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BPM 2020 Exam Answers:Question 1Explain the meaning of interoperability of BIM content in a project. Give ONE (1) example to elaborate your explanation.ANS: Interoperability is the translation of data to a different format so it can be read by another software. For example, in a Revit software, you ...

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BPM 2020 Exam Answers: Question 1 Explain the meaning of interoperability of BIM content in a project. Give ONE (1) example to elaborate your explanation. ANS: Interoperability is the translation of data to a different format so it can be read by another software. For example, in a Revit software, you can import a DWG file from an AutoCAD software.

Question 2 When preparing the tender submission of a construction project, your team mentioned that part of the BIM requirements is to provide the BIM 4D and BIM 5D applications. Explain briefly what are BIM 4D and BIM 5D applications. Demonstrate your understanding with a relevant example on how each of these two BIM applications are used in the design project. (10 marks) ANS: In 4D BIM, time-scheduling data is added to components in the project model.The components will build in detail and show how the model develops sequentially and virtually on a timeline, as the project progresses. This boosts optimization of construction activities and team coordination. Scheduling analysis is use in BIM content to ensure the tasks and activities in a project are scheduled on a timeline. This shows the progression of the project virtually and aids to source out tasks in the critical path that require urgent attention. Thus, it can be used for visual payment validations. Examples of Software are, Microsoft project & Primavera In 5D BIM, BIM content is used for cost estimation and tracking purposes. The automatic counting of components aids to identify the overall project cost. Thus, ensuring the project is within budget with greater accurate project estimates. 2D Quantity take off is used in Building structures and components are grouped together. For an example, all walls, all doors and all lighting fixtures are grouped together. BIM content is used to automatically calculate the total area and volume of the structures and components. The number of bricks needed to build a wall for an example, is obtained by dividing the volume of one brick. Examples of Software used are Cost X & Autodesk Quantity takeoff Question 3 Your company has been awarded the construction of the new MRT station and you have been appointed as the project BIM Manager. Discuss the FOUR (4) responsibilities that you should carry out in this project as the project BIM Manager. (12 marks) ANS: For this project, it Is required to develop a Framework based on organization’s needs, goals and establish qualitative KPI for comparing with conventional practices. It is also required to develop a BIM workflow for modeling works and define LOD stages of the project. It is also required to be aware of common challenges faced and identify improvements and to Create organization’s template and fundamental libraries

Question 4 In a construction project, supplies, materials and manpower are moved to different sites and locations daily. Hence, detailed planning and proper tracking is required to ensure every task works accordingly. Recommend ONE (1) information technology system that can be implemented to manage the tracking of supplies, materials and manpower in a construction project. Demonstrate using TWO (2) examples/solutions to show how the recommended technology can improve the construction tracking processes. (12 marks) ANS: The 2 examples are by using Radio Frequency identification (RFID) Uses identification tags like barcode, QR Code and ID Chip to track items,products and movements, Allows wireless and real-time tracking, Used with other IT systems for analysis, reporting and presenting information By using Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), it Manages emails, letters, contract documents, specifications and drawings,Used for storing and tracking of document movement and Does not have reporting and analysis functions Question 5 In a design or construction project that adopts BIM, the concept of Level of Development (LOD) is used as the common ‘language’ to describe the BIM content at different phases of the project. Discuss and explain clearly the THREE (3) reasons why it is necessary to establish the LOD in a design or construction project that uses BIM as the source of design or construction information. (15 marks) ANS: LOD is a standard that shows the overall completeness of BIM content on a model at different stages of a building project lifecycle. Detail level refers to the 3D geometry and the associated attribute information refers to the 2D information attached to the 3D geometry. These two describes the level of development stage. The higher the level of LOD, the more the BIM content in terms of ‘ DL & AAI ’. The level of LOD variesamong different projects. LOD is necessary as it aids in established Standard that can be referenced by contracts and ‘ BEP ’ and assures consistent communication, Aids teams and owners to specify BIM deliverables and helps to Describes and shows characteristics of model elements clearly at different levels of development in a project.

