Kim John

Ticwala

PORTFOLIO

Interior Architect▪BIM Coordinator

BIM Specialist▪Interior Designer

Step into the ​world of Innovative ​Design & Modern ​Technology

With over 11 years of experience in the AEC industry as a ​BIM professional, I have honed my skills in leading and ​coordinating multidisciplinary teams to create accurate and ​workable 3D models. My commitment revolves around ​leveraging technology to improve both the design and ​construction phases, placing a strong emphasis on ​streamlining workflow efficiency for High-rise, Mixed Used ​Building, Hotels, Condominiums, Train Stations and Airports ​to small scale projects.

GOLD SOUK, DUBAI MALL


Growing up in the countryside of the Philippines, I learned early on ​that technology plays an essential role in our daily lives. Even as a ​child, I was fascinated by how technology could shape the world we ​live in today. I was always eager to explore new innovations, ​gadgets, and advancements.


Each year, my excitement grows as I discover new technologies and ​software and learn how they can be applied to improve everyday ​life. This curiosity eventually led me to Building Information ​Modeling (BIM) and its software, as well as the various ways to ​harness its potential in the AEC industry, particularly in line with ​established BIM standards and protocols.


Bio

My approach

I’ve always been intrigued by the complexities of different BIM tools ​and technologies, and how they can be applied to each project I ​work on. One key lesson I’ve learned is that technology is constantly ​evolving, innovating in ways that often exceed our expectations. This ​drives me to continuously stay informed about the latest trends in ​the AEC industry, particularly in the world of BIM.


When it comes to problem-solving, I believe in exploring all possible ​solutions, even when the answer isn't immediately apparent. This ​open-minded approach allows me to discover solutions without ​restricting my thinking and creativity.

Education

My educational journey has equipped me ​to always find solutions to any problem I ​faced. Since then, I’ve always been ​inclined to Architecture and Interior ​Design even if I took a different course ​when I was studying. And now, in the ​other aspects of Civil Engineering, I took ​advantage of all the analytical and logical ​thinking into making my creativity and ​knowledge more useful in finding ​solutions on how to make the design ​process more efficient and practical in ​so many ways.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Saint Louis University, Philippines

Specialization: BIM Tech & Management

Certified License Civil Engineering

by Professional Regulations Commission, Ph

Board Passer of Batch 2013


Certifications by Autodesk

Revit Architecture

Inventor

Certificate of Participation

  • Strategic Spatial Intervention: Our role in Urban Planning
  • Traffic Assesment Study for Traffic Generating Projects
  • Construction Safety
  • Project Noah (Nationwide Operational & Assessment of Hazards)
  • Fire Protection & Safety Management
  • Climate Proofing Governance

key skills

BIM TEAM CREATION & TRAINING

  • Basic to Intermediate Revit Architecture Training
  • Basic to Intermediate Revit Family Creation ​(parametric and non-parametric)
  • BIM Standards & Templates Training
  • Basic understanding of BIM and it’s importance ​in the AEC industry

BIM (LOD 300 - 500)

  • BIM Implementation (BIP/BEP) and Strategy
  • Project Coordination and Collaboration
  • BIM 360 Project Implementation
  • BIM Model & Data Management
  • Material Take Offs (BOQ/BOM)
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Training and Support (Revit,CAD,Inventor)
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Technology Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management Support
  • BIM Architecture, Structure & MEP
  • Bill of Quantities and Schedules
  • Project Start-up Templates & Setup
  • Navisworks Clash Detection
  • Revit Parametric & Non-parametric Families

SHOPDRAWINGS / RENDERS

  • Fabrication Drawing for production
  • 3D Visualization & Render for Concept
  • Interior Concept Design & Materials
  • Site Survey Implementation

SOFTWARES

Autodesk Revit Architecture

Autodesk Revit Structure

Autodesk Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Google Sketchup

Navisworks Manage

Autodesk Inventor

MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Gold Souk, Dubai Mall

Projects

Rove Al Jada, Sharjah

Acino Head Office Jeddah, KSA

Bangalore International Airport - Terminal 2, India

Riyadh Metro Stations, KSA

Timeout Market, Bahrain

Shiseido, Mall of the Emirates

Timeout Market, Barcelona

Starbucks Coffee Shenzhen, China

Starbucks Coffee Wanan Square, China

St. Moritz Private Estate, McKinley West

The Albany Luxury Residences, McKinley West

Pinkberry, Marsa Al Seef

Disney Store, Dubai Mall

Faraidooni Showroom, Abu Dhabi

Hollister, The Village Mall Jeddah

Starbucks Coffee Vanke Plaza, Dongjun

Rove Downtown Dubai

The Palladium Residences

Arco De Emperador, Arcovia City

Saint Honore Condominium

Saudi Electric Company (SECO) Head Office, KSA

A Project Workflow

BIM Design

FOR FUTURE DESIGN PROCESS

01

Solid Square

BIM PLAN & PURPOSE FOR THE PROJECT/ORGANIZATION

02

Solid Square

PURPOSE OF THE BIM MODEL

03

Solid Square

DEFINE INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEDIUMS

04

Solid Square

BIM WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT

05

Solid Square

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS (EIR)

