DELIVERING INNOVATIVE BIM & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY · 2019-06-19 · U.S. CAD Delivering Innovative BIM & Construction Technology Page 3 of 22 COMPANY OVERVIEW For more than twenty

DELIVERING INNOVATIVE BIM & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

CONTACT: U.S. CAD

18831 Bardeen Avenue Suite 200

Irvine, CA 92612

(877) 648-7223 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

U.S. CAD Delivering Innovative BIM & Construction Technology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPANY OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................3

Project Examples ...........................................................................................................................................4

Sampling of our Clients .................................................................................................................................5

TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................6

3D Modeling ...................................................................................................................................................6

Constructability Review .................................................................................................................................7

Laser Scanning ..............................................................................................................................................8

4D Scheduling ...............................................................................................................................................9

5D Estimating (Quantity Extraction) ........................................................................................................... 10

3D Spatial Coordination (MEPF) ................................................................................................................ 12

Virtual Mock-ups ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Digital Lift Drawings .................................................................................................................................... 16

Record Model Close-Out ............................................................................................................................ 18

2D/3D Site Planning ................................................................................................................................... 19

2D Survey Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Project Scheduling ...................................................................................................................................... 21

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 21


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COMPANY OVERVIEW For more than twenty years, U.S. CAD has provided best-of-breed architecture, engineering, and construction technology solutions and innovation services to architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and owners and operators. From building design to civil infrastructure, U.S. CAD serves a wide range of clients, including numerous companies ranked on Engineering News-Record’s top lists of contractors and design firms. Recognized as a trusted partner and advisor in the AEC industry, U.S. CAD has been involved in over 2,000 successful BIM projects. With BIM advancing at a more rapid pace, our goal is to help design and build professionals utilize it to complete projects on time, on scope, and on budget. To achieve this for our customers, we rely on best-of-breed technology, software, and innovative consulting and training. As one of the largest Autodesk Authorized Platinum Partners in North America and a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, plus our relationships with various leading AEC technology manufacturers, we are well poised to help our clients improve their BIM project outcomes from conception through construction. Our areas of expertise include BIM processes and standards throughout the lifespan of the projects including: BIM implementation and training, BIM content creation, BIM modeling in multiple solutions such as Autodesk and Bluebeam solutions, BIM coordination, fabrication and shop drawings, LOD 300/350/400 fabrication level modeling, constructability reviews, laser scanning, 4D scheduling, 5D estimating, 3D spatial coordination, virtual mock-ups digital lift drawings, record model close-out, 2D/3D site planning, 2D survey layout, project staff augmentation, project scheduling, software training, lean construction planning, and project management U.S. CAD has two decades of experience in the field of design and build technology and complementary consulting and training services. We are supported by a large and talented team of BIM and construction experts located in multiple offices across various time zones – Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Honolulu, HI, Gilbert, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, Minneapolis, MN, and Kansas City, MO, as well as through our strategic partner based in Argentina. U.S. CAD currently participates in projects of all sizes. Our mission at U.S. CAD is to help clients win more, produce more, and achieve more.


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PROJECT EXAMPLES

UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER J & S Mechanical, Salt Lake City, UT

VA AMBULATORY RECREATION CENTER Halbert Construction Co., Palo Alto, CA

IM FLASH TECHNOLOGIES (Micron/Intel JV) IM Flash Design & Construction, Lehi, UT

RIVERTON HOSPITAL EXPANSION & REMODEL 3D Sheet Metal and Taylor Electric, Salt Lake City, UT

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE Furst Construction, Salt Lake City, UT

COTTONWOOD CLINIC A&B MECHANICAL, Salt Lake City, UT


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SAMPLING OF OUR CLIENTS

Here is a small list of the clients we serve.

Association of General Contractors Steed Construction CR Lighting & Design Montana Association of Contractors Halbert Construction Company Edward Scott Electric UT Department of Transportation J & S Mechanical Gramoll Construction Boise State University Archer Mechanical Halverson Mechanical Weber State University KHI Mechanical KOH Mechanical Prosoft Copper Mountain Electric Northstar HVAC Jacobsen Construction A & B Mechanical KOCH Mechanical Bodell Construction 3D Sheet Metal Okland Construction GSBS Architects Alternative Mechanical Big-D Construction Taylor Electric B&S Drywall MJ Mechanical Barnard Construction A-C Electric Rydalch Electric Mitchell Acoustics All-Phase Electric STF Electrical Russell Construction Child Enterprises Masonry SV Mechanical IM Flash (Micron/Intel Venture United Team Mechanical Wadman Corporation Furst Construction Copper Mountain Electric Western States Mechanical


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TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES

3D MODELING

Description Design Authoring software is used to develop a (3D) Building Information Model based on criteria that is important to the translation of the project’s design.

