USING THE BIM
ArtrA utilises the BIM in new ways; it is integrated with RFID & barcode technology to assist with supply chain management, installation & compliance, and enables operators with the tools to convert 3D real-time data into actionable information. ArtrA is used as a 3D CAFM solution on a data centre in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is set to become the world’s first platinum data centre.
DATA CENTRE DESIGN
- Improves handover of the design to the construction team
CONSTRUCTION – BIM IN THE FIELD
- Helps operators/owners to deliver a better service
- Integrates BIM with BMS, Plant Management, & FM
- Better snagging & punching
- Better progress reporting & monitoring
- Improved supply chain tracking through RFID
- Better compliance process
- Better installation & commissioning
- Colour coded reports
- Powerful information - work tickets, etc.
- More accurate MTO
- Improved handover to owner/operator
LIFECYCLE – DATA CENTRE
- Better information for energy performance
- Real-time data - OSISoft Pi for data logging from BMS
- Better facilities management
- Faster access to plant documentation & maintenance records
- Better control & management of legacy information
REAL-TIME DATA AS ACTIONABLE
INFORMATION
ArtrA has a unique capability of providing operators with a graphical 'dashboard' by displaying the real-time data collected from ‘sensors’ on the servers/racks in 3D.
In a typical installation sensors are positioned top/middle/lower on the front and back of each rack to collect and record readings for temperature & humidity, etc. This data is constantly uploaded to a data aggregation platform such as the OSIsoft Pi system. Attributes & ArtrA tags are created in the 3D model (BIM) as a mirror image of those in the field. ArtrA populates the tags with real time data from corresponding sensors (OSIsoft readings) in the building and presents them colour coded according to pre-defined thresholds. Operators can quickly visualise the location of any 'hot aisles' or 'hot racks' and take any necessary remedial action.
DATA CENTRES
ArtrA is increasingly being used as a tool to manage the design, construction and installation of data centres and resilient infrastructure projects. ArtrA improves project delivery & hand-over of design information, and allows construction teams to manage the construction process using the BIM.
Data Centre's are routinely modelled in
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