Download Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies 2010

Download the 2010 Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Case Studies 2010 | PDF 59-Pages

Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies is published by The American Institute of Architects, California Council in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Research and report by Jonathan Cohen, FAIA

For more detailed background information on IPD, 

• visit www.ipd-ca.net and refer to The Integrated Project Delivery Guide, jointly developed by the AIA’s Integrated Practice Discussion Group and AIA California Council, and Integrated Project Delivery: A Working Definition, published by AIA California Council.

Impressive Conceptual-Programming Revit Tools

I wrote two Revit-BIM Playbook Blog articles detailing two 3rd party Revit applications, Trelligence Affinity and WinEst Modelogix.

Both programs collect, manage and analyze a high level of project design information during a facility project's programming-conceptual phase.

These unique 3rd party applications can be used as standalone solutions. You can extend the value of their non-graphic programming and costing data, through unique, bi-directional connections to the Revit model.

Programming and costing information is often created-managed by design and business staff, that work in non-Revit project roles. Both applications provide opportunities to integrate the value of their roles within the BIM design process team.

Trelligence Affinity for Revit Pre-Design | Programming | Schematic Phases

Trelligence President, Larry Ciscon PhD, demonstrated Trelligence’s value for capturing, visualizing, analyzing and bi-directionally syncing a design project’s programming data (scope) with Revit models. Trelligence is designed to “inform the designer, without forcing the design programming onto the designer”.

View Mr. Ciscon's remaining business case points for integrating Trelligence Affinity into your Revit-BIM design process.

WinEstimator Revit-BIM Workshop | Marquette University-College of Engineering

Steve Watt kicked off his session demonstrating; Modelogix™, WinEstimator’s standalone conceptual modeling estimating tool.

A Feasibility Estimate, sometimes called a Courtesy Estimate; helps clients determine whether they should financially proceed with design drawings. As a marketing tool, it sets potential clients future expectations of your organization.

This is a potential business opportunity; however, you are given very little project information. Using simple plans and elevations, Modelogix can link your historical estimates to produce a quick, accurate conceptual estimate. Thereby; qualifying, your company and your number for the client.

January-February 2010 WinEst University Seminars

• WinEst Revit-BIM Construction-Estimating Technologies | Free University Seminars

Mining the Model | CSI Madison-AIA SW Wisconsin BIM Presentation

I am providing a Building Information Modeling (BIM) educational presentation for CSI Madison Chapter and AIA Southwest Wisconsin for CSI’s January 12th evening meeting.

A RSVP is requested by January 5th; however,

• if you need more time, please email Curtis Norton, CSI, CCS on or before Friday January 8th, so that Curt can finalize the meal quantities and seating prior to the meeting.

I posted the details and download links on my Revit Playbook blog with a similar title;

• Mining the Model | CSI Madison-AIA SW Wisconsin BIM Presentation | Jan 12 Evening

Download BIM presentation description and CSI dinner meeting schedule.

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Download Revit Family-BIM Component Web Sites | Club Revit-LinkedIn

What are the most common web sites to get Revit-BIM objects?

This was the "Discussion" question raised by Chris Andersen in the Club Revit Group on LinkedIn the professional networking website.

Here's the list generated from that discussion:

• http://seek.autodesk.com/
• http://www.caddetails.com/ (requires registration)
• http://www.cadforum.cz/catalog_en/?fo=RFA (Requires registration)
• http://www.usgdesignstudio.com/default.asp
• http://www.revitcity.com/index.php
• http://revitcomponents.blogspot.com/
• http://www.revitfamilyman.com/new3revitfotwpage.htm

• http://www.turbosquid.com/Revit (for a fee) 
• http://www.augi.com 

• http://www.arcat.com/bim/bim_objects.shtml

• http://www.jeld-wen.com/
• http://www.kolbe-kolbe.com/
• http://www.strongtie.com/drawings/revit.asp
• http://www.symbolmachine.com/
• http://revitfactory.com/
• http://www.formfonts.com/
• http://www.broutek.com/
• http://www.revit-content.com/
• http://www.revitstore.com/
• http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/bim/bim-object-creation/

• http://www.smartbim.com
  

MEP objects(some of the links might be outdated): from AUGI:

