Outsourcing BIM

Take advantage of the knowledge, experience and commitment of a company with more than 20 years of experience in the market and the best professionals at your service.

Optimize costs and subcontract a service company for the development of projects that require BIM methodology.

Using this formula, as a client you will only pay, when you need it, for the final product without assuming fixed costs that harm your income statement.

Training, software acquisition, hardware, elimination of the learning curve of your staff among many other advantages make this formula the best option.

You will obtain results in the short term. In addition to maximizing the profit on your projects, you will be able to focus on your business while at the same time developing your BIM projects. This can be a differentiating factor with respect to the competition.

Outsourcing BIM services is an excellent way to minimize uncertainty and reduce time and effort when carrying out any type of project. At Acero Estudio, we ensure that each of our clients receives exclusive attention and guarantee that we deliver on time and at a competitive cost.

Have you not yet reaped the benefits of Outsourcing? For your next project to be developed in BIM, do not hesitate, outsource the service and take advantage of the many benefits we offer.

Contact us for any questions you may have.

Digital transformation is gaining strength in Peru

A couple of years ago, the BIM Peru Plan was proposed in the National Competitiveness and Productivity Plan, promoted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). In July of this year 2021, the Technical Note of Introduction to BIM and the National BIM Guide were published, as well as the directive of pilot projects to implement this technology in the public sector.

According to the director of public investment policies and strategies of the MEF, by 2025 the regulatory framework for the implementation of BIM in the public sector will be published, as well as the technological platforms for prioritized sectors of the national government. It is expected that by 2030, BIM will be mandatory throughout the public sector through its respective standard.

The executive director of the Peruvian Chamber of Construction (Capeco) pointed out that the country has serious deficits in infrastructure, equipment and housing that affect competitiveness, in addition to the fact that the current public works model is inefficient. He also pointed out that during 2020, 44% of medium and large construction companies used BIM in the country.

It should be noted that this decision has been reached because, among the many benefits of BIM, it allows reducing up to 85% the number of problems in the works, as well as reducing change orders by 40%, reducing construction times by 7%, and saving from 1% to 5% in construction costs.

At Acero Estudio Peru we are on the cutting edge and we implement the BIM methodology in all types of projects to offer our clients the best results. What are you waiting for? Contact us to take advantage of the benefits of BIM in public works.

BIM and “Blockchain” combination

The Spanish construction company FCC has completed in Dublin the first project in the world to combine BIM and “Blockchain”, two buildings on the campus of the Grangegorman University. To achieve this, a platform has been created that pairs both solutions with the aim of improving the company’s productivity and guaranteeing excellence in processes and results through the automation of on-site quality control and management methods.

The use of the BIM methodology is mandatory to be awarded a public works contract in Spain. Its implementation is advancing at a fast pace and it is required for many different types of projects. So far this year, 161 tenders have been published for a total of 148 million euros that include this requirement, according to the CBIM Observatory of the Ministry of Transport. As we can see, BIM is becoming, day by day, a crucial methodology for the development of projects in the construction sector and therefore we should not overlook it.

It is true that both BIM and “Blockchain”, a distributed and secure database thanks to the encryption of its components, can be used separately and that there is already a lot of automation in the sector. However, by combining the qualities provided by “Blockchain” and BIM, the project gains in traceability and automation, ensuring quality, agility in the purchasing, monitoring and control processes, among many other things.

With a budget of 220 million, this first work to be carried out with both innovative methodologies has received the “Breeam” sustainable construction certification. Let us all follow FCC’s example and take advantage of BIM and “Blockchain”.

In Acero Estudio we have a team of professionals with proven and multidisciplinary experience in BIM methodology, contact us now.

Drones and their transformation of the AEC industry

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Companies in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry are using drones to quickly and accurately collect survey data.

The architecture, engineering and construction industry has historically been slow to adapt to technology. In fact, according to a McKinsey Global Institute report, the construction industry is one of the least digitalized. This is underscored by another report, this one from JBKnowledge, which reveals that nearly 60% of construction companies are not investing in new technologies.

An increasing number of disciplines is expanding its use of drones

Much of the AEC industry is using technologies and processes that no longer adequately serve their needs, either for projects or for partnerships. However, one area where the construction industry is expanding its use of emerging technology is the use of drones. Estimates from PricewaterhouseCoopers put the sources of drone work for infrastructure at a market value of $45.2 billion. Today, an increasing number of disciplines within construction projects – such as designers, surveyors, environmental consultants, builders and inspectors – are using drones for aerial photography, volumetric analysis and topographic mapping, among many other things.

Benefits of using drones:

1) Helps to increase workflow and efficiency

The ability of drones to collect real-time data on the job site has dramatically increased workflow and efficiency in design and construction. Drones are being used more frequently in construction to conduct on-site surveys, as in the case of our company, Acero Estudio, monitoring the progress of the GECAMA wind farm construction site in Cuenca with the help of this technology.

