These PDTs will be useful in helping manufacturers understand what types of data they should share, however each use case will vary depending on the project and the customer’s needs and the data will often be required in different languages, names and formats.Īt the meeting with major UK manufacturers on December the 9th, Cobuilder’s team showed how to utilise openBIM (i.e. In order to support manufacturers to share the data that the supply chain requires Product Data Templates (PDTs) are being produced by institutions such as the Construction Product Association and BIM4M2. It is this data that the supply chain wants the manufactures to provide, in formats that are BIM compatible i.e. It comes as no surprise that much of the data is vital in regards to how contractors build an asset and how it is managed. Here lies the biggest challenge – a great part of this data is not structured in BIM formats and is named/numbered according to the companies own system and is therefore not interoperable with the supply chain. Manufacturers create data from directives, regulations, standards and market requirements, and manage it in their own databases, PDFs and Word files. Moreover, the UK construction industry is now pushing for data solutions that can help all actors in the industry get better processes while avoiding the “copy & paste” method in delivering information. Whether it is the Government, the client, the architect or the contractor everyone is eager to have manufacturer’s data in common digital data formats.
“WHAT” data – MANUFACTURER’S DIGITAL DATA. The meeting was fuelled by the input collected from Cobuilder’s trials that have been taking place in the UK during the last few months.
how to share data and how to collect and exploit the data during the construction and operation of assets. They were aimed at discussing solutions to their data challenges i.e. In search of the answer of such a question, on 9 th of December in London Cobuilder’s executive team held two separate events with some of UK’s largest manufacturers and contractors. Everyone is eager to get their hands on the accurate as-built data promised by the BIM philosophy, but HOW exactly is this going to happen? It is no surprise to anyone that one of the biggest challenges clients and contractors in the UK are facing is the need of a common way of collecting and distributing as-built data. We have almost answered the WHYs of BIM implementation, as well as many of the WHAT and HOWs in regards to the macro processes of BIM, largely thanks to the BIM Level 2 mandate, but have we answered the “WHATs” and the “HOWs” in regards to data exploitation? Truly, looking back, we have come a long way. It has become part of our corporate cultures to seek common grounds (language, format) for information, resource and knowledge exchange, while being more aware of the supply chain processes.
We have all started to think more of innovative processes and optimized workflows rather than fear software implementation costs and changing working environments. With 2016 upon us the AEC industry is certainly coming to terms with the changing face of construction. **For additional information about Annual Percentage Rates (APRs), fees and other costs, see the Summary of Credit Terms.The “WHATs” and “HOWs” of As Built D ata in Construction Minimum monthly payments required are subject to a 0% interest rate. All other terms of your account remain in effect. Accounts are eligible only if they are open, in good standing and not already subject to special terms. All transactions are subject to approval. Special Financing Offer Details: Purchases in which single or multiple items are purchased in the same transaction totaling at least $499.00 at Ford Dealerships will be referred to as "Eligible Purchases" in your Summary of Credit Terms. You must pay your entire statement balance (including all promotional purchase and balance transfer balances) by the due date each month to avoid being charged interest on new purchases from the date those purchases are made, unless your new purchases are subject to a 0% interest rate. Please see the Summary of Credit Terms for important information on rates, fees, costs, conditions and limitations.