• http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=99663

Acuity Brands Lighting

• http://www.acuitybrandslighting.com/BIM

American Standard

• http://www.americanstandard-us.com/resources/

A.O. Smith

• http://www.hotwater.com/lit/revit.html

 Applied Air

• http://appliedair.com/building-information-modeling-bim.asp
  

ClimateMaster

• http://www.climatemaster.com/index/comm_literature

Focal Point

• http://www.focalpointlights.com/resources/BIM.html

Greenheck

• http://www.greenheck.com/drawings/

 Kohler

• http://www.us.kohler.com/tech/cadsymbol/cadsymbol.jsp? (Revit families @ bottom of page)
  

Lightolier

• http://www.lightolier.com/resources/downloads.jsp#BIM

 LJ Wing | Heating & Makeup Air Equipment

• http://www.ljwing.com/building-information-modeling-bim.asp
  

 Sierra | Fresh Air Systems

• http://www.sierra-fas.com/building-information-modeling-bim.asp
  

Temprite Industries

• http://www.tempriteheating.com/building-information-modeling-bim.asp

Loren Cook

• http://www.lorencook.com/About/destools.shtml

Marley

• http://spxcooling.com/en/about/detail/revit-files/

McQuay

• http://www.mcquay.com/McQuay/BIM/Revit-BIMFiles

Mono-Systems

• http://www.monosystems.com/revit.asp

Price

• http://www.price-hvac.com/software/revit

Ruskin

• http://www.ruskin.com/revit.aspx

Siemon

• http://www.siemon.com/us/download/bim.asp

Victaulic

• http://www.victaulic.com/content/autodeskrevit.htm

Visa Lighting

• http://www.visalighting.com/site/resources/bim-building-information-modeling

Watts Regulator | Watts Water Technologies Inc

• http://www.watts.com/pro/whatsnew/whatsnew_3dCAD.asp

York

• http://rezine.net/

• http://andekan.com/
• http://www.broutek.com/
• http://www.cadworks.net/Revit.htm
• http://smartbim.reedconstructiondata.com/

RPC Content

• http://www.archvision.com/

USG Wall Systems

• http://www.usgdesignstudio.com/wallselector.asp

Kawneer Curtain Wall Systems

• http://www.kawneer.com/kawneer/north_america/en/bim.asp

Titus

• http://www.titus-hvac.com/software/Revit.asp

Woodwork Institute - Casework

• http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/publications/casework.asp

Lochinvar Boilers/Water Heaters:

• http://lochinvar.com/products/documentation.aspx?mode=filetype&filetypeid=22

Taco pumps & accessories:

• http://www.taco-hvac.com/revit.html

TurboSquid

• http://www.turbosquid.com/Revit (fee-based)
  

Reed Construction | SmartBIM Library

• http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/bim/bim-library/ (fee-based)
  

Yellowbryk

• http://www.yellowbryk.com/index.html (fee-based)
  

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BIM Manager Job | Forrester Construction Company

BIM Manager Job | Forrester Construction Company

The BIM Manager is primarily responsible for managing Forrester's BIM Implementation Plan in its entirety. 

Responsibilities will include the total management of all BIM related Programs, Clash Analysis, 4-D Scheduling, as well as active participation in Estimating, Pre-Construction and Marketing initiatives. 

The highly visible BIM Manager reports directly to Vice President of Preconstruction & Design Build Services.

Requirements for this exciting position include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Architecture, or related field
• 3 years of construction related experience, including 1-3 years of hands-on experience with BIM
• Computer proficiency in Navisworks, Revit, and other BIM software
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations
• Basic understanding of the organization of documents and standard drafting procedures
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Exceptional Organizational Skills
• Strong Presentation skills, both one-on-one and in a group setting
• Management skills required to organize a diverse team and direct them, through consensus, towards Project Success

Apply for this job through this company link:

• BIM Manager Job | Forrester Construction Company

Design-Build Manager Job | Revit-AutoCAD | Forrester Construction Company

Design-Build Manager | Revit-AutoCAD | Forrester Construction Company

The Design Build Manager is primarily responsible for managing design activities on Design Build Projects from project award through construction completion. 

This includes design team management, construction administration and all related activities. 

Secondary responsibilities will include document reviews for non-design build projects including risk assessment studies, constructability reviews and other quality control support.

The highly visible Design Build Manager reports directly to Vice President of Preconstruction & Design Build Services.

