In this session, speakers will discuss the power of immersive visualization to promote innovative science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives. Using the Mars City Facility Ops Challenge case study, speakers will show how information within Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be integrated into virtual reality. They will share insights gained, while creating an immersive environment for a visionary organization, using Revit software, Autodesk LIVE, and Stingray game engine. Mars City (founded by the National Institute of Building Sciences to recruit a new generation of professionals to work with high-performance buildings) uses BIM and facility maintenance tools to manage a virtual base on Mars. KieranTimberlake enhanced the curriculum using an immersive environment to engage students with hands-on learning opportunities, playing out scenarios in virtual reality. Speakers will highlight challenges and opportunities captured in the case study, as well as broader applications of the workflow in architectural visualization, facilities management, and education. This session features Revit, Autodesk LIVE, and Autodesk Stingray. AIA Approved

Either you've been using AutoCAD® for many years to lay out your facilities and have lots of 2D data to represent your assets, or you are receiving 2D drawings from your suppliers that need to be 3D assets. Either way, you want to quickly reuse what you have already created to make your 3D assets. In this class, we will provide tips and tricks and show you the best techniques for creating 3D assets from 2D data.

This class will cover the importance of having an organized hierarchy of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) objects ready to be integrated with an asset management application, along with all the necessary attributes that should be included when a project reaches the procurement phase. We will step through the process of organizing the building asset into 4 major MEP disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Special Equipment), and how it is structured into different categories, types, groups, and codes, along with addressing the importance of defining systems and services. This session features Revit MEP and BIM 360 Field. AIA Approved

This class will present BAM's approach to MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) through the design, engineering, and subcontractor Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, along with the end in mind for facilities management (FM) operations. We’ll look at how BAM worked closely with Autodesk Consulting to deliver a set of tools that defines who does what at all stages of a project in a collaborative BIM environment, including how you can pass BIM model data along to non-BIM engineering staff to streamline all aspects of the process. The presentation will look at the effectiveness for BAM of the Autodesk Consulting methodology used throughout this challenging working practice for the MEP industry, and how BAM adopted the processes and worked with the Consulting Team to deliver an effective outcome. We will show tools for the data requirements, classifications, and scheduling requirements for all stages of an MEP project, and we’ll discuss how the process can extend into the fabrication level of a project.

In this class, we will go through what happens after the BIM project has been completed and handed over to the client. What happens to the models that the consultants and/or contractors have spent months/years creating and what part of the information in the models is actually used by the facilities or asset management teams. Why is it key that the native format (i.e., Revit) is delivered.

Learn how Skanska USA Building’s Innovative Construction Solutions (ICS) Services Team implements BIM 360 Ops software for its clients by proactively managing the aggregation of building asset data throughout design, construction, and project turnover. During design and construction, project teams capture a wealth of asset data that is incredibly valuable to an owner’s facility maintenance, space, and operations management processes. Postconstruction, customers may lack the time, expertise, or resources to use this turnover data, leading to ineffective interim solutions, increased operational costs, delayed work order resolution, and frustrated building occupants. In this class, ICS Team members will share lessons learned and workflows for implementing BIM 360 Ops using Revit software, Navisworks software, BIM 360 Glue software, BIM 360 Field software, and Bluebeam. The team will also share its expansion and exploration of complementing technologies such as Matterport and API integrations with Building Management Systems (BMS).

Undertaking the monumental effort of organizing data within an organization is difficult alone. Add standardization and, ultimately, the development of specifications to provide guidance to all who do business with your organization, and you really have a mountain to climb. Airports have unique requirements that set them apart from other asset management systems. During this panel discussion, we’ll share the obstacles encountered from the conception of an asset management program all the way through to an enterprise-level BIM (Building Information Modeling), geographic information system (GIS), and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). We’ll share experiences on how these obstacles were handled both temporarily and permanently to achieve steps toward a single source of truth. Panel members will offer their unique perspectives on the various issues confronted through the implementation of these programs.

Everything you need to know about BIM and firestop within a large project. How to design, coordinate and maintain firestop locations. This case study will showcase Hilti’s BIM Services at the PennFIRST Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. We partnered with the customer to improve their workflows and allow the installation process to match the BIM model. Before this, the customer had no way of tracking the product usage and productivity until the end of the project. With such a large IPD project, the customer wanted a new approach to their processes. We have provided services that include modeling the firestop locations based on the UL System matrix, uploading the model to BIM360 Glue, annotating the locations by floor and producing shop drawings. Attendees will gain the knowledge of a growing standard of care in the construction industry.

This class will illustrate and explain how using the various platforms of Revit software can help you to retool and upgrade your facility management process. We will examine how the third-largest pediatric hospital in the United States decided to change the “cradle to cradle” process of their design, construction, and long-term facility management process. You will see and understand examples of this process in action, the cost savings, the long-term benefits, and the lessons learned encountered. Participants will see how this facility is beginning the process of going to a fully digital system where information is created and exchanged by all stakeholders: architect, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and eventually the Facility Team—enabling a more efficient and accurate maintenance of building system data. This process enables workflows to be streamlined and overall project costs reduced. This session features Revit and A360. AIA Approved

