Using BIM Workflow Management to Mitigate Construction Risks
Regardless of having a solid risk management plan in place, a construction project can derail from its set timeline, budget, and workflow due to any of the reasons from a labor shortage to the act of God. In most of the projects, companies try to manage the risks by assessing the situation and stretching their resources and professionals accordingly to be able to deliver the necessary.
Did you know: There are over 107 types of construction risks that may occur during a project lifecycle!
Before we address how can we manage and control risks using technology such as BIM, here are 3 types of construction risks that can be controlled, and are central to the operation and need continuous assessment:
Finance: Almost every project experiences a budget excess, especially when it’s a big project. Whether it is a small percentage, budget excess can put the company’s sustainability into question.
Design: Having an error-free plan is a myth, however, it’s essential to know not go ahead with a plan that is only halfway there. An unfinished plan has the potential to put everyone out of business.
Schedule: To overcome project cost overruns, it is best to plan everything – every contingency, every action, and every work process. The construction industry is highly affected by the change in timeline, hence, businesses should set a risk schedule to red and treat accordingly.
How does a company mitigate construction risks and know where to invest their time, money, and resources?
Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow management can not only help control risks but manage multiple risks at the same time throughout the course of the project. So, here are 3 ways that BIM can help mitigate risk in a construction process:
BIM can predict events (based on data) and help negate the negative impact:
Using BIM workflow management software allows the project managers and other stakeholders to evaluate the cost, time, various errors, and risks that may arise during the construction process. This technological integration enables PMs to reduce any foreseeable liability, eliminate project delays and failures and reduce cost variability – to negate the negative impact.
BIM helps create a Safe Construction Environment:
Every country around the world follows a list of safety standards that applies to labor, project managers, construction protocol, and more. In the United States of America, it is dictated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and BIM integration helps the implementation of the rules while helping plan and model tasks in sequence.
BIM enables project managers to visualize the project in more than 2-dimensions, which help determine potential hazards before they cause problems through the construction project.
Moreover, to make the construction site sturdier and safer, BIM technology facilitates architects to select the construction material that is ideal for the environment and safety of people.
BIM ensures superlative structure with building longevity:
The adoption of Building Information Modeling assures that the building design solutions are error-proof – that all the mistakes are underlined and rectified before the construction begins. BIM enhances building efficiency by serving as a backdrop for future remodeling or building enhancement while maintaining the integrity of the structure, hence, improving the longevity.
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Atlas is delighted to welcome Khaled Kotb and Maziar Hosseinian to the engineering team. Khaled joins as MEP Associate Director and Maziar as Structural Engineering Associate.
The appointments add to the wide-ranging capability of Atlas’ engineering team who partner with some of the world’s leading consultants and contractors to help improve documentation quality, deliver larger more complex projects and to become more competitive in the marketplace.
Director of Engineering Dr Khoa Tran Kim said, “We are delighted to welcome both Khaled and Maziar to Atlas. As MEP Associate Director, Khaled plays a pivotal role in overseeing the successful execution of large-scale, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects. His technical prowess, combined with exceptional management skills, ensures that our clients receive the highest level of service and project delivery.
Maziar's expertise is in the design and lateral stability analysis of RC high-rise structures utilising advanced analytical methods and the design of structural steel industrial and mining buildings. He is a great addition to the team, overseeing peer reviews, mentoring, and coaching junior engineers in computer modelling and design verifications.”
Prior to joining Atlas Khaled was MEP Senior Manager at Hyundai Engineering and Construction working on the Hanoi Pilot Metro Line PC03 (underground section Hanoi), Vietnam.
Maziar previously held senior/lead structural engineer roles with Australian-based organisations including Taylor Thomson Whitting and SMEC International.
Atlas welcomes both Khaled and Maziar to the company.
About Khaled Kotb
Khaled has over 20 years of professional experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, project management, site supervision, design, value engineering and contract conditions. Since gaining his qualifications from Cairo University he has worked in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Vietnam. His multilingual capabilities in English, Arabic, Tagalog, and French are an advantage to effectively communicate and collaborate with our global clients.
In sharing his vision for the industry and working at Atlas, Khaled said: “Atlas is a well-established organisation with excellent systems. As a team, we combine human values, integrity, and honesty with MEP industry expertise to provide the highest level of performance and professionalism to our clients’ projects.”
With his project experience encompassing all stages of the project lifecycle – concept design, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning – Khaled has successfully delivered electrical and mechanical solutions for rail, high-rise residential and mixed-use, hotels and resorts, healthcare, leisure and industrial projects. He has considerable knowledge of global electrical, electronic and related technologies, standards and codes, including IEC, NEC, BS, NFPA and FIDIC.
khaled.kotb@atlasindustries.com
About Maziar Hosseinian
Maziar is a structural engineer with 14 years’ experience. He gained his Master of Engineering Science in Structural Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Upon joining Atlas Maziar said “Coming from an engineering design background in Australia I have been struck by how well informed the Atlas team is of high-level international standards. They are well capable to compete and hold up their own in the global engineering consultancy market and add considerable value to their client’s projects.”
Maziar’s professional experience includes numerous residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Australia and South East Asia. He has extensive knowledge of reinforced concrete, post tensioned and precast concrete and structural steel structures in addition to shallow and deep piled footing systems. Maziar is knowledgeable in the quality control of design and directing the design to value engineering standards and efficient constructability.
maziar.hosseinian@atlasindustries.com
The Atlas team has just secured the third position in the prestigious INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR category at the recent Autodesk ASEAN Innovation Awards 2023 (AAIA). The accolade was awarded in recognition of the team’s great work on the Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 project, which exemplified the transformative power of digital technology in the AEC industry.
The team was entrusted by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to embark on the first phase of the airport's digital twin journey. Their objective was to develop an as-built asset-rich BIM model of Terminal 1, which would serve as a comprehensive asset and facilities management tool, as well as a visualization aid for future expansion and development endeavors.
To accomplish this feat, Atlas harnessed the capabilities of several Autodesk solutions, including ReCap, Revit, BIM360, Navisworks, and Dynamo. During the programme, the team meticulously validated an immense volume of data, consisting of over 10,000 folders, 500,000 files, and a staggering 391GB of information, successfully generated and aligned more than 3,000,000 BIM geometries.
A key highlight of the project was the seamless collaboration of over 50 professionals across various disciplines, showcasing excellent teamwork and project management skills. This synchronized effort ensured the integration of multiple facets of the project, ultimately contributing to its success.
David Llorente - Digital Director and the Digital team represented Atlas at the AAIA event. David delivered a presentation on the award-winning project and participated in a round table discussion to share the ideas of cutting-edge advancements in design, technology, and application within the industry.
The advantages in digital transformation, understanding the technology and its potential to revolutionize the way we envision and create the built environment, were also discussed on the sidelines of the conference.
This recognition garnered by the Atlas team at the Autodesk ASEAN Innovation Awards 2023 is a testament to our unwavering commitment to embracing digital transformation and leveraging innovative technologies. This remarkable achievement serves as an inspiration to the team, highlighting the developments of BIM and digitalization in driving productivity and enhancing project workflows.