PDES : Product and Project updates

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Conference on Building Information
Modeling Georgia Tech, April 22-23, 2005
Using IFCs and EDMmodelServer for BIM
implementations
Technology and Projects
Kjell Bengtsson EPM Technology Kjell.Bengtsson_at_ep
mtech.jotne.com http//www.epmtech.jotne.com
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EPM Technology
The Newforma Report Graphisoft is now working
with a consortia of application partners to
deploy EPMs IFC based model server as a virtual
building repository, possibly the most innovative
technical approach to the future of BIM
EDMmodelServer System for building owners,
project teams and governments EDMifcDeveloper
Tool for application developers and in-house
systems
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Why IFCs
"As buildings get more complex, specialisation
increases and leads to greater fragmentation
between the players and their processes, in an
industry that is already fragmented. Where each
of the players uses their own specialist
software, the number of applications can swiftly
escalate. Without a technology that integrates
and streamlines operations and processes, there
is inefficiency, waste, errors and escalating
costs at all phases of a facility's life-cycle.
That's why IFCs! -IAI/Dr. Lachmi Khemlani
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Examples of IFC capable applications
IFC Viewers
Archicad
AllPlan
Autodesk ADT
Solibri Model Checker
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The Munkerud Building is one of the official
Test Case for IAI/IFC
EDMmodelServer
IFC Easy
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Walkthrough of capabilitiesusing the Munkerud
Test Case
EDMmodelServer
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Action Create new design
Building information is created in the
Graphisoft application and stored in EPMs
EDMmodelServer.
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Action Share IFC data and documents
Project information is shared using a web based
project portal
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ActionShare updates to project members
Using an IFC viewer all project members can see
the new changes. Also a notification by mail is
sent to all project partners when changes are
uploaded.
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Action Architectural-to-Structural Design
Structural
IFC Architectural Design Model
Perform structural design and analysis,
utilizing the Tekla applications.
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Action Perform Energy Analysis
Load the model data in to a Energy Analysis
Program. In this case the Olaf Granlund Riuska
software is used.
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Action Create new Electrical Installation
The electrical engineer has quick access to the
building data and can load the information to the
EL-CAD software to create the installations.
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Action Check the Building
Load the data into a design speller checker.
The case is showing results using the Solibri
Model Checker. Red elements is design errors.
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Action Access Classifications and the Building
Construction Reference Data Library
Using the BARBi application to identify
classifications and standard parts
www.barbi.no Using ISO 12006 (IFD)
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Action Use knowledge based systems and standard
design templates
Using BARBi.no one can search knowledge
databases to find relevant information for
optimal design solutions. Companies can deploy
their own design rules

• Highly specialized search in KBE systems.

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Action Access Supplier database
Using IFC and BARBi to identify suppliers in
product databases.
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Action Create Bill of Materials
Purchase orders being generated from supplier
systems
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Action Combine Building and GIS data
Load IFC and IFG data into a unified
application. Here the Powell Gemini system.
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Action Get Governmental Approval
One Stop Submission center to obtain
governmental approval for your new building
projects.
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Action Test and approve your project
Owner and government works together in automated
processes to approve the project.
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Action Load Data into Government applications,
using XML
The Government has an efficient workflow system
based on a Document Management system (DMS).
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Large Hospital Project (AHUS), About 1,2
Billion using IFC
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Model Server and ePlanCheck Akershus university
hospital (Singapore Rules)

• Example of Highlight
• - BCA Clause for staircase protection
• - BCA Clause for Lift/elevator provision
• - FSSD Clause for exit staircase access

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BIM should be based on IFC

• Stable platform ISO PAS16579
• IFC2.0-gtIFC2x3
• Horizontal Integration supports
  Collaboration
• CAD interoperability
• Vertical Integration supports Building Life
  Cycle
• Early Stage Design -gt Operation Maintenance
  
• Parallel integration supports Business
  Processes
• Government approval and data exchange
• Geographic Information OGC GML
• Product Libraries

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Why use EDMserver, based on IFC?

• Accessibility and security, one consistent
  database with connected applications
• Web access
• WAN Server
• Local database
• Efficiency
• Server-side methods rules, queries, mappings
• Validation and checks Express, IFC
• Partial model extraction
• Partial model merge
• Accessing multiple models
• Requirements checks
• Performance and regulation Evaluations
• Progressive development
• Support for formats and conversion
• IFC/STP ISO 10303 Part 21 Physical file format
• IFX/ifcXML ISO 10303 Part 28 XML format

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Conclusion

• EDMmodelServer
• Better project workflow
• Right information at right time
• Increased Quality
• Web based availability
• Improved security
• More project services

Reference data
Information Manual
Industry Foundation Classes
EPMs applications supports Owners, Project
teams, Government and Application developers.
EPM welcomes anyone to team up.