Lewis Matthew Miller, AIA (senior project manager in University of Southern California's capital construction development department) and Ruby Xuewen Quan (Building Information Modeling program specialist in University of Southern California's Facilities Management Services) will describe current business challenges in USC's ecosystem of building design, construction, and facilities operations, as well as management processes, and resulting losses. The proposed object-oriented architecture of transmission project lifecycle management, acts as a counterpoint to commissioned IoT technologies.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has made it possible to gather real-time data about your critical business assets. This enables you to collect data about asset condition, performance, and usage and turn it into real actionable insights. Coupling IoT with BIM 360 Ops software and reorganizing teams to align with the customer journey, a data-center owner was able to automate the management of data and switch servers. Everyone in the organization has an idea for improving work but not everyone is empowered to deliver it. Learn how delegated development empowers anyone in the organization to innovate without adding risk of impacting other areas of the organization. In this session, you’ll learn how various systems fit in the ecosystem, and how to decide on which technologies will help accelerate digital transformation. Workflows should be designed to be flexible, robust, and efficient. You will be exposed to industry best practices for workflow-automation design.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is becoming more prevalent as a deliverable required by large owners. Owners are asking for more robust models and the inclusion of data capture for operations and maintenance. At the same time, the number of models it takes to create a project continues to grow. This puts BIM managers in the precarious situation of needing to support existing projects while trying to create workflows to manage a growing list of digital deliverables. In this session, we will explore industry trends and project examples that include BIM deliverables mandated by owners. We will hear from owners about what they are looking for in BIM deliverables, and why. Finally, we’ll explore ways to use Dynamo and Revit software’s free model-checking tools to create automated workflows for model checking for the best BIM deliverables.

The steps from conception to design to construction to handover form quite a fragmented process. Not only are people coming and going, stakeholders changing, and risks shifting throughout the processes, but the tech stack supporting the process is fragmented, creating data silos and interoperability gaps. It’s no wonder that projects are coming in over budget, behind schedule, and suboptimally optimized for operations and maintenance. This presentation will take a step back and peel back the layers of this complex, fragmented process. We’ll explore how a design-driven, data-centered workflow managed through BIM 360 software from construction to handover closes the loop in the building continuum. This will close the loop in the value chain so that stakeholders can communicate more effectively for the most value-driven design, construction, and operation of a building.

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is heading toward Industry 4.0 and digital twins are a trend. As MEP design processes become more intelligent, digital twins are now feasible to reach and have many advantages ahead. These are powerful and can enable building owners to create smart buildings and operate with less. MEP models and point-cloud scans are more accessible toward more-affordable sensors. How can we use MEP models after project handover to enhance the operation of buildings along their lifecycles? This class will show the process of converting MEP models to digital twins using IoT devices—specifically, how to connect MEP models and sensors together by using cloud technology, Dynamo, and Revit 2020 software. Also, this class will show how to visualize IoT live data with BI dashboards to increase awareness of how people use buildings and to enhance the maintenance process of buildings. So, learn how to bring MEP models to life as digital twins, comply with client needs, and make the build environment more sustainable

Discover a stepwise approach to creating a digital plant asset. This course will showcase the journey right from concept to commissioning and maintenance of the plant. During this journey we will also cover the aspects of digital engineering of a plant, addressing the three Cs: coordination, collaboration, and communication—while at the same time integrating with time and cost, as well as managing asset information in real time.

Streamlining the process for preventative and scheduled maintenance of facilities has always been challenging due to lack of communication between designers and future facility maintenance (FM) crews. As evolution of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been proven to increase efficiency and improve buildings’ construction, it is also improving processes and decreasing costs of FM and facility management. This class will explain how the integration of BIM models into FM systems has become a powerful tool in the building-management lifecycle. We will explain how the BIM model becomes an electronic owner’s manual—it helps visualize space and building components that need maintenance, and it automates a preventive maintenance program. It gives the ability to filter data and quickly search for specific information, which significantly improves efficiency, and saves the maintenance crew time and resources. This session will showcase studies data, software comparisons, and recommendations for industry professionals. This session features Building Ops, BIM 360 Field, and BIM 360 Glue. AIA Approved

Torcon, a Building Ops Implementation Partner, will present an example of how we begin construction with the end goal in mind. We will focus on structuring the information in a BIM 360 database developed during construction.  Special attention will be given to bar coding, linked O&M manuals, shop drawings, keying schedules, service level agreements, owner supplied equipment, checklists, and PM /OD /RI work orders.  This session features BIM 360 Field and Building Ops.

Facilities operations begin when you’re given the keys to the building. But the success of the team is determined well before that—during design, construction, and turnover—when meaningful data about the building is captured and passed along. Today, most handovers are done manually, leading to massive risk of error and data loss. What’s worse, these data leaks ultimately drive up long-term operations costs. Learn how you can bridge the gaps during handoffs and set up operations teams for success with a living digital history of your building, accessible from anywhere.

For a facility manager and building owner, the information embedded in a Revit software / Building Information Modeling (BIM) model represents the most tangible connection to the collective knowledge gained by the Design Team, the constructor, and past operators of a facility. However, the technology, change, and confusion surrounding BIM in the facility management (FM) industry is making it very difficult for a facility manager to navigate. The panel—led by facilities and FM technology experts from IFMA's Information Technology Council—will lead the audience through the BIM value proposition for owners and provide tools for assessing if BIM is the correct tool for their specific operations. This will include a discussion about why BIM, at this point in time, may not be the correct solution. Separately, for those who are ready for BIM, we will discuss how to adequately specify the needs of an organization related to BIM. For some, this may include developing a roadmap toward BIM aspirations.

Have you seen a facilities management spec? What is a facilities management spec? As a facilities manager, would you like to have a say in what your data deliverable is? As a contractor, would you like to focus your owner on what matters? What if the asset data was collected, organized, and usable before the facility opened? What if the preventative maintenance was scheduled and the maintenance records were accessible on a phone or tablet before day one? Our industry is producing some fantastic data, but owners are often left with none of it or an overwhelming, unusable amount of it. This class will focus on what a facilities team genuinely needs to maintain the building. We’ll give you the questions to ask in order to focus on the data facilities that technicians need, not the data we want to provide them with. We’ll also discuss the processes needed to achieve success.