BIM PLANning & PURPOSE

FOR THE PROJECT / ORGANIZATION

BIM Requirements

Project information:



Key project contacts:


Project goals / BIM goals:



Roles and responsibilities:







BIM process design:




BIM information exchange:




Collaboration procedures:




Quality control procedures:




Technology infrastructure requirements:



Model structure:




Project Deliverables:



Delivery strategy / contracts:

Project number, location, description of the project and its ​particularities.


Who will be responsible for each of the involved process?


The strategic value and specific BIM uses of the project must be ​documented.


One of the main tasks is to define the coordinator(s) of the ​planning and implementation process throughout the various ​stages of the project. This is particularly important when ​identifying the organizations that will initiate the development of ​the BIM plan, as well as the staff required to implement the plan ​successfully.


This section should illustrate the execution process through the ​use of process maps that are developed in the second step of the ​planning procedure.


The model elements and the level of detail required to implement ​each use of BIM should be clearly defined in the information ​exchange requirements.


The team should develop its digital and collaborative activity ​procedures. This includes defining model management procedures ​(e.g. file structures and file permissions).


A procedure should be developed and monitored to ensure that ​project participants comply with the requirements defined in the ​BEP which includes the level of detail and development.


The hardware, software and network infrastructure needed to ​execute the plan should be determined.


The team should analyze and document elements such as model ​structure, file naming structure, coordinate system and modelling ​standards.


The deliverables required by the owner should be documented or ​EIR.


This section should describe the delivery strategy to be used in ​the project.

sample PRE-BIM WORKFLOW from our project

PROTOCOLS

Client/Project

Identify BIM Requirements & Project Phase

BIP&BEP

Establish Modelling Standards / LOD Level

Resolve Intellectual property issues

Establish Communication Protocols

Follow BIM Manual for standards and Documentation protocols

Follow data exchange protocols

Team Coordination Meetings (for resolving conflicts/RFIs,etc.)

Identify Project Stakeholders

Identify Project Team

BIM Capability

Set BIM Goals

Final Project Execution Plan (BEP for Large Projects) or Project BIM Guidelines (for small projects)

Who will fascilitate the 3D modelling and coordination?

Identify Target

Model Uses

Identify Software Solutions to conceptual design to documentation stage

Identify Network

Environment

Identify drawing exchange management

Establish drawing exchange medium

(for shopdrawing submissions, 3D model approvals,etc.)

Establish authoring tools for various stages

Start BIM

Project

PROCESS

TECHNOLOGY

BIM process

FAMILY

Family Creation

Planning

Parametric

Non-Parametric

Requirements:

  1. Purpose
  2. Up to what phase will it be used
  3. Level of Detail
  4. Check similar family to modify
  5. Parameter Requirements

a. Family Parameter

b. Shared Parameter

c. Parameter Naming Convention

d. Family Naming Convention

PROJECT

Modelling

Regular File Back-up Preparation

Project Folder Setup and Location

(for working files and backups)

File & Workset Naming & Abbreviation Convention

Project Breakdown

(Zoning/Area per file)

Data Extraction

Revisions

Measurement/Calculation of necessary data for modelling

Due to RFI

Project Template Setup

(Base File)

Linked Project References

Due to latest 3D model & Drawings

Due to new deliverables received

COORDINATION

Progress Report

Model Coordination

  1. Latest Model & Drawings
  2. Clash Detection prior to modelling phase
  3. RFIs/Queries

Pending Works due to missing information/conflicts

Coordinated to Gen. Contractor/Sub-Contractor

Main Client/Owner

SHEET

Sheet Production

Shop Drawings

Revisions

Approvals

Variations

Fabrication Drawings

Tadawul Tower, Head Office, KSA

Bangalore International Airport - Terminal 2

Riyadh Metro Stations

Shiseido, Mall of the Emirates

Rove Hotel, ​Al Jada

SAMPLE PUBLIC AREAS

SAMPLE 3BHK

Contact

ADDRESS:

Al Barsha 1, Dubai


PHONE:

(+971) 54 318 2388


EMAIL:

kimjohnticwala@icloud.com

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