One of the major tenets of IPD is the early engagement of key subcontractors. Once selected, these subcontractors sign an IPD subcontract, joining them to the overall project metrics and goals and the shared profit pool. During design, the subcontractors serve in a design assist capacity, collocating and modeling with the design team to optimize the system or trade for design, execution and maintenance.

Tocci is currently going through Early Engagement Procurement (EEP), a process that we developed to competitive choose key subcontractors early in design. The EEP is a unique tool in which Tocci has integrated an expanded subcontractor prequalification and bidding process. It provides the following key information to subcontractors:

• Project and system-specific information, including key quantities, design information and schedule
• A detailed explanation of IPD and how IPD subcontractors work

In return, Tocci requires subcontractors to submit their proposal in standard formats:

• PDF-form based subcontractor prequalification enables us to understand their financial solvency, organization, sophistication, project experience, technical capabilities and attitude towards collaboration.
• Excel-based bid form requires subcontractors to share unit costs, for material, personnel and equipment as well as their Incentive Compensation Layer (ICL) contribution

The EEP is a fully digital process that helps Tocci to quickly understand which subcontractors have the technical and sociological capacity for IPD while providing the best value to the project. And most importantly, which subcontractors are ready to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to work for the project.

A key component in the set-up for an IPD project is the joint development of a Project Manual, which defines how the team will achieve the project goals. The Project Manual includes the Communication Plan, Project Execution Plan and BIM Execution Plan. The IPD team for Marlborough Hospital’s new Cancer Pavilion is currently in the process of refining our BIM Execution Plan (BEP) to determine how we want to use BIM on the project, and the protocols and standards required to meet those goals. Our overarching goal is to leverage the BIM toward a more efficient design and delivery process.

Earlier this month, Tocci coordinated a laser scan of the existing hospital; that data will be integrated into the BIM to support coordination of the addition and future BIM Uses that require tie-in to GIS. The team plans on using Robotic Total Station for concrete, wall partition and RCP hanger layout to expedite the construction schedule and increase accuracy.

The team will make use of the BIM during the design process as well; The S/L/A/M Collaborative using it to analyze and communicate design intent while Tocci extracts data to provide iterative price validation and constructability analysis. The team has mapped an overview of this workflow below.

As more content is developed in the BIM, the team will use the BIM for basic coordination (i.e. clash detection) as well as more advanced analysis (i.e. code and clearance analysis). As subcontractors are brought on the team, they will contribute to the modeling process; developing fabrication models that will be fully coordinated and then used to fabricate and execute work.

As we mentioned last month, Tocci is working with Marlborough Hospital and The S/L/A/M Collaborative to build the Marlborough Hospital Cancer Pavilion using the latest IPD agreement from Hanson Bridgett LLP.

The 14,500 SF cancer pavilion will offer state-of-the-art compassionate cancer care, including:

• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Highly trained, skilled cancer specialist
• Access to the latest treatments and therapies.

The program includes a healing garden as well areas for medical and radiation oncology exams and treatment.

Marlborough Hospital opted to deliver the project using IPD to deliver the project “speedier and [in a] less costly” manner, while providing high value to patients and Marlborough Hospital staff. The Cancer Pavilion will be the first finished health care construction project in New England to use the IPD contract.

As GSA, Tocci/Driscoll, KlingStubbins and the bridging design team work during the design documentation phase, the Peter W. Rodino Federal Office Building Modernization was selected to be one of the GSA FM BIM Pilot projects. GSA Region 2 is truly leading the way in the FM-BIM integration effort with three pilot projects.

Since the FM BIM Pilot kick off in October 2010, Tocci/Driscoll has worked with Onuma Inc. and GSA to define the goals for the project. Recently, the Scope of Work was finalized and will include integration of BIM and CMMS using the COBIE data structure as well as bar-coding and QR-coding of equipment. Tocci/Driscoll will be working with Vela Systems to implement the bar-coding and QR-coding as well, as to support organization of the data. Onuma Inc. will be using its software to validate data.

GSA and Tocci/Driscoll are using this opportunity to implement new technology during both construction and building operations; the team will be using iPads with Bluetooth bar-coded readers to implement and utilize the bar coding system. The team has also opted to use QR-codes in addition to bar-codes, as we anticipate the technology improving and evolving during the construction phase of the project.