Question 6 In the last twenty years, many countries have explored and invested significantly into the development of digitalisation for the built environment. In particular, the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is seen as the cornerstone of this development. List and discuss briefly the FIVE (5) benefits of applying BIM in a design or construction project.(15 marks) ANS: BIM supports the holistic process of the Building Lifecycle and enables acompany to boost its productivity and reap benefits. Automation is the future and allows the industry to grow.

 High productivity and quality work Improved communication, collaboration and understanding of design intent Virtually solves clashes, thus saving time  Reduced conflicts and errors  Accurate and reliable  Payment validations

SECTION B (Total 30 marks) Answer any ONE (1) question. The following case study is applied to both Question 7 and Question 8. Heng Heng Construction Pte Ltd has been recently investing itself in various information technology systems, software and training to ensure they keep up with the digital transformation of the built environment. Last month, they have been awarded a project to build a 680 units Condominium Development in the east. As one of the trained BIM Manager, you have been put in charge of this project.

Question 7 Your first task is to plan the BIM strategy and put together the BIM Execution Plan (BEP). (a) Your project director does not think that BEP is an important document in the project. Explain and demonstrate THREE (3) purposes and usage of the BEP in the construction project to convince your project director its importance.(15 marks) ANS: 1) BIM Project Objectives  This section clearly states the objectives to execute BIM at different stages of the project (Use ‘SMARTER’ Concept)

2) Project Information  Detailed describing of how to carry out BIM in the respective project

3) BIM Roles & Responsibilities  Clearly defined roles & responsibilities of the main contractor and other relevant stakeholders, in relation to BIM in a project

4) BIM Modelling plan (BIM Project Standards)

(‘ECDC’)  Establishing a folder structure in a server Create BIM Standards in terms of templates, components and specifications  Describe ‘ LOD’ at different stages of the project lifecycle Clear standard of naming and colour-coded conventions

5) BIM Application plan (Very Detailed) BIM  applications for each BIM deliverable in terms of 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D

6) BIM Quality Assurance Plan (Very Detailed)  Ensuring the BIM content prepared is in accordance to the BIM application plan Modelling, Dataset, Interference and Exchange validations

7) BIM Project Deliverables  Meeting the set goals to ensure there are no contractual disagreements and a good project closure  Explain the BIM deliverables that are met to the client

8) Process for BIM Creation, maintenance, collaboration and release

(‘DDE’)  Define project flow with schedules for BIM Deliverables release  Define quality checks performed by BIM Authors before releasing deliverables  Explain how the project team will collaborate and coordinate deliverables

9) Technical Environment • Confirm the list of software for the project

• Confirm the shared databases to share the BIM deliverables (b) The BEP is a document that captures the strategies, objectives and plans on how to carry out the construction project using BIM as the information platform. Some of this information include BIM Project Strategy and BIM Project Information. List THREE (3) other sections of information that you will find in a typical BEP.Discuss the purpose of these sections and how they can be applied in the construction project. (15 marks) Ans: Purpose of BEP (‘SAGES’)  States the roles and responsibilities of project members using BIM at different stages of the project  Acts as a baseline plan to track progress  Guides the project team to meet BIM deliverables  Explains the strategic goals to the team  States any additional resources

Question 8 After the approval of BIM Execution Plan (BEP) by the client and consultants, the next task is to communicate the implementation of the BIM Execution Plan to your construction team. Your company engage several sub-contractors and specialists as part of the construction team. They are all expected to use BIM for coordination works. (a) Clash Detection will be part of the activity you will be conducting to ensure all the works are coordinated before construction. Explain the THREE (3) types of clashes, and provide ONE (1) example for each type of the clash. The examples should relate to the construction project. (15 marks) ANS: 1. Hard Clash Hard clash is when two objects overlap the same space in the virtual world. For example, a water pipe passing through a structural wall in the virtual world. 2. Soft Clash Soft clash is when the geometric clearance is not enough to cater to better accessibility, insulation, maintenance and safety of the design. Customized soft clash detection can be set to test elements for building code conformance. For example, a live wire passing by a plumbing line could cause a risk of short-circuit. 3. Workflow Clash

