BIM Playbook
Version 1.0 | July 2020
Contents
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Introduction………………………………P3
Timeline…………………………………...P6
Roles and Responsibilities……………P7
BIM Foundations……………………......P8
BIM Applications…………….………...P21
IntroductionBuilding Information Modelling (BIM)
BIM is a process for creating and managing information on a built
environment project across the asset lifecycle in a collaborative and
integrated manner. The process draws on information assembled
collaboratively and updated at key stages of a project including not just
graphical models but all project information such as drawings, reports and
schedules. The digital Model developed enables those who interact with the
built asset to optimize their actions, resulting in a greater whole life value
for the asset.
All project information can be attributed to one of three ‘datasets’. These
datasets are graphical models, documentation and non graphical data. The
value of BIM is in sharing these datasets collaboratively and the results and
uses achieved by integrating and enabling interoperability between them.
BIM approaches provide our industry with tangible ways of achieving
greater efficiency and value across project and service delivery activities.
BIM is an integrated digital delivery framework underpinned by
collaborative information management processes and associated
technologies. The adoption of these information rich technologies,
processes and collaborative behaviours unlocks enhanced and more
efficient ways of working at all stages of the asset lifecycle and can provide
numerous enhancements across our asset lifecycle.
Figure 1 – Information Models
Figure 2 – BIM Process
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IntroductionBIM Programme Overview
Initiated in 2017 Transpower's BIM Programme is currently
focused on understanding how BIM can be applied in our
industry and to understand the added value to inform a
measured approach to BIM implementation and ensure that
investment in the process is balanced with recorded benefits.
To date this focus has largely been on how BIM can support
project delivery activities.
In addition to case studies and benefits measurement the
programme is also developing a framework to enable the
business to increase BIM use to a BAU state. This framework
includes processes, standards, education pathways,
technology procurement and communication & engagement
procedures to ensure us and our supply chain can delivery the
process effectively and achieve the desired value.
Following validation of key benefits It is envisioned that BIM
will become an integral part of project and service delivery
activities in our built environment.
BIM Proficiency
Metric
Standards Communication
& Engagement
Education
Technologies
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IntroductionBIM Playbook and Proficiency Targets
A collaborative work involving key functions within
Transpower the BIM Proficiency metric forms a core part of
our BIM strategy. The document communicates in plain
language how BIM is used at Transpower and what being ‘BIM
Proficient’ means in our project delivery activities.
This document informs all remaining strategic activities and
provides direction on development of standards, education
modules, technologies required and engagement approaches
to raise awareness and understanding throughout our supply
chain. It can be used as a reference by project teams to
determine how best to apply BIM to suit the specific
requirements and challenges of any given project. The metric
can also be used to determine how BIM proficient we are as an
organisation and supply chain, at a project and organisational
level, which will assist in driving and determining a BAU state.
The BIM Playbook expands on this metric to convey timeline
and roles and responsibilities of Transpower staff with
imagery and examples of the various foundations and
applications of the process.
Foundations
Applications
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Project TimelineBIM Playbook and Proficiency Targets
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INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS F1
BIM EXECUTION PLAN (BEP) F2
COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT (CDE) F3
RESOURCE F4
VISUALIZATION A1
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT A2
DESIGN REVIEW A3
DESIGN ANALYSIS A4
PLANNING & LOGISTICS (4D) A5
COSTING (5D) A6
HEALTH & SAFETY A7
GEOSPATIAL A8
SUSTAINABILITY A9
INFORMATION DELIVERY (6D) A10
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Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe responsibility matrix communicates key accountabilities
and associated support in order to deliver BIM successfully on
projects. For the company to achieve BIM delivery as Business
as usual (BAU) it is important that key functions within the
business understand their roles and accountabilities in
delivering each aspect of the process. The table to the right
indicates a proposed approach to dividing the BIM process
down by business function in progression to a BAU state. Roles
and responsibilities will be agreed with each function prior to
completion of our BIM stage 2 business case.
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Information Requirements A R R C C C C
BIM Execution Plan (BEP) A I R R R I I
Common Data Environment (CDE) A C R R R I I
Resource R I A R R I I
Visualization A I R C C C C
Design Development R I R A C C I
Design Review R I R A C C C
Design Analysis R I C A I I C
Planning & Logistics (4D) R I R C A I I
Costing (5D) R I C C A I I
Health & Safety R I R R C A I
Geospatial R C A C I I I
Sustainability R I C C C I A
Information Delivery (6D) R C A R C C I
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Foundations of BIM
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F1 – Information Requirements
F2 – BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
F3 – Common Data Environment (CDE)
F4 – Training
F5 – Technologies
F6 – Resource
Foundations
F1 Information
Requirements
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Information Requirements
Description:
Our Information Requirements form our core BIM management documentation to define and communicate
how BIM is to be established and managed on projects and sites to both internal and external teams.
Aligned with ISO 19650 these documents consider both organizational and project level information
structures. The process of developing them helps rationalize what information we need, at what stage and
from whom across our asset lifecycle. This process starts by taking a macro level view of information
management at organizational and project level through the Organizational Information Requirements
(OIRs) and Project Information Requirements (PIRs) respectively. The high level requirements captured in
these documents are then used to develop the Asset Information Requirements (AIRs) and Exchange
Information Requirements (EIRs), which communicate information management at the micro level. These
documents can then be understood and followed by project teams to execute BIM on projects and sites
such that the process meets our needs as an organization.
