| Term | Description / Definition |
|---|---|
| 2-D/3-D CAD: | Two or three dimensional computer aided drafting equivalent to conventional drafting and undertaken on a computer. Points are unintelligent with symbols conveying design intent or detail construction means and methods. Often plotted on paper and published in a form of drawings and specifications delivered to owner, contractor and relevant entity responsible for approval and actual construction. |
| 3D | A model that includes 3-D shapes. |
| 4D | A 3-D model that has objects that have time allocation and construction sequence scheduling presentations. |
| 5D | A 4-D model that has objects that have cost and simulation of construction, focusing on building sequence, cost, and resources. |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating systems of control programs such as a database management system. |
| Big Room | A conference room dedicated to MEP Coordination meeting sessions, often found on a job worksite managed by a general contractor it is dedicated to collaboration by all members of the design and construction team during IPD. |
| BIM-MEPAUS | A BIM MEP standard that defines MEP-related design and construction modelling standards for building services documentation, allowing BIM packages to be released that are specifically tailored to Australian requirements and standards. |
| BIM Management Plan | Forms a key component of the BIM Execution Plan. It specifies procedures for transferring modelling content from one party to another, procedures for updating models and version control, together with archiving and backups, file naming conventions, model coordination including Big room, and model housing. |
| BIM Manager | Responsible for processes involved in planning, sustainable design, 3D rendering, cost estimation, scheduling, facility and asset management, IPD, fabrication and supply chain integration. |
| Building Information Modelling (BIM) | BIM is a building database that uses object data files together with parametric 3D objects to represent the elements of a building. BIM is not a piece of software but a process and workflow using technology as an enabler to create a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building. |
| CAD-DUCT | An industry standard, Autodesk add-on that brings intelligent 3D HVAC fittings into the design built environment. |
| Clash detection | A process of discovering the building system conflicts and issues by collaborating in 3D during the MEP model coordination process. |
| Data Exchange Specification | An electronic file format specification for the exchange of digital data. |
| Data Exchange Standard | A data exchange specification developed and balloted by a standards developing organisation for the purpose of transmitting standardised data between different software applications. |
| Extensible Markup Language (XML) | A general purpose specification for creating custom markup languages for computer software. The purpose of XML is to aid information systems in sharing structured data, to encode documents and to serialize data. |
| Families | Are parametric 3D building components used in software. |
| Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) | IFC is a vendor neutral, open data exchange specification. It is an object oriented file format developed for the building industry to facilitate interoperability between software platforms. |
| Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) | Is an approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the expertise of all participants. |
| Intelligent objects | The object represents the geometry required to represent the component or assembly graphically but also has the ability to contain information about the related object associated. |
| Interoperability | Ability to manage and communicate data and information between collaborative project teams and within individual companies for design to fabrication to facility management processes. |
| Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) | The process of evaluating a component, product or building and the development from the moment of extracting materials to the disposal of that final good. It is also referred as a cradle to the grave assessment. |
| Managed Content | A collection of procedures used to manage workflow in a collaborative environment. |
| MEP | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing |
| Models | Comprising standards that define parameters and functionality for services equipment such as pumps, air handling units, generators, lighting and fire pumps |
| Parameter | A quantity that is constant under a set of conditions but may be different under other conditions. |
| Parametric | Relationship between intelligent objects that enable related properties to be upgraded when one property changes. |
| Spatial Coordination | The process undertaken during pre-construction to uncover any building system conflicts with MEP systems using 3D models integrated into one Master Model that can facilitate interference checking or clash detection. |
| Workflows | Defines BIM-enabled Integrated Project Delivery Workflows. |
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Mr Russell Telford (Chairperson)
Russell has forty (40 ) years Industry experience associated with Building Services, with over thirty (30) of which has been with the A.G. Coombs Group, including various roles in Site and Project Management followed by six (6) years as the General Manager of the Projects business and the past twenty (20) years as the Managing Director of the A.G. Coombs Group of Companies.
Focusing on the areas of Advisory, Projects, Service and Technical Management the A.G. Coombs Group is a leader in the provision of “whole of life” building services – from design, install and commission through to ongoing advice, service, maintenance and operation for all the systems that bring buildings to life, including air conditioning, ventilation, fire protection, electrical power, lighting and building technologies.
