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How to Maximize Efficiency and Profitability with BIM Collaboration Tools for Construction

One of the main challenges of collaboration in construction is coordinating the work and communication of multiple parties, all of whom have their own specific roles and responsibilities. Where, this can lead to misunderstandings and delays, as well as an increased risk of errors and rework.

Construction projects can also be complex, making it difficult for all parties to have a clear understanding of the project as a whole. Aside from that, the construction industry is often characterized by tight deadlines and budgets, making effective collaboration and communication difficult. 

Furthermore, many construction projects involve working at distant locations, which can make it difficult for team members to communicate and collaborate in person.

BIM and patented workflow with collaboration tools

BIM is a digital representation of a building or infrastructure project, which can be used to improve collaboration and communication among all parties involved in a project. BIM allows all parties to access and share the same information, reducing the risk of errors and rework. BIM also helps to improve efficiency by providing a clear and complete view of the project, and it helps to reduce costs by identifying potential issues and conflicts before they occur. 

In addition to BIM, an innovative collaboration tool like Tekla Model Sharing is increasingly being used to improve collaboration in the construction industry. This patented synchronization tool allows project parties involved globally to simultaneously work on the same model without having their work colliding regardless of location or time zone. 

Project and model data is encrypted and transferred over the internet using a Microsoft Azure cloud sharing service. Changes history is backed up safe and secure on Microsoft Azure geo-replication storage to ensure all data is continuously replicated to another data center for disaster recovery. For facilitating work for owners of models and validating the integrity of models, Trimble provides a web access for admins to manage and control all shared models of organization, and 24x7 SOC Teams (Azure and Trimble) monitoring alerts. 

If you are looking to compare models and viewing them in 3D throughout the construction project, get access to accurate information at the right time - while enabling every stakeholder to share, review, coordinate and comment on data-rich building models in real-time, then collaboration made easy with Trimble Connect as a substitute and a next level of Tekla BIMsight

In fact,  Trimble Connect is a cloud-based and collaboration platform designed specifically for the construction industry and brings new features, enhancements to facilitate task management, informed decision making and enhancing projects efficiently. It is now easy to find areas of concern and solve clashes on time. 

This easy-to-use collaboration tool allows you to collect, analyze and interact with multi-dimensional drawings and models - without having to open multiple applications. 

Trimble Connect is a versatile platform that allows for seamless data flow across web, Windows, mobile, and mixed reality devices. It integrates with a range of Trimble products and 3rd party applications, while ensuring the highest level of security through adherence to AWS best practices and industry-standard certifications.

In conclusion, collaboration is a crucial aspect of any construction project, but it can be challenging due to the many different parties involved, the complexity of the project, and the tight deadlines and budgets. However, new BIM collaboration tools like Tekla Model Sharing and Trimble Connect are helping to overcome these challenges by providing a clear and complete view of the project, improving communication and collaboration among all parties, and reducing the risk of errors and rework. By using these technologies, construction professionals can achieve more successful projects, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

 

About the Author

Raja Abu Al. Ruz is a highly experienced Software Engineer at Trimble Solutions ME. With over 12 years of experience in the field, Raja specializes in developing new extensions using Tekla Open API, providing technical support for Trimble’s products . She works closely with colleagues to develop new ways to enhance our customers' experience.