11/20/2017
A Consultants Guide to Revit MEP Fabrication
Ready Models
Ben West
Senior Technician
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Main Agenda
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Discussion Topics
Introductions & Observations
Fabrication Ready at a Designers Level
Modular Framing In Early Design
Collaborative BIM Data Sharing
Introduction
15 Years HVAC Industry
Sheet Metal to Drafting
Representing BIM Since 2009
Home
Adelaide, South Australia = 1.324
Sydney = 5.029
London = 8.788
New York = 8.538
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Previous Life
I came from Adelaide…..
I thought these were Sky Scrappers
Previous Life
AG O’Connors
Tier 1 Mechanical Contractors
Adelaide Local Company
Previous Revit Detailing
Thermal Plant
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Previous Revit Detailing
Prefabricated Plant
Previous Revit Detailing
In Ceiling Plant
Previous Revit Detailing
Risers
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A D I G I TA L L A N D S C A P E
F O R I N N O VAT I O N
COPYRIGHT © 1976-2017 BUROHAPPOLD ENGINEERING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
BUROHAPPOLD – MAKING THE VISION VIABLE
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B U R O HA P P O L D – O NE W O R L DW I DE DESI G N CO M M U NI T Y
24 Office Locations
1800+ Staff
Pioneers in Digital Design
Covering all major Engineering
disciplines and specialisms
Operating in One Collaboration
Space
We do TINA projects
KACWC – Dhahran, KSA – 2016 Louvre - Abu Dhabi - 2017 MOTF - Dubai – 2019
There Is No Alternative
but to innovate in BIM and Digital Design
The industry is on a journey with BIM
Visibility
2008
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US 2013
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Maturity
Maturity
© Gartner Hype curve
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BIM IS THE DIGITAL MEDIUM
T H AT A L L O W U S T O D I G I T I S E T H E A E C O I N D U S T R Y
To rethink our approach to the use of data
To innovate and reshape the project space
To transform our industry
KILL BIM (the word)
BuroHappold Engineering
making the vision viable
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Why go down the Detail Path
Several Company Focus
Groups Pushing Change
BIM 2020 & 2025 – UK
Better Transparency
Wider Range of Specialties
True Collaboration
Where is the software going
Engineering Design
Collaborate Environment
Mixed
Design
Construction Solution & Engineer
Develop
Zone
Merge of Contractors & Engineers
Integrated Data Workflows Fabrication
& Quantify
Fabrication Inclusion
What our Journey Looks Like
3 Months….
New Focus Group Starts
Yammer DfMA company
page to share our
information
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What our Journey Looks Like
6 Month…
Offsite Manufacturing Visits
Tasks being assigned
More People Becoming Involved
What our Journey Looks Like
9 Months
Development of Standards
Collection of Examples
Creation of New Content
Early Implementation
Real Projects Taking New Workflows
Modular Style Workflows
Better Advice on Allowances
Regardless if Built
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Previous Partnerships
2009
Contractor/Designer Partnership
Designed in CAD-Duct
No Model Wastage
Outside of MEP - Structures
Using Contractor Families
Using Telka over Revit.
Module Construction Workflows
in Partnerships
Detailing further, such as plates
connections when agreed.
What our Journey Looks Like
Next Year
Training
Specifying
Project Partnering
Case Studies
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What Challenges can be found
Time to develop is limited
Software & Hardware
People with correct skill sets
Realistic Rolls Out
Re-Visiting the Beginnings
Quantification Methods for duct
and pipework systems
Model data becoming the
overarching source of specifications
Relooking at BIM compliances
Disclaimers disappearing…
What is BIM Level 2
Collaborative Modelling
Agreed data extracted from the model (Cobie)
Drawings Developed from the 3D Model
Acronyms galore
BIM Level 3 – 2025?
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Collaborative Transitions
Fabrication Conversions At Tender –
By the designer or the contractor ?
Will a usable .MAJ export override
full drawing detailing?
Dynamo Fabrication Conversions?
.MAJ Export &
Correct MEP
Quantity Schedule
At Tender
Revit Fabrication
Our Journey
Update .RFA content to match
Fabrication Parametric Functionally
Ensure all .RFA content can be
quantified correctly.
Develop a database with reflecting
Generic Content, and same default
dimensions
Create Manuals & Standards
Develop Working Linked Conversion
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Fabrication Starting place
Don’t Fly Out Of Control
Fabrication Starting place
Before you start in the software.
Are your Company naming
conventions all agreed and in place?
Fabrication Starting place
Out the box
Initiatives such as BIM-MEPAUS
From Scratch
Other databases
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Starting place for creation of a database
As a designer – Less is more in this
space ! – Think system type and
specified material, the contractor
will do the rest
Conversions in CAMduct or
EstMEP are quick and easy
You can use Fabrication generically
or product specific
Example of Pre-Preparation
Example of Pilot Testing
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Fabrication in Revit
Don’t be overwhelmed with the
database structure and complexity.
