Makati Development Corporation is the construction arm and subsidiary of leading Philippine real estate company, Ayala Land, Inc., we deliver projects that enhance land and enrich the lives of the Filipino people. Since 1974, we have constructed mixed-use, commercial and residential developments, business districts, hotels and resorts as well as various infrastructure that help catalyze the growth of our nation. Our impressive portfolio of projects is built on our relentless passion for customer service excellence. By adhering to our Core Execution Principles of Safety, Quality, Timely Delivery, Cost Efficiency and Sustainability, we deliver projects that reflect our aspiration of being a world-class Builder of Choice.
In this 2018, we proud to showcase Viento Voyager project on Cerca Alabang is a 6.6-hectare mid-rise residential condominium project in Investment Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, carrying the Alveo Land brand. The development promises to deliver an exclusive and distinctive living experience. Its distinct, carefully designed Modern architecture and lush landscaping are a refreshing departure from the steel-and-concrete structures that dominate the urban panorama, providing a relaxing ambiance for its residents. Earth tones such as brown and beige are distinct color palettes used to evoke a warm and perfect mood setting, making it the perfect environment to develop long and lasting relationships within families and the entire community. Cerca Alabang is a resort-themed community offering the signature Alveo advantages of low-density living, resort-like amenities and wide open spaces, providing residents with a resort-style daily experience.
Challenges Encountered:
- On time start and on time delivery of the project is the primary challenge of the Viento Voyager. MDC had 8 months work from the design planning up to the production of a full construction drawing.
- Since TSD is new software for the data analysis for structure, there are too many problems that encountered in modeling and analysis.
Success Factor:
Through the help of technical support of Tekla, the project was eventually overcome its problems on modeling and analysis.
Working in this project using the best tool such as Tekla gave us the following benefits:
- Modelling of the whole structure in Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) took only 9 working days from Dec. 19 to 28 2017. A process that would take months using previous software.
- With TSD, MDC was able to check the original design from the consultant and conduct its own value engineering resulting to a more accurate rebar to concrete ratio. The same model in TSD was used in Tekla Structures (TS), eliminating the repetition of modelling process at the detailing phase.
- The great help of TSD was on the quantification and estimates.
Overall, stream lining the BIM process of MDC with TSD and TS at its core allowed MDC to hit the timeline as committed.