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
No IRs developed and
agreed for project
Information requirements
communicated in legacy
BIM Specification
documents
Project Information
Requirements defined and
agreed.
In addition Asset
Information Requirements
defined and agreed
In addition Exchange
Information Requirements
defined and agreed.
All Information
requirements agreed and
included in key consultant
appointments
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Foundations
F1 Information
RequirementsOrganizational Information Requirements (OIRs)
Description:
OIR explain the information needed to answer or
inform high-level strategic objectives at Transpower.
These requirements can arise for a variety of reasons,
including strategic business operation, strategic asset
management, portfolio planning, regulatory duties, or
policy-making. Once developed the OIR is used as
guidance to help in the development of the AIR and
essentially acts in this respect as a problem statement.
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Source ISO 19650-1
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Foundations
F1 Information
RequirementsProject Information Requirements (PIRs)
Description:
PIR explain the information needed to answer or
inform high-level strategic objectives within
Transpower in relation to a particular built asset
project. PIR are identified from both the project
management process and the asset management
process. A set of information requirements has been
prepared for each of Transpower’s key stages during
the project in the format of plain language questions.
These questions can be used by the project team to
inform stage gate ‘go, no go’ decisions on whether the
project should proceed to the next stage. Once
developed the PIR is also then used as guidance to
help in the development of the EIR and essentially
acts in this respect as a problem statement.
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Source ISO 19650-1
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Foundations
F1 Information
RequirementsAsset Information Requirements (AIRs)
Description:
AIR set out managerial, commercial and technical
aspects of producing asset information. The technical
aspects of the AIR specify those detailed pieces of
information needed to answer the asset-related
Organizational Information Requirements (OIR). The
AIR specifies what information is to be collected during
the project, by whom and at what stage the
information is required to be submitted. Typically the
bulk of the information specified is asset metadata
(manufacturer, serial number etc) to be loaded into an
Asset Management System (i.e Maximo). Once
developed the AIR informs the Information Delivery
process defined in the BEP. The Transpower BIM
Manager should be notified at the concept phase to
ensure the AIR is included in project related
appointments.
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Source ISO 19650-1
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Foundations
F1 Information
RequirementsExchange Information Requirements (EIRs)
Description:
EIR set out managerial, commercial and technical
aspects of producing project information. The
managerial and commercial aspects include the
information standard and the production methods and
procedures to be implemented by the project team for
project information. The EIR specifies those detailed
pieces of information needed to answer the PIR and
elaborates on these requirements with contribution
from the AIR such that they can be incorporated into
project-related appointments. The EIR is aligned with
Transpower stage gates representing the completion
of some or all project stages. The Transpower BIM
Manager should be notified at the concept phase to
ensure the EIR is included in project related
appointments.
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Source ISO 19650-1
Foundations
F2 BIM Execution
Plan (BEP)
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Description:
The BEP is the action plan developed from the Information Requirements document set. Typically
developed by the Lead Consultant or Main Contractor the BEP sets out how the requirements specified in
the AIR and EIR will be achieved. The BEP details processes and procedures with particular emphasis on
how information will be shared in a CDE and how asset information will be collected, validated and
delivered at key stages of the project. Processes and procedures associated with the key applications of
BIM discussed later in this document will also be specified, along with specific roles and responsibilities, to
ensure quality, efficiency and consistency in execution of the BIM process on a particular project. At
Transpower requirements of sharing information in a CDE are contained in a separate document called the
CDE plan.
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
No BEP developed and
agreed for project
BEP defined but has no
contractural agreement
BEP included in key
engineering consultant
appointments
BIM Proficiency metric
strategy agreed and
targets set
in addition BEP included in
key service provider
contracts
in addition BEP in
alignment with ISO 19650
and/or Transpower
template
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Foundations
F2 BIM Execution
Plan (BEP)BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Description:
Although the BEP is typically developed by the Lead
Designer or Main Contractor due to the present level
of proficiency of our supply chain, and the need to
drive the use of BIM to inform case studies and
benefits measurement, Transpower will be developing
this document. The Transpower BIM Manager should
be notified at the initiation phase to ensure the
document is developed correctly to capture the
specific requirements of the project and to ensure that
it is included in project related appointments.
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Source ISO 19650-1
Foundations
F3 Common Data
Environment (CDE)
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Common Data Environment (CDE)
Description:
A CDE is a controlled environment for collecting and managing all project information including, not just
graphical models and drawings, but also non graphical data such as specifications, reports, schedules and
certificates. Implemented on a sever, extranet or cloud-based file sharing platform the CDE provides a
process for managing project information through various states such that all information can be easily
retrieved by the project team and identified in terms of suitability before being used for certain purposes.
The CDE implements a common naming convention for all files to enable quick and accurate recycling of
information and facilitates the development and storage of the Project Information Model (PIM) during
project delivery and Asset Information Model (AIM) at handover. Collaborative sharing of information is
fundamental to the BIM process and the CDE is the primary enabler for this collaboration.
