Kay Janis, Vice Chair International Alliance for Interoperability October 2000

1. using IT for competitive advantage From the Vision to Reality Kay Janis, Vice Chair International Alliance for Interoperability October 2000

2. In 1994, the Latham Report suggested that productivity gains of 30% could be achieved from the development and uptake of data integration across the building and construction industry Latham Report, 1994

3. e-mail • Word processing • Spread sheets • Databases • CAD • Specifications • Design • Engineering • Project Management • Bills Of Quantities • Cost Estimating • Office Management • virtual project sites • ftp sites • Internet • intranets • extranets . . . but do they talk to each other? six years later . . .

4. ink paper message slips letters drawings slides file cabinets DHL / ADCOM digital optional pixels on-screen voice mail email database e-photo CDs hard drives internet digital essential to to to to to to to to to Changing IT to

5. during the life of a project • 20% of design and construction costs are due to waste • 80% of construction administration processes could be saved with single-entry, web-enabled, shared databases • 50-85% of all construction problems are caused by missing or bad information • contractors calculate quantities on each cost estimating item seven times on average • 10-30% of time spent by facility engineers is searching for information IT Challenges

6. more complex requirements for buildings • more accurate information for FM activities • more profit for the investments of buildings • environmental and life cycle issues are becoming more and more important • the need to improve productivity • removal of non-value adding work • re-use of information • better processes and information management • better communication Changing Demands

7. business and industry are changing • increased competitiveness • globalisation • from paper based to electronic based • e-commerce and e-business • increased productivity and profitability • reduced time, cost and rework • However . . . • A wide range of inter-related changes is needed to fully realise the potential of information and communication technologies Changing Business Environment

8. The building industry in Australia is diffuse – with many (150,000) small (average size of 3 employees) players. • Direct owner involvement underpins a low-risk conservative view of new initiatives • The building industry operates on very low competitive margins with a poor R&D history • The facility/asset management industry is relatively new, with poor strategic or board room recognition • Information in these industries is still seen as predominantly static and proprietary • Current data exchange practice is primitive Industry Challenges

9. local • project based • traditional delivery • contractual • contractor as enemy • paper based • my office • individual performance • design-bid-build • client as audience • product service • fragmented approach to to to to to to to to to to to to global client focused specialised practice partnering contractor as partner electronic based our firm team work design-build client as collaborator knowledge provider interoperability Changing Industry

10. How IT Benchmarking can facilitate best practice, Peter Stewart – RMIT • highlights the performance gap • points to areas of potential change • reveals how change can be achieved • understanding how others undertake particular processes • indicates where improved best practice can be discovered • external benchmarking encourages companies to consider new processes • acts as an agent of change • encourages a move from retaining existing processes to one where major change is sought and supported IT Benchmarking

11. Benchmarking Best Practice Report • Construct IT Centre of Excellence - UK (1996) • comparing IT needs and practices, benchmarking on projects throughout Europe • Information Communication and Technology. . . • is used to counter the tyranny of distance • supports better communications • supports integrated project information • supports innovation in procurement methods • supports technology development • underscores the importance of ICT in an efficient and competitive industry • enables more firms, especially SMEs to enter and compete in new markets IT Best Practice

12. Level 0 - Paper Based • sequential design, limited 1-way exchange • Level 1 - Electronic Paper • 2D CAD, independent design, 1-way exchange • Level 2 - Project Co-ordination • 3D CAD, co-ordinated design, 2-way exchange • Level 3 - Project Integration • object model, concurrent design, shared database • Level 4 - Intelligent Project • complex (information rich) object model, interactive design, integrated systems Roadmap for Change

13. How can the industry be more effective? • the greater and more effective uptake of information and communication technologies throughout all levels of the industry is necessary to enable greater efficiency and competitiveness • integrated ICT usage depends on • available technology • technical sophistication of project partners • size, complexity and integration of project • degree of partnership that can be established • incorporation of interoperability Integrated IT

14. to enable and promote interoperability • which allows all groups (eg, client, architecture, engineering, construction, suppliers and facilities management) to share a common set of project information • information sharing is • world-wide • throughout the project life cycle • across all disciplines and technical applications • via integrated technological solutions • enabled by IFCs IAI and Interoperability

