Understanding the Role of BIM in Foodservice Design

Today’s Objectives

Discuss the progress the foodservice industry has made with BIM

Explore the transition to BIM from Auto CADExamine some of the benefits of working with

BIMLook at what the future holds for BIM in the

foodservice industry

Meet Our Panelists

Steve CarlsonPrincipal

Robert Rippee & Associates

Dennis MartinezPresident, RevEquip

Mike WraseSr. Project Manager

Robert Rippe & Associates

Understanding the Role of BIM in Foodservice Design

These slides are from a webcast from Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine.

The archive of the webcast with audio is available for free and in full at this link:

http://www.fesmag.com/bim

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What is BIM?

Software that allows designers to create kitchens in 3-D

Revit is a specific brand commonly used in foodservice but there are others

Defining the key players Architects Designers Factories Content Developers and Providers

Accessing BIM Content

Amount available probably tripled in the past year

Available via multiple platforms: Factory websites Third-parties like KCL Other?

Amount has probably tripled in the past year

Is More BIM Content Better?

Not necessarily because too much detail can be detrimental

Others don’t put what the designer needsContent should follow the FCSI-NAFEM

standardsDesigners typically need to modify somewhat

for their own use

How BIM Impacts Foodservice Design

Project workflow is more front loaded than before

Fewer last-minute revisionsThe more we do, the faster we get but still

not as fast as we were in CAD…but that’s coming

How architects and engineers use the data varies by firm

The Benefits of BIM

Seeing the space in 3-D helps operators understand the design better and provide more input

Mechanical and electrical schedules are done earlier than before

Equipment lists are automatically updated and tabulated

How Designers Benefit from BIM

Bring more value to their operator customersMore engaged customer means better input

and direction earlier in the process, which can save the operators money in the end

Net result: a more collaborative and cohesive process

Getting Started in BIM

Invest the time and moneyThink about how to organize your families for

use in your drawingsResist temptation to over do it by knowing

when enough is enoughThere is no substitute for experience:

download the trial versionShare your experience with your peersNever stop learning

Working in BIM

Everything is one file so you don’t have to flip from one CAD drawing to another to find what you need

More efficient conflict resolution: just switch to the 3-D version and work to resolve it. Saves time and money in the field

Size of the transition is in the beholder

Three Tips for BIM Content Creators

Make sure you create in the right version of BIM.

The content you create has to be simple.Address foodservice only in your content.

Questions from the Audience

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Continental Refrigerator

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Continental Refrigeratorsimplifies design...

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More than 1700 models with Revit® families on KCL Web.

One-click insertion.

Eagle Group

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