Building SMART –The ArdmacWay
5.0 Building Information Modelling (BIM) Ardmac have been delivering projects through BIM for over 10 years. At first with the creation of 3d models for co-ordination and clash detection purposes. Overtime through experience and extensive training, capability to implement BIM was increased on projects including highly detailed, information rich 3D models up to LOD500. Ardmac have achieved ISO 19650-2 Certification with BRE which demonstrates both commitment to BIM excellence and ability to deliver projects using BIM. It is increasingly common for specialist contractors to be engaged at an early design stage of a project to form part of a multi-disciplinary design team. Cloud-based collaboration is enabling design teams to work together remotely from
different locations. As buildings become more complex, it is crucial to have detailed expertise at an early stage to influence the facility design. This Lean approach reduces waste and possible rework further in the construction process. Ardmac primarily use Autodesk products such as Revit for design, model generation and layout drafting, Navisworks Manage is for co-ordination with other trades and clash detection as shown in Figure 9. Project models are stored on BIM360 for cloud-based co-authoring of model files. We are working on several BIM initiatives across the organization such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), 4d BIM and BIM viewers for tablets.
FIGURE 9: NAVISWORKS CLASH DETECTIVE
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