Clearly, BIM-enabled tools are essential in keeping projects on
track, reducing the as-built performance gap, initiated by the
collaboration of architects and specifiers and monitored by facilities
managers. Indeed, tools that can be utilised across the whole supply
chain add considerable value to any project, as well as encouraging
investment, innovation and growth throughout the industry.
So it is clear that when the BIM process and related technologies
are implemented correctly, they bring many benefits to a project.
Use of tools such as Openings Studio enables collaboration,
breaking down silos and forming a new approach to information
development and distribution. This is an exciting time, and we
must now take advantage of it to help create a step-change in
productivity, transparency and quality within the building industry.
For more information on ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group’s
BIM-enabled Openings Studio software for the entire building
lifecycle, please call 0845 071 0882, email ukspecification@
assaabloy.com or visit https://www.assaabloy.com/en/com/
solutions/openings-studio/.
CASE STUDIES
Over the past five years, ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group
has worked on numerous projects in the UK and worldwide to utilise
its Openings Studio BIM-enabled software to great effect. The time
and cost savings seen have been overwhelming, including:
Collaboration and the sharing of data is vital to the success of
BIM. At its heart, BIM is a tool that reduces waste and risk of error,
and facilitates the sharing of detailed information throughout the
design, construction and operational phases of a project, which
ultimately results in more efficient buildings.
When it comes to doorsets and ironmongery in particular, using
BIM-enabled tools such as ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio™ can
truly unlock the potential of BIM.
At the specification stage, tools such as these can drive efficiencies
in creating door schedules because they are integrated and can
be linked to fire certifications and energy performance documents.
Having one easily accessible source allows architects and specifiers
to update relevant information automatically without having to
manually input each specification, saving time and money.
A commercial and residential development based in London
consisting of over 1,300 units and more than 7,000 doorsets, saving
weeks of time and manpower.
A hospital build in London consisting of over 1,600 door openings,
saving the architects two weeks of work as Openings Studio was
able to update the door schedule with ironmongery sets in just 10
minutes.
A residential apartment building project in Manchester that saw the
update of a 1,400 doorset schedule being undertaken within five
minutes as opposed to the traditional workflow of five days.
A primary school build and a secondary school build where the
Project Specification Group team worked in close collaboration with
the architects at every stage. This saved the architects from having
to invest in expensive commercial licences, as ASSA ABLOY provides
these at no cost to architect clients as part of the Openings Studio
plugin and specification consulting service.
Contractors can then view all this information to assess precise
quantities, pricing, compliance, links to supplier websites and
installation instructions. In addition, contractors are also able
to track the status of installations across the project much more
effectively.
And finally, these tools ensure post-construction processes –
such as environmental accreditations and handovers to facilities
managers – are managed effectively. Not only this, but the ongoing
performance and maintenance of the building may also be
monitored via QR codes and a weblink to where all documents and
certificates are located. This means that when a site gets audited,
all information is easily accessible.
BIM IS CHANGING THE BUILDING
LANDSCAPE, BRINGING WITH IT
IMPROVEMENTS IN DESIGN, SPECIFICATION,
DELIVERY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT.