innovation..collaboration..supply chain..stakeholder engagement.. interoperability..international standards common data environment..bim..upskilling..risk management..project delivery process..value for money..safe working..soft landings... Mark Costello Director BIM & Technical Services RPS
RPS - 5000 People Worldwide
BACKGROUND
CONTEXT AND CHALLENGES Extremely competitive marketplace and a rapidly changing industry RPS recognised the need for a significant step change in our approach to learning and training in order to win new work BIM way of working perceived to be too great a change No flexible BIM programme available RPS recognised the need to develop a strategy to progress BIM Limited investment in technology and CPD due to the recession
WHY BIM? UK Government Construction Strategy 2011 Development of standards enabling all members of the supply chain to work collaboratively through BIM Requirement for fully collaborative 3D BIM by 2016 Other European and the US Government are stipulating similar requirements Provides opportunities to work on major projects in the UK and Europe M8/M73/M74 [2013-2017] A9 HS2 Other ongoing. EU July 2017 10% savings via BIM use
OUR APPROACH Vision - develop internal capabilities to elevate RPS into a market leading position RPS developed and implemented a: Strategy Statement Human Resources Strategy BIM & Technical Services Strategy Staff identified specific training needs through our internal Appraisals Process BIM Working Group set up 2012 Integrated BIM into our way of working
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
BIM & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION New technologies are transforming all stages of the engineering and construction process McKinsey 2017 New applications and tools are changing how companies design, plan, and execute projects Advanced software, construction-focused hardware, and analytics capabilities Collaboration Projects are becoming increasingly complex and expensive - pressure to improve costs, timelines, and efficiency Company-wide commitment to change Organisational Structure / Corporate Culture / IT Systems Internal processes to support innovation
New Skills Required Experienced Technicians Traditional Approach Draughting New Roles BIM Approach Designer
OUR CPD JOURNEY BIM working group presented the need for focused BIM development to Management Board in 2013 New BIM Director appointed to drive initiative Up skilling of existing staff and the recruitment of suitably qualified BIM personnel got underway In collaboration with GMIT, a new part-time Higher Diploma in Engineering in BIM (Level 8) was developed Delivery of this diploma commenced on a pilot basis in 2013
RPS ACADEMIC - MULTIDISCIPLINARY / INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
ACADEMIC / INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
ACADEMIC / INDUSTRY COLLABORATION RPS/GMIT awarded Best Academic Paper at the Construction IT Alliance BIM Gathering International Conference 2015 A Collaborative Academia-Industry Approach to Programme-Wide Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Processes using a Reciprocal Learning Framework Collaboration between RPS/GMIT has culminated in a Higher Diploma in Engineering in BIM (Hons Degree / Level 8 on the NFQ)
ACADEMIC / INDUSTRY COLLABORATION Third Level Institutions & BIM Availability of First Class Honours Graduates from the Department of Building and Civil Engineering in GMIT and College of Engineering and Informatics in NUIG have been instrumental to our continued success in project delivery through BIM Level 8 & Level 9 on the NFQ
ACADEMIC / INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
THE INFORMATION DELIVERY CYCLE Working with RPS staff to implement Level 2 BIM processes The Information Delivery Cycle (courtesy PAS 1192:2) Emails to RPS Staff Even where clients have not requested a Level 2 BIM process (EIR) we should follow these standards. Please check with me or your sector director if unsure on any project. Training and mentoring will continue to be provided for all staff based on individual project role requirements. For example: The BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is a plan prepared to explain how the information modelling aspects of a project will be carried out as defined by PAS 1192-2:2013. A pre-bep should be prepared as part of our tender submissions. A post-bep must be in place before any design work is carried out. The rule of thumb is: No Execution Plan - No Modelling There is increased risk to successful project delivery using new software without following our Level 2 BIM processes.
