"It is about time we use modern technology to 'refine' the design, building, & real estate industry. All the tools we need are available today."
Thomas A. Bormann, Principal
Who we are
Bormann International Inc, established in 2001, was founded and is lead by Thomas A. Bormann. As an entrepreneur and visionary, he is convinced that streamlining the design, building and real estate industry is overdue.
Plenty of studies have shown (e.g. NIST Report, Aug 2004), that billions of dollars are wasted, time and knowledge is getting lost in its processes through outdated, disconnected and non-collaborative workflows.
Thomas is an advocate for BIM and expert for rethinking and reconfiguring the processes we design, build and collaborate, as well as adjusting to new tools for manufacturing building products and operate our buildings.
Plenty of studies have shown (e.g. NIST Report, Aug 2004), that billions of dollars are wasted, time and knowledge is getting lost in its processes through outdated, disconnected and non-collaborative workflows.
Thomas is an advocate for BIM and expert for rethinking and reconfiguring the processes we design, build and collaborate, as well as adjusting to new tools for manufacturing building products and operate our buildings.
Our Mission
" We see it as our mission to spearhead the building industry in it's transition to BIM - to implement 'databased' design, streamline workflows and improve the collaboration of all stakeholders, to enable better designs, better construction processes and the well informed management of buildings."
Thomas A. Bormann, Founder & Principal
Thomas A. Bormann, Founder & Principal
Our Vision
...is a building & real estate industry, which is connected, organized, and collaborative.
IN DETAIL:
Virtual models are being used to simulate, compare and calculate design ideas. Manufacturing makes use of precision models for fabrication (CNC). Construction uses of those models for quantity take-offs, calculations, scheduling, and problem solving.
The construction process is faster and less wasteful. Construction issues are being detected and solved beforehand.
The different parties/stakeholders share information and work together towards a common goal; their team-work is based on trust.
All pertinent processes required are digitized and streamlined. The information collected during design and construction phases is stored, verified and organized within the virtual model (BIM) of the building or facility.
The operator/facility manager receives the virtual model of the new or renovated building, filled with all collated data (e.g. it's materials, finishes, technical systems, equipment etc.) at building handover in an organized, non-proprietary and easy manageable fashion.
This information is clear, instantly accessible, cross-referenced and visualized through a BIM model, including all its major, or specified components and can be used for daily operations, maintenance, as well as facility management.
POSSIBLE FUTURE IMPLEMENTATIONS:
DESIGN - The Architect uses data about human behavior to design buildings to improve comfort and safety.
AGENCY - The building authority verifies the proposed BIM model via 'rule-based' software against any code requirements
MANUFACTURING - The Designer exports his designed element to the subcontractor and manufacturer for review and use on his CNC machine.
CONSTRUCTION - The contractor scans the building, compares the scan against the design model and detects any issues on site.
O&M - Maintenance can select the virtual model of a desired pump or lentil and find its model number, MFR and maintenance history.
CAFM - The Property Manager can pull a report of all areas (SF) of carpet of one building or even a campus with 20+ buildings within the hour.
EMERGENCY - Firefighters can review (online) the building, it's entrances, exits and staircases and know the fire locations on their iPad while en route to the incident.
IN DETAIL:
Virtual models are being used to simulate, compare and calculate design ideas. Manufacturing makes use of precision models for fabrication (CNC). Construction uses of those models for quantity take-offs, calculations, scheduling, and problem solving.
The construction process is faster and less wasteful. Construction issues are being detected and solved beforehand.
The different parties/stakeholders share information and work together towards a common goal; their team-work is based on trust.
All pertinent processes required are digitized and streamlined. The information collected during design and construction phases is stored, verified and organized within the virtual model (BIM) of the building or facility.
The operator/facility manager receives the virtual model of the new or renovated building, filled with all collated data (e.g. it's materials, finishes, technical systems, equipment etc.) at building handover in an organized, non-proprietary and easy manageable fashion.
This information is clear, instantly accessible, cross-referenced and visualized through a BIM model, including all its major, or specified components and can be used for daily operations, maintenance, as well as facility management.
POSSIBLE FUTURE IMPLEMENTATIONS:
DESIGN - The Architect uses data about human behavior to design buildings to improve comfort and safety.
AGENCY - The building authority verifies the proposed BIM model via 'rule-based' software against any code requirements
MANUFACTURING - The Designer exports his designed element to the subcontractor and manufacturer for review and use on his CNC machine.
CONSTRUCTION - The contractor scans the building, compares the scan against the design model and detects any issues on site.
O&M - Maintenance can select the virtual model of a desired pump or lentil and find its model number, MFR and maintenance history.
CAFM - The Property Manager can pull a report of all areas (SF) of carpet of one building or even a campus with 20+ buildings within the hour.
EMERGENCY - Firefighters can review (online) the building, it's entrances, exits and staircases and know the fire locations on their iPad while en route to the incident.
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