ARTRA BIM SOLUTION
Although BIM has
been accepted as being beneficial to the AEC construction process,
it is not yet being put into practice at a significant pace (fig
1.). The majority of the (UK) market is still working with Level
1 processes, although the best in class have experienced significant
benefits by moving to Level 2 and using object based discipline
models for collaborative working and construction analysis (4D).
ArtrA uses level 1&2 CAD data and enriches it for level 3
processes such as construction management, asset lifecycle management
and FM. ArtrA is the only asset lifecycle management application
in the world currently capable of delivering level 3 iBIMs.
BIM INFORMATION IN A SQL DATABASE
At the core of a BIM is the INFORMATION it contains about the asset, which is usually held by the originating CAD/BIM application. With ArtrA the information is held in a SQL database where it can be managed and manipulated more readily with the advantage that;
- Ever-increasing CAD file sizes are kept to a manageable size
- Reduced CAD overhead - unnecessary to model everything in 3D
- Information can be analysed & processed without CAD
- More people can use & access the information
- Create highly intelligent BIMs without CAD tools
BIM applications are expensive to buy and require skilled operators.
Adding large amounts of information to CAD models can be counter-productive
by 'locking-in' project information. ArtrA solves
this issue by holding the information in a SQL database that can
be accessed graphically without the need for a CAD program, and using tablet PCs
that are suitable for use by construction & O&M staff.
ENRICHING 3D MODELS WITH BIM INFORMATION
ArtrA has the unique capability of adding information to the BIM without using CAD, and converting unintelligent 3D models into intelligent BIMs. This can be achieved through various procedures including 'Room-Based BIMs'.
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & LIFECYCLE
ArtrA contributes to the processes during the three main project phases as follows:
ARTRA DURING DESIGN PHASE
- Improves handover of the design to the construction team
- Links external documents to the BIM
- Links external database information to the BIM (e.g. CodeBook)
ARTRA DURING CONSTRUCTION – FIELD-BIM
- Helps constructors deliver better buildings & service
- Better snagging & punching
- Better progress reporting & monitoring
- Improved supply chain tracking through RFID & barcode
- Better installation & commissioning & compliance processes
- Improved management information & thematic reports
- Better management of information & construction processes
- More accurate & accessible material take-off
- Improved handover to owner/operator
ARTRA ASSET LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
- Integrates BIM with BMS, Plant Management, & FM
- Better information for energy performance
- Real-time data - OSISoft Pi for data logging from BMS
- Improved facilities management
- Faster access to documentation & maintenance records
- Better control & management of legacy information
- Links to external FM & DMS (Skandocs, Sharepoint, Maximo)
AEC BIMS
ArtrA is a true Building Information Model (BIM) application. It is a database management system with a graphical front end, and the only BIM solution that handles interoperable information from multiple disciplines throughout the design, construction and asset lifecycle management phases of AEC projects.
AEC BIMS .. | ...ROOM BASED BIMS... |... MULTI DISCIPLINE BIMS
ArtrA
with any BIM project; ADT, Allplan, Bentley, EliteCAD, Graphisoft, Revit,
Tekla, Vectorworks etc.
Fig.1
BIM evolution & adoption
Integrated
architectural & building services
