BIM technology plays a crucial role in construction engineering as a modern digital solution. It enables the digitalization and informatization of construction challenges, allowing for faster, more efficient, and convenient resolution of various technical issues encountered during projects.
BIM technology can be applied at every stage of engineering projects. For example, in real estate development:
- During the planning and design phases, detailed model construction helps concretize building designs and plans, guiding engineers and technical staff with a clear planning direction.
- In the bidding or tendering stages, BIM’s detailed information models provide precise theoretical timelines, aiding decision-making by accurately tracking bidding progress.
- During construction, BIM models serve as benchmarks for evaluating progress, offering technical support to ensure timely project completion.
Use of BIM Technology in the Kunming Yueman New City Resettlement Housing Project
The Yueman New City resettlement housing project in Kunming began in 2015. Covering 92,805.10 square meters, the site stretches approximately 307 meters east to west and 313 meters north to south, with a total construction area of about 560,000 square meters. As a government resettlement housing project with a tight schedule, it involved the simultaneous construction of twelve towers, increasing the risk of collisions and safety hazards.
The Hunan Construction South Engineering Bureau utilized Revit and Navisworks BIM software to develop an electromechanical BIM model. This model was used to verify pipe well layouts and net heights, optimize fireproof rolling shutters, and create a civil engineering model to summarize anchor rod acceptance tests while monitoring anchor rod displacement and controlling pile foundation and raft data.
Using parameterized 3D BIM models, the team simulated tower crane positions, including arm length and height, conducting pre-collision checks through single-factor analysis.
BIM was also applied to assess construction plans, including layout, temporary power, safety measures, work fronts, and mechanical positioning. This enabled optimal decisions through comparative simulations.
Additionally, they developed a comprehensive BIM site analysis plan aligned with construction site planning to proactively address mechanical equipment placement, material transport, and storage, ultimately reducing project costs.
By leveraging BIM-specific software, the project refined demands for steel bars, formwork, and scaffolding. Quantitative budgeting was integrated with a database to improve accuracy. Through BIM’s application during decision-making and design phases, a BIM management platform was established. This platform gained approval from project managers and was smoothly implemented at the operational level, establishing a feedback mechanism to provide precise and timely data for future project management. This system enhances the efficiency of information expression, feedback, and processing throughout the project lifecycle.
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