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2nd Asia Construction IT Round Table Meeting – 24 August 2006

CORENET e-Plan Check System:The Importance of IFC for

Implementation in Singapore

Presented by IAI(S) TC: Dr Evelyn TEO Ai Lin

Copyright of Building and Construction Authority Singapore

Outline

History & Roadmap for e-Plan Check

Checking Scenario - Demo

History of Development

1982Idea of AI plan checking conceived

1984 & 1989Two earlier attempts to test idea aborted

1991 to 1992R&D project on AI plan checking feasibility


Outcome of R&D project:

• Idea technically feasible• Standard on intelligent CAD data format

needed


1994 to 1997Development of BP-Expert –

Pilot project on AI plan checking based on Singapore’s neutral CAD data format developed in R&D

1997Launch of BP-Expert


Implementation Problems

• Lack of 3-D CAD customised to Singapore’s data format

• High cost of sustaining local customisationefforts

• Difficulty in using customised CAD software


Valuable lessons learned :

• Full development to be based on international standard for 3-D CAD

• Implementation of AI plan checking system to match industry readiness to adopt 3-D CAD

Current Development

2000 to 2004Development of CORENET e-Plan Check

2003Completion of IBP (for building plan)

2004Completion of IBS (for building services plan)

Rollout Strategy

Critical Success Factors :

• Conformance of e-Plan Check to IFC specifications

• Availability of IFC CAD tools to support rollout of e-Plan Check

• Widespread adoption of IFC CAD technology in industry

Rollout Strategy

Conformance of e-Plan Check to IFC :

2001 Code checking IM included in mainstream IFC spec

2002 Oct e-Plan Check IM certified IFC-compliant

2003 Oct e-Plan Check certified compliant with IFC architectural view stage 1

2004 Oct e-Plan Check certified compliant with IFC architectural view stage 2

Rollout Strategy

Availability of IFC CAD :

2003 Jun MOU between BCA & IAI(S) to advance common objectives; $440,000 fund set up to promote IFC projects

2003 Oct IAI(S) hosted stage 1 IFC code checking certification workshop

2004 Oct IAI(S) hosted stage 2 IFC code checking certification workshop

2005 - 06 Similar workshops planned for IBS

Rollout Strategy

Adoption of IFC CAD :

Local CAD users generally unaware of IFC specIAI(S)’s IFC Implementers WG undertake promotion

2004 Promotion of IFC CAD supporting IBP

2005 Promotion of IFC CAD supporting IBS

Action Plan

Action plan based on 3 critical success factors:• Involving industry in pilot testing of e-Plan Check• Conducting industry seminars and workshops• Providing financial incentives to early birds 3-D

adopters• Working with Institutes of Higher Learning to

train new entrants• Working with public & private owners/developers

to include 3-D BIM in building contracts

Checking ScenarioeSubmission Server

ePlanCheck System

IFC

Building model

Coded buildingregulations,

fire safetyrequirements

IBS

Coded buildingregulations,

fire safetyrequirements

IBP

ePlanCheck/FORNAX system environment

Checkingresult

CAD 1

CAD 2

CAD 3

Draftingguidelines

HTML

FORNAX Viewer

Word document

Demo Scenarios

User’s CAD environment

ePlanCheck server environment

Draft BuildingModel

IFC UploadPreparation

ArchiCAD ePlanCheckClient Assistant

save

Agency officer’s/QP’s desktop environment

User’s CAD EnvironmentUser prepares the 3D building model in OO CAD (Using

Objects like stair, wall, window, door,….)

User’s CAD EnvironmentOnce ready then user save the file as IFC2x2 format (IFC - Industry

foundation clauses used for interoperability between the CAD)

ePlanCheck upload preparation -Client AssistantClient Assistant is a tool used to add additional information necessary for processing

The additional information is not available with in the CAD environment

Click to open the IFC file

Enter project reference IDEnter project title

Click on the Building type tab

Select the building type

ePlanCheck upload preparation -Client Assistant

If the building is single development then add the building type to the project.If the building is mixed development then the building type can be added to the buildingor building storeyThe Gross Floor Area (GFA) can be added to each building type in the tree