Performance Objective Mapping:
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
No CDE implemented for
project
legacy system setup with
information shared in
unstructured manner
across multiple systems
ECHO Site established in
accordance with project
document management
procedure.
ECHO site established
and managed in
accordance with project
document management
procedure.
ECHO Site established in
accordance with
Transpower CDE Plan.
ECHO Site in alignment
with ISO 19650, managed
in accordance with CDE
plan and audited regularly
for compliance.
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Foundations
F3 Common Data
Environment (CDE)Common Data Environment (CDE)
Description:
The CDE is established at project inception and is then
maintained throughout the project for exchange and storage of
project information. The CDE ensures that the project team share
information in a collaborative and structured manner, which
greatly improves its ability to be accessed and used by other
members and in doing so saves time in finding information. Setup
and management of the CDE is specified in the Transpower CDE
Plan
Key Benefits:
Efficient recycling of information
Clear audit trail
Single source of truth
Change control
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Source ISO 19650-1
Foundations
F4 Training
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Training
Description:
To maximize the benefits of BIM, and to prepare ourselves for use as BAU, adequate training is required to
enable Transpower staff in traditional roles to lead the use and implementation of BIM in their particular
function. Transpowers approach to BIM upskilling is to utilize a mixture of eLearning and workshop style
training to suite a variety of applications, functions and roles across our organization. While training will
initially be focused on Transpower staff it is envisioned that eLearning modules will eventually be extended
to our supply chain as well to support them on their BIM journey.
Performance Objective Mapping:
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
No organized BIM Training
for project team
TPW training requirements
assessed and understood
In addition all project team
members have received
training in basic model
navigation
In addition all project team
members have completed
BIM eLearning module
In addition key project
team members have
completed role specific
elearning
In addition key project
team members have
completed role specific
workshop. BIM Support
minimal
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Foundations
F5 Technologies
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Technologies
Description:
To enable efficiency and quality in the key applications of BIM it is important that the right technologies are
procured and available to the project team. At Transpower procurement of technologies is fundamentally
based on uses of BIM defined in our BIM proficiency metric. Once these uses are understood technologies
are then sourced based on functionality, ease of use, cost and security requirements with overlaps in
function between technologies to be avoided. Technologies procured by Transpower in support of our
programme are mentioned throughout this document in alignment with appropriate applications of BIM that
they enable.
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
No BIM Technologies
available for project
Only TPW BIM Information
manager has access to
some required software
Only TPW BIM Information
manager has access to all
required software
In addition some project
team members have
access to model viewing
software
In addition all some project
team members have role
specific software
In addition all project team
members have role
specific software
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Foundations
F6 Resource
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Resource
Description:
Sufficient specialist resource is required in order to drive the use of BIM across our projects and sites and
support optimization of the process as and when new technologies and processes become available. Our
approach to implementing BIM is ‘hands on’ to ensure the uses of BIM conveyed in this document are not
only communicated in our management documentation but are actually carried out to the level of
proficiency required such that benefits and value is reliably achieved. BIM specialists will provide upskilling
by leading training sessions with key functions and technical assistance should project teams have issues
using technologies or executing processes. BIM specialists will also understand and address concerns
project teams might have with the BIM process to support cultural change and support strategic business
objectives in making greater use of digital tools.
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
No BIM resource allocated
to project
Some BIM Resource
allocated
BIM resource allocated
and meets 0.025 FTE
BIM resource allocated
and meets 0.05 FTE
BIM resource allocated
and meets TPW minimum
0.1 FTE
In addition BIM Programme
lead aware of scheme and
monitoring progress
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Applications of BIM
A1 – Visualization
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A2 – Design Development
A3 – Design Review
A4 – Design Analysis
A5 – Planning & Logistics (4D)
A6 – Costing (5D)
A7 – Health & Safety
A8 – Geospatial
A9 – Sustainability
A10 – Information Delivery (6D)
Applications
A1 Visualization
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Visualization
Description:
Digital visualisations of our built environment provide a superior platform for communication and
engagement with project teams and stakeholders. The dense information provided through visualisations
communicates across language and experience barriers enabling individuals to gain a higher
understanding of information in a quicker timeframe. Visualisations support better decision making not only
through the greater understanding they provide but also through the increased engagement they solicit
from project teams and stakeholders. Visualisations of information models are provided through
photorealistic stills, desktop model viewing software, mobile based model viewing software and
Virtual/Augmented reality. Visualisations provided through these methods can be generated to support a
variety of functions and contexts discussed further in this document.
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Relationships
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
BIM not used for
visualisation
Models used to generate
basic renders for
stakeholder and project
team engagement
Models driven in project
team meetings
Animations generated for
stakeholder and project
team engagement
in addition, models used
for visualisation on site via
mobile devices.
in addition models used in
immersive technologies
VR/AR for client and
project team engagement
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Applications
A1 Visualization 3D Renders and Animations
Description:
3D rendered stills are a simply way of leveraging
graphical models and are a very effective way of
preparing photorealistic visuals of a design or site for
communication & engagement with stakeholders.
