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Seminars Better through BIM
Wednesday 21 March

Better through BIM

The Government’s chief construction adviser has confirmed that Building Information Modelling (BIM) will be adopted for the procurement and management of all public projects, and is expected to become a standard process for all projects. BIM is the process of developing building models which are used in presenting and visualizing building components, construction sequences, resource allocation and other elements of construction process in a virtual environment.

The construction industry is under pressure to be more efficient, reduce costs and deliver more sustainable buildings. BIM is expected to play a key part in addressing all of those challenges. This stream takes a closer look at BIM, its adoption by the industry and the efficiencies it can create throughout the design and construction process.

This stream will take place in North Gallery 8 & 9 sponsored by

10.30 – 12.00

Understanding the application of BIM

Following confirmation that Government will require the use of BIM on all public projects, this session will examine the Government’s BIM adoption strategy; what this means for the industry and what standards and working parameters will be required. This session will explore what value BIM can offer a project and how it can support a more efficient process, low carbon construction, and ultimately the efficient operation of buildings.

chair: Dr Stephen Hamil, Director of Design & Innovation, RIBA Enterprises

10.30 – 10.50	The Government’s BIM roadmap: timeline, targets and requirements
	Dr Stephen Hamil, Director of Design & Innovation, RIBA Enterprises

10.50 – 11.15	What is BIM and how can the industry adapt to maximise the benefits?
	David Miller, Architect, David Miller Architects

11.15 – 11.35	The business case for BIM: delivering a streamlined approach with improved value and removal of unnecessary costs through the supply chain
	Simon Rawlinson, Partner, EC Harris Download presentation

11.35 – 12.00	Delivering low carbon construction and reducing the environmental impact of buildings in use – a whole life approach with BIM
	Brendan Prachell, Director, Rider Levett Bucknell Download presentation

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12.30 – 14.00

Be BIM-active: a step by step guide to creating a BIM implementation strategy

The Government’s intentions are clearly set out, and many organisations are now preparing themselves to be one of the early adopters of BIM technology and processes. This session provides a practical guide to adopting BIM, and the issues to consider for successful implementation.

chair: Martyn Horne, Product Development Manager, Vectorworks

12.30 – 12.50	Adopting BIM: implications for processes
	Martyn Horne, Product Development Manager, Vectorworks

12.50 – 13.15	Choosing the correct software, training and support
	Nahim Iqbal, BIM Development Leader, BIM Academy Download presentation

13.15 – 13.40	Legal, intellectual property and indemnity issues – shared access and understanding collaborative working
	Brodie McAdam, Solicitor, Programme Leader, Construction Law & Practice Masters, University of Salford Download presentation

13.40 – 14.00	First hand experiences and lessons learned from an adopter of BIM
	Richard Wise, Director, Ryder Architecture

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14.30 – 16.00

Getting technical: adopting and specifying BIM software and technology approaches

This session will take a more detailed look at the types of software and systems available, and what to select for what purposes. Should the BIM system be hosted in house or as an online service? How can BIM link with other existing in house tools and packages and other project data?

chair: Nicholas Nisbet, Director, AEC3 UK Ltd & Technical Coordinator, buildingSMART UKI

14.30 – 14.50	How to go about selecting the right software to suit your purposes
	Nicholas Nisbet, Director, AEC3 UK Ltd & Technical Coordinator, buildingSMART UKI Download presentation

14.50 – 15.15	Scope of products on the market and choosing a BIM platform
	Benedict Wallbank, Architect & Consultant, Smart BIM solutions Download presentation

15.15 – 15.40	Understanding how BIM can be linked to other resources and planning tools and how data can be exchanged
	Dr Stephen Hamil, Director of Design & Innovation, RIBA Enterprises

15.40 – 16.00	Quiz the panel
	Dr Stephen Hamil, Director of Design & Innovation, RIBA Enterprises Benedict Wallbank, Architect & Consultant, Smart BIM solutions Nicholas Nisbet, Director, AEC3 UK Ltd & Technical Coordinator, buildingSMART UKI Alan Baikie, General Manager, Graphisoft UK & Ireland

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16.30 – 18.00

Using BIM: collaborative working in practice, Manchester Town Hall

One of the features of BIM is the degree of information sharing and collaborative working which it provokes. This session demonstrates how BIM is used by various participants in the project, at each stage of its development, and examines its impact on the way the project is conducted. The delivery of Manchester Town Hall – a project using BIM – provides a useful case study.

chair: Professor Andrew Thomas, Co author of the BIM report for BIS 2011

16.30 – 16.55	The clients perspective: the project brief, why specify BIM and how it promoted collaborative working
	Liam Brady, Capital Programme Manager, Manchester City Council Download presentation