15. The work is mainly done with computers but much of the information is still exchanged on paper, which causes non-value- adding work, friction, data losses and errors Current Situation

16.         Vision of Interoperability Information is shared in exploitable data format directly between different systems

17. Clients Building owner Developer Users Facility managers Quantity surveyors Interoperability Virtual project Architects Contractors Information providers Product manufacturers Engineers Government agencies Building certifiers

18. How is interoperability achieved? • newly developing software technology • for building and construction industry • delivers substantial time and cost savings • exchanging information via integrated technological solutions • independent of software programs • used by all team members • avoids duplication of data entry • allows value adding to project data • integrates with web based technologies • enables virtual projects in real time Interoperability

19. object oriented • standardised data format • independent of software programs • incorporates intelligent elements • IFCs – Industry Foundation Classes • building blocks of the software • universal language • specification for sharing data • based on ISO data format standards Components of Interoperability

20. IFC is to “Project Model” exchange (wall, door, window) what DXF is to graphic entity exchange (line, arc, circle) • IFC is available to all *like DXF) for use globally and throughout the industry, including use by other software vendors • IFC offers a higher-level “common language” for the sharing of intelligent objects between disciplines across the building life cycle • STEP data modelling protocols form the basis of implementation of IFCs IFC – Industry Foundation Classes

21. Architecture • bubble diagrams • door and window schedules • Construction Management • cost estimating, task and resource modelling • Facilities Management • schedules for equipment, furniture, occupancy • HVAC • heating and cooling loads • equipment selection and schedules Current IFC Releases

22. Architecture • site design, capture of design intent • Facilities Management • space area calculation (FMA, BOMA) • scheduling, asset information furniture • Performance Code Check • energy performance simulation • HVAC • building systems design, plumbing systems • thermal load calculations • Cross Industry • constraints (design, code, budget) • design grids, networks, links over internet Future IFC Releases

23. CAD Packages • Allplan/Nemetschek • ArchiCAD/Graphisoft • AutoCAD Architectural Desktop/Autodesk BLIS R2.0 • CSIRO,Janus, Model Converter • CSTB, QualiSTEP, IFC Repository / VRML • Microsoft, Visio 2000, Tech Design/FM • PNNL, ComCheck EZ, Energy code checking • Secom, IFC Server, IFC Model Server (COM) • Timberline Software, Precision Est., Qty/cost estimating • VTT, Promote, Browser / VRML models • C++, Java, Prolog, Basic, Delphi IFCs

24. R I C H A R D S E E M I C R O S O F T, U S A

25. What does this mean for the industry? • incorporation of the architecture, engineering, construction and facility management sectors • effective use of IT • better, more integrated processes • seamless information exchange • industry-wide, integrated information • smooth integration of business and technical data throughout project • enhanced efficiencies with partners across the value chain • supports and enables e-commerce • throughout the life cycle of the project Towards an Interoperable Industry

26. information sharing (enabled by IFCs) • to improve the communication, productivity, delivery time, cost and quality throughout the design, construction, operation and maintenance lifecycle of the project • level of ICT integration • systems and processes • culture and people • culture and people • culture and people More Than Just Technology

27. How can the industry be more effective? • the greater and more effective uptake of information and communication technologies throughout all levels of the industry is necessary to enable greater efficiency and competitiveness • integrated ICT usage depends on • available technology • technical sophistication of project partners • size, complexity and integration of project • degree of partnership that can be established • incorporation of interoperability Integrated IT

28. understanding business processes is crucial to the success of using information communication and technology in an integrated and innovative way • e-business is about your business • your opportunities and challenges • your project partners • your systems and processes • your improved productivity and profitability • your competitive advantage Interoperability is e-business

29. IAI is a non-profit alliance • building, construction, property and software industries • over 650 member organisations • representing 17 countries • 9 chapters - North America, France, Japan, United Kingdom, German speaking, Korea, Nordic countries, Singapore, Australasia • IAI is committed to • enable interoperability • provide international linkages • support improved productivity • encourage industry best practice • maximise the collective power of the industry International Alliance for Interoperability