Models can also be used to generate animations that
provide a denser form of information than static visuals
and can be used to support a variety of applications
and functions discussed further in this document
Key Benefits:
Understanding of project works
Greater stakeholder engagement
Understanding of design intent
Understanding of construction intent
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Applications
A1 Visualization Project Visualization
Description:
3D models can be visualised using multiple platforms
and devices to inform discussions and provide greater
information regarding project geometry to support
decision making. Images to the right indicate models
viewed on site via mobile device using Dalux software
and models being used to inform project meetings
using Navisworks Manage.
Key Benefits:
Understanding of project works
Greater stakeholder engagement
Understanding of design and construction intent
Fewer site visits
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Applications
A1 Visualization Immersive Environments
Description:
VR/AR technologies provide a substantial increase in
realism and capacity for interaction with visualisations
while also providing a dense form of information. These
technologies support a range of applications and
functions particularly for design review, health and
safety and assessing visual impacts. Images to the right
indicate design review, with Minimum Approach
Distances (MAD) being carried out using VR.
Key Benefits:
Understanding of project works
Greater stakeholder engagement
Understanding of design intent
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Applications
A2 Design
Development
Accountable:
Tactical Engineering
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Design Development
Description:
Developing design using BIM technologies and processes provides numerous benefits and is fundamental
in enabling many BIM workflows. The BIM process provides a platform of centralised and integrated
information to support decision making throughout the design lifecycle and also provides superior
communication and understanding of design intent by the project team. Visualisations, enabled by the
process, also improve coordination, understanding and resolution of design issues. Furthermore models
can also be used to automate the design process by leveraging data contained within models to carry out
design calculations. To apply BIM in the design process Transpower makes use of a wide variety of
software due to the multi disciplined nature of our substation sites. Autodesk Civil 3D is used for civil and
earthworks, Autodesk Inventor for switchyard modelling and Autodesk Revit for Building modelling.
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
BIM not used to develop
design
Some design carried out in
3D using 3D modelling
applications with limited
interoperability between
project datasets.
Design modelling carried
out using authorised
authoring software but not
shared with Transpower
on a regular basis. Site
model available for
coordination.
Models being developed by
key consultants and
shared with Transpower
on a regular basis.
In addition, models used to
optimize design for
prefabrication
In addition, models used
for parametric modelling
and/or computational
design.
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Applications
A2 Design
DevelopmentDesign Modelling
Description:
Modelling of designs provides numerous benefits to
the design process and is fundamental in enabling
many BIM workflows. Modelling enables designers to
better develop and coordinate design geometry and
access important design parameters. Design models
can then be used to generate contract
documentation such as drawings and schedules.
Images to the right indicate a Revit design model
with drawings and schedules generated from model
content.
Key Benefits:
Design quality
Understanding of design intent
Efficient design development
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Applications
A2 Design
DevelopmentSite Digitization
Description:
Site digitization involves carrying out point cloud
surveys of our sites and using these to develop data
rich models. These site models are then used to
support design of brownfield projects and
maintenance activities through greater access to site
geometry and data.
Key Benefits:
Fewer site visits
Efficient investigation phase
Efficient design development
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Applications
A2 Design
DevelopmentComputational Design
Description:
Design calculations that drive the size, shape and
material of objects can be incorporated with
information models to automate the development of
design geometry. This can be done through creation of
algorithms using tools such as Dynamo or using model
development software, such as Revit, that has
functionality to attribute engineering parameters and
equations with model objects to drive geometry.
Key Benefits:
Automation of design development, documentation
Time savings
Quality assurance and consistency
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Applications
A3 Design
Review
Accountable:
Tactical Engineering
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Design Review
Description:
Once a design has been developed using BIM a multitude of processes can be applied to review and
interrogate the design. The rich and integrated data provided enables greater understanding, identification
and resolution of design issues and improved communication and engagement regarding design intent
from project teams and external stakeholders. Quality in design is provided by ensuring coordination and
compliance with design standards is achieved in a virtual environment before works are carried out on site
resulting in less rework and better performance of assets across their lifecycle. Regular design review of
models also provides a clear audit trail of design development to support change control and commercial
decision making.
Performance Objective Mapping:
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Sustainability
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0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
Models not used for design
review
Models used for visual
clash detection
Models used for structured
clash detection. Clear
process defined and
agreed for clash geometry,
regular tests and issue
management.
in addition BIM audits
carried out to evaluate
compliance with BEP and
cloud based issue tracking
tool used
in addition models used to
identify and communicate
design changes
in addition models used to
check statutory
requirements and
Transpower design
standards
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Applications
A3 Design
ReviewClash Detection
Description:
BIM technologies such as Navisworks Manage can be
used to detect spatial clashes in models of project
designs. This process helps identify and resolve
coordination issues during design development to
avoid issues, rework and delays on site. Images to the
right illustrate results of clash detection analysis and
tracking of results to resolution in an issue
management system.
Key Benefits:
Avoid rework on site.
Quality in design
Time and material savings
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Applications
A3 Design
ReviewModel Change Analysis
Description:
BIM technologies can be used to detect design
changes between two separate Model distributions.
Changes are detected utilising software such as
Navisworks Manage and Solibri Model Checker.
Results and can then be communicated in easy to
understand colour coded images in model and PDF
format.
Key Benefits:
Understanding of design changes.
Understanding of design progression.
Audit trail of design development.
