EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Electrical Contractors And BIM: What It Can Do For You

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYElectrical Contractors and BIM:What It Can Do for You BIM streamlines project execution, from concept to operation andmodification.Conceptional design: Spatial layout and visualization in BIM.Detailed design: Systems, estimation, and quantities in BIM.Coordination: Identifying and resolving conflicts in BIM.Construction: Pre-fab materials and BIM.Operation: Repair and maintenance support in BIM.Using ABB eFab pre-configured assemblies in AutoDesk Revit.JUNE 17, 2020Matt Boltik, BIM Technologist, Faith TechnologiesMatthew O’Kane, VP Digital Customer Experience, ABBin partnership with

EXECUTIVES U M M A RYElectrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Dofor YouOverviewBuilding information modeling (BIM) softwarehas proven to be an effective tool in managingthe construction process, helping contractorsdecrease the cost and schedule impacts frominaccurate designs. Electrical contractors areamong the professionals seeing the benefitsof BIM in their projects.How BIM is used throughout the building processABB further assists contractors, providingvirtual representations of their eFab pre-configured assemblies within one BIM tool,AutoDesk Revit. This downloadable contenthelps ensure proper placement and scheduling of these assemblies throughout construction projects.ContextMatt Boltik walked through how electricalcontractors can use BIM software to streamline project execution. Matthew O’Kanediscussed ABB’s eFab pre-configured assemblies, and how they can be used withinRevit.Key TakeawaysBIM streamlines project execution,from concept to operation andmodification.BIM software is an intelligent three-dimensional model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)professionals the insight and tools to streamline entire projects.AEC professionals can use BIM softwarethroughout the complete building process.1. Conceptual design focuses on spatial layoutvisualization and design options, ensuringeverything fits together at a high level.2. Detailed design dives into the specificsystem that will be put in place. This phaseincludes estimation of time and resourcesand determining quantities of materialsneeded, and allows for project simulation.3. Coordination makes sure there are noconflicts between the different tradesinteracting in the building or with thematerials. This phase includes deviationsand constructability.4. Construction is where logistics and processes are identified, and where pre-fabricated (pre-fab) items are included to simplifythe project.5. Operation moves the project into theowner’s hands. This phase includes facilitymanagement, repair, and maintenance.6. Modification focuses on changes thatneed to be made to the building at a laterdate, including retrofitting, recycling, andreplacement.PAGE 2

EXECUTIVES U M M A RYElectrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Dofor YouThe more information youput into BIM, the moreyou’ll get out of the entireprocess.Matt BoltikThroughout the webinar the presentersdiscussed the use of BIM during each ofthese stages of the building process.1. Conceptional design: Spatial layout andvisualization in BIM.Using BIM, designers can visualize high-levelsystems, such as a cable tray system thatexpands outwards from the electrical room toservice the entire building. Details, such asmanufacturer or exact sizing, is not necessaryin this phase; just the placement to signify thecomponent.Cable tray system layout in a BIM during the conceptual design phasePAGE 3

EXECUTIVES U M M A RYElectrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Dofor You2. Detailed design: Systems, estimation,and quantities in BIM.Conceptual layouts are enhanced during thedetailed design phase. Information such asmanufacturer and part are added to the layout.During this phase, every element in theproject is scheduled, and accurate counts aregiven across the project for each elementtype. Schedules can be: Generic, such as a “cable tray in theproject,” or Granular, such as “cable tray runs on level1 greater than 3 feet, from a specificmanufacturer.”Checks can also be run on the schedule toidentify problems, such as when an item doesnot meet the manufacturer specifications,meaning it can’t be produced. Identifyingthese problems up front saves both time andmoney, as changes are easier and less costlyto make in the design phase.3. Coordination: Identifying and resolvingconflicts in BIM.BIM identifies design conflicts in real timewithin the software, enabling users to identifyand resolve conflicts before they impactproject schedules and budgets.For example, in Figure 3 below a ductwork layoutis copied from one floor of a building to the next,but one of the floors has a different height. BIMidentifies that conflict so the ductwork can beadjusted for that floor in the design phase.BIM catches conflicts, enabling low-impact resolution during designPAGE 4

EXECUTIVES U M M A RYElectrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Dofor You4. Construction: Pre-fab materials and BIM.BIM tools support designs with pre-fabmaterials, and enable replication of thosedesigns throughout projects. These assemblies can be repeatable or used on a one-offbasis to assist with fabrication.Assemblies allow content to be placed,tagged, and scheduled as a single item, ratherthan a disparate set of components. Viewsand schedules of parts are automaticallygenerated for each assembly.5. Operation: Repair and maintenancesupport in BIM.Once the construction project is complete,building owners who have access to BIM canuse the designs to support repair and maintenance, as well as any post-construction designs,like retrofits, that need to occur in the future.BIM designs can store custom parameters,such as warranty terms, installation dates,maintenance schedules, and last and nextmaintenance dates. Because the informationis custom, owners can determine whatinformation they want to retain in the product.Pre-fab assembly of a junction created within BIMPAGE 5

EXECUTIVES U M M A RYElectrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Dofor YouIdentifying custom data can be associated with specific components and designsUsing ABB eFab pre-configuredassemblies in AutoDesk Revit.ABB offers eFab preconfigured assembliesthat enable electrical contractors to reduceoverall job costs and complete projects faster.ABB eFab Revit families were created for theBIM tool with a goal of enhancing the userexperience, from placement of ABB eFabproducts within the design to scheduling.ABB eFab Revit families can be downloadedfrom the ABB website. These families areeasy to load, easy to place and align in theplan for precision coordination, and offer anaccurate three-dimensional representation ofthe assembly.ABB eFab Revit families include electricalboxes and knock-out locationsThe ability to preconfigureanything prior to the jobis going to save time andmoney.Matthew O’KanePAGE 6

EXECUTIVES U M M A RYElectrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Dofor YouBiographiesMatt BoltikMatthew O’KaneBIM Technologist, Faith TechnologiesVP Digital Customer Experience, ABBMatt is a BIM Technologist for one of thenation’s largest electrical contractors. Heworks alongside the engineering, VDC, anddetailing teams to implement new technologies as well as train on the existing programsthat are used in daily processes. Before hiscurrent role he was a content creation expertwho worked alongside multi-national corporations to make their library of products available for use in BIM platforms.Matt brings more than 30 years of experienceto his position at ABB, with a specializedexpertise in sales, marketing, strategic planning and business development in the electricpower, industrial automation, and powerquality segments. Over the course of hiscareer he has developed unique skills indriving acquisitions, new product development, digital sales enablement and thecreation of new sales channels.He has experience in a variety of technicalroles throughout the AEC industry and isalways pushing to get the most possible outof the building information modeling process.This has led to new developments in Revitcontent, streamlined processes for librarymanagement, and a constant curiosity forwhat can be done next in the AEC space.Prior to joining ABB, Matt was Vice Presidentof Industrial Automation for Schneider Electricin the US. Matt also has held senior leadership roles at S&C Electric and EmersonElectric and began his career with RelianceElectric. Matt holds a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in electrical engineering technologyfrom the University of Maine and he is apublished author.BioNameNoSpaceBioTitleCompanybioTextPAGE 7 2020 Endeavor Business Media. All rights reserved.

Electrical Contractors and BIM: What It Can Do for You Biographies Matt Boltik BIM Technologist, Faith Technologies Matt is a BIM Technologist for one of the nation's largest electrical contractors. He works alongside the engineering, VDC, and detailing teams to implement new technolo-gies as well as train on the existing programs

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