Russell is the immediate past AMCA National President as well as the Chairman of the Victorian and National AMCA Training, Learning & Development Committees and the BIM-MEPAUS Project Board, as well as a member of the RCCC Round Table and other Industry Committees.
Mr Andrew O’Connor
Mr O’Connor is a Chartered Professional Mechanical Engineer and the Managing Director of A.G. O’Connor Pty Ltd (O’Connors). Mr O’Connor has over 30 years experience in the construction industry, and brings a disciplined and process driven approach to business, setting high standards for workmanship, quality control and safety management.
Mr O’Connor has extensive project management experience, having successfully led major projects throughout Australia and within Central America. A specialist in his field, he brings a successful track record in innovation, cooperation and value added services and remains committed to delivering the best possible out comes to his staff, his clients and all other project stakeholders.
Mr O’Connor is focused on delivering successful risk management outcomes through sound commercial practice and disciplined methodology. Open and direct, Andrew is renowned for his consistent approach, dedication to engineering excellence and ability to deliver.
Mr O’Connor holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B.E.Mech.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and is the current South Australian and Past National AMCA President, and Chairperson for the Specialist Contractors Association SA.
Mr Scott Williams
Scott Williams is the CEO of the Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA). Scott joined the AMCA in August 2020 after eleven years serving as CEO of the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA), where he successfully oversaw the execution of a national strategy while strengthening the organisation’s presence in each state jurisdiction. Under Scott’s stewardship, the FPA established the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS), which has become the high watermark for practitioners in the industry and a recognised point of difference for its members nationally. As a testament to its quality and standing with government, FPAS was formally recognised in NSW as the accepted evidence of competence for fire safety practitioners.
Scott is well-respected across the broader industry—including government, regulators and other industry bodies, and with his extensive mix of experience and industry knowledge, Scott aims to support members and guide the AMCA successfully into the future.
Mr Gavin Cheetham
Gavin has over 35-years’ experience in the construction industry specialising in BIM and virtual design & construction. Following 25 years in the engineering consulting world, Gavin joined A.G. Coombs, initially as the National BIM / Drafting Manager for three years, and since 2018 as the Group BIM Manager. In this role Gavin manages A.G. Coombs’ Group-wide BIM strategy ranging from early design stages, through project delivery, and transition to ongoing service operations.
Passionate about driving business improvement through leveraging technology, Gavin draws upon his significant experience to develop and lead complex change-management activities through adapting to, and training in digital transformation.
Gavin brings a wealth of technological experience to the BIM-MEPAUS Project Board and is determined to deliver innovative and practical outcomes to the industry.
Mr Shannon Thomas
Shannon Thomas is the executive manager for Australia’s National BIM-MEPAUS Initiative run through AMCA Australia (Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of Australia).
Shannon has a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management) with Honours from Monash University and completed postgraduate studies in Design Science (Building Services) from the University of Sydney. He also sits on the Australasian BIM Advisory Board Technical Group (ABAB TG).
With wide ranging professional experience in a number of roles within the automotive industry, Shannon has a particular interest in using his knowledge in HVAC Design, Project Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean Principals to help guide the implementation and successful adoption of the national BIM-MEPAUS Initiative within the Construction industry’s exciting and evolving Digital Engineering and BIM space.
Vale Warwick Stannus
With the greatest of sadness and the fondest of memories, AMCA Australia and BIM-MEPAUS advise of the passing of Warwick Stannus on 24 April 2022.
Mr Stannus was the A.G. Coombs Group Engineering Manager and had responsibilities for technical capability development across the group’s whole of life built environment design, construction, service and technical management services. This included the development of the firm’s leading edge building information modelling, digital construction and analytics capabilities to better support its whole of life service offerings.
In addition to the Group Engineering Role, Mr Stannus also provided specialist advisory services to building owners and managers that included ICA and commissioning management, building services asset and service management, safety-in-design and statutory compliance.
Mr Stannus was the Technical Director for the BIM-MEPAUS initiative and played a key role in the development of the industry based technical BIM MEP standards and workflows that continue to help owners, designers, constructors and suppliers to implement and leverage BIM and digital strategies for competitive advantage.