Transcript BIM and the Regulatory Process: The Overlooked Element

BIM and the Regulatory Process
“ The Overlooked Element”
AGC BIM FORUM
January 15, 2010
Phoenix AZ
Simply Put…
• Commercial Sector technology is well ahead of
the Government Sector
• Accurate picture is somewhat elusive
• Local Government Sector is moving forward
• Motivation, education, encouragement and
some success needed to move further forward
• You can help - now
“Collision Detection”
• Familiar BIM feature
• Also applies to management of projects as a
whole
– Designer-Owner-Contractor interests
– Third-parties (investors, suppliers, etc.)
– Scheduling conflicts
• Addressing/avoiding collisions is key
The Project “Huddle”
Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, Subs
The Project “Huddle”
Who is Missing?
The Project “Huddle”
The Local Jurisdiction!
Get Government Involved!
• Commercial owners control the asset, but
government controls the domain
• Single biggest hurdle in advancing BIM-centric
projects
• Savings of time and money
• Government can bring “big picture” value
Along the same timeline…
IPD
Commercial
Regulatory
BIM?
4D-5D Tools
2D PDF
3D Design/ BIM
Ink & Paper
AutoCAD 2D
Ink & Paper
99% of all
jurisdictions
STILL use
paper only!
Process: Stark Contrast
Commercial Participants
Permitting Agencies
Imagine
• Early, integrated resolution
for conflicts
• Granular, executable
compliance rules for BIM
• Shared-model environment
• Jurisdiction-sponsored virtual
planning and development
• Public/private, managed
community supermodel(s)
– Large scale virtualization,
simulation, life-cycle
management
Current Status: A Long Way to Go
• No shortcuts on regulatory side
– Slow migration, not “leapfrog”
• Knowledge gaps need filling
• Talent pool in government needs
to be energized and enlarged!
• No IPD/Regulatory process
exists yet
• Many BIM issues to solve on the
commercial side
Good News! It’s Happening Now!
• Electronic plan submission and review
– 2D automation now (Clark County,NV, Salt Lake City, UT et. al.)
• ICC eCodes streamline review process
– Use of 3D on the horizon
• Replicable buildings project (FIATECH)
• Digital Cornerstone (FIATECH & NIST)
• Play your part!
– Invite a Building Official to lunch – start the dialogue!
Electronic Plan Review
Development Services Department
Salt Lake City, Utah
AGC BIM FORUM
January, 2010, Salt Lake City UT
Salt Lake City, Utah
What SLC Has Done With Technology and The Development
Review Process
Goals:
•Centralize the development review process into a single database to support a true OneStop-Shop for construction and development
•Provide Citizen Access to the Review Process
•Provide E-Services for all payments and permits
Accomplishments:
•Accela Automation, Citizens Access, Wireless Inspections
•Project Dox – Electronic Plan review Submittal and Tracking
•Selectron Industries IVR
Currently an applicant can apply for all building permit types from our website
https://aca.slcgov.com/citizen/ , pay fees and submit plans for review, from any where in the
world with internet access.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Success Stories:
•City Creek Project - $1.5 Billion Mixed-Use Project
•Macy’s Tenant Improvements
•Nordstrom – Tenant Improvements
Feedback from a recent customer survey:
“I love the electronic review process; electronic submission and project management are
GREAT to be working with as a city. I am now requiring electrical contractors to provide all
the submittals as Adobe PDF documents; which has been extremely helpful and
streamlined the process of submittal review. The industry is definitely getting more
electronic and it’s really helping us in the construction field.” Brian Hicks, RCDD Senior
Associate BNA Consulting
Salt Lake City, Utah
Where are we going?
The Basics are Nearly Completed:
•Online applications, plan review submittals, permits and payment
•Electronic plan reviews
•Customers familiar with the electronic process
•High percentage of staff functional on the software
Changes in the process
There are new tools in the toolbox that have yet to be revealed to the
participants, better forms, streamlined processes (reduction in the number of
clicks), development of an integrated beta site for testing workflows and
tools.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Where could we go?
“People can cry much easier than they can change.”
James Baldwin (1924-1987) African-American writer.
•We could develop a process which integrates with AIA IPD process
•Develop an IPD or project management team
•Educate staff and customers on BIM Technology
Project Dox software provides for a project management site where all the
players in the process could view the same information, communications,
and progress.
Electronic Plan Review
Development Services Department
Clark County, Nevada
BIM is in our future, but when?
Electronic Plan Review processes
BIM
Before BIM, electronic plan review…
(ePlan)
•There is a lot of work to do to prepare for BIM.
•Make the move from paper to electronic.
•Systems must be integrated.
•SunGard Public Sector + ProjectDox = ePlan Review
•Residential plan submission is available now, commercial will be rolled out
throughout 2010.
Business Analysis is the Key!
•This is not considered an IT project, but a process improvement project.
•Full time staff member dedicated to the project.
•Massive change to the way we do business.
•Cannot just automate the current processes, but develop new ones. Two
years from conception to going live for residential.
•Staff and customer participation is essential.
BIM Ready!
Introducing electronic workflow into our processes prepares us for BIM.
Want to see what we are working on?
Construction Services Online
www.co.clark.nv.us
Click on Construction Services Online
Questions To Address:
• When – does it make sense to begin
collaboration with the jurisdiction?
• What – BIM information is available and at what
stage of the process? Detailed enough?
• How – best to deliver BIM data to the
jurisdiction? 2D plans/shop drawings?
• What – tools can/should the jurisdiction use?
• Who – is going to drive the process?