Requirements for this exciting position include:

• Professional Architectural Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of practice in an Architectural Office that specialized in Government and Institutional Projects.  
• Previous experience with Design Build Projects preferred
• Registered Architect or Registration immediately pending
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of Design Build delivery methodologies
• Basic understanding of the organization of documents and standard drafting procedures
• Experience and understanding of Construction Administration Services
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit, or other similar design software applications
• Experience with Word and Excel
• Exceptional Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication and Writing Skills
• Capable of Public Speaking and Formal Project Presentations
• Management skills required to organize a diverse team and direct them, through consensus, towards Project Success

Apply for this position through company link:

• Design-Build Manager | Revit-AutoCAD | Forrester Construction Company

BIM Expert-Engineer Job | Doha, Qatar

BIM Engineer based in Doha, Qatar. 

This person will lead the BIM design and documentation methodology by the design and use of coordinated, consistent and computable information about various company projects.

Projects are a variety of real estate products; including retail, office, multi family, villas, resorts, hotels, cultural centers etc.

• Act as an expert in developing and analyzing data related to structural, architectural and MEP information. Assist with all phases of construction - prior, during and post. 

• Assist in developing and maintaining a BIM framework at the company including the establishment of policies, procedures and compliance. 
• Must have a Graduate degree in Architecture along with 5+ years experience. Relocation assistance is provided along with a base salary, housing allowance, etc.

Please send resumes, compensation history and contact information to Lindsey Wentzel at lwentzel@southcoastpartners.com.

What Matters Now | Download Free EBook | Seth Godin

I downloaded Seth Godin's free ebook; What Matters Now

As I scrolled through this 82-page PDF; the topic, EVANGELISM by Guy Kawasaki caught my attention. (page 32)

The future belongs to people who can spread ideas.

Here are ten things to remember:

1. Create a cause. A cause seizes the moral high ground and makes people’s lives better.
2. Love the cause. "Evangelist" isn’t a job title. It’s a way of life. If you don’t love a cause, you can’t evangelize it.
3. Look for agnostics, ignore atheists. It’s too hard to convert people who deny your cause. Look for people who are supportive or neutral instead.
4. Localize the pain. Never describe your cause by using bull shiitake terms like "revolutionary" and "paradigm shifting." Instead, explain how it helps a person.
5. Let people test drive the cause. Let people try your cause, take it home, download it, and then decide if it’s right for them.
6. Learn to give a demo. A person simply cannot evangelize a product if she cannot demo it.
7. Provide a safe first step. Don’t put up any big hurdles in the beginning of the process. The path to adopting a cause needs a slippery slope.
8. Ignore pedigrees. Don’t focus on the people with big titles and big reputations. Help anyone who can help you.
9. Never tell a lie. Credibility is everything for an evangelist. Tell the truth—even if it hurts. Actually, especially if it hurts.
10. Remember your friends. Be nice to the people on the way up because you might see them again on the way down.

There are more than seventy big thinkers, each sharing an idea for you to think about as we head into the new year.

• From bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert to brilliant tech thinker Kevin Kelly, 
• from publisher Tim O'Reilly to radio host Dave Ramsey, there are some important people riffing about important ideas here. 
• The ebook includes Tom Peters, Fred Wilson, Jackie Huba and Jason Fried, along with Gina Trapani, Bill Taylor and Alan Webber.

Download Seth Godin's free ebook; What Matters Now

Business Cases for a Revit-BIM Transition in 2010

What are some of the significant business case points for transitioning to a Revit-BIM process?

• Last week after a client principal/owner asked me this question; I decided to write down my discussion points and answers that I provide regularly.

The first question (above), usually includes one or both of these two questions;

• Should I transition to Revit or AutoCAD Architecture?
• Is the time right to transition to a Revit-BIM process?

As a preface to the discussion points listed below; you may want to review my Blogger Profile or my About Page on my other blog; Revit-BIM Playbook. How may this be important to the points below?

• I've served our industry nationally and internationally, for more than 30 years. 
• My roles of corporate owner, technical trainer, educational speaker, technologist, Autodesk Reseller-trainer-consultant, production, marketing, business & technical project consultant and participating on several billion dollars of client projects produced in Revit, is a blessing that few have enjoyed.
  

Here’s a summary of the business case points we discussed. Granted, all of them may not apply to your situation. They may seem random, as our discussion tracked in several directions.

• 2009 BIM SmartMarket Report | The Business Value of BIM: The 50-page 2009 McGraw-Hill 2009 BIM SmartMarket report confirms the growth of the BIM process from facility owner to designers to contractors. The first report was released in 2007.

