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INDUSTRYcomment Is BIM delivering the benefits? BIM is more than a design and construction process, according to Edocuments, as its information handling capabilities can bring efficiencies to every aspect of a project Building Information Modelling, or BIM for short, is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole life cycle and it has been delivering cost and efficiency savings for many years, but is the industry really receiving all the benefits it deserves? BIM is not just a piece of software or simply something to do with 3D design. 3D models are often thought of as the heart of BIM, but it is more than that. It is a comprehensive process for creating, managing and using all of the data about a specific project. That process also includes all of the digital parameters. BIM has resulted in dramatic changes, according to Chelmsford based Edocuments, but there is still a huge gap in the way that Operation and Maintenance manuals (O&M) are created, with many construction companies and facilities managers still unaware that they could easily and economically integrate the delivery of this essential information within the BIM process itself. Without models and O&M information being delivered by a single process, the information user runs the risk of having unclear and incomprehensive information. Worse, the operation and running of the building could be at risk if the wrong set of data is used. In the most extreme example this could be dangerous, as critical data relating to safety of the building and its assets may be misleading. That said, many companies have identified the risk and to avoid costly errors are using a data driven platform for production of O&M manuals, health & safety files, building logbooks, 3D models and other essential handover information. According to Jamie Dupée, Chief Technical Officer for Edocuments, it is great news for organisations like theirs who have focused on this for the last 20 years and are market leaders in this key area. Their software platform has dramatically simplified the whole O&M process, but more importantly, it can be used effectively with other software platforms, using plugins with Autodesk tools such as BIM360 and Revit together with a host of other applications such as CDEs and web portals, so that construction professionals can really benefit from the BIM process and these additional functions. There is no doubt that data is now more detailed and complicated and it has become increasingly clear that construction professionals, particularly those involved in the FM, Estates and BIM sectors, don't always have the skills or time to check information. Inputting and managing data should not be complex, and according to Edocuments we need to get to a point where information seamlessly flows from stage to stage across the industry. When this is achieved there will be huge time savings, data accuracy will increase and the industry will really reap the benefits of BIM. It is not going to happen overnight though. Construction professionals need easier processes and simpler tools to ensure that information management is as automated as possible, features which are provided by Edocuments. The benefits are there for all to see. Industry estimates suggest that BIM related projects deliver an 80% decrease in the time required to generate an expenditure quote; up to 40% reduction of unbudgeted project changes; potential savings amounting to up to 10% of the contract value and time savings of up to 7%. The BIM process is there to be exploited and used to meet the expectations of the modern construction industry. The benefits already exist and we are not taking full advantage of what is on offer - but hopefully we are getting closer. EDOCUMENTS Edocuments provides construction document management facilities to provide intelligent solutions to companies working in the built environment, and to assist them in managing data to ensure clients maximise the value of their information. Harnessing its BIM expertise, Edocuments delivers information using knowledge and technology to increase accuracy and maximise cost savings through process-driven data management. Edocuments' expertise also enables accurate and consistent handover information in every instance to meet or exceed requirements. www.edocuments.co.uk 28 September/October 2022
HARDWAREfocus All Terrain Plotters HP revolutionises the construction layout process with SitePrint, providing ten times the productivity of manual layout techniques Looking at the images of HP's SitePrint, I am reminded of the autonomous lawnmowers that most households appear to have when I visit friends in Austria. An immaculately kept lawn is an essential feature of the imposing dwellings that remain in families for generations. The impetus behind Hewlett-Packard's launch of the robotic SitePrint, however, has more to do with the lack of technical expertise and manpower available to layout complex construction sites with pinpoint accuracy - and in a fraction of the time that it is currently taking. It's being rolled out initially in America right at this moment in HP's Early Access programme, but it will obviously end up here as well, as we attempt to scale-up our construction programme. It's well known that the industry faces challenges in productivity and human resourcing with McKinsey, the globally renowned research company, stating that the construction sector has only seen a 1 percent increase in productivity over the last two decades, compared to all other sectors. Precision printing has long been a feature of HP's Large Format Printing technology, used widely in the construction industry, and it is perhaps appropriate that the division is behind the new device. "Technology adoption and increased digitisation can help construction firms realise productivity gains," said Daniel Martínez, VP and General Manager, HP Large Format Printing. "HP has played a key role in bridging digital and physical worlds with print solutions for architects and engineers over the last thirty years. With HP SitePrint, we're making it faster and easier than ever for construction professionals to bring an idea to life on site, while also providing layout accuracy and reducing costs derived from reworks." AN ACCURATE PLOT HP's SitePrint uses the latest technological tools to automate the site layout process. The main piece of equipment is a rugged and autonomous robotic device designed to operate in the conditions of the construction site. With a unique design, it is light and compact, very transportable, and encased in a hard carapace to weather a multitude of terrain and weather conditions. It uses Cloud tools to submit and prepare jobs to be printed, to manage the fleet - which suggests that the largest and most complex of sites might use more than one SitePrint to increase efficiency - and to track usage. The remote control devices are configfured and controlled by touchscreen tablets, and a portfolio of inks can be provided for different surfaces, environmental conditions, and durability requirements. Designed for autonomous operation, including obstacle avoidance, HP SitePrint can improve the productivity of the site layout process. It can print lines and complex objects with pinpoint accuracy and consistent repeatability. Marks can even be labelled using SitePrint's text printing capabilities which, while bringing additional digital data to the construction site, irrevocably identifies each mark, improving communication between construction professionals and the construction model. The device is already in use with early adopters. "The existing manual layout process can be slow and labor intensive. Despite being done by specialists, there is always the risk of human error, which can result in costly reworks," said Albert Zulps, Director of Emerging Technology at Skanska - a global construction and development company currently utilising HP SitePrint on two prominent US projects. "Layout experts are a scarce resource who add a lot of value in terms of planning and strategy, but often end up dedicating most of their time to manual execution. HP SitePrint lets us do more with less, helping reduce schedules thanks to a much faster layout process, and allowing senior operators to focus on other critical activities like quality control." A TEAM RESULT Traditional companies already involved in site positioning have assisted HP in developing the precise positioning and navigation capabilities of HP SitePrint on job sites, achieved by linking to a Robotic Total Station. HP and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have collaborated to integrate HP SitePrint with the Leica TS16 and Leica iCON iCR80 Robotic Total Stations to provide high performance and a unique user experience. HP and Topcon are collaborating to integrate HP SitePrint with the Topcon Layout Navigator and GT Robotic Total Stations. As the technology evolves, HP will continue working to integrate HP SitePrint with other key solutions in the market. EARLY ACCESS PROGRAM Through over 80 pilot projects to date globally, HP SitePrint has been rigorously tested across multiple environments - including residential, parking, airport, and hospital projects. As part of the Early Access Program, HP SitePrint will be available to customers in North America starting in September 2022. The final product and wider commercial launch are planned for 2023. Visit the website below or the HP Construction Services LinkedIn page for more. www.hp.com/SitePrint September/October 2022 29
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