MEP20732 Strategic Revit MEP Object Organization From BIM to Asset Management Jorge Quiroz Director DCV Consultores Sebastian Zaje Senior Technical Specialist - LATAM Autodesk George Broadbent Director of Asset Management Microdesk Learning Objectives Learn how to minimize the level of effort required to organize MEP objects so then can be used within an asset management application Get a list of attributes that can be assigned to MEP objects aligned with the workflows and routines needed for maintenance and operations Learn how to define a code to identify different groups of assets based on their functions so attributes get assigned properly Get to know some asset management applications that interact with Revit in a bidirectional way Description This class covers the importance of having an organized hierarchy of MEP Objects ready to be integrated with an Asset Management application along with all the necessary attributes they should include when a project reaches the Commissioning Phase. We will step through the process of organizing the Assets into 4 major MEP Disciplines (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical & Special Equipment) and how it is structured into different Categories, Types, Groups and Codes along with the importance of defining Systems and Services.
Your AU Expert(s) [Add your bio(s).] Jorge Quiroz worked for almost 15 years in the United States implementing BIM Technology in the private and public sector where he helped Architects, Engineers, Construction Companies and Government Agencies develop infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways and tunnels along with ports, train terminals and airports. In 2012, Jorge moved to South America and opened DCV Consultores, a consulting company who offers solutions for Architects, Engineers and Contractors along with Developers and Owners in the areas of Virtual Design and Construction. Since then, Jorge and his team have been working directly with the Autodesk LATAM Team helping the biggest Construction and Real Estate companies in the region adopt BIM Technology. Jorge holds a Bachelor Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru. Sebastian Zaje is Autodesk s Senior Technical Specialist for Latin America and The Caribbean and since 2008 he has worked in all the region identifying the needs and challenges of private and public companies, helping them to adopt new technologies using the different Autodesk solutions. Sebastian is in charge to promote best practices throughout the region along with connecting the ecosystem of clients, users, consultants and alike developing projects in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction markets along with Media and Entertainment. George Broadbent is Microdesk s Director of Asset Management. In this role he directs and oversees all asset management projects. He has worked on a variety of projects including the roll out of Microdesk s Maximo and Revit integration solution, ModelStream. On the client level, George works closely with key stakeholders to identify strategies for asset management projects and manages the effort to build out new systems. Prior to joining Microdesk, George was a partner at Entium Technology Partners for 17 years. In his role he managed several asset management programs for the private and public sectors. George has his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology.
The Background Owners need to understand that any problems they didn t account for at the design stage (errors, omissions, interferences, etc.) will be carried over to construction and eventually into maintenance, therefore, they will need to live with them throughout the life of their buildings. We understand the need to document exactly what we are building, which doesn t necessarily match what was conceived at design. Throughout the project development, lots of information is input to a BIM Model by all participants but the data components (properties, parameters, values, fields, etc.) of an Asset Management System are often left to last or never take into consideration. This information is needed for Maintenance and Operations and without effective, reliable and timely data, an Asset Management Program will not be sustainable.
When construction is completed, owners receive drawings, specifications, catalogs, operation manuals, warranties, etc. as part of the close-out package in multiple file formats, such as PDF, DWG, XLS, DOC, RVT, NWD, etc. The project information is not centralized and the data comes from different sources. This information is not always accessible to parts of the Organization that need it. Now, what do we do with all this? The image to the left show the different phases within the BIM Lifecycle. Within the Commissioning Phase is where we need to make sure the BIM Model is populated with the right attributes for M&O. Is within this Phase as well where we need to identify all the Assets (objects/elements) that will be part of the effort. 85% of this effort will be based on MEP components. Page 4
The Solution If we can centralize all the project related data into a single system, the information can be leverage by multiple users. BIM is one of the several tools that will help us standardize and automate the way we can feed asset data and information into an Asset Management System. It is critical to define a standardized list of Assets at the Design Stage to be able to integrate a BIM Model all the way down to Construction and into Operations without the burden of re-creating the Model all over again in every single Stage of the process. BIM can help feed an Asset Management System that can serve as a single repository of all project related information, allowing to schedule maintenance jobs, keeping track of changes as well as all historical data performed on an asset and providing access to all team members. The Challenges You need to make sure the Maintenance & Operation crew is well trained to know what to do with the information they are receiving. Plan ahead, get their input, compromised them and make them part of the effort. The people in the field will not make changes to the geometry. You need to have a team in charge of that, they will be the Model keepers. Part of the Workflows that you need to define within the Asset Management application is the notification process, so when changes need to be made, the system will alert your team. You don t need to get involved in the people on the field is making changes to the Data. You will need to have a training program on the regular basis. Page 5
Which Platform Should I Use Keep in mind the type of Projects you have, this will determine the Asset Management you should picked, which should support both: Point Assets (Building) Linear Assets (Roads, Runways, Rail, etc.) Make sure, as well, it supports the following: 2D Drawings 3D Models GIS Point Clouds Bi-directional connection with the source data External Connections (SharePoint for example) Page 6
Make sure, as well, you can define the following Maintenance tasks: Preventive Corrective Emergency Regulatory Along with the definition of the following: Routines Workflows Which Standard Should I Use COBie Open BIM MasterFormat UniFormat OnmiClass Use the one that works for you. Page 7
Which LOD Should I Use It all depends at which Stage of the Project you decide to use BIM for Asset Management. If you start at the Design Stage, most probably your Models will be at an LOD 300/350 once you get to Construction. From that point they will be developed up to a LOD 400 and you might need to make them lighter for Asset Management by removing some of the information. If you prepare a BIM Model, at any Stage, just for for Asset Management, your Models can be developed at an LOD 200. The image to the right shows a Mechanical Equipment represented as a box. A series of attributes for Maintenance & Operation have been associated with the box. More attributes than geometry is what we need for Asset Management. Page 8
Our Approach All MEP Systems and/or Services include a series of elements organized in 3 major categories: 1. Source 2. Distribution 3. Accessories / Devices The Source is where the Systems and/or Services begins, usually an Equipment. The Distribution is what carries and/or transport the System and/or Service throughout the building. The Accessories / Devices are usually located at the end of the distribution web. Depending of the Systems and/or Services the Source can be part of the Distribution and the Accessories / Devices, like the previous example. in some other cases, the Source is shared by multiple Systems and/or Services. The image to the right shows a HVAC Unit connected to a Supply Distribution System, a Return Distribution System and to a Power Service. Page 9
Defining all Systems and Services within the BIM Model is crucial to organized the information within the Asset Management Application you choose. We usually divide this effort into 4 major categories: Mechanical Equipment, Ducts, Pipes and Accessories Plumbing Equipment, Pipes and Accessories Electrical Equipment, Cable Trays, Conduits and Devices Special Equipment Equipment The following table shows this organization: MEP20732_AU2016 - MEP Organization for M&O.xlsx The following are 2 lists of Attributes for Asset Management: MEP20732_AU2016 - Attributes - LITE Version.xlsx MEP20732_AU2016 - Attributes - FULL Version.xlsx One of the other things you should consider is an Element Hierarchy so you can prioritize which Elements you start including in your Asset Management adoption which should be based on their Critically. MEP20732_AU2016 - Element Hierarchy.xlsx Page 10