30. nine chapters • 17 countries • 650+ member organisations IAI World-wide

31. Architects • Engineers • Contractors – large and small • Building Product Suppliers • Facility Managers/Property Managers • Government • CSIRO • Academic/Research Institutions • Software related firms • domain (end users) and technical experts IAI-Australasia Chapter Members

32. IAI Vision • to enable software interoperability in the AEC/FM Industries • IAI-Australasia Chapter Vision • to improve and ensure the sustainable global competitive position throughout the Australasian AEC/FM industries by enabling and promoting interoperability From the Vision to Reality

33. Provide leadership on behalf of the AEC/FM industries • Promote and expand B2B interoperability awareness within the AEC/FM industries • Identify and assist industry to address business, organisational and cultural implications in the local, national and global markets • Assist and enable industry uptake and use of B2B interoperability • Facilitate and encourage Australasian IT Software interoperability integration • Promote and assist the development of interoperability content in education/CPD • Enhance and foster International Linkages IAI-AC Objectives

34. IAI Awareness and Demonstration Project • ISR (DIST) funded since 1997 • 3 ‘roadshow’ seminars per year • $10 M joint CSIRO-IAI R&D Initiative • Established Active IAI Groups • Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane • expanding to WA, SA and New Zealand • Regular Regional Meetings • Technical Groups and Seminars • IFC Implementers Training Course • IFC Interest Groups National and International Linkages From the Vision to Reality

35. Formalise Industry Alliances • achieving practical and implementable outcomes • building and construction industry focus • avoids fragmentation of industry efforts • aligns efforts and expertise of industry and researchers to maximise benefits of research projects and emerging technologies • jointly endorse Commonwealth’s policy framework and initiatives • wider access to international networks and improving global links • technology education and awareness • improved interoperability • greater industry collaboration From the Vision to Reality

36. From the Vision to Reality • International Conference • Arto Kiviniemi, TEKES, Finland • Brian Zelly, Laing, UK • Matthew Bacon, BAA, UK • Kent Reed, NIST, USA • and IFC demonstrations across disciplines and technical applications IAI Vision – inspired interoperability National Conference • life cycle considerations • Andrew Clowes, Jones Lang Lasalle • Prof Hans Bjornsson, USA • FM case studies From the Vision to Reality

37. interop aec+fm 2001International Interoperability Conference • October 2001 • to facilitate, demonstrate and showcase Australian demonstration projects incorporating interoperability • national and international speakers • industry participants from B2B e-commerce to e-projects and interoperability • integrated virtual development theme • focus on entire life cycle • results oriented – actual projects and case studies • integrated design environment • Australian software developers showpiece From the Vision to Reality

38. Collaborative Research Centre for Construction Innovation • participating organisation (along with CIIA) • virtual elements for lifecyle design and construction • integrated design and construction support systems • Ongoing IFC Development • Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD in IT) • prefabricated roof structures Involvement in CIIA Research Projects Research and Development

39. CIIA Innovation in Construction • hosting today’s reception • Construction ITNational Conferences • AUSFM: Integrating technology and innovation for efficient and strategic Facilities Management National Museum Research Project Seminars • Acton Peninsula Project • live case study on alliancing and IT • Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane Co-Sponsored Events

40. IT Strategies for Best Business Practice • IT short course • Commonwealth and State funding • building and construction industry • designed to improve strategic approaches to IT planning and implementation • review business goals and objectives • identify and review key processes • identify and assess information needs • develop IT strategies • develop IT implementation plan • Outcomes • effective use of IT in business • improved integration of processes • efficiencies with partners across the value chain • competitive advantage through improved productivity Partners

41. the journey From the Vision to the Reality . . . More Than Just Technology www.interoperability.org.au • International Alliance for Interoperability • improved interoperability • greater industry collaboration • technology education and awareness Using IT for Competitive Advantage . . .

42. thank you :-) www.interoperability.org.au enabling interoperability in the AEC/FM industries See you at the Reception hosted by theInternational Alliance for Interoperability – Australasia Chapter