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Applications
A3 Design
ReviewStatutory Requirements Checking
Description:
Information rich Models contain data on materials,
geometry and location of equipment. This data can be
leveraged for advanced rule based analysis, utilizing
Solibri Model Checker, to evaluate compliance with
statutory requirements such as Transpower design
standards. The images to the right indicate rules being
developed to highlight objects that don’t meet certain
requirements.
Key Benefits:
Efficient review of compliance with standards.
Understanding of design requirements.
Avoid rework on site.
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Applications
A4 Design
Analysis
Accountable:
Tactical Engineering
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Design Analysis
Description:
Developing design using BIM technologies provides opportunities for efficiencies in design analysis utilizing
BIM data to carry out or inform engineering analysis such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and
electromagnetic analysis. Foundations of many engineering calculations and analytical processes often
involve information on geometry, shape and material makeup of objects. As information models already
contain this information in a suitable format they can be used to form the basis of engineering calculations
and in turn save time during design and de-risk the design process by reducing human input and potential
for error in calculations.
Performance Objective Mapping:
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Models not used for design
analysis
One of the following
analysis are used:
1. Structural
2. Thermal
3. Lightning protection
4. Grounding
5. Electromagnetic
Two of the following
analysis are used:
1. Structural
2. Thermal
3. Lightning protection
4. Grounding
5. Electromagnetic
Three of the following
analysis are used:
1. Structural
2. Thermal
3. Lightning protection
4. Grounding
5. Electromagnetic
Four of the following
analysis are used:
1. Structural
2. Thermal
3. Lightning protection
4. Grounding
5. Electromagnetic
All of the following analysis
are used:
1. Structural
2. Thermal
3. Lightning protection
4. Grounding
5. Electromagnetic
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Safety
Sustainability
Financial
Relationships
Customers
People
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Applications
A4 Design
AnalysisStructural Analysis
Description:
model information can be transferred to advanced
software packages for design analysis. The images to
the right indicate models used for Finite Element
Analysis (FEA) of stress distributions through a
transformer and surge arrestor caused by seismic
loading.
Key Benefits:
Efficient design cycles
Early understanding of critical design parameters
De-risked design process
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Applications
A4 Design
AnalysisLightning Protection
Description:
model information can be transferred to advanced
software packages for design analysis. The images to
the right indicate models used for lightning shielding
analysis of our Bombay substation using the rolling
sphere method.
Key Benefits:
Efficient design cycles
Early understanding of critical design parameters
De-risked design process
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Applications
A5 Planning &
Logistics (4D)
Accountable:
Project Controls
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Health & Safety
Environmental
Tactical Engineering
Planning & Logistics (4D)
Description:
Utilising BIM to support planning and logistics activities involves integration of time related data to
information and development of temporary works models to coordinate logistical activities. This process
enables validation of project programmes, identification of illogical sequences and better communication of
construction intent with project teams and external stakeholders. These abilities provide clarity and
certainty of outcomes, increase engagement and avoid misunderstandings. The process also provides
improved planning and coordination of key logistical activities and sequences ensuring works are executed
safely, efficiently and effectively.
Performance Objective Mapping:
Safety
Sustainability
Financial
RelationshipsCustomers
People
0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
Models not used for 4D
Planning
Models used to generate
3D still images of basic
phasing
Design models linked with
project schedule for
communication with
project team and external
stakeholders
In addition, model of
temporary works included.
Work sequence
animations prepared for
key logistical activities
In addition models used in
collaborative planning
meetings. Planned vs
actual analysis carried out
regularly
In addition, advanced use
for progress tracking and
communication and for
communicating delays and
impacts on programme
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Applications
A5 Planning &
Logistics (4D)Programme Validation
Description:
Integrating programme information with 3D models
enables validation, identification and resolution of
illogical sequences and communication of construction
intent. The images to the right illustrate a planning
model developed using Synchro Pro being used to
communicate construction intent.
Key Benefits:
Project team engagement
Understanding of construction intent
Avoid misunderstandings and conflict
Validation of programme
Identification and resolution of programme issues
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Applications
A5 Planning &
Logistics (4D)Work Sequence Animations
Description:
Work sequence animations are prepared for key
logistical sequences such as crane movements and
lifts of major equipment. Utilising models to develop
the work sequence ensures a well considered and
coordinated solution. The animation created then
provides an effective platform to communicate the
requirements of the activity to the project team
Key Benefits:
Understanding of work sequence
Avoid rework
Health and safety
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Observer required
Ensure clear of MAD
Outage required
Applications
A5 Planning &
Logistics (4D)Progress Recording
Description:
Incorporating time related data with 3D models
enables better management and communication of
progress information. The images to the right display
progress data linked with model elements to produce
automated visual reports of progress. Providing a
quick and easy to understand summary of progress in
context of project works.
Key Benefits:
Efficient understanding of progress
Understanding of progress related site constraints
Project team engagement
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Applications
A6 Costing (5D)
Accountable:
Tactical Engineering
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Costing (5D)
Description:
Data contained in models can be leveraged to support costing and procurement activities. Rather than
manually compiling quantities, costs and work packages from 2D drawings object meta data contained in
models such as size, shape and materials is already available. This data can be readily extracted and
formatted for use in multiple software programs including widely used applications, such as excel, to
support Material ordering, work package scoping and project estimation. Utilising BIM for these purposes
provides efficiencies in procurement by reducing the time needed to produce equipment schedules and
project estimates and also improves effectiveness in work package procurement by providing clarity in
scope and interfaces between packages.
