1. Modeling of total process management and information flow in infrastructure projects
Infra program
Project outline
Jouko Kankainen
Helsinki University of Technology
CEM – Facility Services Research

2. Map of projects in Infra 2010 –program: deliveries and interactions
NEED FOR
PROJECTS
DATA MODEL TECHNOLOGY
technical solution,
selection of standard,
feasibility study
design control
production control
Advantages
due to
implementation
of data model
Management
by contract
ONGOING
PROJECTS
DEMONSTRATIONS
Data model for
roads and rails:
Cases based on
current databases
Customer
communication
1. DATA MODEL
2. CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIPS
Other needs for
process development,
e.g. ground for payment
as incentive,
assessment of total
economic efficiency,
risk management
Modeling of total
process management and
information flow in
infrastructure projects
PILOTING
Jouko Kankainen

3. Background and goals Basis
In infrastructure projects management of total process and its components is currently unsatisfying (e.g. feedback from clients)
Implementation of data model in infrastructure management will change significantly design process and its deliverables, which promotes need for process development
Process development will improve productivity and efficiency, support establishment of good customer relationships and create new business and competitiveness
Client organisations will require utilisation of data models in the near future
Goals for the development project
Description of infrastructure management process covering all phases through out life cycle in data model based operating environment.
Determination of input and output data in different process phases and impact of data model based information management to operations of different parties
Jouko Kankainen

4. What is a data model? Geometry model Structural model
Describes the end product in 3D -model
Features have attributes and parameters, which define the end product
Structural model
Describes the product in structures
The structures include intelligence (e.g. component properties and substance), that is property information
Information model
Includes more detailed information than geometry and structural models
Various types of information (e.g. quality requirements, normative consumption, cost information)
Jouko Kankainen

5. Project stages
A new infrastructure management process is created for basis of the project. The new process described will apply data model based information covering entire life cycle
Needs for process development and changes are surveyed through expert interviews and workshops, where all different parties are involves (clients, companies of supplier network, organisations developing the data model). The interviews and workshops serve for investigation of
how the processes of different parties will change in design, calculation, production, and maintenance planning
what information is needed as basis for different process components and what output information they deliver
how the total process will change, when input data is different from the current data
International experiences how implementing data model has influenced process management and needs to change it are looked into. Experiences in Norway (especially geometry model) and U.S Stanford and CIFE (information model) are in focus
The total process (next slide) is investigated in 2-3 different infrastructure projects. The feasibility of process models is tested in interaction with industry.
Jouko Kankainen

6. Project deliverables
The main delivery of the project is the new infrastructure management process, which describes
the future operation and performance in different process components
information flows (input and output data)
the benefits data model is offering to different organisations (e.g. less mistakes, input data is easier available, time savings, integration of design and building)
requirements and challenges of implementing the data model (e.g. knowledge, company-based development of operations, IT-investments)
need for new knowledge and services
The process description will cover the total life cycle of an infrastructure object from acquiring input data to final disposal.
Project deliverables support the achieving the goals of Infra 2010-program and they will by implemented gradually throug piloting.
Project deliverables offer a platform for development and supply of new services. Information management and programs for tailored data applications require special expertise (e.g. timetable management, data model upkeep).
Jouko Kankainen

7. Data model based life cycle management of infrastructure
INVESTMENT
MAINTENANCE
Design-Build & Maintenance
Procurement
Design-Build
Build
ACQUIRING
INPUT
DATA
DESIGN
BUILDING
VERIFYING
THE BUILD
STRUCTURE
FUNCTIONAL
AND
STRUCTURAL
MEASUREMENTS
ASSIGNMENT
MEASUREMENTS
INPUT DATA
MODEL
DATA MODEL
GEOMETRY MODEL
STRUCTURAL MODEL
INFORMATION
MODEL
PRODUCTION
MODEL
STRUCTURAL MODEL
INFORMATION
AS-BUILD
MODEL
MAINTENANCE
MODEL
RESIDUAL
VALUE
MODEL
3D –
simulation and
visualisation
automation on
construction site
TUOTETIETOMALLI
Jouko Kankainen

8. Why is the project needed?
With out process development the implementation and profitability of data model investments remains low
Client organisations will require applying of data model. Implementation of data model requires development activities in the individual companies. The project helps companies in identifying development needs and promoting development actions
Those organisations, which go in the front line in applying data model, get the first mover advantage and gain most for their business
Process development improves productivity, supports establishment of good customer relationships and creates new business opportunities
Development needs cover
improvement of total process in infrastructure management (both investments and maintenance) and adjustment of process components integration
development of processes in individual organisations
creation of new knowledge either for client organisations, designers, contractors or new service providers
The project is an important part in Infra 2010-program and necessary for achieving program goals.
Jouko Kankainen

9. Time schedule and resources
Project duration: 20 months beginning
Personnel resources for project execution
Project manager, involved also as part-time senior researcher
Prof. Jouko Kankainen
part-time senior researcher PhD Laura Apilo
researcher, preparing doctoral thesis M.Sc. Ari-Pekka Manninen
assistant researcher Jussi Hiekka
Total volume of the project is €
Jouko Kankainen