Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Guymer Bailey has been at the forefront of Building Information Modelling (BIM) practice for over 20 years and we have invested in sophisticated tools to support improved building performance and sustainability in our projects. 

This includes advanced 3D software, coordination and clash detection tools that improve efficiency throughout the design stage to minimise surprises during the construction stage. As well as live Room Data Sheet tools that are fully integrated into the 3D model and Virtual Reality (VR) tools that help our clients visualise their project in a more realistic experience.

What is Building Information Modelling (BIM)?

Building Information Modelling or BIM as it's often called is an intelligent 3D digital model-based process that helps architects and other project professionals like engineers and builders better plan, design, construct and manage the infrastructure of your project.

It also gives you as a client the ability to visualise what your project will look like to make more informed decisions throughout the design and construction processes.

Below you will find out how BIM can deliver significant quality, time and cost advantages to your project.

3D Point Cloud Surveys Including Photographs

In addition to standard surveys, Guymer Bailey can use 3D data from surveyors in the documentation process, which increases accuracy. 

This methodology provides us with a greater understanding of the existing buildings and is particularly useful when working with heritage buildings. It has also facilitated project continuation during COVID restrictions. 

3D Visualisation (VR) for Review and Experiencing Design Outcomes.

To allow clients to visualise their project in greater detail, we provide the opportunity to ‘walk through’ projects in Virtual Reality (VR) at all stages of the design and documentation process through the use of Lumion and Enscape. 

This not only helps us to better communicate the design intent, it also makes for an easier and more detailed design review. It also helps stakeholders who can’t comprehend 2D documentation, understand design outcomes more easily using visualisation techniques.

Visualisations can be generated in the form of still renders, video flythrough, self-guided virtual building models with VR capability, and panoramic renders that can be accessed on smartphones or tablets via QR code or hyperlink.  

3D Coordination

To ensure the best design outcome, we conduct 3D virtual reviews and automated clash detection through sophisticated software to ensure the building is coordinated with all services before installation.

 By reviewing design issues early, the project team can improve efficiency throughout the design stage and minimise surprises during the construction stage. This accelerates the construction program, improves the quality of the services installation and avoids disputes and rectification works on-site.

Data Driven Design

Guymer Bailey has experience using dRofus, a data driven design software. dRofus is a planning, data management and BIM collaboration tool that provides all stakeholders with extensive workflow support and access to building information throughout the building lifecycle. In dRofus, model data from each discipline is captured, together with planning data, non-geometric data and documents in a centralised database accessible to all project stakeholders via the dRofus desktop client and dRofus Web.

Using dRofus has helped Guymer Bailey to plan, create and manage building data input from every stakeholder, capturing relevant building/project information for all objects in BIM, discipline and model; including data outside of the BIM platform. It has also helped us capture client requirements and manage facility standards in common data environment, and produce detailed Room Data sheet reports for construction and Facility management purposes. This approach puts data at the centre of our projects, with geometric models, non-geometric data, documents and all stakeholder inputs through all project stages feeding into the Data Model.

A key benefit of this approach to our projects and clients, is having the opportunity to engage all stakeholders to build a common data environment and define what data they need, its purpose, classification and ongoing usage. Stakeholders produce data in all shapes and sizes and just because you have data, does not mean it is good, or re-useable data – this is why dRofus is becoming an essential tool for a lot of our BIM projects.

Information Management and Intelligent Content

BIM supports the creation of intelligent data that can be used throughout a project. This includes model geometry for more accurate material estimates and schedules that automatically update as changes occur. What’s more this data is stored within the model, ensuring that it is ready for use in the construction and operation and maintenance stages.

Our documentation for construction is normally well above the base LOD300 requirements, and where required we can deliver as-built model content to LOD500 which provides clients and facility maintenance teams the data they need for the life of the project.

Generative Design and Dynamo

The implementation of generative design tools in BIM allows the exploration of many iterations of a design, responding to a defined set of parameters. This not only generates  more options than could previously be explored, it reports on which options best meet the criteria. 

Guymer Bailey is using Dynamo extensively to automate repetitive tasks within the BIM environment. Dynamo offers a visual scripting environment that can also be used for model generation. For example, solar shading devices can be optimised to provide optimum shading, responding to window orientation.

We are also able to investigate ways to integrate the carbon intensity of our buildings, which helps us to minimise the environmental impact of our designs as we head towards being a carbon neutral practice.

Digital Communication Through the BIM360 Platform

Through BIM360, all project coordination is stored in one place and can be accessed easily without the need for any additional software. This eliminates inefficiencies and delays that can come from emails, paperwork, manual mark ups.

It also gives you the opportunity to access to all live models, drawings and data to see where your project is up to at any given moment. 

To find out more about Building Information Modelling, contact us today on 07 3870 9700 (Brisbane) or 03 8547 5000 (Melbourne).