The drones capture the data that the surveyors need but cannot normally see, since they have an unobstructed, high-altitude view of the construction site.

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Drone inspection in the GECAMA wind farm construction (Cuenca – Spain)

2) Helps to make the construction site safer

This also helps to make the construction site safer, as drones can survey difficult or dangerous terrain, keeping human surveyors out of harm’s way and helping construction workers avoid dangerous areas. For all these reasons, drones are replacing traditional methods of surveying terrain and greatly reducing the time and manual labor required.

Supervising construction with drones

3) Time and cost reduction

It is ironic that the AEC sector is one of the slowest to adopt new technologies, yet one of those that could benefit the most from them. However, this sector has more readily adopted the use of drones, which can save large design and construction projects a lot of time and money.

According to a report in the scientific journal Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, the use of drones for taking measurements and levels of a terrain, allows a reduction of working time of 50% with respect to drones. traditional surveying methods. In addition, it represents a reduction in lifting costs of 75%.

Acero Estudio has just incorporated a fleet of DRONES

Acero Estudio, with headquarters in Valencia and based in Perú, incorporates a fleet of DRONES capable of developing most of our services faster and with more efficiency, following our commitment with the integration of new technologies in our servicies.

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    Mercadona launches innovative BIM processes

    Today, more than ever, we know firsthand the impact that unexpected challenges can have on our jobs and how many project management teams have been forced to quickly devise new, secure methods of communication and collaboration in order to keep their projects on track.

    Mercadona, Spain’s leading food retailer, is not only a major retailer, but also designs, executes and maintains logistics blocks, stores and offices. With more than 1,600 stores, 16 logistics blocks, 3 beehives and several office centers in Spain and Portugal, Mercadona is one of the Spanish companies with the highest construction volume.

    To be able to act against this market pull, it is necessary to build adequate spaces where digital transformation becomes essential. Thus, Mercadona has organized itself to build efficiently and, in particular, has implemented innovative BIM processes. The goal is simple: to build better, faster and in a respectful and sustainable way thanks to the BIM methodology.

    Mercadona relies on the Onfly solution, which makes it possible to implement the established procedure. Onfly is a simple and effective tool for managing, centralizing and harmonizing BIM data to speed up design and increase team productivity, provided by the BIM&CO digital community. This shared BIM library helps construction companies to manage and share their BIM content in a private and secure cloud-based way, taking into account classifications and business data specific to their structures.

    If you want to imitate Mercadona’s model and improve your construction process considerably, don’t hesitate to apply this innovative methodology! To learn more about BIM, take a look at our website or contact us. If, on the other hand, you are interested in the Onfly solution for your company, have a look at the BIM&CO web site.

    Participation of Acero Estudio in the international program XPande

    XPande. Application for growth in international markets

    “This action is co-financed by the European Union through the FEDER Operational Program of the Valencian Community 2014-2020”.

    This year 2021-2022, in Acero Estudio, we have had the opportunity to participate in the Xpande Digital program of the Chamber of Commerce of Valencia.

    Through this program, the European Union has granted us financial support through the European Regional Development Fund, allowing us to carry out the internationalization of our company in the UK market.

    With some objectives to achieve, related to our presence on the Internet, such as strengthening our global online activity, achieving brand recognition, attracting new customers, building customer loyalty and increasing the number of sales (or market share), we have finally achieved great results. Among them, the possibility of entering a new market such as the United Kingdom and increasing the visibility of our business in this country, thus achieving the consolidation of our website abroad.

    We thank the Chamber of Commerce of Spain and Valencia, the IVACE and the European Union for the opportunity to participate in this program.

    Drone flight and restitution of the area planned for the Pedestrian Accessibility to and from “Las Estaciones del Metropolitano, Lima”

    estudio conceptual para restitucion accesibilidad metropolitano de lima

    The Acero Estudio team in Peru carried out the geodesy, drone flight and restitution of the area planned for the Pedestrian Accessibility to and from “Las Estaciones del Metropolitano, Lima”.

    Given the current situation of global pandemic due to COVID-19, these tasks were all carried out under preventive measures and medical examinations.

    To better understand the work developed by our team in the project area, they began with the placement of Geodetic Points (one at each station) linked to the IGN coordinate system. The measurement of the same by means of differential GPS of double frequency. Then, we proceeded to the location of the support points necessary for the subsequent restitution of the drone flight. These support points were marked with X-shaped stencils and paint, and were measured with GPS in RTK mode.

    The drone flight of the 33 stations was performed at a suitable height taking into account the height of the buildings and the existing elements. A DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone with a 20 Mpx camera was used for this purpose. Once the photogrammetric images were obtained, they were processed and the point cloud and orthophoto of each station were made. With the orthophoto and the point cloud, the DTM was processed and then the restitution of the environment of each station.

    We would like to thank our client CPS for the trust placed in our team and for the coordination and management of the work carried out.

