I A I A U S T R A L A S I A C H A P T E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L A L L I A N C E F O R I N T E R O P E R A B I L I T Y Kay Janis, Vice Chair International.

I A I A U S T R A L A S I A C H A P T E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L A L L I A N C E F O R I N T E R O P E R A B I L I T Y

Kay Janis, Vice Chair International Alliance for

InteroperabilityOctober 2000

using IT for competitive advantage

From the Vision to Reality


Latham Report, 1994

In 1994, the Latham Report suggested that

productivity gains of 30% could be achieved from the development and

uptake of data integration across

the building and construction industry


six years later . . .

• e-mail• Word processing

• Spread sheets• Databases

• CAD• Specifications

• Design• Engineering

• Project Management

• Bills Of Quantities• Cost Estimating

• Office Management

• virtual project sites• ftp sites• Internet

• intranets• extranets

. . . but do they talk to each other?


Changing IT

inkpaper

message slipsletters

drawingsslides

file cabinetsDHL / ADCOM

digital optional

pixels on-screenvoice mailemaildatabasee-photo CDshard drivesinternetdigital essential

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IT Challenges

during the life of a project• 20% of design and construction costs

are due to waste • 80% of construction administration processes could be saved with single-entry, web-enabled, shared databases

• 50-85% of all construction problems are caused by missing or bad

information• contractors calculate quantities on

each cost estimating item seven times on average

• 10-30% of time spent by facility engineers is searching for information


Changing Demands

• more complex requirements for buildings• more accurate information for FM activities• more profit for the investments of buildings

• environmental and life cycle issues are becoming more and more important

the need to improve productivity• removal of non-value adding work

• re-use of information• better processes and information

management• better communication


Changing Business Environment

business and industry are changing• increased competitiveness

• globalisation• from paper based to electronic based

• e-commerce and e-business• increased productivity and profitability

• reduced time, cost and rework

However . . . • A wide range of inter-related changes is

needed to fully realise the potential of information and communication

technologies


Industry Challenges

The building industry in Australia is diffuse – with many (150,000) small (average size of

3 employees) players. Direct owner involvement underpins a low-

risk conservative view of new initiativesThe building industry operates on very low

competitive margins with a poor R&D history

The facility/asset management industry is relatively new, with poor strategic or board

room recognition Information in these industries is still seen as

predominantly static and proprietary

Current data exchange practice is primitive


Changing Industry

local

project based

traditional delivery

contractual

contractor as enemy

paper based

my office

individual performance

design-bid-build

client as audience

product service

fragmented approach

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global

client focused

specialised practice

partnering

contractor as partner

electronic based

our firm

team work

design-build

client as collaborator

knowledge provider

interoperability


IT Benchmarking

How IT Benchmarking can facilitate best practice, Peter Stewart – RMIT

• highlights the performance gap

• points to areas of potential change

• reveals how change can be achieved

• understanding how others undertake particular processes

• indicates where improved best practice can be discovered

• external benchmarking encourages companies to consider new processes

• acts as an agent of change

• encourages a move from retaining existing processes to one where major

change is sought and supported


IT Best Practice

Benchmarking Best Practice Report Construct IT Centre of Excellence - UK

(1996)comparing IT needs and practices,

benchmarking on projects throughout Europe

Information Communication and Technology. . .• is used to counter the tyranny of distance

• supports better communications• supports integrated project information

• supports innovation in procurement methods• supports technology development

• underscores the importance of ICT in an efficient and competitive industry

• enables more firms, especially SMEs to enter and compete in new markets


Roadmap for Change

Level 0 - Paper Basedsequential design, limited 1-way exchange

Level 1 - Electronic Paper2D CAD, independent design, 1-way exchange

Level 2 - Project Co-ordination3D CAD, co-ordinated design, 2-way exchange

Level 3 - Project Integrationobject model, concurrent design, shared

database

Level 4 - Intelligent Project complex (information rich) object model,

interactive design, integrated systems


Integrated IT

How can the industry be more effective?• the greater and more effective uptake of

information and communication technologies throughout all levels of the industry is necessary to enable greater

efficiency and competitiveness

integrated ICT usage depends on• available technology

• technical sophistication of project partners• size, complexity and integration of project

