BIMtable - The BIM universe on the building site (November 2018)

BIMtable
The BIM universe on the building site
Andrés Llopis
Eugenio Oñate
Joan Peset
November 2018
Javier Mora
Gilbert Peffer
Javier Marcipar

J. Mora, G. Peffer, BIMtable: The BIM universe on site, November 2018
Towards the digital vision
from the pen to the computer
from the drawing board to CAD
https://goo.gl/QRshdk
a dream-like virtual design

Advanced (BIM?) dimensions
• Structural analysis
• Energy simulation
• Quantities and budgets
• Schedule (Gantt)
• Cost management
• Others…

1. BIM: from brick to byte
Marc Bach, Digital or paper?, June 2016,
http://leanbimconstruction.com
Episode 10: Effects of BIM on Project Lifecycle Phases,
http://www.bimthinkspace.com/2008/11/effects-of-bim-on-
project-lifecycle-phases.html
Interoperability / multidisciplinarity
Integrated vision: complete construction life cycle

From planning to execution...
Source: Y. Rosenfeld, «Root-Cause Analysis of Construction-Cost
Overruns,» Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
(ASCE), vol. 140, nº 1, 2014
The challenge of mitigate the
cost overruns in construction

From the digital to the real ...
BIM as a catalyst for digitisation
BIM as an enabler for
 improved cost control;
 monitoring workflows and
execution times;
 reduced budget variations;
 optimised resources.
BIM as the main driver for
channeling this trend
Image by Lloyd’s Register

Technology framework
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/04/building-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/
 Industry 4.0 in construction
Key technologies in the
digitization process
■ High performance
computing
■ Advanced visualization
■ Automation
■ Cloud computing
■ Big data / analytics
■ CAD / CAE / PLM / DFM
■ Mobile apps
■ Lean construction

Examples of digital platforms
IKEA Home
Planner
HP Sprout 3D
Amazon KDP

What comes is already here ...
https://nrealitat.wordpress.com/

▧ The construction sector is characterised by
○ multidisciplinary teams;
○ challenging and volatile work environment
○ intense competition and suicide bidding
○ large differences between the design and the execution phase in
terms of digital work
▧ Despite advanced digitalisation in other industry sectors,
Construction 4.0 is still just an ambition of a few
▧ Nonetheless, an integrated approach to construction is
made possible through
○ BIM, Building Information Modeling
○ Integrated project delivery (IPD)
○ Lean construction (e.g. Last Planner)
○ Industry 4.0
○ Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
○ Smart building
○ Digital twin
In summary

2. BIM: from byte to brick
How is BIM currently being used at the building site?
How is the adoption made to work?
Who uses BIM at the construction site?
What is it used now?
Is mobile/tablet-only a feasible approach?
Fragmentation: work in the (site) office vs. work at the
building site

The digital office at the building site
How to use BIM at work?
How to bring the bytes to the bricks?
How to bring the bricks to the bytes?

Where lies the most obvious need?
Think and design in BIM!
In the office:
3D (three-dimensional models)
4D (scheduling, animations)
etc…
On the building site:
prepare 2D projections
print plans on paper
How can we move towards BIM
here as well? Model by Deyson
Cruz Tabares
FRONT LATERAL
TOP VIEW

Other work processes at the site...
Division of tasks between
• the main office
• the site office
• the building site (in the field)
Examples:
• Review blueprints
• Inspection and test plan (ITP)
• Recording of site deliveries
• Quality supervision

Digital tools at the building site
portability
 mobility: available at different
points on the building site
 robustness: resistant to bumps,
dust, splashing
accessibility
• (multi) format: BIM, 3D model, any
other digital information
• communication: mobile devices and
data capturing devices
interaction
• usability:, ease of accessing and
updating information; adding
multimedia content; annotation; etc.
• intuitive: flat learning curves for all
skilled workers
collaborative
• large format: visualisation for
collaborative work
• multi-touch: simultaneous use by
different users
BIM adjustable
BIM consultable
BIM augmentable
BIM computable
BIM adaptable
BIM presentable
BIM stable
BIM portable

BIMtable – What is it for?
BIMtable as the digital information and collaboration hub for the
construction site. Possible uses are:
• Accessing Information
• Connecting devices
• Tracking assets and people
• Gathering data from devices, equipment, and machines
• Just-in-time training
• Health and safety awareness building
• Control and inspections
• Site management

95 kg

BIMtable specs
Screen
 FullHD 43-inch screen
 Max resolution 1920 x 1080
 Multitouch with 10 simultaneous
contact points
Computer
 Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-
8700 4.6 GHz
 Memory: 32GB
 Graphics Card: NVIDIA®
GeForce® GTX 1070
Connectivity and optional devices
 Wireless Router Asus 4G LTE Dual-
Band 2,4 GHz y 5 GHz speed up to
300 Mbps/4333 Mbps
 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
 Optional: Brother DS-620 USB
Compact Scanner
 Optional: Samsung Gear 360º
Supervision Camera
Software
 Operating systems:
Android and Windows 10 (64 bits)
 Preinstalled BIM viewers Navisworks
Freedom, Tekla BIMsight
 Adobe Reader
 Customers can install their own
software
Other optional accessories
 3D printer for objects
 3D scanner for facades and
details in as-built models
 Drone for image mapping
 Stand-alone power supply
via solar panels
 AR / VR Glasses (Hololens,
HTC Vive)

BIMtable configurations
⇨ Presentation
Using the BIMtable to present to people
 Collaborative table
Screen lowered, in horizontal position.
Allows for interaction using the touch screen
⇨ Workstation
Using the screen as a computer monitor

BIMtable connectivity

BIMtable use cases

Dynamic and
interactive
visualisation of the
construction work;
descriptions, videos,
images, virtual visits;
for all stakeholders
Use case: Information access

Use case: Information access

Tekla BIMsight,
Autodesk
Trueview, Revit,
Navisworks…
BIM Models
All types of technical information to look up and update during the execution
phase (2D / 3D drawings, construction procedure, Timeline, as-built, etc.)
Use case: Job execution

Quality control of concrete
● tests, setting times, etc.
Acceptance of delivery notes
● scanning, cost tracking
Inspections
● avoid conflicts in installations
● updates, e.g. daily photo report
Task supervision
● Health and safety
● supervision of staff
Information querrying
● equipment, construction processes
Use case: Inspection and supervision

Health and safety
Awareness, training,
coordination,
supervision,
inspection, review of
collective and
individual protection
measures, evacuation
routes.
Use case: Training

Communication,
alerts, urban
facilities, permits,
central technical
services,
operations
center, tools,
manuals, devices,
applications
Use case: Services

Surveys, data
collection,
checklists
Use case: Surveys and checklists

How will be the evolution of construction
at the building site?
Fdo. Moreno studio, 70’s Foster studio , 2017
Gerardo Ayala
studio, 2000architecture studio, 40’s
Interpretation construction
Great pyramid
Guédelon, medieval
techniques recreation Twin towers, ‘68
building
Chrysler 1929 Skyscraper BSB, 2017
Assembly Ford, 20’s Assembly line Seat, 50’s Assembly line Mercedes, 80’s Present

BIMtable
www.bimtable.eu
BIM stable
BIM portable
BIM adjustable BIM consultableBIM augmentable
BIM computable BIM adaptable
BIM presentable
Contact:
Javier Mora mora@bimtable.eu
Gilbert Peffer gilbert@bimtable.eu

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