4D/Workflow clash is when scheduling clashes for work crews, equipment fabrication and other project timeline issues are resolved. For an example, a notification pops up as a workflow clash when you set the sequence strictly to build walls only after a floor is constructed. (b) In order to ensure that all your sub-contractors and specialists deliver the BIM content consistently, it is important that the entire project team adopt the same BIM standards throughout the construction project. List and explain FIVE (5) BIM standards for BIM content creation, that you should establish in the BEP to ensure that the entire project team can apply BIM content consistently. (15 marks) ANS: 1) BIM Project Objectives  This section clearly states the objectives to execute BIM at different stages of the project (Use ‘SMARTER’ Concept) 2) Project Information  Detailed describing of how to carry out BIM in the respective project 3) BIM Roles & Responsibilities  Clearly defined roles & responsibilities of the main contractor and other relevant stakeholders, in relation to BIM in a project 4) BIM Modelling plan (BIM Project Standards) (‘ECDC’)  Establishing a folder structure in a server Create BIM Standards in terms of templates, components and specifications  Describe ‘ LOD’ at different stages of the project lifecycle Clear standard of naming and colour-coded conventions 5) BIM Application plan (Very Detailed) BIM  applications for each BIM deliverable in terms of 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D 6) BIM Quality Assurance Plan (Very Detailed)  Ensuring the BIM content prepared is in accordance to the BIM application plan Modelling, Dataset, Interference and Exchange validations 7) BIM Project Deliverables  Meeting the set goals to ensure there are no contractual disagreements and a good project closure  Explain the BIM deliverables that are met to the client 8) Process for BIM Creation, maintenance, collaboration and release (‘DDE’)  Define project flow with schedules for BIM Deliverables release  Define quality checks performed by BIM Authors before releasing deliverables  Explain how the project team will collaborate and coordinate deliverables

9) Technical Environment • Confirm the list of software for the project • Confirm the shared databases to share the BIM deliverables 10) Others Purpose of BEP (‘SAGES’)  States the roles and responsibilities of project members using BIM at different stages of the project  Acts as a baseline plan to track progress  Guides the project team to meet BIM deliverables  Explains the strategic goals to the team  States any additional resources 12. Project-based benefits of BIM Implementation Question 1 (a) Discuss in detail what is “Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)”, and state TWO (2) benefits or improvements that it brings to the Building and Construction Industry. (10 marks) ANS: ERP Integrates various functions into one complete system and improves overall business functions, it helps to Focuses on areas like planning, inventory, marketing and payroll and it provides real time information for timely management decisions The benefits are the ability to automate essential business functions with a low entry cost and easy implementation, making ERP a high ROI investment for most businesses and it helps to improved Data Security and Accessibility. (b) Define BIM and explain its process with a diagram. (10 marks) ANS: BIM is a reliable shared knowledge resource for information about a facility to make decisions during its life-cycle, from conception to demolition. It is a new approach to describe and display the information required for the design, construction and operation of constructed facilities. It is used to compliment any building project lifecycle, Commercial/Institutional, Residential and Civil construction projects. It acts as a platform for bringing professionals in a project together to collaborate effectively instead of working in silos. BIM Workflow. 3d model Visualization