• degree of partnership that can be established

• incorporation of interoperability


IAI and Interoperability

to enable and promote interoperability

• which allows all groups (eg, client, architecture, engineering,

construction, suppliers and facilities management) to share a common set

of project information

information sharing is• world-wide

• throughout the project life cycle• across all disciplines and technical

applications• via integrated technological solutions

• enabled by IFCs


Current Situation

The work is mainly donewith computers but much of the information is still

exchanged on paper,which causes non-value-

adding work, friction,data losses and errors


Information is shared inexploitable data format directly

between different systems

Vision of Interoperability


Interoperability

Building owner

Users

Quantity surveyors

Architects

Information providers

EngineersGovernmentagencies

Developer

Facilitymanagers

Contractors

Productmanufacturers

Buildingcertifiers

Virtualproject

Clients


Interoperability

How is interoperability achieved?• newly developing software technology• for building and construction industry

• delivers substantial time and cost savings

• exchanging information via integrated technological solutions

• independent of software programs• used by all team members

• avoids duplication of data entry• allows value adding to project data

• integrates with web based technologies• enables virtual projects in real time


Components of Interoperability

• object oriented• standardised data format

• independent of software programs• incorporates intelligent elements

IFCs – Industry Foundation Classes• building blocks of the software

• universal language• specification for sharing data

• based on ISO data format standards


IFC – Industry Foundation Classes

• IFC is to “Project Model” exchange (wall, door, window) what DXF is to graphic

entity exchange (line, arc, circle)

• IFC is available to all *like DXF) for use globally and throughout the industry,

including use by other software vendors

• IFC offers a higher-level “common language” for the sharing of intelligent objects between disciplines across the

building life cycle

• STEP data modelling protocols form the basis of implementation of IFCs


Current IFC Releases

Architecture• bubble diagrams

• door and window schedules

Construction Management• cost estimating, task and resource

modelling

Facilities Management• schedules for equipment, furniture,

occupancy

HVAC• heating and cooling loads

• equipment selection and schedules


Future IFC Releases

Architecture• site design, capture of design intent

Facilities Management• space area calculation (FMA, BOMA)

• scheduling, asset information furniturePerformance Code Check

• energy performance simulation

HVAC• building systems design, plumbing

systems• thermal load calculations

Cross Industry• constraints (design, code, budget)

• design grids, networks, links over internet


IFCs

CAD Packages• Allplan/Nemetschek• ArchiCAD/Graphisoft

• AutoCAD Architectural Desktop/Autodesk

BLIS R2.0• CSIRO,Janus, Model Converter

• CSTB, QualiSTEP, IFC Repository / VRML• Microsoft, Visio 2000, Tech Design/FM

• PNNL, ComCheck EZ, Energy code checking

• Secom, IFC Server, IFC Model Server (COM)

• Timberline Software, Precision Est., Qty/cost estimating

• VTT, Promote, Browser / VRML models

• C++, Java, Prolog, Basic, Delphi

R I C H A R D S E E M I C R O S O F T, U S A


Towards an Interoperable Industry

What does this mean for the industry?• incorporation of the architecture,

engineering, construction and facility management sectors

• effective use of IT• better, more integrated processes

• seamless information exchange• industry-wide, integrated information

• smooth integration of business and technical data throughout project

• enhanced efficiencies with partners across the value chain

• supports and enables e-commerce• throughout the life cycle of the project


More Than Just Technology

information sharing (enabled by IFCs) to improve the

communication, productivity, delivery time, cost and quality throughout the

design, construction, operation and maintenance lifecycle of the project

• level of ICT integration• systems and processes

• culture and people• culture and people• culture and people


Integrated IT

How can the industry be more effective?• the greater and more effective uptake of

information and communication technologies throughout all levels of the industry is necessary to enable greater

efficiency and competitiveness

integrated ICT usage depends on• available technology

• technical sophistication of project partners• size, complexity and integration of project

