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The cycle of model upload, analysis, reporting followed by Issue Resolution Workshops.

A use for which the Contributor’s Model Scope was developed and validated. (Models are developed in the most efficient way to produce the intended deliverable which might not be suitable for other uses.)

Beneficiary

A Participant who will be in receipt of Models and/or data for the Authorised Uses.

BIM Compendium

The set of controlling documents consisting of: Summary, Participants, BIM Plan of Work, BIM Scope, Authorised Uses, Process Requirements and Glossary.

BIM Lead

A Participant’s representative who is working full-time on the project with an aptitude for both BIM processes and technology. This individual must be able to operate the authoring and viewing software, appreciate the time required to meet the Process Requirements as well as to implement change and validate Models.

BIM Scope

A combination of the Model Scope, Element Scope and Data Scope developed collaboratively by the Beneficiaries and Contributors to define the basis for achieving the Authorised Uses.

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

A process to produce, communicate, and analyse building Models. These built for purpose Models make up a project assembly that contains relevant geometry and data for the appropriate phase of the building’s life cycle as stated within a BIM Compendium.

Clash Analysis

A process to ascertain the spatial conflicts between Elements through the process of aggregation and analysis during the 3D coordination and development in accordance with agreed criteria for comparison and tolerances.

Contributor

A Participant who contributes Models and/or data to the BIM process.

Data Analysis

A process of investigating and conveying the data embodied in the Models against the required attribute fields and directories as stated in the Data Scope.

Data Scope

The section of the BIM Scope defining the attribute requirements (attributes and directories) for Elements in a Model.

Design Authoring

A process requirement that any Element within a Model which is illustrated on drawings must be derived from the Model. All geometric relationships will be resolved within Models. Drawn detail beyond the agreed Model Element Scope may be embellished upon the underlying Model.

Element

A system, assembly, component, or part, which fulfils a function of the construction entity.

Element Class

Defines whether an Element is a system, assembly, or component.

Element Scope

The Elements required to be modelled in the Contributor’s Model as stated in the BIM Scope to achieve the Authorised Uses. (All Elements are available to Beneficiaries for the Authorised Uses pertaining to their defined Model Scope.)

Federated Model

An assembly of Contributor’s Models for a specified phase of the building’s life cycle.

Level of Detail (LOD)

Defines the representation of three dimensional geometry of an Element. (The level of detail does not imply a Data Scope to be attributed to the Element. Authorised Use(s) of a model cannot be inferred from the LOD of its Elements.)

LOD - D1

Represents the volumetric extent of the Element

LOD - D2

Represents all the external surfaces of the Element

LOD - D3

Represents all the external and internal surfaces of the Element

Level of Granularity (LOG)

Defines the number of sub-elements representing the parent Element Class. (When applying a level of granularity to an element it only relates to the generation immediately preceding or following its tier)

LOG - G1

Represents the Element as a single entity (First Generation/ Descendants)

LOG - G2

Represents the Elements that need to be inspected, maintained and replaced individually within the parent Element

LOG - G3

Represents all the Elements that are required to assemble the parent Element

Manager

The Participant on the project who is responsible for the leadership, execution and delivery of the BIM process.

Model

The three dimensional geometry and attribute data representing a Contributor’s BIM Scope.

Model Scope

An agreed volumetric zone(s) representing the modelling extent of a Contributor’s Model as stated in the BIM Scope. (A Contributor’s BIM Scope may encapsulate multiple Model Scopes. Each Model Scope adopts the project’s baseline Authorised Uses but may have enhanced Authorised Uses, Element Scope and Data Scope.)

Participants

The Beneficiaries, Contributors and Manager that partake in the BIM process.

Placeholder

A simplified representation of an Element denoting the vertical and horizontal datum of that Element that will be substituted in time by the represented Element’s Primary Author. Other Contributors may receive and confirm the acceptability of the placeholder prior to substitution.

Primary Author

A Contributor who is responsible for the creation and validity of an Element’s geometry and embedded data as defined in the Model Element Table.

Project Lead

The Participant’s representative on the Project who is working full-time on the Project and is the liaison for day-to-day management of the Project. This individual must understand their resourcing, design responsibility and the required Authorised Uses of their Models in order to develop their BIM Scope.

Introduction

GRFN are a Management Consulting firm based in central London specialising in building information modelling. The focus of our work is to help our clients to mitigate risk and drive efficiencies through people, process and technology.

Services

Strategy

Strategy is integral to achieving any objective and should address technology, process and people. Implementation needs to incorporate analysis, training and management, whether at organisational level or project level. We strive for optimum granularity to allow us to align, and therefore identify, the limiting factors to our clients achieving their goals.

Analysis

Advocating a systematically ruthless approach, we bring structure, always reassessing the critical path and highlighting issues to the Project Team. Utilising robust processes to analyse both geometry and data, we present a transparent understanding of the state of the project, providing a foundation for informed decisions.

Management

With the success of the project at the forefront of our minds we bring substantial value through our people skills, knowledge and experience. We strive to be facilitators, instrumental in accelerating the fusion of people and process, while guiding the team to overcome impediments to project delivery.

Education

The aptitude and willingness of the Project Team is key. We want to convert the willing into the able, recognising that people’s abilities to be flexible and to collaborate are intrinsic to the success of a project. Through education, the mindsets of a team are aligned and the project vision brought into focus.

Bid Strategy

BIM Client Brief

BIM Compendium

Capability Statements

Contract Guidance

Implementation Strategy

Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

Procurement Strategy

Request For Proposal

Resource Planning

Staffing Strategy

Strategic Guidance

Technology Strategy

Tender Information

Clash Analysis

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

Data Mapping

Digital Snagging

Discovery & Assessment

Placeholder Analysis

Quantification

Strategy Analysis

Time Analysis

Data Management

Issue Management

Project Management

Management Training

Process Education

Technology Training

Principles

People

Good people are willing

People who are open minded and ready to act enable success

Good people are able

People should demonstrate skill, diligence and aptitude for their required task

Good people communicate

People need to share progress and ideas for efficient development

Good people are essential

When striving to achieve success, everything is secondary to having the right team

Process

Good process is innovative

Today’s advanced practices become tomorrow’s standards

Good process is lucid

Processes which are coherent and easy to understand allow for quick and simple adoption

Good process is agile

Processes which are scalable and adaptable suit the dynamism of real projects

Good process is as little process as possible

Concentrating on the critical path drives focus within a team and provides clarity

Technology

Good technology is accessible

Technology should allow easy retrieval of information within budget and capability, regardless of location

Good technology is intuitive

Using technology should be instinctive, allowing one to learn naturally

Good technology is interoperable

Technology should facilitate rather than hinder the sharing of information

Good technology is discreet

Technology should be unobtrusive within the methods of achieving one's goal

Projects

Contact

Address

The West Wing, Somerset House
Strand, London
WC2R 1LA

+44 (0)20 7257 9470
info@grfn.com

The entrance to the West Wing reception is located at the north end of the West Wing.

Business Enquiries

We provide a high quality service and only work where we can bring value. To engage our services or discuss your project or organisation please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always refining our approach and collaborating with others to innovate further.

Career Enquiries

We invest in the right people, appreciating that a team’s strength is dependant on the combination of individuals within it. We want those who share our values and possess the traits we believe are necessary to provide a high value service. Please send your CV to careers@grfn.com.