1. How to build a BIM implementation budget
David Spehar, AIA

2. Why should I listen to this guy?

3. Agenda The Obligatory Audience Polls The Big Picture Build your team
Plan for education
Define practice initiatives
Build a budget
Tell me how you’re doing it better

4. Just Humor Me… About You: Firm Owners / Leaders BIM Managers
AE Design Professionals
CMs / Contractors
Our Clients
About Your Organization:
Single Office
Multiple Offices
Who already has a pot of money for BIM?

5. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in

6. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in

7. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in

8. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in

9. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in

10. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in
BIM is a fundamental, long-term change to the way we do business, not a short-term software transition or technology fad. It is impossible to manage projects successfully without acknowledging that future rewards require some initial investment, without committing to a long but healthy process, and without accepting that setbacks and hiccups will occur along the way. All of which points to setting honest and realistic expectations, and to clearly and reasonably measuring the success of your project. and what is negotiable and what is not.

11. BIM only makes sense if you’re all in
BIM is a fundamental, long-term change to the way we do business, not a short-term software transition or technology fad. It is impossible to manage projects successfully without acknowledging that future rewards require some initial investment, without committing to a long but healthy process, and without accepting that setbacks and hiccups will occur along the way. All of which points to setting honest and realistic expectations, and to clearly and reasonably measuring the success of your project. and what is negotiable and what is not.

12. The BIM Difference
BIM is not just a change in software, it is a process change
Embrace more efficient (different) ways of communicating information
Convey the desired end result to your team, not how to achieve it
Listen to your team

13. Model Fidelity = Implementation Success

14. Where to start Focus on productivity tools
BIM Implementation DOES NOT equal CAD Standards
Where does your CAD Manger fit in?
Focus on productivity tools

15. Define Your Team Define a BIM leader with authority
There is no “I” in TEAM
Identify roles to meet your organization’s needs and leverage individual’s skills
Consider strategic hires
Mimic your organization’s structure

16. Team Size - Small Pros Less overhead cost Easier to manage
Maintained focus
Cons
Most talented BIM staff have limited availability
Progress is slower
Less “buy in” in large organizations

17. Sample Smaller BIM Team Structure
Organization Leadership
BIM Director
Leadership Team
BIM Design Director
BIM Education Director
BIM Production Director
Alignment with design group / market sector leaders / business development / exploration of new technology
Knowledge management / education development / training coordination and delivery
Application of technology to practice / standards and best practices / workflow / content development

18. Team Size - Large Pros Can accomplish more in less time
Leverages diverse skillset of staff
Less overhead time per person
Cons
Requires more management time
Can get unwieldy
More work = more money

19. Sample Larger BIM Team Structure
Organization Leadership
BIM Director
Leadership Team
BIM Operations Director
BIM Education Director
BIM Discipline Leaders
BIM R&D Director
Alignment with regional and office BIM leaders / implementation / support / operations / QAQC
Knowledge management / education development / training coordination and delivery
Application of technology to practice / standards and best practices / workflow / content development / value added services
Exploration of new technology / beta testing / API development / productivity tools / market sectors
Operations
Practice

20. Plan for Education not Training
Resellers
Pros
Readily available
Predictable cost
Cons
Lacks follow-up support
More costly in long run
Internal
Tailored to your delivery
The “why” not just “how”
Takes time to develop
Upfront cost

21. Develop an Education System
Training content should be modular to support different needs
Plan for initial content development and continued maintenance

22. Assess Your Staff Helps develop short and long term training budgets
Identifies specific staff for targeted training
Ensures training needs align with career goals

23. Assessment Tools

24. Assessment Tools

25. Practice Initiatives Revit Training does not equal BIM Implementation
Think of each initiative like it’s own project
Samples
Contracts and Risk
Content Development
Standards and Best Practices
Integration of Revit with other BIM tools
BIM Execution Plan

26. Risk Management

27. Standardized Content

28. Standardized Content

29. Best Practices

30. BIM Execution Plan

31. Budget Considerations
Management time (aka herding cats)
Expenses
Initiatives
Training (trainer time, trainee time, expenses)
Support (project related vs. general)
Labor calculation (direct vs. billable rates)