ASC Student Competition BIM Problem 2/11/10 Webcor Builders 1 Introduction

Summary:
This problem is intended to allow the teams to demonstrate their skills in creating, analyzing, and implementing multidimensional Building Information Models (BIMs) to solve construction problems at the preconstruction phase. Activities related to modeling, model quality control, model-based estimating & scheduling, and presentation skills are required.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this problem (including any documents, models and/or data) are only representative in nature and are to be used for educational purposes during the 2010 ASC Student Competition BIM Problem only. They are not intended to represent any real project, persons, work product, etc. Any unauthorized use of this information without Webcor Builders written approval is prohibited.

General Information:
1. Teams will prepare their answers as a general contractor project team, and the judging panel will represent their Corporate Executive Review Committee. 2. Communication:
a. Each team will provide a single e-mail address to the judges as the

contact for the team.

b. All communications from the teams to the judges will be sent to Matt

Ryan via email address mattry@webcor.com.

c.

The Judges will respond as appropriate to the team contacts.

d. All teams will receive the question and any responses provided.

3. Question and Answer Period: Q and A sessions will be held at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. At least one person from each team must attend.

4. RFIs: All questions must be submitted via e-mail as noted above. Answers to those questions the judges feel are appropriate will be sent to all team contacts. 5. Problem Solutions: Solutions will be submitted to the judges on a provided flash drive at 10:00 PM Thursday, 2/11 in the problem room Central Pacific ABC. Actual deliverables are listed below for each category.
a. Solution models will be in .NWD and Native format (Revit, ArchiCAD,

etc)
b. Schedules will be in pdf and native format. c.

Estimates, discrepancy reports, etc will be in .xls format.

provide codecs if necessary.

d. All 4D sequencing videos will be in avi and native format. Be sure to

6. Presentations: All materials to be used in the presentation will be submitted to the judges on one of the provided flash drives at 7:30 AM Friday 2/12.
a. Teams will draw for presentation position at that time. b. Team presentations will begin at 8:30 AM, with the order being

selected at random.

Teams will be given 10 minutes for setup and 5 minutes to break down. d. Arrive 10 minutes prior to presentation for set up. e. Points will be deducted for lateness and additional time wil not be granted.
c.

7. Room Visits: Judges will be performing random visits to the teams.

2 Problem Description:
General Information: 1. The project is the Transbay Transit Center located in San Francisco, CA. 2. The problem is divided into 4 phases: Modeling, Model Quality Control (QC), Estimating, and Scheduling. Each phase will require different tasks and address different portions of the project. Please read instructions carefully and provide all requested information in the proper format. 3. As indicated in the pre-problem statement, teams may use any software available, but the deliverables need to be in the format indicated. 4. The presentations will be the time to demonstrate/show how teams arrived at their solutions.

Phase I Modeling:
Goal: Evaluate the ability to interpret 2D plans and create an accurate and functional 3D model. Introduction & Tasks: Using the provided 2D documents, prepare two separate models of the following in your choice of modeling platform. Models should be well organized and accurate. 1. Substructure Model needs to include the following a. Foundation sizes & locations b. Train Platform wall heights, slab thickness, & location c. Walls thickness & height d. Columns size, height, quantity e. Lower Level Concourse slab thickness, beam sizes, opening sizes and locations 2. Exterior Skin System Model skin type GL-1 in accordance with architectural plans. a. The GL-1 system is comprised of four (4) repetitive sections. b. Points will be awarded for each correctly modeled typical section. c. Points will also be awarded for correct application of each section to complete the entire GL-1 system. 3. Landscaping Model appropriate landscaping scope based on the

following

Information Provided: 1. Substructure 2D plans structural .dwg and .pdf format 2. Exterior skin 2D plans architectural .dwg and .pdf format 3. Landscaping 2D plans - .dwg format

Deliverables:
1. Substructure 3D model- Native format (.rvt, .pln, etc) & Navisworks (.nwd) 2. Exterior skin 3D model - Native format (.rvt, .pln, etc) & Navisworks (.nwd) 3. Landscape 3D model - Native format (.rvt, .pln, etc) & Navisworks (.nwd)

Phase 2 Model Quality Control:

Goal: Evaluate provided 3D models to determine both modeling and reporting accuracy. Introduction & Tasks: Each team will be given two different (architect & structural engineer) structural steel 3D models of the Transbay Transit Center and IFC exports from each model. All models contain errors. The errors between these models differ. The challenges to the team are to identify the errors within the model using model checking techniques. Note: You can reconcile up to 2 models.

