Building Information Modeling for Laboratories: From Concept to Facility Management
Kevin Brettmann, JE Dunn Construction
Eric Hall, AIA, LEED AP®, JE Dunn Construction
This presentation will discuss building information modeling (BIM), starting with process interaction and use of a model during concept design through construction documents, shop drawings, fabrication, construction, and opportunities for use in facility management. The speakers will address lessons learned from two sustainable (LEED® Silver and LEED Gold) laboratory projects and provide information about collaboration between owners, designers, contractors, and subcontractors and what the future might hold for facility managers.
This presentation reflects the following aspects of the Labs21 Approach: using BIM for energy-efficient design and coordination, minimizing environmental impacts, LEED certification, facility management, and energy efficiency. BIM for energy modeling will be discussed along with utilizing three-dimensional (3D) laser scans for accurate generation of as-built information and opportunities to extend model information to the owner for facilities management.
Biographies:
For the past 30 years, Kevin Brettmann has been involved in the planning, cost estimating, construction, commissioning, and qualification of life sciences, research, and biotech facilities. Mr. Brettmann is the director of the Science and Technology Division for JE Dunn Construction. Mr. Brettmann has worked with companies and institutions such as Amgen, Inc., the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, University of Colorado, Boehringer Ingelheim, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Midwest Research Institute, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kansas, and the University of Texas Health Science Center. Project types include biosafety level 3 and 4 suites, current good manufacturing practices manufacturing, vivarium construction, and chemistry and biology laboratories. Mr. Brettmann is the author of "CM Partnering Agreements Improve Value and Quality", which appeared in R&D Magazine's 2005 Lab Design Handbook.
Eric Hall is a LEED AP, an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, and a former member of the Association for Corporate Growth Young Executives. Mr. Hall began his career as an intern architect for Hollis and Miller Group in Kansas City. After receiving a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Kansas, Mr. Hall went to work for JE Dunn in the superintendent trainee program.
In 2004, Mr. Hall left Kansas City to accept the position of technical services manager for a heavy civil contractor. Mr. Hall's roles included overseeing survey operations, managing the global positioning system grade control fleet, and managing the materials testing laboratory. In 2008, Mr. Hall returned to JE Dunn as a BIM specialist, and in 2009 was named BIM director for JE Dunn Midwest. Mr. Hall's current role as a vice president includes developing application strategies for technology within the architecture, engineering, and construction sector.