How a BIM model can be utilized for commissioning

BIM for commissioning is the progression of synchronizing and incorporating as-installed information and documentation from construction quality and commissioning agendas in the field and at the point-of-construction to facilitate competence in the delivery method of a construction project and in continuing operations and energy use.

A BIM model can be utilized for commissioning to verify its accuracy. This puts the model up for "Facility Management" from the BIM model.

The BIM act as a digital dashboard, documenting every step, facilitating operators a very speedy, precise picture of the accurate position of the commissioning process.

Building owners can commission this hi-tech technology with foresight and planning to get the best out of the BIM model for their building. The owner should train themselves on what value will be taken out from BIM and how it affects their business, makes efficiencies and in due course saves them money.

If a BIM model includes rich content then it will become more functional and precious in the downstream for maintenance and operations.

BIM selectively provides information with its conceptual methodologies, realistic methods and technical programs.

An apparent focus for your model is necessary as it makes the most significant part of the commissioning procedure. The level of detail in a BIM model can straightforwardly make an effect on scheduling and costs.

A BIM deliverable should be distinctive in comparison with the building it stands for. In this case the user should know what the model contains and how detailed it should be. To make sure that your deliverable will fulfill your requirements, the following steps should be taken during commissioning.

Initially make out how the model will support facilities management. BIM facilitates you achieve superior control over areas similar to energy spend, space planning, and asset management – which of these benefits are you seeking?

When you are aware of the model’s scope, deliver background data to the design team. In the case of commissioning for energy management, assist the contractor to collect acknowledged data to be utilized for populating the model.

For energy analysis, the owner should produce more information like information about the mechanical systems, occupancy, building schedule, utility bills, rough estimates of floor-to-ceiling heights, and glazing percentages to create a better building.

The project stakeholders utilize BIM on the construction job site and at the point-of-construction to leverage the structured data sets and associated documents for executing a wide range of field programs and daily activities as described below :-

Deal with advanced tasks as well as start, end, planned and actual dates, along with start-up, testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB), functional tests, operational procedures, training, handover and warranty.

Bring up to date as-installed information from equipment, sub-systems, systems and correlated work in the field, along with status of work arranged to date, physical location and nameplate data such as serial numbers.

Supervise track and task problems related to work to complete or correct to guarantee that physical work match to the contractual obligations and equipment performance act in accordance with the project specifications.

Execute and record the results of processes, ensures and tests using standardized QA/QC and commissioning (Cx) checklist templates, for instance pre- and practical performance tests and manages point-to-point checks.

Attach and chalk up photos of as-installed conditions for the record, to balance warranty management and risk management programs after surrender through the warranty period.

Connect and chalk up documents and drawings, for example equipment plans and reflected ceiling plan (RCP) interface layouts, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), manufacturer’s certs and 3rd party test results.

Posted by Rajib Dey
Business Development
rajib@jobs2india.com
Global Associates (Pioneer Company in 3D modeling with BIM & Sketchup)

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BIM and Facility Management

A Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is very much required for owner for effective management and maintenance of a building once it is constructed. After completion of a project the owner has to undergo the subsequent operations, repair, renewal and maintenance (facility management) costs of the building during its life span. This may increase the initial construction cost ten times and could have a significant impact on the bottom line of the development.

After completion of the building construction a set of “as-built” drawings, specifications and shop drawings are often delivered to the owner for the operations and maintenance of the facility. But the owners find it difficult to understand the drawings and essential information related with building components and elements. Besides volumes of specifications, shop drawings and documentations are found difficult to locate or understand.

BIM with it’s three dimensional manner not only integrate the drawings and database information with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) but also ensure the accuracy of information in the system.

BIM facilitates the owner and maintenance staff to manage the operations and maintenance of the building effectively by replacing current as-built drawings, specifications and all relevant information about every building element in a Web-based three dimensional (3D) interface with a highly functional dashboard of capabilities. Thus BIM provide effectual asset management system of a building during its entire lifecycle by keeping comprehensive and complete set of documentation, integrated with a CMMS.

BIM as an information framework act as an integrator and deliver coordinated, consistent, reliable space and room data to organize and report facility-related information for Facility Managers.

With BIM architects and contractors create “virtual” plans that contain precise and interactive graphic depictions of a building and all its properties. This will help facility manager to operate efficiently from the conceptual stage of construction.

BIM can organize and automate the work of Facility Managers by linking to (and accommodate) a various mix of input information as well as equipment monitors and proprietary data available only from equipment manufacturers’ Web sites.

Facility Managers get the ability to recover data, track alterations, and scrutinize systems during renovation, sale, or demolition of the construction.

Posted by Rajib Dey
Business Development
rajib@jobs2india.com
Global Associates (Pioneer Company in 3D modeling with BIM & Sketchup)