3DEXPERIENCE Construction Archive for July, 2016End BIM Fragmentation: Embrace Collaboration with “Design for Fabrication”Thursday, July 28th, 2016
Today’s AEC projects are more complex than ever, achieving heights, shapes and performance capabilities undreamed of a few years ago. Yet even as owners demand more from their buildings, many AEC professionals are still using processes that lead to redundant design, idle labor and significant rework. There is now a solution available that harnesses the expert knowledge of the entire AEC team to create processes that are as efficient as the resulting project. To BIM or not to BIM?Thursday, July 14th, 2016The following article was originally published by Geoff Haines on the Desktop Engineering Blog and is reprinted with permission.  Geoffrey M. Haines, BSc(Eng), ACGI, C Eng, MIMechE, FRSA
I can’t claim originality to this Shakespearean title which has suitable gravity for many companies in the construction industry. It was thought up by Dr Steve Lo of Bath University for a one-day conference I attended organised by the “Future Envelope” community of façade designers and manufacturers. Drawing from members of the European Façade Networks, the Society of Façade Engineers and Centre for Window Cladding technology, the aim of the conference was to discuss how BIM can help or even hinder the design and construction process of building façades. To start off, early presentations included how professionals and companies can gain accreditation to be BIM Level 2 compliant. This is a requirement for any building design and construction contract delivered to the UK government since April 2016. Hence it’s a hot topic and the explanations given by BRE (Building Research Establishment) on their BIM Level 2 certification process were received well. How drones are helping Japan overcome a labor shortageThursday, July 7th, 2016Originally posted to 3D Perspectives by Catherine Bolgar, former managing editor of The Wall Street Journal Europe. For more from Catherine Bolgar, contributors from the Economist Intelligence Unit, along with industry experts, join the Future Realities discussion.
The “i-Construction” initiative was unveiled last December by Keiichi Ishii, Japan’s minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism. Its goal is a 50% increase in construction workers’ productivity. Japan’s labor force is projected to decline to 56.8 million in 2030 due to a shrinking population, down 14% from 2010, and automation is seen as a strong solution. (IMF Working Paper, Foreign Help Wanted: Easing Japan’s Labor Shortages)  Drones are helping Japan overcome an AEC labor shortage (Photo courtesy of iStock) The program mostly involves developing standards for integrating information and communications technology with the construction industry. The new technology is being developed by the private sector. |
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