Under the design-build contract with Turner Construction, AECOM \u2014 in a joint venture partnership with RLF \u2014 is using a BIM approach, along with Autodesk\u2019s Revit Architecture, to design a 744,000-square-foot, 72-inpatient-room hospital and clinic that will replace the existing facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe BIM process provided many advantages over traditional independent approaches \u2014 we were able to work with Turner in order to collaborate in clash detection using Navisworks, and BIM also allowed the team to graphically demonstrate the sequential virtual construction to the Army in 4-D,\u201d said J.J. Riestra, BIM specialist for AECOM\u2019s Design Planning practice, North America.<\/p>\n
Using Codebook, a software platform that links with Revit, AECOM was able to extract data and generate reports from components throughout the hospital and clinic BIM models. The reports generated by the process tell the client the appropriate equipment that needs to be ordered for each hospital room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the first healthcare project in which we are using Codebook to provide a methodical solution and deliverable,\u201d said Luis Posada, senior medical planner for AECOM\u2019s Design Planning practice, North America. \u201cRevit Architecture, in tandem with this software platform, has also allowed us to use information from BIM to weed out any discrepancies between the model and what is required in each room.\u201d<\/p>\n
The team was also able to see the differences between programming requirements and what has actually been modeled.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project is unique in terms of the scope and complexity and the level of collaboration necessary to meet the delivery challenges,\u201d said Michael Sheehan, project manager for AECOM\u2019s Design Planning practice, North America. \u201cOur Revit models reflect not only constant communication between the civil and site survey teams, but also a close collaboration with Turner\u2019s consultants \u2014 MEP, Telecom, Parking Garage and other design assistant contractors \u2014 in several offices across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is the first design-build hospital to be completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Fort Benning Hospital project is a great example of AECOM\u2019s continuous integration of technology software programs to offer solutions that add value to our clients\u2019 projects,\u201d said Jim Walsh, AECOM senior vice president and chief technology officer.<\/p>\n
Construction on the project is scheduled for completion in 2014.<\/p>\n
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