3DEXPERIENCE Construction 
Akio Moriwaki
As head of global marketing for the AEC Industry at Dassault Systèmes, Mr. Moriwaki launches and promotes groundbreaking Industry Solution Experiences. He is a member of buildingSMART. End BIM Fragmentation: Embrace Collaboration with “Design for Fabrication”July 28th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
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. Read the rest of End BIM Fragmentation: Embrace Collaboration with “Design for Fabrication” To BIM or not to BIM?July 14th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
The 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 shortageJuly 7th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
Originally 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. Read the rest of How drones are helping Japan overcome a labor shortage World Cities Summit Hosts Government Leaders & Innovators Solving City Planning ChallengesJune 30th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
Today’s cities consume as much as 75% of natural resources, 70% of global energy consumption and energy-related carbon emissions—and are growing at a rate of 1.3 million people each week. To grow cities more responsibly, sustainably and satisfyingly for residents, government leaders from around the world are coming together to discuss shared challenges, and potential solutions, at the 2016 World Cities Summit.
Under the theme Livable & Sustainable Cities: Innovative Cities of Opportunity, the event is a platform for discussions of how cities can perform long-term planning in a way that better serves their residents, and improves resilience, through policy, new technology and social innovation. Reimagining Urban Planning with 3DEXPERIENCity: New urban morphologies for connected work- and lifestylesJune 16th, 2016 by Ingeborg Rocker, PhD
 3DEXPERIENCity, Wind Simulation for Singapore City, Singapore Traditional models of urbanism are challenged today by the growing and increasingly diversified population in cities. Urban planners will find they need a new planning model that takes into consideration the needs of hyper-dense cities. They will need to re-think how we imagine, plan, design, analyze, simulate, realize and manage cities in order to better plan for the future. New urban planning tools also are needed to foster better communication among governments, business and citizens. One solution with the potential to transform urban planning is the 3DEXPERIENCE city map. By creating a data-rich virtual model of the city in all its complexity, and linking it back to actual existing conditions in real-time, we can understand through simulations the potential effects of various systemic changes before implementing them. Benefits of Virtual Design and Construction to Civil Construction ProjectsJune 9th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
The ability to visualize the built environment is critical to the design and construction of civil construction projects. While 3D simulation is widely used in the design phase of infrastructure projects, it is still gaining momentum in the construction phase. Advancements in 3D and 4D simulation technology, however, now make it possible for project stakeholders to better visualize the construction process of complex buildings and infrastructure projects. This advanced visual communication provides a valuable asset to the building design process and is one that civil engineering projects should adopt. More construction project sites now use virtual design and construction simulation. Virtual simulation provides a 3D and 4D computer-generated representation and offers a very realistic view of buildings, bridges, infrastructure, and other graphical models. Read the rest of Benefits of Virtual Design and Construction to Civil Construction Projects Watch How “Façade Design for Fabrication” Can Boost EfficiencyJune 2nd, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
In this video, you’ll learn get a firsthand look at how Façade Design for Fabrication can help architects, engineers and construction managers to work more efficiently with façade fabricators. Façade Design for Fabrication, powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, connects all processes from design through fabrication and construction. The result is a significant reduction in design process and fabrication waste. This video will walk you through the process of designing a new stadium and then demonstrate how a façade engineer can use this same 3D model to produce shop drawings. Read the rest of Watch How “Façade Design for Fabrication” Can Boost Efficiency Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA): Manufacturing Process to Improve Building DeliveryMay 19th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
 Richard Kelly, Operations Director for buildingSMART International We interviewed Richard Kelly, Operations Director for buildingSMART International, to get his take on the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) trend in AEC Industry. The concept of DfMA was developed in the 1970s as a structured way of making product development more efficient. Today, however, DfMA is one more manufacturing concept that is transforming the efficiency with which buildings are brought to market. Redefining How AEC Can Apply BIM for Digital Design & Construction: A Recap of BIM World 2016May 12th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
Each year, BIM World aims to bring together all of the members of the AEC chain to discuss how BIM tools can improve the processes of individual companies and people in the industry forward as a whole. This year, a number of innovative presentations redefined how BIM can benefit AEC professionals. Strong attendance at this year’s event, which took place this year in Paris, April 6-7, demonstrated just how much the adoption of BIM tools and technologies has grown in France. The theme of the event, “breaking the innovation code of real estate industry and urban design,” attracted an audience that included software vendors, as well as architects, general contractors and subcontractors.
Dassault Systèmes was on hand with information about all of its product offerings, from the latest versions of CATIA to its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. At the 2016 event, Dassault Systèmes received more than double the number of inquiries compared to last year. Part of that expanded interest could be attributed to presentations given by Dassault representatives and customers. The Chrysalis Amphitheater: Transforming AEC Through CollaborationMay 5th, 2016 by Akio Moriwaki
In nature, “chrysalis” refers to the metallic-gold shell that encases a butterfly’s metamorphosis. Like its namesake, the Chrysalis Amphitheater in Merriweather Park, Maryland is making a bold transformation. The futuristic band shell, designed by Marc Fornes of THEVERYMANY, features a dual-curved steel and aluminum shell over a concrete base. From curved tubes to custom shingles, the project is a wide-ranging, geometric display made up of many unique panel-types.  Conceptual skin model from the architect MARC FORNES/THEVERYMANY The manufacturer of this form is A. Zahner Company, an internationally acclaimed engineering and fabrication company based in Kansas City. Read the rest of The Chrysalis Amphitheater: Transforming AEC Through Collaboration |
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The summit, scheduled for July 10-14, 2016, welcomes to Singapore leaders of some of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, as well as academics, AEC professionals and other industry experts to discuss city challenges and share solutions.