Information Provided: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Revit Lower structural steel model - .rvt and .ifc Revit Upper structural steel model - .rvt and .ifc ArchiCad structural steel model .pla and .ifc Structural Steel 2D Drawings - .pdf format Model Discrepancy Report Template - .xls format Structural Steel Estimate Report Sheet - .xls format

Deliverables: 1. Complete Discrepancy Report - .xls format, include screenshots, for the Revit model. 2. Complete Discrepancy Report - .xls format, include screenshots, for the ArchiCad model 3. Provide a narrative describing the quality control process for models used.

4. Report the total tonnage of structural steel for elements identified . Use Estimate Report provided by Webcor Builders.

Phase 3 Estimating
Goal: Teams will be evaluated on their ability to analyze subcontractor data and utilize the provided model. Introduction & Tasks: Use the provided model and subcontractor information to create drywall estimate for the Lower Concourse Level. Information Provided: 1. Drywall contractor sub sheet - .xls spreadsheet indicates work activities & information required 2. Lower Level concourse model - .rvt, .pln, .dwg, .ifc formats Deliverables: 1. Unit costs for each work activity and all wall types. .xls format 2. Linear footage and total cost for each wall type based on model.

Phase 4 Scheduling
Goal: Teams will be evaluated on their ability to analyze and apply productivity data and utilize the provided model Introduction & Tasks: Use the provided model and subcontractor information to create drywall estimate for the Lower Concourse Level.

Information Provided:

1. Substructure 3D model- .rvt, .pln, .dwg, .ifc formats 2. Substructure Estimate - .xls format 3. Productivity & task information - .xls

Deliverables:
1. 4D Animation - .avi movie & native format 2. Model-based schedule native & pdf format

3 Presentations
1. As stated in the problem introduction, teams will act as the general contractors preconstruction team and address their solutions and presentations to the judges, who will be acting as the owner/developer. 2. Teams will be allowed 20 minutes for presentations, followed by 10 minute Q&A. 3. Presentation order will be determined by random draw at 7:30 AM. 4. At this time, teams will submit their presentations to the judges on a provided flash drive. Judges will return at time of presentation. 5. Teams may stay for other team presentations, but teams may not view presentations prior to their designated time. 6. There will be limited set-up time, so please confirm that computer-projector setup is working correctly.

4 Judging Criteria
Teams will be judged based on 5 Categories. Each point represents Webcors estimated time to complete, so teams can allot labor and resources.
1. Modeling a. Substructure Model 240 Points i. Foundation 48 points ii. Train Platform 48 points iii. Walls 48 points iv. Columns 48 points v. Lower Level Concourse 48 points b. Exterior Skin / Canopy 576 Points i. Canopy #1 192 points ii. Canopy #2- 96 points

iii. Canopy #3- 96 points iv. Straight Section- 96 points v. Total Model 96 points c. Landscaping 100 Points i. Area 25 points ii. Accuracy 25 points iii. Volume 25 points iv. Complete 25 points 2. Model Quality Control a. Revit Model 240 points i. Errors 80 points ii. Accuracy 80 points iii. Quantity 80 points b. ArchiCAD Model 240 points i. Errors 80 points ii. Accuracy 80 points iii. Quantity 80 points c. IFC Model 240 points i. Errors 80 points ii. Accuracy 80 points iii. Quantity 80 points d. Structural Steel Tonnage - 250 points i. Below grade columns 24 points ii. Arch & B/U beams 12 points iii. Above grade beams -24 points iv. Tapered 24 points v. Transfer girder 60 points vi. Above grade columns 36 points vii. Perimeter pipe 24 points viii. Steel columns-lightwell pipe 12 points ix. Steel rings-lightwell pipe 12 points x. Steel rings- skylight pipe 12 points xi. Total # - 10 points 3. Estimating a. Unit Cost Comparison - 10 points b. Total Cost 200 points i. Wall A 40 points ii. Wall B 40 points iii. Wall C 40 points iv. Wall D 40 points v. Wall E 40 points 4. Scheduling 20 Points a. Model-based Task Durations 5 Points b. Task Dependencies - 5 Points c. 4D Movie Accuracy 5 Points d. 4D Movie Presentation 5 Points

5. Presentation a. Organization 60 points b. Process description for use of model(s) 60 points a. Overall (all cat. addressed, response to questions, on-time, etc) 60 points

5 Additional Comments
Factors for successful solutions and presentations: Model organization and preparation Repeatable or automated processes Ability to demonstrate processes Completion of all deliverables Accurate quantities, durations, etc. Problem Recap and Solution Webcor will present a 30 minute solution and problem recap in problem room, Central Pacific ABC, on Friday at 5:30 PM All students, coaches, alternates, etc are welcome to attend. Will be followed by Hospitality Suite in room Central Pacific ABC