C1da--Update Master BIM Drawings [Ae - 552-21-201]

The objective of this project is to perform the annual of the master Building Information Model (BIM) at Dayton VAMC while furthering BIM capabilities to support missional requirements. In support of the Agency s Priorities by adopting technology and new business processes available in design, construction, facility and portfolio management -- the real property industry worldwide is using Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life-cycle; defined as existing from earliest conception to demolition. BIM began as software adapted from virtual reality video game platforms. BIM builds a building virtually in 3D, replicating real world conditions with engineering precision to the millimeter or less. BIM has a database structure, so a change in one format is reflected in all formats. Counting and measuring (space, size, etc.) is automatic. Reports derived from BIM present information as 3D models, 2D plans, Excel lists, facility data, or text, etc. Costs can be assigned to objects and be tied to specifications, workflow, and scheduling, providing efficiencies similar to how a smartphone has combined the camera, maps, GIS/GPS, telephone, etc. BIM data can also be easily moved into other software (e.g. CMMS/Logicole/ Maximo, CAI) for other uses and reports. Although BIM is deployed in VA, there is not a coordinated effort across VA organizations to create a system that maximizes the value to the Agency, so different parts of what should be an end-to-end customer data journey are independent and discontinuous, without consideration of the whole process or enterprise need. VISN 10, however has captured this initial concept vision to model all Architectural Building space, as a framework to advance this future planned coordinated effort.

Architectural, New Construction.