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How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?

2015-05-05T10:28:39Z

Bhushanavsatthi:

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Revit Autodesk, is building design software that is specifically built for BIM, and it includes features of architectural, MEP and structural engineering disciplines. Revit is not facility management software - however it provides several tools that allow users (facility managers) to explore, track and manage the facility information. These tools extend great support to facility managers, and they can use BIM to analyze spatial information, track inventory, and perform cost analysis and more.

At this stage, BIM ceases to be building information modeling and becomes building information management and is used for a variety of applications for operations and maintenance of a facility. Some of these applications include:

'''Documentation and Record Keeping'''

The model that is provided to the facility manager serves as a document that contains highly detailed and accurate information of the facility. It not only includes data pertaining to the architectural, structural and MEP disciplines, but also contains details such as design and construction information, 4D coordination models and fabrication models. It also includes facility information like serial codes, warranties, operational data, maintenance history of individual components of the building etc.

As a facility ages and undergoes several spatial changes, renovation work and maintenance operations the building information is then updated in the model, so that it can be effectively used for [http://www.hitechcaddservices.com/news/adopting-bim-for-facilities-management-a-trend-on-the-rise/ future renovations and facility management].

'''Preventive Maintenance Modeling'''

Facility managers can use BIM to plan maintenance activities as and when required. It can be used to evaluate a situation and take informed decisions about repair work/renovations/refurbishments/spatial changes etc. As a result what happens is that, the need for emergency repairs and corrective maintenance reduces. This in turn reduces the need for repeated repairs and maintenance, improves the performance of a facility, improves occupant comfort and reduces the amount spent on O&M activities.

'''Energy Efficiency Analysis'''

Facility managers can use BIM to compare the predicted performance of building systems with the actual performance and ensure that the sustainability standards are maintained. The BIM data can be hence used to analyze and validate the performance of various systems, report any kind of discrepancies and also to evaluate the impact of any proposed changes in the facility to improve performance.

'''Management of Spatial Requirements'''

In an occupied facility, spatial requirements might keep changing. Using BIM with detailed spatial information allows facility managers make the best use of available space and also plan in advance for future space requirements.

'''Asset Management'''

Data in BIM can be linked with building asset database and used for O&M activities like short term long term planning, maintenance scheduling and also to allow FMs take informed financial decisions for O&M. Besides the asset management system linked with BIM can also be used to manage assets, evaluate the implications of changing and upgrading building assets, produce accurate quantity take offs etc.

'''Disaster Planning and Management'''

Disasters always come uninformed. BIM gives facility managers the required information that can be used to brace up and prepare the facility to face and overcome any kind of disasters or emergency situations. This can be done by combining information such as MEP systems, equipment schematics, floor plans etc and retrieving real time information via building automation system. BIM can also be used to analyze the situation, detect the epicenter where the emergency situation arises – thus further plan and take measures accordingly.

'''About Author:'''

[https://plus.google.com/101969040238644547393/about Bhushan Avsatthi] is an Associate Director at Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services. Bhushan imbibes the prophecy of efficient and prudent use of energy in his day to day life and advices his team to do so as well. He is also involved in green initiatives like nonprofit tree plantation project and promotes using cycles for commuting small distances. Bhushan, handles a team of architects, Structural and MEP engineers, LEED consultants and Energy modeling experts.

How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?

2015-05-05T10:27:16Z

Bhushanavsatthi:

[[File:FacilityManagerRevitBIM.jpg|RTENOTITLE]] 
Revit Autodesk, is building design software that is specifically built for BIM, and it includes features of architectural, MEP and structural engineering disciplines. Revit is not facility management software - however it provides several tools that allow users (facility managers) to explore, track and manage the facility information. These tools extend great support to facility managers, and they can use BIM to analyze spatial information, track inventory, and perform cost analysis and more.

At this stage, BIM ceases to be building information modeling and becomes building information management and is used for a variety of applications for operations and maintenance of a facility. Some of these applications include:

'''Documentation and Record Keeping'''

The model that is provided to the facility manager serves as a document that contains highly detailed and accurate information of the facility. It not only includes data pertaining to the architectural, structural and MEP disciplines, but also contains details such as design and construction information, 4D coordination models and fabrication models. It also includes facility information like serial codes, warranties, operational data, maintenance history of individual components of the building etc.

