This presentation will focus specifically on the underutilization of best practices for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in the MEP trades. On many projects, the BIM process is limited in scope to visualizing the project first and then coordinating trades so that construction can proceed with minimal clashes and avoidable defects. This is a good start, but the potential for BIM is so much greater in terms of flowing information through all construction tasks like estimating, procurement, scheduling/sequence planning, fabrication, jobsite deliveries, progress tracking, change management, and billing. A data rich building model can and should serve as a single source of truth, and feed critical data to every department within an MEP firm. The presentation will focus on 4 main learning objectives: • The “I” not the “M” in BIM has the most impact on project costs and efficiency • BIM is not an attainment for an MEP firm; it’s a journey… a process of continuous improvement • Learn specific examples of how the MEP trades have the most profit to gain by effectively leveraging BIM & VDC. • The benefit of BIM isn’t just accurate models or drawings, it must drive construction processes All project stakeholders, including Owners benefit from BIM, often for many different reasons. BIM is undeniably expanding every year, it is not a trend that is going away. Adoption by MEP firms is not only more profitable but critical to long term survival in the industry.
David Keane, a seasoned construction professional, has more than 18 years of experience in industrial piping and mechanical engineering for major hospital projects and complex buildings. He has worked for small and large mechanical contractors and has always been involved in continuous process improvement through innovation. He has also been extensively involved in improving plant operations, manufacturing methods, accounting systems, and project management and monitoring methods. After working in the mechanical engineering sector, David joined SysQue in 2013, a young construction software company bought by Trimble in 2016. In this role, he shared his passion for building technologies, vectors of change and improvement. David is currently Sales Manager for Trimble's MEP software that provides leading-edge solutions for virtual estimating, designing and building, manufacturing, cost management and project management.
This presentation will focus specifically on the underutilization of best practices for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in the MEP trades. On many projects, the BIM process is limited in scope to visualizing the project first and then coordinating trades so that construction can proceed with minimal clashes and avoidable defects. This is a good start, but the potential for BIM is so much greater in terms of flowing information through all construction tasks like estimating, procurement, scheduling/sequence planning, fabrication, jobsite deliveries, progress tracking, change management, and billing. A data rich building model can and should serve as a single source of truth, and feed critical data to every department within an MEP firm. The presentation will focus on 4 main learning objectives: • The “I” not the “M” in BIM has the most impact on project costs and efficiency • BIM is not an attainment for an MEP firm; it’s a journey… a process of continuous improvement • Learn specific examples of how the MEP trades have the most profit to gain by effectively leveraging BIM & VDC. • The benefit of BIM isn’t just accurate models or drawings, it must drive construction processes All project stakeholders, including Owners benefit from BIM, often for many different reasons. BIM is undeniably expanding every year, it is not a trend that is going away. Adoption by MEP firms is not only more profitable but critical to long term survival in the industry.
Beyond 3D modeling, Bruno-Pierre Caron accumulates to date more than nine (9) years of experience in engineering / construction projects. Having participated in several BIM projects in recent years, both in institutional, hospital, industrial, commercial and municipal fields, his knowledge of the construction industry, working methodologies and best practices related to BIM processes, gives BIM One a major advantage within multidisciplinary teams and positions BIM One as an indispensable reference in BIM management. he is also involved in the BIM project planning phase and the implementation of the modeling strategy adopted in within the company. Daily, his role and responsibilities lead me to write BIM Management Plans (BMP), provide technical support to users and orchestrates the training of the various stakeholders in the company projects.