3D Modeling

• Architectural

• Structural

• Mechanical HVAC

• Mechanical Piping

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• Fire Protection

Potential Value

• Improved quality control and consistency (parametric feature of BIIM software)

• Alternatives can be suggested and visualized immediately

3D Modeling exposes errors and omissions.


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CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW

Description A process in which Building Information Models are used to showcase the design intent and program to the stakeholders and set criteria such as layout, sightlines, lighting, security, ergonomics, acoustics, textures and colors, etc. The process is also used to fine-tune the means and methods.

Potential Value

• Obtain instant feedback on meeting program requirements, owner’s needs and building or space aesthetics

• Different design options and various scenarios and alternatives are easy to model and change real-time during design review

• Create shorter and more efficient design review meetings

• Resolve the conflicts that would arise in the field and model the potential fixes in real-time along with tolerances revised and RFI’s answered. Aid in the permitting process (e.g. continuous change vs. specified code)

• Improved quality control and consistency (parametric feature of BIIM software)

• Alternatives can be suggested and visualized immediately


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LASER SCANNING

Description Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Technology is a very fast and accurate way to collect exact existing conditions data. Using measurement technology like a total station, the collected points are recorded as X,Y,Z values and combined with color and GPS data.

Potential Value

• Accurately documents existing buildings and surroundings

• Aids in future modeling and 3D design coordination

• Helps contractor study site for utilities, site access, safety evacuation, excavation, shoring, dewatering, cranes, hoisting, and laydown areas


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4D SCHEDULING

Description A process in which 3D models and the construction schedule are combined to create a 4D animation. This animation shows the project being built; effectively showing the plan for construction per day. Provides for maximization of subcontractor schedules and production.

Potential Value

• Visually see the critical path and demonstrate to the project team

• Identify flaws in the schedule logic before field impacts

• Visually show schedule impact due to changes

• Review multiple options and solutions to construction

• Workspace and trade stacking conflicts identified

• Marketing purposes and publicity


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5D ESTIMATING (QUANTITY EXTRACTION)

Description A process in which a 3D model is queried for total quantities and checked against the traditional estimated take-off. Best practices are to perform QTO during preconstruction with each model iteration and continue throughout the design process. This allows designers to see the cost effects of their changes in a timely manner and avoid budget overruns.

Potential Value

• Precisely estimate material quantities and generate quick revisions if needed

• Visual reality check for construction elements that need to be estimated

• Estimators can focus on more value adding activities such as identifying construction assemblies, generating pricing and factoring risks, which are essential for high quality estimates

• Be able to compare visual design options and costs simultaneously


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Often, at the completion of a project it is difficult to tell how much has changed from the original design and new coordinated design. We provide you before and after quantities that detail original scope versus new.

Hospital Project QTO Clinic Project QTO

Original Coord. Change Original Coord. Change

Duct Fittings 4,592 4,786 4.2% Duct Fittings 249 286 14.9%

Total Duct Length - feet 20,957 20,208 -3.6% Total Duct Length - feet 977 936 -4.2%

Duct Segments 3,883 4,106 5.7% Duct Segments 215 248 15.3%

Duct Area - square feet 142,186 140,469 -1.2% Duct Area - square feet 4,038 4,141 2.5%

Duct Volume - cubic feet 90,805 88,417 -2.6% Duct Volume - cubic feet 1,307 1,431 9.5%

Fitting Volume - cubic feet 48,829 67,460 38.2% Fitting Volume - cubic feet 739 1,209 63.6%

System Volume - cubic feet 139,634 155,877 11.6% System Volume - cubic feet 2,046 2,640 29.1%


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3D SPATIAL COORDINATION (MEPF)

Description A process in which multiple models (design and construction) are joined together and clash detection software detects conflicts between the building systems.

