How to save 5-15% on construction costs?
Case studies from US, Norway and Finland – solutions and process workflows
Jarkko Sireeni
Product Manager
Vianova Systems Finland Oy
Industry is changing from documents to models
Where we are
Where we are going
2D Drawings
3D Models
3D Collaboration models
3D Integrated Intelligent models
Single discipline
Manual & CAD
Discipline approach
Single discipline
Limited intelligence
Discipline approach
Multi discipline
VR-Visualization
Project approach
Multi discipline
Multi phase
Web-Server based
Life cycle approach
ISOLATED
COLLABORATIVE
INTEGRATED
But Why and How?
A highly precise virtual reality model is being created
in parallel with the design of a Norwegian road, to
help avoid conflicts in both design and construction.
(World Highways 7 January 2008)
Case Study: RV 150 Ring 3, Ulven – Sinsen
Owner: Road Department, Contractor : Veidekke
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Average cost per change/conflict has
been calculated to be about
$ 9600 (Norwegian Road Authority)
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Part 1: VDC model was not used
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About 250 out of 600 changes were caused by
design conflict between domains
Additional cost of $ 2.4 mill. (+4,6%)
Part 2: VDC model was used
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“There has been almost no design
change/conflict on this parcel, E22”, Petter
Bakke, Veidekke
Potential cost savings $ 2.4 mill.
Case Study: 31774 Gjønnes station
Owner: KTP AS, Contractor: Veidekke
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350 conflicts was found
 Half of them had not been
detected without a VDC model
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on Norwegian Road
Authority estimate potential cost
savings have been $ 1.7 mill.
Case Study: Ring-I Mestari tunnel, Finland
Owner: Road Authority, Contractor YIT
 VDC
model for simulating traffic
guidance and traffic safety
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Sequence planning
Virtual training and testing
Traffic camera placement
Sunlight protection
 Major
time savings
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Delivery 3 months earlier
 Overall project 1 year earlier
 Infrastructure
construction of the
year 2010 award
Cost Savings Are For Real
(According to studies made by Norwegian Road Administration)
Article in Norwegian IT Magazine, November 6, 2013
Article in Danish Engineering Magazine, November 11, 2013
VDC Potential in Construction
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Typical construction additional change
orders are about 20% of construction costs
 By using VDC about 75% of change orders
can be avoided
 Potentially 5-15% savings
 Almost 0 changes or waiting on site
because of design errors
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VDC may increase design costs but:
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Better design quality, error free designs
Less documents, more digital data
Understanding and communication increases
More time to study alternative better solutions
Affect costs and changes in in earlier phase
Less risks, more fluent construction
Clearly positive ROI, very good investment
Traditional
Using VDC
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Construction
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Norwegian Contractor Comments
“The 3D models we get for all domains, makes our
working day easier and more efficient. There has
been almost no design change/conflict on this
parcel, E22”
Petter Bakke, Veidekke
“In practise, there are no longer any
change/conflict in the design models we get for
each domain. We use the models for multiple
purpose: Stake out, communication with
construction workers to plan todays work etc.
We love working this way!”
Erik Hval Olsen, Veidekke
“Continuity in production, for all our man and
machine AND doing everything just once, is the
two most important issues for a cost effective
construction.
The use of collaboration models on the
Marienborg project, did that we actually had
almost zero stop at site, caused by errors in
design (like collision between domains). We could
produce continuously.”
Bård-Olav Aune, SKANSKA
Case Study: Zoo Interchange Pilot
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, USA
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Input data
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Modeling
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DGN, DWG, IFC (Utilities, Civil3D, Revit)
LandXML (InRoads, Civil3D)
Parametric tools allows automatic utilities
modeling from line data
Direct links to input data allows automatic
model updates when design changes
Results
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Cost effective GIS data modeling in 1 day
Immediate updates directly from Civil3D
Design system independent via open standards
Opportunity: 5% savings from 1.7B$ estimated
construction cost would be 85M$!
