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Increase VE Team Performance for Buildings

with UNIFORMAT II

Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, LEEDNewton, MAmkalin@kalinassociates.com

Robert P. Charette, P.E.,CVS, PQSMontreal, Qcrobert_charette @sympatico.ca

SAVE International 2004 Conference

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Frequent Scenario Information Phase Data Collection

• Design data – inadequate variable,dispersed

• Cost data - many unknowns,high contingencies

• Design and cost data formats – inconsistent

• Energy data – unavailable early in design

• Timing of VE workshops – delays, lower ROI

A DESIGN MANAGEMENT PROBLEM !!!REDUCES VE TEAM PERFORMANCE & ROI

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A Paradigm to Increase VE Team Performance • Initial Workshop at the Schematic/Concept Phase

– Greater potential savings,higher ROI

• A Consistant Elemental Data Reporting Format– ASTM UNIFORMAT II Classification E1557 (function based)

• UNIFORMAT II Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD)– Per CSI Practice FF/180 to define baseline in all disciplines

• UNIFORMAT II Elemental Estimate– With analytic parameters for design cost analysis

• Baseline Energy Analysis Simulation (DOE 2)– To evaluate energy VEP, actual vs targeted energy budget

IMPLIMENTATION DIRECTIVES FROM CLIENT OR PROJECT MANAGER

4Source: NIST Publication 6389 updated

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Definition of “Element”(Assembly,System)

• Classic DefinitionA major component, common to most buildings,that performs a given function, regardless of the design specifications, construction method ormaterials used e.g. B10 Superstructure

• In PracticeA component of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)e.g. A2010 Basement Excavation

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Source: NIST Publication 6389 updated

• 3 levels

• 80 designators vs 39 in original GSA/AIA UNIFORMAT

UNIFORMAT II UNIFORMAT II Building ElementsBuilding Elements

SiteworkSitework ElementsElements

• 3 levels

• 39 designators vs 6 in original GSA/AIA UNIFORMAT

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Other Elemental ClassificationsOther Elemental Classifications

Source: NIST Publication 6389 updated

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Element Costs from Component Costs or Means Assemblies Costs

Source: Means Assemblies Cost Data

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Typical Analytic Parameters (200) FOR DESIGN COST ANALYSIS AND COST PLANNING

• Building Cost $/SF Including All Mark-ups– sitework costs excluded

• Element UOM, Unit Costs, Quantities,% Total– e.g. D3030 Cooling Generation $/TR, %

• Element Costs/SF GFA– e.g. C3030 Ceiling Finishes - cost in $/SF GFA

• Ratios of Element Quantities/SF GFA– e.g. C1010 Partitions – ratio SF/GFA

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Benefits of UNIFORMAT II SchematicPhase PPD and Estimates

• All Disciplines Conceptualize Baseline Systems Early – Yardstick to compare design alternatives proposed

• All Systems Described in a Preliminary Project Description (PPD)– A communications hub linking all stakeholders, coordination improved

• Elemental Estimates Based on System Descriptions by Designers– Fewer unknowns, reduced allowances and contingencies, more accuracy

• Project Manager Can Introduce Project Optimization Tools– OM&R budgets, LCC, cost risk analysis, risk management

• Accelerated Schematic Design Approval – Due to range of VE alternatives considered, comprehensive submittals to

client

WITH DATA AVAILABLE - VE TEAM EFFICIENCY INCREASED

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Other UNIFORMAT II APPLICATIONS

• Program Technical Requirements – DND, SIQ

• Performance Specifications – USN

• Elemental Preliminary Schedules – R.S Means

• Building Condition Evaluation – Hydro Quebec

• Capital Replacement Budgeting – Laval University

• Historic Capital Cost Data Bases – such as RICS

• M&R Cost Data - R.S. Means 2004

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A New Paradigm to IncreaseVE Team Performance

• Initial Workshop at the Schematic/Concept Phase

• A Consistent UNIFORMAT II Elemental Data Reporting Format

• UNIFORMAT II Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD)

• UNIFORMAT II Elemental Estimates

• Baseline Energy Analysis Simulation (DOE 2)

IMPLEMENTATION DIRECTIVES BY CLIENT OR PROJECT MANAGER

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Robert P. Charette, P.E.,CVS, PQSMontreal, Qcrobert_charette @sympatico.ca

Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, LEEDNewton, MAmkalin@kalinassociates.com

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