling and the accuracy of analysis. Incorrect selection of building materials may cause misleading data in the model. It is necessary to model the element in the project in accordance with its characteristics.
Mistakes in managing changes made: BIM projects can make mistakes in the process because team members need to monitor and manage changes. For example, improper documentation of a change or deletion of a component can affect the accuracy of the model. In a revision to an element, deleting and remodeling that element may cause all historical data of the deleted element to be deleted.
Finding the building blocks in their coordinates: The drawn block – station etc. After linking the masses to the main model, it is necessary to assign their coordinates to the models according to the site plan. Otherwise, ifc exports from the program will have the wrong coordinates.

There is currently steady and growing use of innovative digital technologies to design and construct capital highway projects and to monitor their condition and performance. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is gaining rapid acceptance in several infrastructure industries, including highway transportation.

In general terms, the earlier a decision is made in a business process, the greater its potential positive impact on important project variables, such as cost and time, as can be seen from the MacLeamy diagram .

For example, reviewing a planned motorway route in a realistic 3D environment with all the necessary indicators such as intersections and structures, in what can be called the information phase, can have a decisive impact on preventing complex and costly changes in the construction phase. Throughout the further design process, the designers should maintain a balance between the scope, schedule and cost – in line with the client’s budget and requirements. Any change can cost money and waste time. Traditional design methods usually require significant time and effort to produce cost estimates and scheduling information. However, with the use of BIM, all the schedules, quantities and other vital information are immediately can be taken. This simplification puts the designer and project team firmly in control over the accuracy of the design process, eliminates painstaking manual verification and improves cost efficiency and collaboration

As the project goes into detailed design, a huge amount of data will be form. Upon completion of the project, the twin digital model is forwarded to the contractor. The BIM model improves the transfer of data between designers and contractors as well. The amount of information delivered in this way, as well as its systematic organization, is far better than standard CAD project documentation printed on paper.

First BIM contracts showed a reduction in the number of change orders (%2-%12). BIM implementation increased awareness within the organization for the need to standardize data exchanges. The BIM application increased awareness among the project teams to verify the data coming from the construction to the project and from there to the technical offices. Document lead times have been reduced by five times compared to traditional processes.

Above, there is a survey study conducted for teams in managerial positions in a highway project. According to this survey, BIM methodology in highway projects;

1) By providing the most benefit, visuality allows us to have a healthier idea about the course of the project.

2) It increases coordination and cooperation in a multidisciplinary sector.

3) Design optimization can be provided to minimize revisions.

4) It reveals the mistakes made in the design.

5) You have the chance to experience a simulation of the construction beforehand

6) Very fast changes can be made on the 3D model.

7) It can effectively share data between multidisciplines.

8) All stakeholders involved in the project can follow all updates on a single model.

9) A more organized system and speed are provided in data sharing with less paper work.

Highway Projects Modeled by Various Designers

Peljesac Bridge, built using the Bim methodology

References:

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation for Highway Project from Consultant’s Perspectives in Malaysia

E Halim¹, A Mohamed² and M S Fathi¹

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/971/1/012003/pdf

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for road infrastructure: TEM requirements and recommendations/2021/United Nations

https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/2017495_E_pdf_web.pdf

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Practices in Highway Infrastructure/ 2021/FHWA Global Benchmarking Program Report

https://international.fhwa.dot.gov/pubs/pl21024/fhwa_pl21024.pdf

ERAY BURUKOĞLU

There are 4 types of projects that we see during the construction of a building. These are static architectural mechanical and electrical projects. The purpose of the architectural project is shaped by considering the wishes of the building users. The purpose of the static project is to make the architectural project in a way that is not affected by the building’s transportation system. Then, mechanical installation and electrical projects come in accordance with this architectural and static project.

1-Statical Project

Static projects are made by civil engineers in accordance with architectural projects. Scales are prepared according to the structure and size. All floor plans, sections and details are calculated in accordance with the types of steel, masonry, reinforced concrete and similar structures.

2- Architectural Projects

Architectural project; It consists of the site plan prepared by the architects, all floor plans including the basement floors, the roof plan and at least two sections and a sufficient number of views, system sections and point details when necessary.

3-Mechanical Projects

A lot of work is required in order to prepare the mechanical installation project. The characteristics of the architectural structure should be taken into account by calculating the heat losses of application materials such as brick Ytong. In this context, it is expected that the mechanical needs of the building, such as heating and cooling, will be met with engineering merits.

4-Electrical Project

Electrical installation project; These are the projects that will meet the electrical needs of the building, prepared by electrical engineers in accordance with the architectural project, and the electrical internal installations for the strong and weak currents, the scales of which are determined according to the size and characteristics of the building.

References:

Mimarlik.org

Mimarist.org

Istanbul.imo.org.tr

https://www.bluetecmne.com/blog/a-guide-to-mechanical-consultancy-in-singapore/

theengineeringcommunity.org

Eray BURUKOĞLU

When we look at the construction sector, inefficiency is almost tangible and visible. According to statistics, the rate of inefficiency in construction projects is 47%, and the rate of projects with delays is around 60%. Even for a relatively small building, the data collected over its life cycle can be, as you can imagine, a very big data. Monitoring and controlling such a volume of data is extremely difficult. The size of the problem increases exponentially in companies working on many projects at the same time. The solution to this problem with the common mind all over the world is digitalization. There are different software or software groups to create a common data platform in the industry and to offer a digital project management solution. BIMCRONE, which started its journey as an R&D project, attaches importance to differentiation while feeding from its valuable competitors. BIMCRONE’s value proposition has four competitive advantages that we want to offer as most important:

1-BIMCRONE considers the life cycle of buildings as a whole

By creating a digital twin of a project, BIMCRONE provides its users with up-to-date information with different functions that will benefit from the planning phase of the building, construction, operation, restoration and even demolition and recycling processes. Stores, reuses and recommends detailed data of the structure on a single platform.

2- BIMCRONE integrates the data and keeps it on the model

BIMCRONE makes it possible to view real-time information on a single platform, from material details used on each wall of a building, to delay reports, and even the percentage of construction progress at any given moment. When choosing any structural element on the 3D model, the quantity, timing, cost, etc. In addition to information, you can easily access corporate archive and projection data.

3-BIMCRONE executes the construction project in 360°

BIMCRONE is a collaboration environment. It allows the information produced by different teams to be accessed instantly with other teams depending on their roles and authorities. The data pool that can be accessed by contractors, design teams, field teams, audit teams, managers, technical offices and subcontractors provides a sharing environment. In fact, other stakeholders of the project such as public institutions, finance, insurance can easily access this information when necessary and follow the development of the project on the same platform.

4-BIMCRONE is user friendly.

BIMCRONE has the most user-friendly interface and makes it easy for team members with various technical backgrounds to use. It has various language options including Turkish. BIMCRONE works like a business partner, not just a software solution. It pays attention to knowledge sharing, experience transfer and joint development among the teams it works with.

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