Government Property Unit The Government Soft ... - BIM Task Group

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UNCLASSIFIEDRecommendations to Government Construction Board1. Endorse GSL Policy and Implementation Guidance Documents2. Agree move of GSL to BIM team for implementation of GSL and alignment of task groups,ensuring that GSL maintains its identity.3. Update GSL policy and Implementation Guidance Documents October 2013 and issueupdated version with feedback/lessons learnt from GSL trial projects4. Identify standard forms of Post Occupancy Evaluation and performance measurement forGSL5. Support requirement for GSL Champion’s in each central government department andongoing membership of Stewardship group6. Mandate GSL with BIM in 2016 for all Central Government Department projects.Benefits of GSLProvides a building that meets the end users needs and required operational outcomesEnables end user involvement at early stages and throughout projectEnables early challenge of design decisions that may impact ongoing maintenance and costof operationsThe majority of asset expenditure is during the lifecycle of the asset rather than the capitalexpenditure – this ensures the impact on operational costs are considered earlyProvides fully populated asset data from COBie to CAFM, reducing the cost of data input toFM SystemsEnsures that full training, commissioning and handover provided at early stage and thusreducing the cost of protracted handover and enabling building to reach earlier optimalperformanceProvides clear measurements for building performance that are monitored up to 3 yearspost completion with a mechanism for remedy from constructors/designers whereperformance not metEarly feedback from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) an early adopter of GSL has identifiedsignificant savings through the use of GSL on its new build and refurbishment projects, includinga seven figure sum saving on one major project. Improvements have been identified in futuredesign and operation of their facilities as a result of applying GSL. MoJ will now beimplementing GSL into all its future projects.UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIEDDevelopment of Government Soft LandingsGSL has been developed with assistance from the GSL industry task group consisting of membersfrom suppliers (construction and FM), designers, architects, academics, industry bodies, centralgovernment departments and public sector representatives.GSL is aligned to the BSRIA Soft Landings Framework (BSRIA BG4/2009).The structure of the guidance documents is based around a series of Process Maps aligned to BIMplan of work stages and COBie data drops. GSL has identified four focus areas where measurements,key questions and outputs have been identified along the project timeline. These four areas are asfollows:1. Functionality and Effectiveness:Buildings designed to meet the needs of the Occupiers; effective, productive workingenvironments2. Environmental:Meet Government performance targets in energy efficiency, water usage and wasteproduction3. Facilities Management:A clear, cost efficient strategy for managing the operations of the building4. Commissioning, Training and Handover:Projects delivered, handed over and supported to meet the needs of the End UsersIn addition, to reinforce the need to focus on End User requirements, a specific guide on how toDesign for Aftercare has been developed.Inherent in the policy is the need to set performance targets, validated throughout the design stagesand evaluated post occupancy as the building comes into use. It is recommended that suchevaluation should be continued during the first 3 years of occupancy. The purpose is to ensure thebuilding is optimised to meet the needs of the end users, provide feedback to enable informeddesign decisions on future projects and assess performance of the project team in delivering theobjectives of the briefFundamental to the concept of GSL is collaborative working and key stakeholder engagement at allstages of the process. End user engagement is delivered through the role of the GSL Champion,embedded into process.UNCLASSIFIED
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