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Welcome Sophie Foote about Health and Safety. With a world of experience as a Scuba Diving Instructor; a degree in Social Anthropology; a Master’s in Southeast Asian Economics, Anthropology and Politics; and Air Traffic Control qualifications under her belt, Sophie has taken the plunge into the HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) markets. Ian and Sophie discuss her experience as a Diving Instructor and building a diving resort, work...

In his final episode detailing the function of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Ian explains the Digital Twins. A Digital Twin is a digital representation of a physical object, process, service or environment that behaves and looks like its counterpart in the real world. In terms of buildings and real estate, the Digital Twin utilises the original 3D model from the BIM process and converts it into a representation of what is a...

In this episode, Ian talks with Nitin Govila, Senior Vice President of Business Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Serge Ferrari. Serge Ferrari is a world leader in materials for light architectural and exterior landscaping applications and has reached their 50th year in designing, developing and manufacturing material solutions for solar protection, tensile architecture, modular structu...

In the final episode on Building Information Modelling, Ian will explain the Common Data Environment, a critical element of the BIM operation. The CDE is a central repository where all building project information is housed. 

He will discuss why a CDE is established, who contributes, what form it takes, the considerations required when a CDE is created, the advantages of CDE, responsibilities within CDE, information ownership, and c...

The BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is the plan prepared by suppliers to explain how the Information modelling aspects of a project will be carried out.  It should detail the project deliverables stipulated by the contract and the information exchange requirement as detailed in the BIM protocol. 

In this episode, Ian will cover differences between pre and post-contract execution plans, the benefits of having a BEP and the seven elements of...

There are various roles that need to be undertaken to manage the entire BIM process. From the outset of the project to the end of the entire lifecycle many tasks are necessary to collate, standardise and apply the collected data effectively. In this episode Ian will cover all the personnel and skills that will be required to apply the BIM process efficiently.

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• The most important aspect is the appli...

In this episode concentrating on Building Information Modelling (BIM), Ian takes a look at what this comprehensive and versatile data system has to offer to owners of building projects. He will cover the cost to owners, the problems that owners face, the benefits of BIM to owners, how it saves time and money, the return on BIM investment and the future of the building life cycle. 

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• Poorly collated ...

With Building Information Modeling' place as an essential data-centralising project management tool assured well into the future, Ian looks at what further data levels are going to be added to make BIM even more comprehensive project-wide. He takes a look at 

8D, safety in construction, 9D, lean construction and 10D, construction industrialisation.  

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• 8D is all about Health and Safety on the constru...

In this episode of Ian’s series covering Building Information Modelling (BIM), he details the 7th dimension, or layer of data, Facilities Management. He will cover what Facilities Management entails,  the definition of 7D BIM, benefits, how to set it up, 7D model inclusion, integration of Facilities Management and BIM, and an overview and conclusion.   

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• Facilities Management is a set of operations...

In this episode further examining the various ‘dimensions’ of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Ian takes a look at the sixth area of data collation, Sustainability and Energy. Ian will present an introduction to 6D, the definition of sustainability, the remit and function of the 6D module, the aim of 6D modelling, the benefits of 6D modelling, energy modelling, and available software.   

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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Ian Rogers at Property Done Properly! Thanks for listening to the podcast for the last year and there is much to look forward to in the New Year! 

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• Look forward to MORE interviews to give a wide range of different perspectives on the subject.
• MORE fascinating in-depth insights into the world of construction projects. 
• A n...

In this episode, the fifth of the series detailing Building Information Modelling (BIM), Ian takes a look at the fifth area of data collated or the ‘5th Dimension’ of BIM. Ian explains how all the other dimensions are utilised to create the 5th, the project cost estimations and its processes, modelling, software, benefits and challenges. 

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• 5D is about real-time cost scheduling with in-process notif...

In this fourth episode looking at Building Information Modelling (BIM), Iain looks at the 4th dimension of the model, Scheduling. This area of data covers everything involving the construction programme or sequence of construction. It allows a very detailed view of an event timeline to identify any conflicts or work blocks. 

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• It allows for seamless coordination between Architects, Contractors and o...

In his third episode on Building Information Modelling (BIM), the system used to collect all data centrally in one place regarding the whole life cycle of a project, Ian is going to cover the next dimension in BIM, 3D. He will explain what 3D modelling is about, its benefits, how to begin a 3D model, what software is required, BIM coordination and the challenges involved.   

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• Enhanced 3D project vi...

In this, the second part of Ian’s series on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its various areas of data, referred to as ‘dimensions’, he will focus on the 1st and 2nd Dimensions which are pertaining to the Basic Flat Plan. BIM is the process of managing and generating building data during its complete life cycle to allow full project collaboration and integration.

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• 1D is process of governance, including laws, ...

In this first episode on Building Information Modelling (BIM), Ian will demonstrate the tremendous potential of BIM even on small projects. BIM is a process of generating and managing building data during its complete life cycle, from conceptual design through operation of the building and on to its eventual end. It is a centralisation of data allowing much closer collaboration between the various different areas of the constructio...

Following on from the last episode of Property Done Properly on Leadership Styles, Ian concentrates more specifically on the built environment and the challenges and benefits regarding the leadership within construction. He will cover how good leaders can improve the industry, capability and scaling up, finding the best people, inspiring your team with the vision, frequent and effective communication, enabling and empowering your w...

Knowing the characteristics of different leadership styles can help business leaders adapt and lead effectively in any situation. As human beings, we are all different and so we all have different leadership styles. It is advantageous to understand these and how we interact together so we can create a homogenous team.

Ian will cover the most common types of leadership and how they can affect you and how you develop and recognise dif...

As the final part of his Public Private Partnership series, Ian follows on from his in depth look at Structured Finance in the last episode by explaining the different structures that can be put in place to finance a project. He will discuss the aim of project finance, non-recourse project finance, the flow of funds, alternatives to non-recourse project finance, Islamic finance and the various sources of finance available.

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