Performance Objective Mapping:
Safety
Sustainability
Financial
Relationships
Customers
People
0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
Models not used for
generating quantities
QTO carried out off 2D
Drawings
Models used for material
ordering and design
equipment schedules
CBS data integrated with
Models and used in
procurement for
workpackage scoping
In addition some models
used to generate
schedules for cost
estimates from authoring
software
In addition complete
schedule of quantities
extracted from models
directly for estimation
using dedicated costing
application.
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Applications
A6 Costing (5D) Material Ordering
Description:
Information and metadata contained within models can
be extracted to form registers used for material
ordering. Rather than manually developing material
schedules from interpreting 2D drawings model
information can be formatted to suit multiple
applications. Images to the right indicate model
information being extracted into excel for ordering.
Key Benefits:
Efficiency in preparing material schedules.
Time savings
Use of data in multiple applications
Name Description Device Position Manufacturer Quantity
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62B Current Transformer FHL-CT-62 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62Y Current Transformer FHL-CT-63 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62R Current Transformer FHL-CT-64 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT82Y Current Transformer FHL-CT-65 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT82R Current Transformer FHL-CT-66 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT82B Current Transformer FHL-CT-67 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62B Current Transformer FHL-CT-68 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62B Current Transformer FHL-CT-69 ABB 1
Name Description Device Position Manufacturer Quantity
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62B Current Transformer FHL-CT-62 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62Y Current Transformer FHL-CT-63 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62R Current Transformer FHL-CT-64 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT82Y Current Transformer FHL-CT-65 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT82R Current Transformer FHL-CT-66 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT82B Current Transformer FHL-CT-67 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62B Current Transformer FHL-CT-68 ABB 1
STNS_CT_ABB_IMB123A5_FHLCT62B Current Transformer FHL-CT-69 ABB 1
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Applications
A6 Costing (5D) Workpackaging and Procurement
Description:
The integration of work package information with
models, such as cost codes, provides valuable
information on scope and key interfaces for work
packages. Allows for efficient understanding of project
geometry as it relates to our Work Breakdown
Structure. The figure to the right indicates Transpower
WBS data linked with models providing a colour coded
breakdown of works.
Key Benefits:
Efficient communication of scope
Understanding of work package interfaces
Understanding of work breakdown structure
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Applications
A6 Costing (5D) Project Estimation
Description:
Information and metadata contained within models can
be extracted to form workbooks of quantities used for
project estimation. Images to the right indicate our
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) being applied to
model objects in order to produce a complete list of
quantities that can be used in estimates.
Key Benefits:
Time savings
Efficient estimation workflow
Cost certainty
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Applications
A7 Health &
Safety
Accountable:
Health & Safety
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Tactical Engineering
Environmental
Health & Safety
Description:
Models can be used to support a wide variety of Health & Safety activities by providing a platform to enable
better understanding and awareness of site hazards and constraints. Hazard data integrated with models
increases accessibility of hazard information and context. This helps to ensure that hazards are not
overlooked and properly understood in terms of location, extent and relationships with site layout.
Visualisations generated using models also provide a highly effective platform to communicate hazards and
site constraints to project teams and stakeholders. These various uses benefit site safety by providing
greater information to support safety by design and safe decision making when carrying out site works.
Grid Performance Mapping:
Safety Sustainability
Financial
Relationships
Customers
People
0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
Models not used to support
Health & Safety
Models used to support
project health and safety
review meetings
Hazard data incorporated
into models for awareness
and communication
Models used to support
Hazard Elimination and
management.
In addtition, Models used
for job safety analysis
(JSA) and task briefings
In addition, Models used
for site inductions
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Applications
A7 Health &
SafetyHazard Elimination and Management
Description:
Models can be used to support hazard elimination and
management. Images to the right illustrate hazard data
integrated with models to raise awareness of hazards
to the project team, provide context with site geometry
and enable understanding of hazards as they relate to
other streams of project information.
Key Benefits:
Greater awareness of hazards.
Hazards in context of other site information.
Understanding of hazards.
Hazard Mitigation.
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Applications
A7 Health &
SafetyJob Safety Analysis (JSA)
Description:
Models can be used by subcontractors to support
JSAs and provide a platform for decision making and
communication of safe and well considered work
sequences. Images to the right indicate visuals from
models being used to develop and communicate a
proposed methodology for construction works.
Key Benefits:
Supports development of safe work sequences.
Communication of critical method parameters.
Engagement in methodology development.
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Applications
A7 Health &
SafetySite Inductions
Description:
Model visualisations and animations can be used as
the basis of site inductions to provide an effective
platform for communicating site layout, constraints and
construction intent across language barriers and
experience levels. This reduces misunderstandings
and potential for incidents on sites. Images to the right
illustrate a site induction animation generated using
Synchro Pro.
Key Benefits:
Understanding of site layout and constraints
Awareness of hazards
Efficient communication
Effective communication
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Applications
A8 Geospatial
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Tactical Engineering
Geospatial
Description:
Geospatial information can be used to support the BIM process and vice versa. Model information can be
used to Setout site works using geospatial technologies and. Surveys data can be incorporated with
models to assist coordination of design models with existing conditions and to support the development of
as built documentation at handover. Surveys can also be useful during construction in conjunction with
models to record and communicate progress and enable more granular planning of site works and logistical
movements.
