Building Information Modeling Conference

BIM conference

The BIM Commission of the Spanish Government has published the next event to be held this year that we think might be of interest to you…

Building Information Modeling Conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists and researchers to share their experiences and research results on BIM methodology.

This conference provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for both researchers and educators, to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in all fields of this methodology.

If you are interested in learning about BIM methodology in all its aspects… don’t hesitate any longer! Visit this website and sign up!

https://waset.org/building-information-modelling-conference-in-july-2021-in-bali

Event details

Date: From July 15 to 16 2021

Place: Bali (digital presence)

Organizer: WASET (World Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology)

Moreover, if you want to learn more about BIM, you will find all the necessary information on our website.

What kind of projects are suitable for 3D laser scanning?

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3D Laser Scanning is one of the most relevant services in the industry

This means of data capture is transforming work methods and simplifying all processes as it offers great advantages derived from its use.

In Acero Estudio we are specialized in the scanning and modeling of railroad lines, industrial plants and others…

You may be wondering: What kind of projects are suitable for 3D laser scanning?

For almost all projects, 3D laser scanning can be used although, for certain projects, either because of its simplicity in measurement or because they require many changes of scanner position, it may not be the best option. However, if you work with topographic or engineering survey projects, the 3D laser scanner is your best ally.

Topography with drones

There are many reasons that make topography and drones a perfect combination.

The applications of drones in topography are many and quite different, but among its most common uses, the supervision of works and facilities stands out from the rest, in which Acero Estudio has a lot of experience.

The study of an area for a future action, mainly large public and civil constructions, is crucial in order to examine in detail the environment in which it will be developed. Drones allow to make revisions and visually detect possible conditioning factors in the subsequent execution, in a fast way and with a high level of accuracy.

In addition, drones in this field allow us to obtain high quality images and videos that helps facilitate the presentation and analysis of the progress of the constructions.

 

 

BIM in railway infrastructures

The rail transport system plays a crucial role in cities, allowing both the orderly growth of the urban planning and the movement of millions of people and goods in a sustainable way.

The development of rail projects requires large investments and long, particularly laborious, processes, so the integration of new technologies from the initial stages is essential.

Among the most significant difficulties are the massive processing of information data, long execution periods and the complexity of construction due to the surrounding work environment. The needs of the sector have given rise to the search for optimal answers to improve the efficiency of construction and operation of project development, as well as to guarantee its progress, safety and quality. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology is used to meet these specific needs.

The application of BIM in the railway sector offers comprehensive project management and the opportunity to win at all stages of its life cycle. It meets customer demand with information models created in a common data environment that enables effective collaboration and communication between all stakeholders. Accordingly, the development of the technological foundations makes it possible to explore the pre-construction of infrastructure through simulations, to assess its feasibility.

BIM is a key player in the industry. In the long term, its contributions are immeasurable and promise greater benefits in the operation and maintenance phases. BIM methodology is currently being used in 21 rail projects in 17 countries.

BIM applied to the nuclear energy industry

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In the nuclear power plants : Vandellós II, Almaráz and Cofrentes, under the direction, coordination and management of GDES (Grupo Dominguis Energy Services), our team has been in charge of the data collection of existing electrical conduits and the three-dimensional modeling. Because of our commitment to excellence in safety and reliability and of course our large track record  in such industry, our client has opted for our Laser Scanning and Building Information Modeling (BIM) services.

Scan-to-BIM and its benefits

The Faro Focus 3D x330 scanner was the tool used to perform the surveys of the electrical ducts and collect all essential information with point clouds and volumes of high quality images. From the data obtained, with the use of BIM and Revit, three-dimensional models of the current state were created, to subsequently include the designed endothermic protection solutions (fire protection) and obtain their measurements with high precision.

The Laser Scanner has simplified the data collection process, getting a significant reduction in the risks involved when we work at heights, accidental actions with the equipment necessary for manual data collection and exposure times of personnel; translating in terms of occupational safety and nuclear safety.

The benefits of the use of these technologies are transcendent, in addition to obtaining accurate and structured data, it offers the opportunity to provide optimized solutions, which contemplate a greater number of data and factors for the design.In turn, it is possible to better plan actions, increase safety, avoid future problems and, consequently, increase the efficiency of nuclear power facilities.

We would like to thank our client GDES for the trust in our team.

Acero Estudio sharing knowledge

On Tuesday, the 30th of March, we had the pleasure to share with Vestel Ingineering our knowledge and experience working with 3D Laser Scanner and drone technology.

With the help of Juan Antonio Ortiz Rodríguez and David Torromé Belda, we showed the different advantages of both technologies and the importance of having a drone and thermographic camera in data collection.

We would like to thank David Mora Negrete and Ricard Martínez Pla, among others, for their great welcome. It was a very interesting day and, most importantly, with an audience very interested in the content!

Given the special circumstances, the event was carried out respecting all security measures. The training was carried out in shifts and in a place with enough space to carry out the activity with the peacefulness that we all need during these times.

