This document discusses the benefits of using building information modeling (BIM) for site civil engineering projects. It outlines how 3D laser scanning can capture existing site conditions data accurately. 3D site surveys can automatically generate site features models ready for BIM. Using Civil 3D software allows for dynamic 3D site design with integrated grading and utilities. Site BIM management through a master Navisworks model aids coordination between stakeholders. Connecting building models in Revit to the civil site model in Civil 3D through shared coordinates improves building/site coordination and clash detection.
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Site BIM – The Next Frontier
Building Information Modeling for Optimized Project Delivery
John Prince, P.E.
3/12/2012
2. 3D Surveying
3D Laser
Scanning
3D Site Survey
3D Existing
Utility Modeling
3. 3D Surveying
3D Laser
Scanning
• Capture high-resolution • Usable in
existing conditions data conventional CADD
environments and
• Ideal for Areas of BIM modeling
Complex Constraints
– Rooftops
• Accuracies within
– Interior Renovations 5 millimeters
– Building Expansions
– Facility Upgrades
Solar Roof Retrofit
4. 3D Surveying
3D Laser
Scanning
3D
Site Survey
• Traditional
Surveying with
3D Processing
• Site Features
Generated
Automatically
• Accurate Surface
Model Ready
for BIM
• Detailed Site
Culture to Meet
Needs
Miramar College Interim Library Topo
5. 3D Surveying
3D Laser
Scanning
3D
Site Survey
3D Existing
Utility
Modeling
• Various Reference
Sources
• Ready for BIM
• Embedded System
Information
6. 3D Site Design
• Dynamic 3D
Environment
• Civil 3D software
platform
• Grading Integral with
Site Plan
• Data-Rich Utilities and
Structures
7. 3D Site Design
• Increased Quality
• Fewer Field Revisions
• Visualization;
Stakeholder
Understanding
• Quick Changes
RFI Clarification
Detailed Surface
CSUSM Ballfields
13. Building/Revit Coordination
• Building Sites(C3D) &
Shared Coordinates(RVT)
– Civil and Arch worlds
connected
– Transfer data seamlessly
between software
• Building Model Features
• Existing and Proposed
Topography
– Files Aligned in Navisworks
14. Building/Revit Coordination
Siteworks for Revit (Eaglepoint)
– Bringing Civil into Revit
– Increased site related feature exchange
between Revit and Civil 3D
– 3D visualization in Revit and Navisworks
– Aid in preparation of architectural sections
Revit Civil 3D
16. Benefits of Site BIM with RBF
Supercharged Building coordination
• Grades at Deepened footings/stem walls/site walls
• Utilities and grades/cover near footings
• Building POC’s
• File Coordination (Building Sites / Shared Coordinates)
Supercharged Site coordination
• Utility conflicts
• Existing Topo, Finish Grading, and site features in Revit/Navis
• Site BIM Management – take away headaches on site, utility coordination
Leading the charge to get all subconsultants into Site BIM
17. Site BIM – The Next Frontier
John Prince, P.E.