• Revit-Based Design Firms Work Well Together: Looking for more business? As Revit-BIM processes have evolved, design firms and contractors have made the investment; they now seek companies that are using a similar Revit-BIM process.

• Principals-Managers-Owners have found the Revit-BIM process intriguing, as more of them seek access into the Revit-BIM project than CAD files.
  

• Cross-Grade AutoCAD Licenses to Revit: A Revit Architecture Suite includes AutoCAD or AutoCAD Architecture (ADT). Personally, I see this as Autodesk’s means of helping folks transition to a full Revit BIM process by using your existing AutoCAD licensing.

• Revit is a more complete platform product; that includes individual, discipline-specific software for Architecture, Structural, and MEP. One platform for all disciplines
  

• Large Revit Projects: There are a significant number of large, multi-year design projects in process; that are using Revit as part of their design tools; like the Freedom Tower in New York.
  

• Revit Add-On Software: Consider the evolving suite of specialized, task specific Revit add-on products for cost estimating, fabrication, energy analysis, construction specifications and design.
  

• BIM vs Object-based CAD: The Revit platform is Autodesk’s evolving comprehensive BIM platform; where AutoCAD Architecture has served as their object-based product for Architecture & MEP.

• IFC Replaces DXF File Exchange: Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format is evolving as "the new DXF" for exchanging BIM project files and providing BIM Deliverables.

• BIM/IPD Process Contracts: AIA and AGC have contract formats specifically for BIM and/or IPD process-based design projects.

• BIM Builders: Contractors have become one of the fastest growing shareholders to use a BIM process. On a complete BIM project, the contractor is involved earlier in the design process. I’m working with architects that are working on projects; where the contractor invited the architect-engineer into the project.

• Revit-BIM Construction Specifications: E-Specs has become a significant software to connect specifications to the Revit-BIM model. Their patented process connects the MasterSpec to the BIM model components.

• Revit-BIM Construction Estimating: More than 4 major estimating packages now link to the BIM model for estimating.
  

• Discipline Specific BIM Models: Architects, Structural and MEP Engineers each build model specific to their discipline. They link their models together while coordinating their disciplines. As software and systems develop; individual discipline specific modeling may evolve to a single model or something completely different. After all, how many people foresaw the use of XREFs, Paper Space, Tool Palettes, Sheet Set Manager, Block Editor, Auto-scaling Text, etc when they were using AutoCAD Version 9? The tools will evolve around the process.
  

• Collaboration Tools BIM Viewers: A generic BIM viewer called NavisWorks, allows users to view BIM models, connect them to Project Management and Estimating systems…and performs clash-interference detection of multi-discipline components.
  

• Job Sites: Construction job trailers are evolving into Revit-BIM Model Review Trailers on construction sites. Yes, sub-contractors and fabricators are providing models to the general contractors prior to delivery and installation. GCs review their models prior to what is becoming "Just In Time" product delivery-installation to the construction site.
  

• International BIM User-Community Websites: Currently, RevitCity has 110,000+ global Revit members. The number of architects-engineers-contractors-owners that participate in AUGI-Revit Forums, Autodesk University, RevitCommunity, Revit Blogs are growing exponentially. These are unprecedented resources to help transition your company to a Revit-BIM process.
  

• Unprecedented access to pre-built Revit-BIM component libraries: Sweets, McGraw Hill-Reed Construction Data, CADDetails and Autodesk SEEK are just a few sites that provide thousands of Revit-BIM 3D Manufacturers' building components for a BIM design process.
  

• Design Analysis; structural, energy, code, space, mep, etc are conducted real time to simulate the life cycle of the building during design process of BIM models.

• Federal (GSA), States (Wisconsin, Texas) now require BIM deliverables on certain size projects.

• Academics: More than 90+ accredited architectural-engineering colleges are teaching, a Revit-BIM process in their graduate programs.

• Bidding for Graduate Talent: Finding, attracting and hiring better talent from these schools will be difficult if your organization is not USING these tools, as graduates are working in BIM…not CAD.

• Professional Associations: AIA, CSI, AGC, ALA and local AIA chapters have focused heavily on the BIM process for their education credits; so their members can prosper under a BIM process-based facility design.

The business case points to transition to a Revit-BIM process in 2010 are overwhelming, unprecedented and can't be done overnight by simply purchasing software. Begin your planning now for the new year.