Plans

Sections Elevations

Question 2 (a) Discuss the application of “Energy Model Analysis” and list THREE (3) examples.(10 marks) ANS: Energy Modelling allows the design of a building to be analysed and optimised for energy efficiencies. Energy Modelling tools are used to help calculate a building’s expected energy demand and the estimated costs needed to meet that energy demand during the design phase. Energy model analysis uses sensors to collect information on the actual building to study the immediate environment by performing Wind, Sun and cooling factor analyses. These analyses are done to identify the energy consumption and optimization of the building to check for sustainability. The 3 examples are, Autodesk Ecotect, Autodesk Green Building Studio and Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES)’s Virtual Environment that models not only energy use but also daylighting, (b) Discuss the application of “Clash Detection Analysis” and list THREE (3) examples. (10 marks) ANS: Clash Detection Analysis is the act of putting two models together and running interference checks on designs. This solve problems virtually and reduces the risk of human errors during model inspections. Three examples are 1. Hard Clash Hard clash is when two objects overlap the same space in the virtual world. For example, a water pipe passing through a structural wall in the virtual world. 2. Soft Clash Soft clash is when the geometric clearance is not enough to cater to better accessibility, insulation, maintenance and safety of the design. Customized soft clash detection can be set to test elements for building code conformance. For example, a live wire passing by a plumbing line could cause a risk of short-circuit. 3. Workflow Clash 4D/Workflow clash is when scheduling clashes for work crews, equipment fabrication and other project timeline issues are resolved. For an example, a notification pops up as a workflow clash when you set the sequence strictly to build walls only after a floor is constructed. SECTION B (Total 60 marks) Answer any THREE (3) questions. Question 3 (a) According to “AIA BIM Protocol (AIA E202-2008)”, Level of Development (LOD) can be generalized into FIVE (5) levels. Identify each level. (5 marks)

ANS: The Five Levels are, LOD-100: Conceptual (Simple Geometry, just the shape), LOD-200: Approximate Geometry (Windows, doors) (Schematic design), LOD-300: Precise Geometry (Design & Development), LOD-400: Fabrication (Construction Model) and LOD-500: As-Built (b) Demonstrate your understanding of each level in Question 3(a) by explaining its purpose or application. (15 marks) ANS: LOD-100: Conceptual (Simple Geometry, just the shape) Corresponding to the equivalent of conceptual design, the model would consist of overall building massing and the downstream users are authorized to perform whole building types of Analysis (volume, building orientation, cost per square foot, etc.) LOD-200: Approximate Geometry (Windows, doors) (Schematic design) Corresponding to schematic design or design development, the model would consist of "generalized systems or assemblies with approximate quantities, size, shape, location and orientation." Uses would include "analysis of selected systems by application of generalized performance criteria." LOD-300: Precise Geometry (Design & Development) Model elements are suitable for the generation of traditional construction documents and shop drawings. As such, analysis and simulation can also be done for detailed elements and systems. LOD-400: Fabrication (Construction Model) This level of development is considered to be suitable for fabrication and assembly. This LOD is most likely to be the trade contractor or fabricator as it is usually outside the scope of the consultant architect's or engineer's services. LOD-500: As-Built The final level of development represents the project as it has been constructed – the asbuilt conditions. The model is suitable for maintenance and operations of the facility. Question 4 (a) Demonstrate your understanding of a typical Building Project Lifecycle with a diagram. Explain your diagram. (10 marks) ANS: An in-depth review of the construction life cycle examines the 5 stages of a project: initiation, planning, implementation, performance and monitoring, and closing. A construction project entails 5 important stages: initiation, planning, implementation,

performance and monitoring, and closing.

(b) Describe the responsibilities of BIM Manager/Consultant. (10 marks) ANS: The Responsibilities are, Develop a Framework based on organization’s needs, goals and vision, Establish qualitative KPI for comparing with conventional practices, Develop a BIM workflow for modeling works and define LOD at different stages of the project, Well aware of common challenges faced locally to identify areas for improvements and Create organization’s template and fundamental libraries Question 5 (a) Identify FIVE (5) BIM application areas. (10 marks) ANS: 3D – Spatial Coordination (Rendering) 3D BIM is the use of spatial qualities of BIM content to solve problems. It creates both graphical and non-graphical information and shares it in a Common Data Environment (CDE). Clash detections and visualization analysis are examples to improve communication and collaboration of design intent. 4D – Sequencing In 4D BIM, time-scheduling data is added to components in the project model. The components will build in detail and show how the model develops sequentially and virtually on a timeline, as the project progresses. This boosts optimization of construction activities and team coordination. 5D – Costing In 5D BIM, BIM content from the project model is used for cost estimation and tracking purposes. The automatic counting of components aids to identify the overall project cost. Thus, ensuring the project is within budget with greater accurate project estimates.

6D – Sustainability In 6D BIM, an energy consumption analysis is ...