Click Add to attach toproject tree

Automatic detection of purpose group

Save to XML file This file should be uploaded to ePlanCheck system together with the data file

Demo Scenarios



Draft BuildingModel



save

ePlanCheckfunctionalities

Project LibraryUpload projectView 3D model in Online ViewerChecking ProjectGenerate ReportView reportDownload for FORNAX Lite viewer

ePlanCheck WebInterface


The User login to the ePlanCheck System

ePlanCheck Server Environment –Login

ePlanCheck Server Environment -Uploading

The User uploads the files to the ePlanCheck Server

Click to launch the Online Viewer

ePlanCheck Server Environment -Viewer

Click on the clause tab

ePlanCheck Server Environment -Checking

Select the necessary clause Click on the Icon for Checking

Click ok to proceed checking

ePlanCheck Server Environment -Verification

Click on the Non-compliance tab


Hide the wall and Zoom near to view the Instance thatFail to meet the requirement


Click on the Icon to generate report

ePlanCheck Server Environment -Report

ePlanCheck Server Environment –Downloading data

Click on these Icons to download Fornax Lite viewer data

Demo Scenarios



Draft BuildingModel



save

ePlanCheckfunctionalities

Project LibraryUpload projectView 3D model in Online ViewerChecking ProjectGenerate ReportView reportDownload for FORNAX Lite viewer

ePlanCheck WebInterface


FORNAX Liteviewer

functionalities

FORNAX Lite viewer

View modelVerify checking results

Agency officer’s/QP’s Desktop Environment

Click to open the .fxg (geometry data) file

Select the file and open


Click on the Icon to import resultClick on the Non-compliance tab

Select the file and open


To verify the result Hide roof and 2nd storey Rotate the model Zoom near

Click on the Remark to see the result message

Strategy and action plan for implementing BIM solutionBCA and IAI (S) have mapped out strategy & action plan

to promote the use of 3D CAD design and to pave way for the rollout of e-Plan Check system:

Involving the industry in pilot testing of e-Plan Check;Conducting public education programme through regular seminars;Providing financial incentives in the form of training grants for new IFC CAD tools;Working with institutes of higher learning (IHL) to train new entrants to industry on use of 3D design;

Pilot TestingPilot trials on e-Plan Check (architectural) system involving 7 architectural firms commenced in last quarter of 2004. • This pilot testing is expected to span over a period of 8 months. • The pilot sites will contribute at least two building models in IFC

CAD format (using current or past projects) for checking by the e-Plan Check system.

• The total efforts from each participating firm are estimated to be about 2 man-months.

• The participating firms will be compensated up to a maximum of US$6,000 under CORENET funding for their efforts.

The same approach would be used for e-Plan Check (building services) pilot trials, which are expected to commence in 2006.

Seminars

BCA would be working closely with IIWG and CAD vendors • to organize a series of seminars to share with

the industry the benefits of using 3D IFC CAD tools.

• At least, two such seminars would be planned every calendar year.

Training Grants

To hasten the adoption of BIM technology, some form of financial incentive would be provided to the industry CAD users • to help reduce the capital cost of migrating to a new

technology platform

As 3D IFC CAD technology is being promoted as a productivity tool, • some financial incentive would be given to the early

adopters of BIM technology

Collaboration with IHL

BCA would be working with universities & polytechnics on joint projects • to train students in the use of 3D IFC CAD and • to formulate a good practice design guides for the

creation of 3D building models

The objective of this collaboration is • to start training new group of students so that they

would be ready for 3D design when they enter the workforce from 2006 onwards

ConclusionSingapore’s e-Plan Check system is probably one of the largest projects ever undertaken by a government agency in support of IFC and the BIM technology As e-Plan Check runs on IFC CAD data, the success of its deployment hinges on the timeliness of IFC implementation in the CAD industry Hence, it is important that CAD developers and vendors support Singapore’s efforts by • accelerating their IFC implementation programme and • come up with their IFC-compliant products early

• After all, they too depend on major IFC-based applications to ensure quick and early adoption of their products

With a focus strategy and appropriate support from CAD vendors and solution providers, we believe that the BIM technology would permeates through the construction industry in an accelerated pace

Thank You

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