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Wednesday, 23 October 2013

"Building Information Modelling" by Willem Kymell

I just finished reading the book "Building Information Modelling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations, 2008" by Willem Kymell. Although this book is not definitely up to date, it is still full of substance and is relevant to our current BIM practice and worth buying. The book talk about the fundamental concept of BIM, its approaches, BIM adaptation processes, team dynamics, etc.
Here some useful points to take note from this book:
  • BIM Project Planning
  1. Determine the purpose of BIM  -(set project process and goals)
  2. Develop BIM Specifications -(choose processes, tools and milestone for the work)
  3. Developing Implementation Plan -(develop process strategies, select the team, and develop evaluation and adjustment methods) 
  • Model Progress Specification 

  • Model Progress Specification Matrix

  • Type of Models (based on the author's opinion)
  1. Conceptual or Schematic Model - low level of details
  2. Design Model - mid-level detail
  3. Construction Model - high level detail
  4. Shop Drawing Model - high level of detail with necessary information for fabrication
  5. Detailing Model - high level of detail specific to a portion of the project
  6. As-built Model
  7. Operations and Maintenance Model
  • Always understand BIM Deliverables
  • Overall BIM Processes 
  1. Planning the project
  2. Communicating the project
  3. Information feedback loop
  4. Tracking the project
  5. Delivering the BIM
  • Qualitative Analysis - considers the nature of the issue
  1. Communication and marketing illustrations
  2. Constructability analysis 
  3. System coordination and clash detection
  4. Energy Analysis
  • Sequential Analysis - study that includes time
  1. Assembly and installation sequences
  2. Construction schedule and sequence
  • Quantitative Analysis - measuring the amount of something
  1. Quantity take-off
  2. Construction estimates
  3. Life cycle cost analysis


The topic I like the most here is about Project BIM Planning. The author only emphasised the important matters the affect BIM deliverables. His processes are quite straight-forward and very practical to current industry practice. I will definitely adopt the principles that I learned from this book. By the way, have also case studies that highlights the benefits of BIM in three disciplines. 



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