    Supervision of construction sites

    The monitoring and inspection of construction sites with drones is being implemented as a valuable tool to document through drone flights the evolution in the execution of works.

    Companies involved in the control and supervision of construction sites are increasingly opting for aerial supervision with drones during the construction process, mainly to perform four types of work:

    1) Control of execution progress.

    2) Verification of geometry.

    3) Obtaining corporate and/or advertising videos.

    4) Detailed images of singular elements.

    Our aerial monitoring, inspection and supervision services of works with drones, both outdoors and indoors, allow a complete tracking of the work. The main advantages of this technology include the following:

    – It contributes to know the pace of execution.

    – It increases and improves the quality and quantity of graphic documentation in different phases of construction.

    – Minimizes costs, by acquiring more information in less time.

    – Improves safety by reducing accessibility difficulties and avoiding risks for the team that carries out the inspection.

    In Acero Estudio we have a team of drones and experienced pilots, trained to develop any type of project, which allows us to guarantee the optimal result of the contracted works, as well as to offer all the experience accumulated in the sector in each of the works in which we participate. Through data acquisition, we carry out an accurate study of the area and its needs, according to the current UAS regulations in Spain applied by the State Aviation Safety Agency (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea, AESA).

    We have already carried out several projects in this field, including the supervision of the wind farm GECAMA (Generación Eólica de Castilla-La Mancha) in Cuenca, specifically in the municipalities of Atalaya del Cañete, Cañada Juncosa, Honrubia and Tébar, where the application of this technology is bringing many benefits for the different collaborators.

    Hiring a drone service is an excellent investment for companies in any industry. This technology is used throughout the entire project execution, from feasibility and bidding to handover and maintenance, so do not miss the opportunity to apply it whenever you can in any type of work.

    We would like to thank GECAMA, TYPSA and Enlight for the trust placed in our team to carry out this activity.

    Geodesy, drone flight and laser scanning: Minera Volcan in Cerro de Pasco

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    Technical File for the Expansion of the Neutralization Plant, Minera Volcan, Cerro De Pasco

    The Acero Estudio team in Peru carried out the geodesy, drone flight and laser scanning of the area planned for the expansion of the Neutralization Plant of Minera Volcan in Cerro de Pasco.

    These works were carried out under all preventive measures and medical examinations due to the existing COVID-19 pandemic.

    Once all the requirements requested by Volcan were met, the Acero Estudio team in Peru traveled from Lima to the work area.

    The work in the project area began with the placement of geodetic points linked to the mining company’s coordinate system and their measurement by means of differential GPS with double frequency.

    Next, the necessary support points were located for the subsequent restitution of the drone flight. These support points were marked with lime and measured with GPS in RTK mode.

    The drone flight of about 12 Ha was performed at low altitude (60 m) to obtain a better definition of the surface and the existing elements such as buildings, pipes, etc. A DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone with a 20 Mpx camera was used for this purpose.

    After the drone flight, the laser scanning of the specific areas where the expansion of the neutralization plant was going to be carried out was performed.

    241 scans were made using the FARO 3D S120 scanner with which all the essential information was collected, measurements, volumes of high quality images and dynamic range (HDR) and millions of 3D points obtained in seconds, with a full capture range of 360 degrees, where the resolution, quality of the points and the light shot were adjusted to adequately adapt to the capture of the scene from multiple points of view, different lighting conditions, facilities and distances to the facades.

    In the office, the scans were recorded and the 3D modeling of the main facilities of the project was carried out.

    We would like to thank our client SUEZ for the trust placed in our team and for the coordination and management of the work developed.

    The drone, our great ally

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    The photogrammetric flight with drone is, nowadays, one of the most used techniques in inspections and monitoring of works and in Acero Estudio we offer this type of service.

    With this technique we convert two-dimensional data into three-dimensional information, since it allows us to calculate the dimensions and positions of objects in space from measurements taken on aerial photographs.

    The drones are equipped with GPS technology and follow programmed flight paths, performing very precise and stable flights, ideal to achieve optimal results and great advantages. The use of drones has increased the possibilities of image exploitation, allowing the automatic generation of height models, ortho-images and stereo-images as well as the creation and visualization of three-dimensional models.

    In addition, with the use of this technology, a faster and more personalized service is achieved for each project. Drone photogrammetry has made it possible to speed up processes, reduce costs, diminish operational risks and provide high quality images.

    For the restitution of 3D images with drones to be accurate we need, in addition to a great knowledge of the surface, a correct flight planning, since this is where we find the main difficulty of the mission. The drone flight must be stable and constant in order to obtain elements of the front, rear and side images, that is, the captured photographs must have a high amount of overlap between images, approximately 80% in each photograph.

    As we can see, drones have become our great ally in this sector. It is of vital importance that the flight is performed by professional experts such as the ones in Acero Estudio, to get the best results! Contact us to solve any doubt or to collaborate with us and take a look at https://aceroestudio.com/drones/ to learn more.