As we discussed in an earlier post, Clarity Owner Data Portal (ODP) provides building operators with easy access to data in Autodesk Revit models. These benefits are useful for both facilities management teams, as well as building owners. Here are few ways that Clarity ODP is changing the way building operators work:
- Facilities management teams can run building-centric reports. With Clarity ODP, it’s possible to generate building-centric reports automatically with data on floors, rooms, equipment, furniture, and more. Examples of reports include lists of all rooms, equipment, and furniture; rooms by floor, department, category type, and standard; equipment by standard, system, and other parameters; and furniture by standard.
- Round trip data editing is possible. If facilities management teams see building information from the Revit model that needs to be updated or changed, they can request edits right from Clarity ODP. Requests for edits are routed to Revit specialists who can make the necessary changes.
- Revit data can be integrated with other facilities management systems. Clarity ODP stores Revit model data in a Microsoft SQL database. This enables facilities management teams to easily manipulate data outside the Revit model and to integrate that data with existing facilities management systems. With Clarity ODP, COBie export files can be generated automatically for easy integration with other systems.
To gain the greatest benefit from BIM data in Clarity ODP, it’s a good idea for building owners to establish their own BIM guidelines and standards to ensure that the AEC project team includes relevant information in the model during building design and construction. As a building owner, here are three guidelines to keep in mind:
- The owner’s BIM standard serves as a governing contract that defines the information that will be included in the model. Without a standard, there is no guarantee that BIM information will flow downstream after the design and construction phases for a building are completed.
- BIM standards give owners control over how data is delivered. With a standard in place, owners know models can be used productively after construction team transitions information over to facilities management.
- An owner’s BIM standards and guidelines will be different than those of an architect, engineer, or contractor. Owners must focus on different content, data, and workflow processes. Standards and guidelines (and project execution plans) must reflect the owners’ specific needs. If this doesn’t occur, the models received from the AEC team will sit on the digital shelf and quickly become obsolete.
IMAGINiT’s experts can help your team establish an owner-oriented BIM standard and leverage BIM data in Clarity ODP. With standards and systems in place, both owners and facilities management teams will benefit from the power of BIM models.
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