Grid Performance Mapping:
SafetySustainability
Financial
Relationships
Customers
People
0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
BIM not used for geospatial
applications
laser scanning used to
capture key interfaces of
project works.
Models used for site
geometry setout
in addition parametric
models used for site
geometry setout
laser scanning to be used
for capturing as built
conditions at handover
in addition, drones used to
regularly capture site
conditions during build
phase for logistical
coordination and progress
recording
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Applications
A8 Geospatial Laser Scanning
Description:
Laser scanning is a surveying methodology that involves
the controlled deflection of lasers to gather information of
existing conditions. Laser scanning devices use a
repeated process of projecting lasers into the
environment and capturing the reflection to generate a 3D
‘point cloud’. Point clouds of project sites support a range
of project activities from providing existing information to
support design development to capturing as constructed
information to inform as built models and drawings.
Key Benefits:
Accurate existing conditions
Accurate as built documentation
De-risked interpretation of site conditions
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Applications
A8 Geospatial Work Geometry Setout
Description:
Model information can be used to Setout site works.
Geospatial information of model geometry can be
formatted for use in Total Station (TS) devices to direct
where works staff need to dig, drill, position etc via
laser. This enables faster and more accurate Setout of
site geometry and ensures the work done developing a
coordinated model translates to coordination on site.
Key Benefits:
Efficient Setout of works.
Accurate Setout.
Time savings
Avoid rework
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Applications
A8 Geospatial Drone Survey
Description:
Drones carrying survey equipment can provide
valuable information in the BIM process to support
condition assessment and progress reporting.
Capturing data on site conditions and integrating with
models and other data sets enables further use in
coordinating installation and proposed logistical
movements with actual site conditions.
Key Benefits:
Condition assessment
Progress reporting
Health and safety
Logistics coordination
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Applications
A9 Sustainability
Accountable:
Environmental
Support:
BIM Management
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Tactical Engineering
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Sustainability
Description:
BIM supports various sustainability initiatives by raising awareness of environmental issues, leveraging
model information to support quantification exercises of embodied carbon and earthworks and using
models to generate visualisations for community engagement. Integrating environmental data with models
such as areas of soil contamination and asbestos locations improves accessibility and understanding of
this information by project teams. Geometric and material information contained within models can also be
used to calculate embodied carbon across sites and used for cut and fill analysis to support understanding
of soil movements and resource consenting. Support for customer engagement is provided by enabling a
greater understanding of proposed works from both a visual and noise perspective. In turn this ensures
concerns are identified, addressed and misunderstandings are avoided during project delivery.
Grid Performance Mapping:
SafetySustainability
Financial
Relationships
Customers
People
0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
BIM not used to support
sustaniability initiatives
Models used for visual
impact analysis to assess
and communicate impact
to stakeholders.
Models used for acoustic
analysis to assess and
communicate impact to
stakeholders.
Models used for cut and fill
analysis to understand
limits for resource
consenting.
Models used to incorporate
and communicate
sustainability and
environmental information.
In addition, models used
for lifecycle analysis of
embodied carbon
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Applications
A9 Sustainability Visual Impact Analysis
Description:
Visual Impact Analysis is carried out at the front end of
a project for community engagement. The 3D model
can be used to generate visualisations to give
landowners, neighbours and local iwi a greater
understanding of the visual impact of project works.
Improving the level of feedback and ensuring concerns
are identified and addressed. Visuals can be
generated as rendered stills, animations or immersive
environments.
Key Benefits:
Greater stakeholder Feedback
Greater stakeholder understanding
Avoid misunderstandings and conflict
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Applications
A9 Sustainability Environmental Data Management
Description:
Incorporating environmental data into models, such as
areas with contaminated land, increases accessibility
to environmental information and allows it to be better
understood in context of other related functions,
delivery activities and site geometry.
Key Benefits:
Understanding of site environmental constraints
Awareness of environmental issues
Understanding of environmental information in
context of design and build activities
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Applications
A9 Sustainability Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Description:
Integrating sustainability data, such as embodied
carbon, with models will enable the industry to
understand the sustainability profile of its built assets.
When sustainability factors are integrated with
geometric model information sustainability parameters
can be quantified per asset, site or across all BIM
enabled sites. Images to the right indicate embodied
carbon data being integrated with models for
quantification of the total sum of embodied carbon.
Key Benefits:
Understanding of sustainability profile
Efficient quantification of sustainability parameters
Targeted approach to sustainable design
Embodied CarbonMaterial
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Applications
A10 Information
Delivery (6D)
Accountable:
BIM Management
Support:
Asset Information Management
Project Management
Project Controls
Health & Safety
Environmental
Tactical Engineering
Information Delivery (6D)
Description:
A fundamental BIM process, Information Delivery, concerns the collection and exchange of asset
information as it is generated on a project. Rather than collecting and exchanging asset information once
on a project, at handover, asset data is exchanged at regular information exchange milestones in line with
project phases. Benefits are time efficiencies in information gathering and exchange, and benefits in
information quality. The Information Delivery process is directly related to the Asset Information
Requirements (AIR) and is the action plan for fulfilling these requirements. Information exchanges consist
of documentation, non-graphical data and graphical models to gradually develop the Project Information
Model (PIM) during delivery and Asset Information Model (AIM) at handover as depicted in figure 2 of the
BIM Playbook.
