Is outsourcing BIM going to solve your problems?

18 Sep, 2019, No comments

Reading a recent LinkedIN rant on industry specialist Adam A.D.B. page about how outsourcing modelling is a bad idea I thought that sharing my experience would be a good idea.

Case Study - BIM pilot project of Latvia

22 Aug, 2019, No comments

BIM emerges in Latvian public sector - pilot project highlights

Earlier this year ITED's team managed the first Latvian national BIM pilot project for SJSC State Real Estate (Valsts Nekustamie īpašumi, VNĪ).

The project goal was to assess BIM workflow in comparison to a traditional 2D workflow for a medium-size refurbishment (7 000 sqm). Scope of works included 2D-3D conversion, BIM coordination, quantity take-off and estimate comparison, 4D BIM and other tasks.

The Pilot contract was won by Associaton for Construction Industry Digitalisation of Latvia (BUVID) with ITED being among its founders. In total, 11 companies and more than 25 BIM professionals were involved in the project delivery.

This case study explains why one of the biggest Latvian real estate owners decided to procure BIM for all future projects.

Case Study TCL - sports center (BEP, BIM level 3 & coordination)

28 Jun, 2019, No comments

Size & value - 13453m2, ~9.1mil. EUR
Client - design lead
Year - 2018.
Stage - technical design
Objectives - reduce design errors and improve design quality by using BIM's and BIM coordination
ITED's tasks - develop BEP, do 3 level BIM coordination, lead BIM coordination meetings
Software used - Navisworks Manage, Tekla BIMSight, Zoho, Skype

Case Study REM - Timber manufacturing complex (Scan to BIM)

4 Jun, 2019, No comments

Size - area of the buildings - 3000m2, territory - 20800m2
Client - owner
Year - 2017.
Stage - operational maintenance
Objectives - develop asset inventory using BIM for team training and future development
ITED's tasks - develop inventory BIM from laser surveys
Software used - Revit, Recap

3 steps for successful BIM

13 May, 2019, No comments

The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a common practice and a requirement in some countries around the world due to the number of benefits and cost savings available. Benefits include better coordination, faster and more accurate scheduling, smarter change control, optimised project planning, leaner construction and structured facility management; with the ability to make better informed decisions based on reliable information. There have been many studies on the impact of BIM on project cost with claims of major contractors such as "Merko" Ltd. saving at least 10% of the total project budget compared to a non-BIM project. Similar conclusions have been made in the Latvia State Real Estate BIM pilot project which we have the opportunity to manage. However, successful BIM implementation requires careful preparation, following these 3 steps will help to get the most out of BIM.

Is outsourcing BIM going to solve your problems?

Case Study - BIM pilot project of Latvia

BIM emerges in Latvian public sector - pilot project highlights

Case Study TCL - sports center (BEP, BIM level 3 & coordination)

Case Study REM - Timber manufacturing complex (Scan to BIM)

3 steps for successful BIM

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