Building Information Modeling (BIM): Foundation for Success!
Over the last several years Pacific Alliance’s Revit Implementation Team has developed a proven process for implementing Revit® software from Autodesk®. Through consulting engagements with close to 50 Revit clients, Pacific Alliance has established this methodology for dealing with the change inherent in the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. Whether you are planning to utilize Revit Architecture, Structure, or MEP, use a process with proven success!
AIA Mandate for BIM
The AIA has issued a document that allows architect and client to work out a contract for providing a BIM model for the project - please click on the sidebar link for the document. This shows the increasing pressure and momentum that there is to use BIM as a focus for Integrated Project Delivery in the North American market -- and of course that extends to architects in other countries.
Structured Implementation Process
The Structured Implementation Process (SIP) was developed by Pacific Alliance and tested through implementation engagements with a wide range of clients in all Revit-supported disciplines. Experience has shown that those who follow this structured approach will achieve BIM success using Revit. The Structured Implementation Process consists of eight steps which take place over several weeks:
Requirements Assessment
Although there are similarities between implementations, every firm is different. To customize an implementation, Pacific Alliance will sit down with you to understand our project, people and processes.
Organization Roundtable
During the discovery phase, Pacific Alliance will set up a roundtable with all the stakeholders from your organization, at all levels, to meet and commit to a common understanding of what will determine the success of the implementation.
Essentials Training
Essentials Training is typically a 3-day hands-on, classroom-based course, available for each Revit product. Topics covered can be viewed on our course syllabus; however, based on the initial assessment, course material can be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
Project Set-up
It is recommended that the project team commence work on a project as soon as possible after Essentials Training. Proper set-up is critical to a successful start-up; an investment at the beginning can save much frustration later.
Specialized Training
Over the years, Pacific Alliance has determined that Essentials Training, while sufficient to get a project started, is not sufficient for solving detailed or complex problems that inevitably emerge when working on a project in Revit. It is recommended that users take Specialized Training on project-specific topics 1-2 weeks after the commencement of a project.
Collaboration Workshop
Teams involving architects, structural engineers and/or MEP professionals will meet to collaborate and understand the procedures for working together in Revit.
On-The-Job Mentoring
During the course of the project, Pacific Alliance strongly advocates scheduling regular, on-site or online mentoring with a Pacific Alliance technical consultant. This mentoring process is a unique and proven process offered by Pacific Alliance.
Reviews & Project Tracking
The final step involves Pacific Alliance conducting periodic reviews, tracking a project’s process and conducting a final review at the completion of a project. Ongoing assessment is critical to ensure the success of a Revit implementation.