• degree of partnership that can be established

• incorporation of interoperability


Interoperability is e-business

understanding business processes is crucial to the success of using

information communication and technology in an integrated and

innovative way

e-business is about your business• your opportunities and challenges

• your project partners• your systems and processes

• your improved productivity and profitability• your competitive advantage


International Alliance for Interoperability

IAI is a non-profit alliance• building, construction, property and

software industries• over 650 member organisations

• representing 17 countries• 9 chapters - North America, France, Japan,

United Kingdom, German speaking, Korea, Nordic countries, Singapore, Australasia

IAI is committed to • enable interoperability

• provide international linkages • support improved productivity

• encourage industry best practice• maximise the collective power of the

industry


IAI World-wide

nine chapters17 countries

650+ member organisations


IAI-Australasia Chapter Members

• Architects• Engineers

• Contractors – large and small

• Building Product Suppliers• Facility Managers/Property Managers

• Government• CSIRO

• Academic/Research Institutions• Software related firms

• domain (end users) and technical experts



IAI Vision• to enable software interoperability in the

AEC/FM Industries

IAI-Australasia Chapter Vision• to improve and ensure the sustainable

global competitive position throughout the Australasian AEC/FM industries by

enabling and promoting interoperability


IAI-AC Objectives

• Provide leadership on behalf of the AEC/FM industries

• Promote and expand B2B interoperability awareness within the AEC/FM industries • Identify and assist industry to address

business, organisational and cultural implications in the local, national

and global markets

• Assist and enable industry uptake and use of B2B interoperability

• Facilitate and encourage Australasian IT Software interoperability integration

• Promote and assist the development of interoperability content in education/CPD

• Enhance and foster International Linkages



IAI Awareness and Demonstration Project

• ISR (DIST) funded since 1997• 3 ‘roadshow’ seminars per year

$10 M joint CSIRO-IAI R&D InitiativeEstablished Active IAI Groups

• Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane• expanding to WA, SA and New Zealand

Regular Regional MeetingsTechnical Groups and Seminars

• IFC Implementers Training Course• IFC Interest Groups

National and International Linkages



Formalise Industry Alliances• achieving practical and implementable

outcomes• building and construction industry focus• avoids fragmentation of industry efforts

• aligns efforts and expertise of industry and researchers to maximise benefits of

research projects and emerging technologies

• jointly endorse Commonwealth’s policy framework and initiatives

• wider access to international networks and improving global links

• technology education and awareness• improved interoperability

• greater industry collaboration



From the Vision to RealityInternational Conference

• Arto Kiviniemi, TEKES, Finland• Brian Zelly, Laing, UK

• Matthew Bacon, BAA, UK• Kent Reed, NIST, USA

• and IFC demonstrations across disciplines and technical applications

IAI Vision – inspired interoperabilityNational Conference

• life cycle considerations• Andrew Clowes, Jones Lang Lasalle

• Prof Hans Bjornsson, USA• FM case studies



interop aec+fm 2001International Interoperability

ConferenceOctober 2001

• to facilitate, demonstrate and showcase Australian demonstration projects

incorporating interoperability • national and international speakers

• industry participants from B2B e-commerce to e-projects and

interoperability

integrated virtual development theme• focus on entire life cycle

• results oriented – actual projects and case studies

• integrated design environment• Australian software developers showpiece


Research and Development

Collaborative Research Centre for Construction Innovation

• participating organisation (along with CIIA)

• virtual elements for lifecyle design and construction

• integrated design and construction support systems

Ongoing IFC Development• Ecologically Sustainable Development

(ESD in IT)• prefabricated roof structures

Involvement in CIIA Research Projects


Co-Sponsored Events

CIIA Innovation in Construction• hosting today’s reception

Construction IT National Conferences

AUSFM: Integrating technology and innovation for efficient and strategic

Facilities Management

National Museum Research Project Seminars

• Acton Peninsula Project• live case study on alliancing and IT• Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and

Brisbane


Partners

IT Strategies for Best Business Practice• IT short course

• Commonwealth and State funding• building and construction industry

• designed to improve strategic approaches to IT planning and implementation

– review business goals and objectives– identify and review key processes

– identify and assess information needs– develop IT strategies

– develop IT implementation plan

Outcomes– effective use of IT in business

– improved integration of processes– efficiencies with partners across the value

chain– competitive advantage through improved

productivity


Using IT for Competitive Advantage . . .

the journey From the Vision to the Reality

. . . More Than Just Technology

www.interoperability.org.auInternational Alliance for Interoperability

• improved interoperability• greater industry collaboration

• technology education and awareness


enabling interoperability in the AEC/FM industriesSee you at the Reception hosted by the

International Alliance for Interoperability – Australasia Chapter

thank you :-) www.interoperability.org.au

I A I A U S T R A L A S I A C H A P T E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L A L L I A N C E F O R I N T E R O P E R A B I L I T Y Kay Janis, Vice Chair International.

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