VDC Benefits – ROI/CBA
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
I-94 Mitchell IC Construction Project-$294.4 m
Field Issues - $22.2 m (669 DINs/CCOs) (~ 7,5%)
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GN-General: 30.5% (148-$6.8 m-30.5%) ($45,674 per issue)
RD-Roadway/Drainage: 25.5% (66-$5.7 m) ($85,631 per issue)
WU-Wet Utilities/Drainage: 11.1% (90-$2.4 m) ($27,120 per issue)
BR-Bridges: 8.0% (114-$1.8 m) ($15,557 per issue)
NW-Noise Wall: 8.0% (14-$1.8 m) ($125,909 per issue)
RW-Retaining Wall: 7.7% (78-$1.7 m) ($21,818 per issue)
EW-Earthwork: 4.5% (17-$1.0 m) ($59,220 per issue)
EL-Electrical/ITS/FTMS: 2.6% (93-$0.6 m) ($15,557 per issue)
TR-Traffic: 2.1% (26-$0.5 m) ($18,174 per issue)
SS-Sign Structures: 0.1% (23-$0.02 m) ($738 per issue)
BIM Implementation Plan
3D Model Delivery Process/Deliverables
 3D Model Standards
 2D/3D CAD-BIM-GIS-CAE Software
 2D/3D Model Exchange Protocol
 3D Model Fidelity & Quality Control
 3D Model Level of Detail
 3D Model Level of Accuracy
 Survey Procedures
 Design & Construction Review Meeting
Procedures
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Typical Implementation Project
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Pilot project (Proof of Concept)
Workflow & Integration
Deployment
Training
Production
Evaluation
Consultation
Total Delivery
Consultation Services
Software Delivery
Support Services
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Novapoint VDC Products
VDC Sketch
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Virtual Map
Savings in civil construction costs
• Visual BIM tool for easy and fast sketching
• Impact analysis and cost estimation
• Parametric modeling and visualization
• Visually rich presentations
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Better profitability and competition
VDC Explorer
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Better coordination and communication
• Visual BIM tool for infrastructure
• Data analysis and simulation
VDC Live
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Effective presentations and visualization
• Model publishing on Internet (Server)
• Browser and mobile applications (Client)
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Increased motivation and better sleep
VDC Collaboration Server
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Vianova’s local expertise and support
• Model based collaboration between project parties
• Comments or tasks with screenshots (Topics)
VDC Stream
• Process oriented project data management server
• Metadata, digital procedures, 3d-preview of models
BIM Benefits = What? (Model) + How? (Process)
Data modeling
VDC Live
Collaboration
Model publishing on Internet using browser and mobile clients, augmented reality, feedback
VDC Sketch
VDC Explorer
Visual BIM tool for general planning
Impact analysis and cost estimation
Standalone and CAD independent solution
Visual BIM tool for infrastructure enginering
Data analysis and simulation
Standalone and CAD independent solution
Based on open data model standards
Design systems: Novapoint , Autodesk, Bentley, Tekla, …
Design production and Data Modeling
Virtual Map: Integrated solution for design modeling, visualization and presentation
VDC Collaboration Server (Model based collaboration between project parties)
VDC Stream (Process oriented project data management server)
Novapoint VDC Sketch
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Existing situation data as
base for planning
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Easy and fast sketching of
alternatives
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Infrastructure focus
Road, rail, noise, …
Data model benefits
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Finnish national map data
Virtual model like city models
Quantities, cost estimation,
alternative analysis, fast and easy
changes, collaboration
Export sketches digitally to
design tools
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DWG, Cost resports
Novapoint Virtual Map
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Integrated to design tools
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AutoCAD, Civil3D, Novapoint
Novapoint 18, 19
LandXML, IFC, 3D, DWG, DGN
Automated modeling
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Parametric objects
 GIS to 3D
 2D to 3D
 Visualization
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Materials, textures
Presentations
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Viewer package
 Images and animations
 Simulated sky, shadows,
animated traffic
 Viewpoints and movement paths
Novapoint VDC Explorer
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Combined data model
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Multiple data models in one
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All data in design coordinates
Visual checking of models
Collaboration
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Model commenting and task
management (Topics)
Collaboration Server
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Synchronization via cloud
Web and mobile access
Simulation and Analysis
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LandXML, IFC, 3D, DWG, DGN, VM
Clash detection
5D tasks, phases and costs
Neutral Visual BIM solution
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Open data model standards
Design system independent
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No CAD or database installations
required
Novapoint VDC Explorer
Simplified project structure
under which all data is
imported.