Potential Value

• Reduce and eliminate field conflicts prior to installation

• Reduces field RFI's and Change Orders significantly

• Visualize construction means and methods before placed in the field

• Increased productivity and less rework

• Prefabricate off-site leading to a safer and cleaner work environment

• More accurate as-built drawings for close-out

• Overall decrease construction cost and time


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Participants

• Design o Architectural o Structural o Mechanical o Electrical

• Subcontractors o Structural o Mechanical o Electrical o Plumbing o Fire Protection o Data and Telecommunications o Framing/King Studs/Wall Bracing o Unistrut o Metal Panel System o Seismic Bracing o Specialty Equipment


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VIRTUAL MOCK-UPS

Description A virtual mock-up is a 3D representation of a portion of the design created to study the space layout, construction details, test for performance and clarify the appearance of the final structure. By creating 3D virtual mock-ups of complex parts of the project, you can quickly analyze design alternatives, save time and reduce risk.

Potential Value

• Build onsite mock-ups correctly the first time and reduce time needed to construct them

• Solve design and constructability issues in advance of construction

• Allows user to review space and give proper input into the outcome (rooms, labs, etc.)

• Test multiple design alternatives and variations virtually


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DIGITAL LIFT DRAWINGS

Description A process that utilizes a 3D model to layout the structural assemblies and produce lift drawings. Lift drawings are the concrete assembly drawings used by foremen during on-site construction. The model houses all the intelligence for the creation of 1) Digital Lift Drawings, 2) Formwork Drawings, 3) Rebar Fabrication Drawings 4) Robotic Field Layout, 5) Accurate Quantity Take-offs, and 6) As-Built Information.

Potential Value

• Produce accurate lift drawings using cuts and sections from 3D models

• Reduces human error, catches field conflicts before field work begins

• Better understanding of the project from drawing reviews and model creation

• Increase productivity of field workers by visually showing them the process and result

• Avoid costly mistakes (i.e., missing embeds, incorrect sequencing, no chipping-out mistakes, etc.)


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RECORD MODEL CLOSE-OUT

Description A process in which a 3D As-Built model is embedded with links to information such as serial codes, warranties, O&M Manual information, specifications and maintenance schedules/history of all the components in the building.

Potential Value

• Excellent tool for Facilities and Maintenance to access valuable project information with a few clicks versus digging through binders and paper documents

• Able to train staff on different equipment using model prior to project close-out

• Aid in future modeling and 3D design coordination for renovation

• Provide owner with accurate model of building, equipment, and spaces within a building to create possible synergies with other BIM uses


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2D/3D SITE PLANNING

Description A process in which a 3D model is used to graphically represent both permanent and temporary facilities on site. Can also be used in conjunction with the construction activity schedule to convey space and sequencing requirements.

Potential Value

• Provides a good visual to the stakeholders to understand the site layout

• Identify early potential and critical space and time conflicts

• Easily update site organization and space usage as construction progresses

• Accurately evaluate site layout for safety outcome


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2D SURVEY LAYOUT

Description Reviewing 2D CAD plans for missing or incorrect elements and providing information such as dimensions, arcs, radii, layout from grids.

Potential Value

• Taking technology from the office into the field.

• Getting the field important, necessary measurements to ensure swift and accurate survey work.

• Reduce field personnel and length of time laying out the project.


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PROJECT SCHEDULING

Description Project Scheduling has gone from wallpaper status to one of the most important documents on a jobsite. Scheduling matches equipment, materials and labor with work tasks over time. U.S. CAD participates in projects of all sizes, whether your schedule is resource or time based, we create and update the schedule for all phases.

Potential Value

• Communicate entire project scope and expectations

• Critical path and trade sorting

• Percentage complete reports

• Review for logic and missing predecessor/successor tasks

• VA and government work

• PERT schedules, Gantt chart and swim lane options

• Cost loaded schedules available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION U.S. CAD is a provider of BIM technology, consulting, production, training, and support to the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Our mission is to help clients win more, produce more, and achieve more. As an Autodesk Authorized Platinum Partner and a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, plus our relationships with various leading technology manufacturers including Panzura, Leica, and CADLearning, we offer the most robust collection of AEC technology and workflow solutions, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality, and on-demand learning for AEC professionals for better project outcomes from conception through construction. Visit www.uscad.com.

U.S. CAD 18831 Bardeen Avenue

Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92612

(877) 648-7223 www.uscad.com [email protected]

http://www.uscad.com/

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