Organization and management of data in Revit across omniclass, Masterformat, Uniclass, and Uniformat
The
organization and management of data and connectivity to other platforms for
cost estimation, categorization, scheduling/phasing, model verification, a360
integration must utilize and integrate multiple points of information to be
effective. I believe this would integrate well with the playbook concept.
We
discussed UNIFORMAT vs CSI MASTERFORMAT- but there larger picture
must consider an a means of integration; I believe this management will require
a database (ACCESS or SQL) or possibly
A360 PLAN.
OMNICLASS (Largely
ISO Compliant)as an overarching format and documentation
organization which manages or contains CSI
MASTERFORMAT which we should use for component, classification and
specification management which then links into the 'containers' of the UNIFORMAT for order and assembly of
construction. None of these systems stand alone for a complete approach to
managing and organizing our data.
All this
should be intermingled using a database to specify LOD, Milestones, assemblies,
components, etc. for a snapshot to add to the playbooks. This could be SQL,
Access, or the Autodesk BIM 360 Plan looks promising as a collaborative
integration platform for all this data to come together.
Here is
a quick overview of the systems from CSI Net:
One to
bind them all…
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The OmniClass Construction Classification System (known as
OmniClass™ or OCCS) is a means of organizing and retrieving information
specifically designed for the construction industry. OmniClass is useful for
many applications in the area of Building Information Modeling (BIM), from
organizing reports and object libraries to providing a way to roll up or
drill down through data to get the information that meets your needs.
OmniClass draws from other extant systems in use to form the basis of its
Tables wherever possible — MasterFormat™ for work results, UniFormat™ for
elements, and EPIC (Electronic Product Information Cooperation) for products.
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is great
for assemblies but lacks the specifications and assessment of the procedures
involved for assembly
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UniFormat™, a publication of CSI and CSC, is a method of
arranging construction information based on functional elements, or parts of
a facility characterized by their functions, without regard to the materials
and methods used to accomplish them. These elements are often referred to as
systems or assemblies.
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Is great
as a standardization of a classification of subcomponents, but lacks
connectivity for assemblies based on order of construction.
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MasterFormat is the master list of titles and numbers used
to organize specifications and other project information for most commercial
building design and construction projects in North America. It lists titles
and section numbers for organizing data about construction requirements,
products, and activities. By standardizing such information, MasterFormat
facilitates communication among architects, specifiers, contractors and
suppliers, which helps them meet building owners' requirements, timelines and
budgets.
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UNICLASS 2015 is a development of CPIc’s UNICLASS 2 and is
now cited in the UK National foreword to ISO
12006-2 Building construction – Organisation of information about
construction works as the UK response to that International
Standard. This has the important effect of elevating its status from that
enjoyed by previous versions of UNICLASS.
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Integration
and Augmentation
All of
these can be intertwined in a database so the cross-reference associations are
there.
We should
maintain CSI as the base format for organizing and ID'ing our components and
families, and link that data with the other specifications with a link to a
interconnected database.
This
database can then fill-in pertinent information into Revit as well as link
through to or augment access to additional applications or sources for cost
estimating, facilities management(COBIE), project planning, etc.
This additionally
provides an means to link additional project information and management into
Revit without bogging down the model.
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