The first Tekla Global BIM Awards competition was arranged in the end of 2009. It gathered and showcased the building information models and descriptions of more than 40 of the most exemplary construction projects around the world.
Entries to the Global BIM Awards competition were the winners of regional Tekla model competitions held by Tekla area offices and resellers during 2009. The competition was divided into three categories: BIM, steel, as well as concrete and other projects.
The winners are: Expo 2010 Finland Pavilion Kirnu modelled by Lemcon (China) Co. Ltd. (Best BIM Project); Aldar HQ modeled by William Hare (Best Steel Project, UAE); Texas Children's Hospital modelled by Coreslab Structures (Best Concrete Project, US). The Crusell Bridge modelled by WSP Finland Oy was awarded a special recognition, and Capital Gate Tower modelled by Eversendai (UAE) won the open web vote. These companies will be rewarded locally by Tekla area offices during the spring 2010.
The winners of the competition were chosen by a jury of leading BIM experts in the world: Professor Charles Eastman of Georgia Institute of Technology, and Vice Chair of buildingSMART Korea Inhan Kim; Tekla was represented by CEO Ari Kohonen and Executive Vice President Risto Räty.
“Tekla users are able to manage details of design, fabrication and construction that show the whole field of building and construction what is possible to achieve by building information modelling,” said Chuck Eastman. “The Crusell Bridge is one of several beautiful examples of a complex engineering project and of the use of BIM-related control systems for managing the design and construction.”
More information about the competition, the winners and other entries is available at the campaign page.
For additional information, please contact:
Risto Räty, Executive Vice President, Tekla B&C, tel. +358 30 661 1781, risto.raty (at) tekla.com
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