Model view with easy navigation makes it easy to get overview of the project and go rapidly into
details. Models can be visualized using color coding or by attaching realistic materials to imported
model elements.
Easier to handle large
amounts of data.
Import standard data formats
like LandXML, IFC, DWG,
DGN and generic 3d model
formats.
Object Info window shows
selected object properties,
coordinates, dimensions etc.
Free text search allows users
to search objects by
properties.
5D simulation tool allows attaching a schedule and cost information into model
parts. Supports MS Project. Schedule is linked to clash detection.
Value based clash detection finds most important design clashes easier and
faster than traditional clash methods.
Topics is the center for
collaboration. Topics have
name, description and
attributes.
Attributes are used to classify
topics for example by priority,
responsible, deadline,
discipline.
Topics can have multiple
viewpoints attached which
are saved to collaboration
server for users to browse
without model.
Under topic there can be
additional comments which
form a discussion thread
around the topic.
Collaboration is integrated into the model. With collaboration users can attach
comments to model or manage model specific tasks. These topics can be viewed
with a thumbnail list or as an Excel like table with sorting and filtering tools. Topics
are sunchronized between users via VDC Collaboration Server.
Novapoint VDC Explorer – Case Studies
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How 5% cost savigs were
achieved
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BIM for Infrastructure for
beginners intro
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VT22 Kaukonen, Finland
(WSP Finland Oy)
VDC design analysis and
clash detection
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HW 150, Oslo, Norway
(Vianova Plan og Trafik AS)
ZooIC, Wisconsin, USA
(Wisconsin DOT)
Combined data model for
maintenance
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Länsimetro subway, Finland
(Länsimetro Oy)
Novapoint VDC Live
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Model Server
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Load models on server
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Generic 3d model formats
 Automatically from Novapoint VDC product
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Define model location and properties
Server generates links, html <iframe> code, QR
codes and markers automatically
Mobile 3D
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Mobile App for viewing models
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Normal model viewing
Virtual miniature model
Outdoor mode (Augmented Reality)
Install a free ”Viasys
VDC” App from
Apple AppStore
Web 3D
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Installation free, no plugins
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WebGL compatible browsers: IE11, Chrome, Firefox
Models can be added to web pages like images
Novapoint VDC Live – Web and Mobile
Tampere City Model
https://live.vianova.fi/vianova/default/webgl?qrcode=0jnHMP_xQoL1pU_K
Novapoint VDC Live – Data Models on Internet
Länsimetro subway, Helsinki – Espoo, Finland
Novapoint VDC Live – Augmented Reality On-Site
Kalasatama area plan / KSV, Helsinki
Novapoint VDC Live – On-Site Presentations
HW7 Hamina - Vaalimaa, Hamina, Finland
Summary
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BIM Implementation
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Vianova’s experts are ready to help
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Change in culture and processes
 Best practices to gain best benefits
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Total solution delivery
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BIM Consultation and Coaching
Software + Customization
Local training and support
BIM Tools
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Automation → Cost efficient BIM
Integration → Daily design work
Analysis and Simulation → Quality
Collaboration → Productivity
Open standards → Interoperability
Model
Simulate
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