This document discusses the benefits of implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) on projects. It argues that BIM, when used comprehensively ("BIG BIM"), can transform the construction industry by improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enabling more informed decision-making. In contrast, using only certain BIM tools or on small portions of a project ("little bim") will not achieve these full benefits. The document urges industry professionals to embrace BIG BIM in order to create a more productive and sustainable built environment.

1. The house is on fire and we
are just sitting around...
...Why BIM should be important to you, RIGHT NOW

2. • Construction industry is
inefficient and wastes resources
• We have tools to do it...
RIGHT NOW

3. (Source Const Ind Inst & Lean Const Inst 2004)
Added Value = 62
Support = 26
Waste = 12

4. Added Value = 10
Support = 33
Waste = 57
(Source Const Ind Inst & Lean Const Inst 2004)

6. We are in a crisis
• We spend too much & get too
little for our efforts
• We make too many decisions at
the wrong time...with too little
information

7. We repeat
mistakes...

8. ...Einstein’s
definition of insanity

9. We can fix these
problems...
...BIG BIM enables the
solution

10. But what is BIG BIM
and what is little bim?

11. BIG BIM is
big picture industry
transformation.
Advanced tools speed
activities so much that
business processes change.

12. (page 42)
BIG BIM is comparable to the big business
changes that developed with these inventions:
Electricity Telephone Fax
Computer BIM

13. But what is little bim?
...CAD is a hand ...little bim is a
saw, and... power saw

14. little bim is not just one
power saw, but a whole
power saw tool set....

15. And little bim is not just a
power saw tool set, but a
collection of power tools.

16. The bim software tool set
includes the usual suspects:
Autodesk’s Revit
Graphisoft’s Archicad
Bentley’s Generative Components
Gehry’s Digital Project
(Page 56)

17. The bim software tool set
also includes unusual
suspects:
Google SketchUp Google Earth
Excel WebEx
Ecotech OPS
MindManager ArcExplorer
(Page 57 & 317 Toolkit)

18. This change is
happening fast

19. All segments of
the business are
moving toward
BIM
Are you ready?

20. YOU

21. Become a leader
in a more
productive and
sustainable
future

22. Unlock your creativity
and do what you do best

23. little stuff
over
& over
again

24. Fail
fast...
and
move on

25. “Our last $1 million project
was a heck of a lot more
work and effort than this
$9 million project.
It was a lot of work before,
...this was much easier.”
William Gordy, Deputy Fire Chief

26. Construction Professionals

27. Tools & processes are here

28. Analyze...
•Energy
•Structure
•‘Green’
•Security
•Condition
...and a lot more - fast

29. Common
sense
& good
business

30. “Having the details to make
early decisions paid off...We
were on track to make some
expensive mistakes.”
Terry McGean PE, City Engineer

31. Owners

32. Politics

33. 30,000 SF &
$4.5 million
before validation

35. 41,655 SF &
$9.2 million
after validation

36. $752,000
...under budget
...on schedule
...no claims

37. Advanced
imagery +
details =
CERTAINTY

38. “The benefits of the
process are truly
amazing...the process
eliminates tedious,
repetitious tasks.”
Hal Adkins, Director of Public Works

39. The City

40. LAX
BIMSTORM

41. 54M+ SF in 24 hours
0 miles & 133 Players

42. Tijuana - Corazón

43. New
Orleans

52. London
BUILD LONDON LIVE

53. Dutch/English TEAM

54. Korean TEAM

55. USA TEAM

56. Scandanavian TEAM

57. Japanese TEAM

58. Korean TEAM

59. Chilean TEAM

60. Done correctly,
BIG BIM changes how
everyone looks at
our world

61. BIM + GIS =
Solution for
Global
Warming

62. What to do?
•Take off your blinders...
Where are you now?
•Plan strategically...
Where do you want to be?
•Create tactics... Close the gap!
and...sign up for a BIMstorm at
www.BIMstorm.com

63. BIG BIM Wisconsin™
• State-wide case study
• Comprehensive Demonstration
• Help building industry professionals dedicate
themselves societal benefits on the same level as
emergency services professionals...
...We can solve global warming.

64. Fall 2008 SARUP
Technology Lecture
Series
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
School of Architecture and Urban Planning
October 8th, 2008
Finith E. Jernigan AIA
Design Atlantic Ltd
130 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Publisher and Author of
BIG BIM little bim - The practical approach to building information modeling
Integrated practice done the right way!