STAFF / APPRAISALS / TRAINING / SOFTWARE RPS Appraisal Report 2016 Company Training Plan BRE Desk Top Assessment - Staff / Qualifications / Software 2016 / 2017
ALIGNED SYSTEMS -/ Certifications CERTIFICATIONS & Accrediations & ACCREDIATIONS WORKING HARD TO INTEGRATE SYSTEMS ISO 9001 QA 1SO 14001 EMS ISO 18001 H&S ISO 27001 ISMS
EDUCATION & TRAINING Further Collaboration between Academia Industry Establishment of the CitA Western BIM Region (> 500 members to date) Sharing Project Information Requirements to support local Industry work in a BIM Environment
COLLABORATION EDUCATION & TRAINING / CENTRAL LOCATION.raise awareness about BIM and Digital technology across the AEC sector
IRISH BIM ADOPTION STRATEGY A Public Sector BIM Adoption Strategy Ireland March 2017 BIM - European Commission Rolling Plan for ICT Standardisation 2017
IRISH GOVERNMENT STRATEGY Latest News, Press Releases - November 21st, 2017 Irish Government Strategy to Increase use of Digital Technology in Key Public Works Projects Launched Building Information Modelling (BIM) to be required in the design, construction and operation of public buildings and infrastructure over the next 4 years
CitA BICP - Global BIM Study Lessons for Irelands' BIM Programme Overview of Global BIM Adoption
PATHFINDER PROJECT APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
M8/M73/M74 MOTORWAY PROJECT The M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project completes the Central Scotland Motorway Network Designed to improve the safety and reliability of journeys between Glasgow and Edinburgh Raith Interchange is a key junction Will deliver journey time improvements of up to 20 minutes APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
DBFO CONTRACT Complete Project Lifecycle NON-PROFIT DISTRIBUTING (NPD) FINANCED CONTRACT 520 investment in Scotland s vital trunk road infrastructure with a construction cost of approximately 300m Construction and 30 year Operation & Maintenance. APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
RAITH INTERCHANGE Opportunity to Develop BIM Raith Junction One of the busiest junctions in Scotland with over 100,000 vehicles per day. Construction cost 60m. Currently all traffic of two major corridors have to negotiate the existing Raith roundabout, causing queues onto both strategic routes. The construction of a new underpass below the existing junction will provide free flow traffic for the trunk roads APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
INNOVATIVE USE OF BIM Design / Construction Complexities on a Live Project Extremely COMPLEX GEOMETRY: 3 level interchange Located in a Flood Plain and Environmental Sensitive Area High Water Table Influenced Design / Intricate dewatering program Existing Traffic flows to be maintained Existing Drainage system to be maintained New Alignment is sharing a footprint with the existing carriageway in many locations but at a significantly different level Very restricted Lands Made Available: Careful Planning Required Maintaining Pedestrian / Cyclist Access APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
RAITH INTERCHANGE Design commenced in 2014 Ferrovial/Lagan/Amey/RPS mutual objective to develop BIM capability in infrastructure The 2016 UK mandate was fast approaching No Client EIR at the time RPS/AMEY prepared a joint proposal to Ferrovial/Lagan The EIR Joint BIM Execution Plan (BEP) agreed APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
DEPLOYMENT OF BIM Objectives & Approach Standards NO Employers Information Requirements PAS 1192-2: 2013 BEP developed Soft Landing Objective - Aligning the interests of those who design and construct an asset with those who subsequently use it Education and Training In house training and education across all levels Multi-award winning Higher Diploma in Engineering in BIM BIM Level 2 Business Systems Certification (BRE) Collaboration and Communication Multi-party BIM Committee Common Data Environment 4Projects Alignment of the supply chain Technology Interoperability - Innovation Suppliers aligned Software compatibility / interoperability Smart technology deployed Risk Management Better Health & Safety Better Traffic management Clash avoidance / Clash detection Better scheduling / less disruption Key Learnings & Outcomes Implementation of BIM (DBFO) on a large infrastructure project Traditional v s New (skills/software/processes) Improved planning and co-ordination of the project site works Successful communication and stakeholder engagement Savings to Construction & O&M when implemented APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
