Building Information Modelling (BIM) Leeds Arena – Case Study
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Leeds Arena – Case Study
Leeds Arena – BIM Time-line
April 2010
Appointed Preferred Bidder
Design Currently 2D
No BIM Requirement
April 2010 to March 2011
Tender Second Stage
Design starting to be developed in 3D
2D Design still being under taken
No BIM Requirement
March 2011
Contract signed
No BIM Requirement
April 2011
BAM Decision to trial BIM on Leeds Arena
- Fabrication Model
Arup M.E.P
Revit 3D
Arup –
Structures –
Revit 3D
Arup 3D Civil
Populous – Rhino
3D & Microstation
2D
Steel – FEL –
Telka 3D M&E – Rotary –
CAD Duct 3D
Precast –
Creagh –
Tekla 3D
Glazing
Contractor 2D
Other design
subcontractors
3D & 2D
• Lifts
• Escalators
• Metalwork
• etc
Envelope –
Lakesmere –
3D DWG
Design Data Model
BAM model co-ordination
Design Data Model – By Design Consultants
Fabrication Model – Co-ordination of subcontractor & Design
Consultants
Leeds Arena Model
Populous Secondary Steel Model FEL Steel Model
Combined Model Lakesmere Stub Model
Example of Supply Chain Design Coordination
Clash in design data model Co-ordinated in Fabrication model
Clash in Fabrication model Co-ordinated in Fabrication model
Repositioning of ductwork around
steelwork
Temporary Propping to Wing Wall Edge Protection to Metal Deck Areas
Handrail locations for temporary and Permanent Schemes High Level Duct, Gantry & Steel Coordination
Zero Harm by design
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Planning
Initial Concrete roof and external Cladding Sequencing
Precast Wall Slabs
Roof decking erection
Roof Truss erection
4D Planning
Logistics;- Precast and Structural Steel
Precast
Steel
Steel
Precast
Steel
4D Planning
Progress monitoring
Planned (Target Programme)
Actual
Planned (Target Programme) v Actual
Actual
Planned (Target programme) v Actual
Planned (Target Programme)
Work package coordination
From the 3D Model it is clear that we need to remove steel to allow the unit to be erected in place
Steel highlighted in Blue is to be left out during Steel erection
ESCALATOR LOCATION
Installation Methodology
Escalator lifted into position from ground floor by means of A frames supported on existing structural steel above
Installation Methodology
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Quantities
Revit Concrete quantity checks
Steel quantity Checks with Solibri
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
What next
Efficient Cost Planning & Procurement
• Quick measures from models
• Cost plans
• Direct take offs
Handover & Aftercare
• Snagging & Handover
• O&M Manuals
• Field BIM
• Defects management
• Lifecycle