VDC MODEL Based Communication
The workflow for this early BIM project, included the steel fabricator entering connection
design information into a copy of Dowco’s Structural BIM model for each steel member. Other
stakeholders (Construction Management Team, General Contractor and Architect) also input
comments/instructions and added sketches/details into the model (UDA attributes) as
necessary.
Customized reports were sent back to Dowco to import into the Master model. There were
multiple
benefits to this early BIM process. All parties could “view” the 3D model accurately and
quickly
resolve problems before they appeared on site. There was much better design of connections
for
“messy” locations which resulted in significantly less RFI’s generated. Model pieces were
“approved” before 2D drawings were produced. This meant there was no time wasted creating or
editing drawings only to find out connections were not correct. Ultimately, project
stakeholders
saved time and money.
Fast forward 13 years to today, we now provide value to projects in an even greater
capacity
using BIM and VDC. Dowco’s services include, but are not limited to:
- Shop Drawings (Steel and Mass Timber)
- BIM Coordination
- Clash Detection and Reports
- On-Site Coordination
- As-Built Drawings
- 4D BIM – Construction Planning & Sequencing
- 5D BIM - Quantity Take-Off/ Material Take-Off
