INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION.
Industrial construction is distinguished from other sectors by specific process and equipment related requirements. These process and equipment related requirements define the design assumptions relating to architecture, construction and the building systems, including ventilation, power supply and fire protection. Adequate combination of these elements is also closely related to the specific features of the manufactured or stored goods. Working at the interface of two different environments, namely civil engineering and technology we are faced with much greater demands relating to the design assumptions and to the coordination process, as compared to residential construction or commercial facilities, such as shopping centres. Building information Modelling is an ideal tool for efficient process of design and coordination in industrial construction and a right response to this challenge. Early stakeholder engagement in the design process helps gather Information regarding the structural calculations of a production building and floor loads, essential in planning heavy installations in the layout.
Industrial facilities have frequent alterations or expansions. This natural process can be necessitated, for example, by improvements to the process lines or result from expansion of the premises, as needed in relation to the growth of the company. Brownfield projects usually contains little or even no BIM data and it has not yet been possible to coordinate the requirements of the stakeholders with reference to the BIM process. The use of photogrammetry considerably improves coordination and design process efficiency and populate the model with useful data. A colour 3D modelling is particularly useful for visual identification of utilities that are typically closely spaced in industrial premises. In addition, the most up-to-date spatial data become available and now we know what and how should be dismantled and what modifications should be made to the existing systems or process lines in question. Building Information Modeling data can also be used in an effective manner when planning the production system with open standards (IFC) where possible.
Industrial facilities have frequent alterations or expansions. This natural process can be necessitated, for example, by improvements to the process lines or result from expansion of the premises, as needed in relation to the growth of the company. Brownfield projects usually contains little or even no BIM data and it has not yet been possible to coordinate the requirements of the stakeholders with reference to the BIM process. The use of photogrammetry considerably improves coordination and design process efficiency and populate the model with useful data. A colour 3D modelling is particularly useful for visual identification of utilities that are typically closely spaced in industrial premises. In addition, the most up-to-date spatial data become available and now we know what and how should be dismantled and what modifications should be made to the existing systems or process lines in question. Building Information Modeling data can also be used in an effective manner when planning the production system with open standards (IFC) where possible.