As a facility ages and undergoes several spatial changes, renovation work and maintenance operations the building information is then updated in the model, so that it can be effectively used for[http://www.hitechcaddservices.com/news/adopting-bim-for-facilities-management-a-trend-on-the-rise/ future renovations and facility management].

'''Preventive Maintenance Modeling'''

Facility managers can use BIM to plan maintenance activities as and when required. It can be used to evaluate a situation and take informed decisions about repair work/renovations/refurbishments/spatial changes etc. As a result what happens is that, the need for emergency repairs and corrective maintenance reduces. This in turn reduces the need for repeated repairs and maintenance, improves the performance of a facility, improves occupant comfort and reduces the amount spent on O&M activities.

'''Energy Efficiency Analysis'''

Facility managers can use BIM to compare the predicted performance of building systems with the actual performance and ensure that the sustainability standards are maintained. The BIM data can be hence used to analyze and validate the performance of various systems, report any kind of discrepancies and also to evaluate the impact of any proposed changes in the facility to improve performance.

'''Management of Spatial Requirements'''

In an occupied facility, spatial requirements might keep changing. Using BIM with detailed spatial information allows facility managers make the best use of available space and also plan in advance for future space requirements.

'''Asset Management'''

Data in BIM can be linked with building asset database and used for O&M activities like short term long term planning, maintenance scheduling and also to allow FMs take informed financial decisions for O&M. Besides the asset management system linked with BIM can also be used to manage assets, evaluate the implications of changing and upgrading building assets, produce accurate quantity take offs etc.

'''Disaster Planning and Management'''

Disasters always come uninformed. BIM gives facility managers the required information that can be used to brace up and prepare the facility to face and overcome any kind of disasters or emergency situations. This can be done by combining information such as MEP systems, equipment schematics, floor plans etc and retrieving real time information via building automation system. BIM can also be used to analyze the situation, detect the epicenter where the emergency situation arises – thus further plan and take measures accordingly.

'''About Author:'''

[https://plus.google.com/101969040238644547393/about Bhushan Avsatthi] is an Associate Director at Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services. Bhushan imbibes the prophecy of efficient and prudent use of energy in his day to day life and advices his team to do so as well. He is also involved in green initiatives like nonprofit tree plantation project and promotes using cycles for commuting small distances. Bhushan, handles a team of architects, Structural and MEP engineers, LEED consultants and Energy modeling experts.

How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?

2015-05-05T10:24:27Z

Bhushanavsatthi:

Revit Autodesk, is building design software that is specifically built for BIM, and it includes features of architectural, MEP and structural engineering disciplines. Revit is not facility management software - however it provides several tools that allow users (facility managers) to explore, track and manage the facility information. These tools extend great support to facility managers, and they can use BIM to analyze spatial information, track inventory, and perform cost analysis and more. At this stage, BIM ceases to be building information modeling and becomes building information management and is used for a variety of applications for operations and maintenance of a facility. [[File:FacilityManagerRevitBIM.jpg|RTENOTITLE]]'''Some of these applications include:''' '''Documentation and Record Keeping''' The model that is provided to the facility manager serves as a document that contains highly detailed and accurate information of the facility. It not only includes data pertaining to the architectural, structural and MEP disciplines, but also contains details such as design and construction information, 4D coordination models and fabrication models. It also includes facility information like serial codes, warranties, operational data, maintenance history of individual components of the building etc. As a facility ages and undergoes several spatial changes, renovation work and maintenance operations the building information is then updated in the model, so that it can be effectively used for [http://www.hitechcaddservices.com/news/adopting-bim-for-facilities-management-a-trend-on-the-rise/ future renovations and facility management]. '''Preventive Maintenance Modeling''' Facility managers can use BIM to plan maintenance activities as and when required. It can be used to evaluate a situation and take informed decisions about repair work/renovations/refurbishments/spatial changes etc. As a result what happens is that, the need for emergency repairs and corrective maintenance reduces. This in turn reduces the need for repeated repairs and maintenance, improves the performance of a facility, improves occupant comfort and reduces the amount spent on O&M activities. '''Energy Efficiency Analysis''' Facility managers can use BIM to compare the predicted performance of building systems with the actual performance and ensure that the sustainability standards are maintained. The BIM data can be hence used to analyze and validate the performance of various systems, report any kind of discrepancies and also to evaluate the impact of any proposed changes in the facility to improve performance. '''Management of Spatial Requirements''' In an occupied facility, spatial requirements might keep changing. Using BIM with detailed spatial information allows facility managers make the best use of available space and also plan in advance for future space requirements. '''Asset Management''' Data in BIM can be linked with building asset database and used for O&M activities like short term long term planning, maintenance scheduling and also to allow FMs take informed financial decisions for O&M. Besides the asset management system linked with BIM can also be used to manage assets, evaluate the implications of changing and upgrading building assets, produce accurate quantity take offs etc. '''Disaster Planning and Management''' Disasters always come uninformed. BIM gives facility managers the required information that can be used to brace up and prepare the facility to face and overcome any kind of disasters or emergency situations. This can be done by combining information such as MEP systems, equipment schematics, floor plans etc and retrieving real time information via building automation system. BIM can also be used to analyze the situation, detect the epicenter where the emergency situation arises – thus further plan and take measures accordingly.