Grid Performance Mapping:
Safety
Sustainability Financial
Relationships
Customers
People
0 Non Existent 1-2 Initial 3-4 Managed 5-6 Defined 7-8 Measured 9-10 Optimizing
BIM not used to support
asset information
exchange
Asset information
exchanged using existing
load templates and change
plan with Maximo ID
attributed to model
elements at handover.
in addition, device
positions attributed to
model elements at
handover
Asset information
exchange carried out using
COBie at multiple
information exchange
milestones.
In addition, key COBie data
fields attributed to model
elements for system
integration
Asset information
collection carried out using
cloud based system,
mobile devices and
exchanged in COBie
format. Barcodes added to
key assets.
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Applications
A10 Information
Delivery (6D)
Construction Operations Building information exchange
(COBie)
Description:
COBie is an information exchange format used to
capture and record asset data, useful for maintenance
and operations, as it becomes available during a
project. This data is received by Transpower at each
stage of the project instead of handover only to ensure
quality and completeness of asset data before upload
to Maximo.
Key Benefits:
Performance management
Complete and Quality Assured Asset Data
Better quality data to support service delivery
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05 – COMMISSIONING
06 – HANDOVER
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Applications
A10 Information
Delivery (6D)Asset Data Integration
Description:
Integrating asset data with models during project
delivery enables asset information to be readily
understood in context of site geometry. This enables
greater use of BIM following project handover to
support service delivery and maintenance activities
and to support investigative works for follow up
projects. This also supports future integration of
models with enterprise systems such as Maximo.
Key Benefits:
Efficient asset maintenance
Service delivery
Project investigations
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SCADA/PI
FMIS
SHAREPOINT
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GlossaryAIM – Asset Information Model - Single source of
approved and validated information related to the asset for
asset management purposes. Includes not just graphical
models but also documentation and non-graphical data.
PIM – Project Information Model - Single source of
approved and validated information related to the asset.
Includes not just graphical models but also documentation
and non-graphical data
BIM – Building Information Modelling - is a process for
creating and managing information on a construction project
across the project lifecycle in a collaborative and integrated
manner.
Federated Model – consolidated 3D model consisting of
design and/or construction 3D models.
CDE – Common Data Environment – System for validating
and storing project information to enable easier access and
use of information by stakeholders.
AIR – Asset Information Requirements – Key
management document to communicate what information is
required to be gathered by the project team to meet the
needs of the asset management system, by whom and at
what stage and format.
OIR – Organizational Information Requirements – High
level strategic document defining
PIR – Project Information Requirements – High level
strategic document defining what information is required at
each stage of the project before proceeding to the next
stage.
EIR – Exchange Information Requirements – defines
minimum requirements in terms of process, software to meet
the needs of the PIR. Includes information on information
management responsibilities
BEP – BIM Execution Plan – Management document
communicating how the requirements defined in the AIR and
EIR will be achieved by the supply chain across each stage
of the project. Includes information on specific processes to
be followed, data drops, required software and
responsibilities.
COBie – Construction Operations Building information
exchange – information exchange format for collecting and
exchanging information to meet the needs of the asset
management system.
Information Exchange – project action to exchange
information specified in the AIR in line with required content
and specified milestone.
LCA – Lifecycle Analysis – Process of assessing
environmental impacts at all stages of the asset Lifecyle.
Used to influence decisions on design, construction and
maintenance activities.
Point Cloud – Survey data format. Can be formatted from
photos using photogrammetry or specialised laser scanning
devices. A reliable data format to communicate existing
conditions in support design development, construction and
maintenance activities.
Revit – Model development software. Predominantly used to
model buildings.
Inventor – Model development software. Predominantly
used for 3D modelling to support the manufacturing industry.
Automotive, Aerospace etc. Used at Transpower to model
switchyards.
Civil 3D – Model development software. Predominantly
used in the infrastructure industry to model civil works.
Navisworks – Model Review and analysis software. Forms
a core part of our BIM workflow.
iConstruct – Plugin software for Navisworks providing
additional functionality and automation.
Synchro Pro – Model based planning software. Used to
develop, assess and communicate project
programmes/schedules.
Solibri – Model Review and analysis software. Used at
Transpower to asses statutory compliance of project
designs.
Dalux – Basic model viewing application with functionality to
view and interact with models on desktop and mobile device.
Dynamo – Visual programming environment used for
computational design and design automation.
Data set – Collection of data.
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ReferencesISO 19650:2018-1 – Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) – Information management
using building information modelling – Part 1: Concepts and principles
ISO 19650:2018-2 - Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) – Information management
using building information modelling – Part 2: Delivery phase of assets
BS 1192:2007+A2:2016 - Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Code of practice
PAS 1192-3:2014 - Specification for information management for the operational phase of assets using building information modelling
PAS 1192-4:2014 - Collaborative production of information. Fulfilling employer’s information exchange requirements using COBie. Code of practice
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