Break it down like families – what
do you need first?
What works in Revit, and what data
is in Revit is your starting place.
Now is the perfect timing for new
comers in Revit, designers or
contractors that have not made the
jump.
Fabrication in Revit
Min software – Designers should
start with EstMEP as entry point,
cheapest place to start.
Review what you want to do
How many licences?
Workflows
Consultants should not take the
same path as Contractors here as
Providing this level of detail at a
we have different objectives. designers level will complicate more
issues, and it not required for Smart
Estimators using the software.
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Workflows
Show the component, and the
Simplify Pipe Connectors to not
specified Material of the main
include fabrication information, to pipework – the rest can be done in
allow the contractor to decide. the next detail phase.
Workflows
The Equipment is now better Swap out Specifications and Items
quantified at a design level, and the within the Database to link to
connectors can be decided by the contractors pricing Network.
contractor to suit manufacture.
Workflows
Change Connectors within the
Database, then import back into
Revit for Correct layouts.
Disconnect and reconnect to add
Items like connecting flanges.
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What we like as Designers
Closing the gap at model handover
Stability over families resetting
Maintaining a database of
additional information we can keep
in house.
Better Controlled Library
Opportunity to develop new skills
while not leaving Revit
Realistic Global Roll Out
Setting up and trailing workflows
now
Official rollout pending last
required updates from Autodesk
Likely 2-3 years, 2020 – with
refinement to continue.
Revit has changed from a design
tool, to construction document tool
and now a fabrication tool –
Designers need to adapt.
Modular Framing
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How do we push this into our designs
The vision for this focus
project is to empower
BuroHappold offices around
the globe to deliver integrated
designs that Clients and
Contractors can buy into
Where do we start
01 – Basic Spatial Concept
02 – Agreed Continuation
03 – Specified Design
Preparing for the Next Stage
Quantify/Schedule
Ability to keep detailing
Agreed LoD
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Parametric Locking
Constraining your Virtual Library
How to Build Framing
Riser Construction Example
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Riser Example – Part 1 – LoD 200
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Click/Drag
Change Size
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Riser Example – Part 2 – LoD 300
What is in the Riser?
> Refer to Standards for Spacing
Coordinate around Services
Try to Equal Spacing's
Copy to
Keep Host
Riser Example – Part 3 – LoD 350
Bracing
Draw 2D line Primary Connections
Copy Steel (Keep Host) Basic Intent
Change Size
Align & Length
Riser Example – Part 3 – LoD 400
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Categories & Exports
Revit > Map New IFC Element Types
How long does it take
Assume 100 Hour Per LoD LoD 200
N/A
Start at 200 = 400 hours
LoD 300
Start at 300 = 440 hours
Add 10%
Start at 350 = 480 hours
Start at 400 = 520 hours LoD 350
Add 20%
Prepare to add additional time
LoD 400
when starting late and having to
go back and begin the journey Add 30%
Training and Sharing
Expand what you have & share it better
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BIM Data Sharing
What is Kinship
Kinship is a
Content Search Tool
Model Management
Project Analytical Platform
For all Projects and Disciplines
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Content Features & Benefits
Library for managing and storing approved content.
Add projects to automatically capture their content and
track project activity.
Search for library and project content directly from Revit
using Kinship add-in.
All family data is indexed for search.
Approved library content appears first in search results.
Syncs data quietly in the background.
Cloud-hosted and accessible from any browser.
Content Library Management
Component families, system families
and groups
Fully-indexed content including all
parameters
Thumbnail images per type,
generated automatically
Warnings about potential content
issues
A URL for each family where users
can comment and see version history
Project Model Management
Syncs with central
Project changes
Linked files
Revit updates
Exportable data for third-party
integrations
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How Does It Help Day-to-Day
Lets you find the right content almost instantly, without leaving Revit!
Eliminates redundant content creation by capturing project content.
Monitors project health and performance by tracking key stats and
changes.
Helps identify our most important content by tracking project usage and
family history.
Gives an overview of how the team is using Revit and what they are
doing on particular projects.
Summary
Conclusions - Fabrication
Look into the next phase, for us this is Tender/Estimating
Aiding the next phases ensures our designs are better designed
Quantifying our models better help understand the data we need
UK – BIM Level 3 is coming – don’t wait, prepare for more partnerships
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Conclusions – Module Style Workflows
Use smart templates to leverage your design quickly
Layout a better building – Design for more allowances early
Build a new set of skills
Create a workflow for Modern Designs, Modern Buildings
Conclusions – Process & Workflows
Follow what we have said for
years – Begin with high level
management support
Don’t keep “Bolting on the Side”
re-visit from the start
Re-Visit your goals for where the
software is now, not 5 years ago.
Thank you!
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