Autodesk Revit allows architects, engineers, and construction professionals to model shapes, structures, and systems in 3D with parametric accuracy, precision, and ease. It also allows to streamline project management with instant revisions to plans, elevations, schedules, sections, sheets, and 3D visualizations. In addition, Autodesk Revit unites multidisciplinary project teams for higher efficiency, collaboration, and impact in the office or on the jobsite.
Application in action
A sample result using Autodesk Revit for Al Sudan Bus Station
Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro:
Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro is a cloud-based design collaboration and design management software solution that enables teams to organise project data, democratise access and connect. It also Improves project visibility to deliver on time. Additionally, it works together on increasingly complex projects. Furthermore; it is a co-author in Revit, Civil 3D or Plant 3D.
Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro In Action
A sample result using Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro
Holo Builder
The Equipment Insta360 X3
Ashghal BIM Projects
Here is a sample of completed Ashghal BIM projects:
- Drainage (Pumping Station)
- Highways / Al Bustan North
- National Health Laboratory
BIM Uses:
- 3D Design
- Visualizations
- Design coordination
- Drawing Production
- 4D (Schedule/ Time)
- Schedule Sequencing
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting
- 5D (Quantity/ Costs)
- Quantity Take-off
- Cost Estimation
- 6D (Lifecycle Information)
- Facility/Asset Management
3D Design
Visualizations
It given endless possibilities for all types of visualizations (stills, videos, interactive models, virtual/ augmented reality). It also gives realistic look into the future. Additionally, it improves communication between stakeholders. Furthermore, it gives a clear understanding of the design options. Also, it visualize project in context with existing infrastructure and buildings.
Design coordination
It is a process of consolidating and analyzing various discipline models. It allows effective identification, inspection and reporting of design clashes in a 3D project.
Its’ clashes can be automatically detected between disciplines (ARC, STR, MEP). Moreover, It checks design rules and construction standards (e.g. clearances = soft clash). It also enables status tracking of clashes. Additionally, it assigns clear responsibilities (who solves it?). furthermore., it improves communication between designers (especially at different locations). What is more, it Reduces effort on design coordination process. Lastly it improves design quality.
Drawing Production
2D drawings are still a common method to understand, review and build. But they must be extracted from the actual coordinated BIM, to ensure quality and correct drawings.
Benefits are:
- We can use the information contained in the BIM models to generate 2D drawings
- Elements will always have the same shape, properties and placement in the model as in the drawings
- Any change in the element will be automatically updated in all the drawings
- BIM software has other tools to standardize and to programme 2D drawings production quickly
4D (Schedule/ Time)
Schedule Sequencing
3D Model
It provides intelligent linking of program activities with 3D objects. Also, a clear visualization of a construction program as an animated sequence. Additionally, it enables analysis of the construction sequence and site logistics. Furthermore, it supports planning and construction team to understand complex projects.
Progress Monitoring and Reporting
It Visualization of Planned vs. Actual. Additionally, it is an interactive model simulation for detailed analysis (zoom, walk, look around). Also, it is used for visual reporting images or videos.
5D (Quantity/ Costs)
Quantity Take-off
It is a model based quantities are traceable and more precise. It provides a quick access to actual quantities in case of design changes. It reduces risk of inaccurate calculations. Additionally, it improves change management process.
Cost Estimation
It analyzes cost effects of changes during all phases of the project. It also calculates costs according to BOQ. Additionally, it calculates cost effect on changes and modifications. Furthermore, it reduces time in cost estimation.
6D (Lifecycle Information)
Facility/Asset Management
It is an asset management system that can be bi-directionally linked to the As-Built / Record Model. It provides construction Operation Building Information Exchange Standard (COBie) available. It also stores operations, maintenance user manuals, and equipment specifications. Additionally it provides a better understanding through 3D digital Models. Furthermore, it allows future updates of record model to show current building asset information after upgrades. Moreover, it automatically generates scheduled work orders for maintenance staff. What is more, the laser Scans help accurately document as-built condition on site.
Laser Scans help accurately document as-built condition on site. It has a very broad acceptance and utilization for record modeling and as-built verifications. Laser Scans are also required on major projects in Qatar (Qatar Rail, Lusail, Stadiums).
Data Transfer to O&M Systems - Interoperability
