Operational BIM

Why Operational BIM?

The introduction of digital 3D BIM (Building Information Modelling) concepts for planning and construction were considdered the pinacle of progress and even seen as a contribution to ecological improvements in the building sector. By adding a time dimension, so called 4D models, 3D plus tiime, were created. The next dimension, 5D, added costs to the 4D model, howerver these were only planning and construction costs. As more and more projects executed with the BIM model approach were handed over to the operational teams a sixth dimension, the documentation, was added for 6D, the so called "as build model" which in reality is most of the time still an "as planned model".
However these dimensions only cover 10% of the lifecycle costs of a building.
Only 7D models, adding Facility Management to the other dimensions will provide sustainable and financially competetive solutions. This dimension covers 80% of the lifecycel costs of a building. By adding material cadasters for future demolition and recycling a fully digitized building model can be achieved which truely deserves the titel BIM.

Operational BIM is a critical tool for successfully navigating the biggest challenges the building sector has ever faced - climate catastrophy and pandemic.

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.

Albert Einstein

Building Lifecycle Costs

Planning and Construction
Operation
Demolition Recycling

Existing Buildings Need BIM

The majority of existing buildings were not built using a BIM concept. They are lacking correct digitalized or even only digitized Digitalization vs. Digitization
Gartner defines Digitization as the process of transformation information from a physical format to a digital version. While digitalization is the practice of utilizing technology to enhance corporate processes. In a nutshell, digitization relates to information, whereas digitalization relates to processes.
information.

One of the biggest obstacles to using the BIM method in facility management practice arises from the fact that, as a rule, no digital building models in the sense of the BIM method are available for existing properties, which make up by far the largest share of the real estate market. In addition, digital building models in the sense of BIM can only be used sensibly in FM if they also contain the current status of the facilities based on "as-built" information. The effort involved in creating such digital as-built models is currently considered too high by most FM organizations. (GEFMA 926; page 81) GEFNMA white paper "Building Information Modeling In Facility Management" 2.0

Operational BIM - The Three Columns

Digitization of building, technical assets and inventory
System requirements:
  • Integration in existing CAFM, Workplace Management and Maintenance Management systems
  • Minimal disruption through data capturing and surveying
  • High speed and accuracy
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Simplified workflows through Digital Twin
Standardized, on site accessible workflows streamline and standardize the processes, avoiding mistakes.
  • Simplifies navigation on site guiding straight to the chosen location
  • Failsafe identification of rooms, asset and inventory through RFID/QR-code integration
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Easy Data Management
Plans and data of the Digital Twin are easy to manage
  • New data and adjustments on location with mobile equipment
  • Simultaneous access to plans and data by all team members, including office desktops
  • Easy data managemnt and adjustments by "normal" technical staff
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Operational
vs.
"normal" BIM

The BIM development was initialized for the planning and constructiuon phase (see also Why Operational BIM. The Operational BIM or BIM for Facility Management has a different set of requirements with only some overlapping.

While during planning and construction issues like «collision detection» are solved using BIM tools, during the operation most concern is on FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) and the operation of the technical asset. The later is to some degree available from the «normal» BIM but most likely not the exact location within a room.

The difference might be best illustrated through these two images.

Different information requirements

Operational BIM - The Solution

We use and recommend OrthoGraph® Enterprise to create up-to-date and precise data models and databases for operational BIM. The solution is a complete package of intelligent cloud based software, cloud server, iPad app as front end on site and a few simple devices such as infrared distance meter, RFID/OCR reader or even tape measure.

Surveying and Inventory

Like paper and pencil …
Floor plans with 99% accuracy and placed technical assets and inventory. Predefined workflows ensure that nothing is forgotten and that even the last crooked corner is recorded. Technical equipment and furniture are captured with information and identified with a QR code or RFID. Photos of rooms or objects are linked to make work easier for decision-makers.

Reports and Quantities

No license requirements to view the plans, 3D and data …
Area, volume and perimeter calculations are immediately available on site and can be sent from the scene to your desktop, clients or colleagues as complete documentation.

 

 

3D Model

Available instantaneously …
A 3D model is already created during data collection, which can also be used at any time to check the input on site. Different perspectives are available and support the high level of data quality produced.

CAD and BIM Compatibility

Interfaces …
The created BIM models can be exported to most commonly used desktop file formats - IFC, DXF - with just a simple click. The information can be sent by email to the own desktop or even to customers.

How can we help?

Falkenberg Solutions - Real Estate Consultants will take you through every step of the journey .

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