INTEROPERABILITY Workflows DESIGN TEAM FEDERATED MODEL CONSTRUCTION TEAM CIVIL 3D ALIGNMENT DRAINAGE TEMPORARY WORKS UTILITIES FEDERATED MODEL CLASH DETECTION 4D SCHEDULE QUANTITY TAKE OFF LINKING INFO REVIT/TEKLA CULVERTS STRUCTURES Automatic tool for CLASH DETECTION when geometry is a constraint and tolerances are critical APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
IMPROVED RISK MANAGEMENT Collaborative Working Reduced risks, lowered costs, less variation Eg: Feedback from all teams Clash Avoidance Reduced rework, conflicts, waste & delays Eg: see example below Information Planning Coordinated, timely & accessible information Eg: Feedback from all teams Project Programming Efficient construction sequencing Eg: 4&5 d models facilitated this Stakeholder Consultation Increased project appreciation & acceptance Eg: Feedback from Stakeholders 3D Simulations Improved information workflows Eg: Feedback from Workshops Value Reduced capital & operational costs Eg: Feedback from O&M Emissions Reduced life-cycle cost and carbon (DBFO) Eg: lighting model within BIM led to approval for more efficient fittings providing sufficient light APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
4D & 5D SEQUENCE PHASE 1 PHASE 2 Cross checking PROGRAMME, POTENTIAL COST and CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
SETTING OUT ON SITE Information for setting out is obtained directly from the models The information could come from different software/tools avoiding intermediate steps APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS Visualisations Virtual Reality Traffic Management APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
RAITH IS AN EXEMPLAR PROJECT The M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been selected as a BIM Pathfinder Project as part of the Scottish BIM Implementation Plan. Ferrovial/Agroman/AMEY/RPS are working closely with the SFT and have attended a number of meetings, provided information on their approach, challenges, lessons learned and results to date in delivering a large infrastructural project in a Level 2 BIM environment. In our work to date we have been impressed by their knowledge, capability, and commitment to developing their team to work in a BIM environment. We are also very pleased with the collaborative way they conduct their business as exemplified by their partnership approach in the BIM Pathfinder Project. The Scottish Futures Trust. The challenging construction of Raith Interchange and the multiple factors to be considered including very complex geometry, intense traffic management and difficult technical constraints due to the ground conditions identified the perfect scenario for the implementation of a pilot project using BIM technology for the design and construction of the Raith Interchange. It is key to providing a clear understanding what BIM can offer to the different stakeholders, at tender, design, construction or operation stages, and even during general public consultations processes Scottish Roads Partnership. The M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project is one of just four Pathfinder Projects being monitored by the Scottish Futures Trust, and independent Company, established by the Scottish Government with a responsibility for delivering value for money across public sector infrastructure investment. As such, the experience of using BIM as part of the construction of the new Raith Junction has offered valuable experience and lessons learned prior to the implementation of BIM in construction projects across the public sector in Scotland in April 2017. The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been beneficial to us as a client organisation in understanding the benefits of the 3D model of the new Raith Junction developed by SRP s main contractor Ferrovial Lagan JV and Designers AMEY and RPS Transport Scotland. APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
KEY LEARNINGS Define appropriate LEVEL OF DETAIL at the outset EMPLOYER INVOLVEMENT is key to delivery of BIM Level 2 Significantly improves EFFICIENCY & RELIABILITY at the CONSTUCTION STAGE Better / More informed STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Lifecycle management tool Improving asset maintenance / life Reduces emissions / material use / less waste Optimised planning / construction / operational cycle PATHFINDER PROJECT for the definition of Scottish BIM Mandate 2017 APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE RAITH INTERCHANGE
RAITH M8 MOTORWAY JUNCTION PROJECT MODEL SCOTLAND ANIMATION APPLICATION OF LEVEL 2 BIM TECHNOLOGIES TO MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE
THANK YOU! MARK COSTELLO - Director RPS Mark.Costello@rpsgroup.com