Contact me if you have questions or need consulting assistance to plan for your Revit-BIM transition for 2010.

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Indiana University Requires Revit-BIM Deliverables | All Things BIM Blog

James Van author of All Things BIM posted this detailed article regarding the requirement by Indiana University for Revit-BIM deliverables for their projects.

Indiana University Requires BIM

Over the last two years, Indiana University has been embracing the use of building information modeling to expand and enhance their commitment to sustainable design and efficient use of funding through lifecycle data management.  This journey began with various GIS and facility management implementations and has come full circle to encompass the building design and construction domain.

 Indiana University Innovation Center

James posts numerous links to several resources in his article; including

Standards and Guidelines
IU has made the following documents available on their website: (see James' article for link)

• BIM Requirements Presentation BIM Guidelines and Standards
• BIM Proficiency Matrix
• BIM Execution Plan Template
• IPD Template
• Revit CAD Layer export template
• Revit CAD import lineweights file

View Complete Indiana University Requires BIM Article

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• WinEstimator Revit-BIM Workshop | Marquette University-College of Engineering
• BIM Process Payback Requires Collaborative Culture | WinEstimator CEO-Steve Watt
• Penn State University Releases BIM Project Execution Planning Guide | Download
• Download Free 2009 BIM SmartMarket Report | The Business Value of BIM Process

BIM Solutions Consultant | Atlanta Georgia

This position was posted on LinkedIn | BIM Experts Group

BIM Solutions Consultant

• Coordinate preparation and distribution of needed literature or materials (case studies, screen shots) for sales presentations.
• Gather required information about project scope of work from prospective Customers and Sales Reps.
• Facilitate scheduling of pre-sale technical support as required.
• Facilitate acquisition of reference materials (drawings/specs/rfps) from prospective client including downloads from ftp sites, project web sites, and ARC reprographers.
• Work with Sales and Service Delivery to produce initial pricing using price calculation tools or through other methods.
• Work with Service Delivery to synchronize proposed project schedule with ongoing projects.
• Assist in preparation of preliminary proposals, quotations and submit to Service Delivery for review.
• Prepare and submit final proposal in a complete timely and accurate manner.
• Organize relevant materials (drawings/specs/rfps, proposals) into appropriate server folders.
• Acquire knowledge of current pricing in order to formulate preliminary quotes.
• Maintain record of price calculations, proposal price and final sale price and record into specified systems.
• Keep updated electronic and hard-copy database of proposals, quotations, reports, etc.
• Work with Sales and Service Delivery to facilitate scheduling of post-sales, kick-off meeting activity.
• May take minutes for sales/prospect meetings and other project meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Atlanta-based, Contact/Email careers@rcmsgroup.com to apply.

Architectural CAD Director | Revit and AutoCAD | Canada

Architectural CAD Director
Revit and AutoCCAD
Vancouver, BC

Overview:

Our client is an international renowned architectural design firm. The incumbent will be the leader and driving force behind all architectural CAD work and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and mentoring of a team of 5-10; including CAD managers and CAD Support staff.
• Establish and oversee all Architectural CAD standards and practices.
• Coordinate several hundred CAD projects; from very small designs to major architectural projects.
• Remaining current on CAD technologies and Building Information Modeling.
• Planning and forecasting the needs of the CAD design environment.
• Coordinating CAD projects with Project Managers and IT.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Leadership and mentoring of a team of 5-10 CAD managers/support staff.
• Establish and oversee all CAD standards and practices.
• Coordinate several hundred CAD projects; from very small designs to major architectural projects.
• Must have 3 years experience with REVIT.
• Remaining current on CAD technologies and Building Information Modeling.
• Planning and forecasting the needs of the CAD design environment.
• Coordinating CAD projects with Project Managers and IT

To apply for this job and to see a listing of all BlackShire positions please review our website:

• www.blackshire.com

Or you can send us your resume for this specific position to:

• 532.blackshire@hiredesk.net

We prefer résumés in MS Word or RTF.

• Correspondence to the above email address must include a resume; otherwise the email spam filter flags it as junk mail. 
• Your understanding in this matter is appreciated. 
• For general information on this position please call: 604-517-3552.

All applications are treated confidentially. We will not disclose your name or send your resume to any client without first discussing the matter with you. Thank you for applying.

No fee will be charged to any individual seeking or obtaining employment through our company.