If you are also interested in training and would like to learn more about these innovative technologies in the industry, take a look at 3-D Laser Scanner and Drones.

Drone – UAV’S – RPAS

New service in Spain

The incorporation of new technologies is part of the spirit of our company. Among the different services we offer, we can find the service of drones in different fields of application, specially developed for years in the Delegation of Peru.

Taking advantage of the knowledge and experience acquired during these years, we have incorporated this service in Spain in order to help all our customers in their projects in the fastest and most effective way. For this purpose, we have a team of drones, qualified pilots and operators, trained to develop any project.

The result of this expansion of drone services through a strong commitment to this technology is a reality. Thanks to the use of drones, we can combine topography and photography, thus obtaining cartography, digital models and orthophotos in different types of activities; civil engineering, industrial, archeology and architecture among others.

There are many advantages that are achieved by applying this technology in projects, so what are you waiting for? Visit our website and contact us for more information.

SCAN to BIM and COVID-19 Campo Grande Station, Valladolid

Our team has carried out the 3D laser scanning of the Campo Grande Station of Adif, located in Valladolid, in full state of alarm.

The team was able to move around and execute the scanning tasks of all the facilities of the station, both inside and outside, where they found a different scenario than usual. The nature of the high traffic of people had been reduced to a minimum, allowing the scanning tasks to be accomplished in full daylight and with the area practically deserted.

Scan-to-BIM, is a process composed of three main actions: scanning, data recording and modeling. When it comes to surveying the existing conditions of a building or infrastructure, laser scanning is a technological tool that offers multiple advantages over conventional methods. Every day its demand increases, especially at present times, when we are facing a pandemic in which security measures force to reduce the mobility and the concentration of people.

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At this point, 389 scans were made with the Faro Focus 3D X330 scanner, in which all the essential information, measurements, volumes of high quality images and dynamic range (HDR) and millions of 3D points were collected in seconds, with a full 360-degree capture range, where the resolution, quality of the points and light capture were adjusted to suit capturing objects and spaces from multiple points of view, different lighting conditions, size of interior spaces and distances to facades.

As a result, once the data obtained was already processed, both point clouds and 360 images, using the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, the 3D model of the station was created with a high level of detail and precision, reaching the “LOD 300” Development Level for all the rooms of the building, both on the facades and in the interior spaces. An as-built model, which contains the relevant information of the building, allowing future interventions or maintenance actions to be performed effectively, saving time, resources, obtaining accurate measurements and higher quality in the visualizations.

In conclusion, Scan-to-BIM, is the right technology to perform this kind of work overcoming the difficulties associated with the security measures implemented by the COVID-19, ensuring that it is a fundamental technology to keep the sector and projects in motion, as well as directly benefit the needs of the stakeholders, offering new opportunities that significantly reduce the physical presence to fully understand the parts that make up a project.

We thank our client TYPSA for the trust placed Acero Estudio in our team of BIM Consultants and the effort of coordinating and directing the work carried out.

BIM: a working methodology that has revolutionized the classic design systems

BIM Revolutioning the classic design systems

BIM ¿ What is it?

In the management of construction and building projects, ¨Building Information Modeling¨ (BIM) is a working methodology that has r-evolved the classic design systems based on CAD plans, combining geometric (3D), time (4D), and costs (5D), environmental (6D) and maintenance (7D). Grouping all this digital information greatly facilitates collaborative work between the different areas and the optimization of human, technical and cost resources.

It is noteworthy that, against what many may think, BIM is not a software, but rather a work method that is framed in the context of collaborative culture and has led to a substantial transformation in the design, building  and the management of the assets in construction sector.

BIM establishes a transversal workflow for Architects, engineers, builders, developers as well as a  communication channel between all those involved in the process, generating a virtual model with all the information related to the building (design, technical, structural, installation, etc. energy efficiency, economic, materials, commercial, execution phases, maintenance, administration, etc…). 

It is important that all agents know in details the BIM method and its tools, therefore, from our headquarters in Valencia we provide  BIM training since the handling of different types of software and the compatibility and interoperability between them . BIM Consulting Services are crucial for the proper implementation in each project.

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Advantages of BIM VS Classic method

  • Automatic updating of the information in the entire project when it is edited in any part of the model. Real-time modifications serve to update the rest of the project parameters. 
  • Real time development under continous supervision of the client .
  • There is no loss of information between the different agents despite of using different versions of software. 
  • A transversal communication flow is established that enhances collaboration and takes advantage of the contributions and know-how of each agent. 
  • Technical information, costs, deadlines, etc. are available at all times ,facilitating and improving handling task.
  • These benefits translate into bigger efficency with shorter lead times and costs.

Acero Estudio & BIM

Is the BIM methodology mandatory in EU?

The answer is yes for public building tenders. Since last December 17, 2018, the date imposed by the European Union to require its use in construction projects subject to public financing, but due to its advantages it is also increasingly used in private projects .

Acero Estudio, with headquarters in Valencia and based in Perú, has a multidisciplinary team with proven experience, and has developed a multitude of BIM projects on the five continents.