About Author:

[https://plus.google.com/101969040238644547393/about Bhushan Avsatthi] is an Associate Director at Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services. Bhushan imbibes the prophecy of efficient and prudent use of energy in his day to day life and advices his team to do so as well. He is also involved in green initiatives like nonprofit tree plantation project and promotes using cycles for commuting small distances. Bhushan, handles a team of architects, Structural and MEP engineers, LEED consultants and Energy modeling experts.

How should Facility managers use Revit BIM?

2015-05-05T10:22:48Z

Bhushanavsatthi: Created page with " Revit Autodesk, is building design software that is specifically built for BIM, and it includes features of architectural, MEP and structural engineering disciplines. Revit is n..."

Revit Autodesk, is building design software that is specifically built for BIM, and it includes features of architectural, MEP and structural engineering disciplines. Revit is not facility management software - however it provides several tools that allow users (facility managers) to explore, track and manage the facility information. These tools extend great support to facility managers, and they can use BIM to analyze spatial information, track inventory, and perform cost analysis and more.

At this stage, BIM ceases to be building information modeling and becomes building information management and is used for a variety of applications for operations and maintenance of a facility.

[[File:FacilityManagerRevitBIM.jpg|RTENOTITLE]]'''Some of these applications include:'''

'''Documentation and Record Keeping'''

The model that is provided to the facility manager serves as a document that contains highly detailed and accurate information of the facility. It not only includes data pertaining to the architectural, structural and MEP disciplines, but also contains details such as design and construction information, 4D coordination models and fabrication models. It also includes facility information like serial codes, warranties, operational data, maintenance history of individual components of the building etc.

As a facility ages and undergoes several spatial changes, renovation work and maintenance operations the building information is then updated in the model, so that it can be effectively used for [http://www.hitechcaddservices.com/news/adopting-bim-for-facilities-management-a-trend-on-the-rise/ future renovations and facility management].

'''Preventive Maintenance Modeling'''

Facility managers can use BIM to plan maintenance activities as and when required. It can be used to evaluate a situation and take informed decisions about repair work/renovations/refurbishments/spatial changes etc. As a result what happens is that, the need for emergency repairs and corrective maintenance reduces. This in turn reduces the need for repeated repairs and maintenance, improves the performance of a facility, improves occupant comfort and reduces the amount spent on O&M activities.

'''Energy Efficiency Analysis'''

Facility managers can use BIM to compare the predicted performance of building systems with the actual performance and ensure that the sustainability standards are maintained. The BIM data can be hence used to analyze and validate the performance of various systems, report any kind of discrepancies and also to evaluate the impact of any proposed changes in the facility to improve performance.

'''Management of Spatial Requirements'''

In an occupied facility, spatial requirements might keep changing. Using BIM with detailed spatial information allows facility managers make the best use of available space and also plan in advance for future space requirements.

'''Asset Management'''

Data in BIM can be linked with building asset database and used for O&M activities like short term long term planning, maintenance scheduling and also to allow FMs take informed financial decisions for O&M. Besides the asset management system linked with BIM can also be used to manage assets, evaluate the implications of changing and upgrading building assets, produce accurate quantity take offs etc.

'''Disaster Planning and Management'''

Disasters always come uninformed. BIM gives facility managers the required information that can be used to brace up and prepare the facility to face and overcome any kind of disasters or emergency situations. This can be done by combining information such as MEP systems, equipment schematics, floor plans etc and retrieving real time information via building automation system. BIM can also be used to analyze the situation, detect the epicenter where the emergency situation arises – thus further plan and take measures accordingly.

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2015-05-05T10:09:03Z

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