Before moving forward and telling you all about the BIM technology used in various projects around the world, we remind you that BIM stands for “Building Information Modeling” and its use in engineering and architecture is mandatory since the beginning of 2020 for new construction projects. rehabilitation, new construction, and infrastructures.
Through this tool, professionals in the sector can participate, collaborate or exchange ideas with other professionals in real-time, thus achieving high effectiveness, allowing the project time from start to finish to be shortened.
BIM methodology in the world.
BIM, more than a participant, has been the protagonist on several occasions worldwide, and it is not surprising because it is a complete and ideal methodology. Some of the most impressive projects this year that have used Building Information Modeling are:
1.- The Chelsea Harbor Development, in London, used the BIM methodology for the production of plans and technical documentation. They were able to carry out the virtual pre-construction of the façade of what has become one of the most ambitious architectural plans of all time.
This building complies with the environmental quality code “code for sustainable homes level 4” which makes it a benchmark in the modern world with an impressive, sustainable and ecological design.
Through the BIM model, complications, inconsistencies, and lack of coordination could be resolved in the design phase, resulting in Chelsea Island, an impressive luxury residential complex.
2.- The Panama Canal: that’s right! This titanic work was a great advance in the world of modern architecture and engineering since it began to be built in 1881.
To remodel the Panama Canal, took courage, since it is 80 km long, and connects nothing more and nothing less than the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. The Panama Canal is also the main source of trade in Panama so to reform it there are many factors that had to be taken into account.
Of course, the expansion of this channel was a complete success and the BIM methodology was used to bring important innovations to this huge infrastructure within the scheduled time frames. Among many other things, the hydraulic system, the gate system, and the control system have been improved.
3.- The Pumajero Bridge, Colombia. It was under construction for four years, from 2015 to 2019. It is the longest bridge in Colombia and one of the longest in the world. It is 2,250 meters long. It is located in Barranquilla on the Magdalena River.
The main idea of this huge structure was to improve the connectivity of the Coast. It also made it possible for larger tonnage ships to pass through and improved the navigability of the river.
This project used the BIM methodology during its development and continues to do so for any control and maintenance work.
4.- Nanjing Youth Cultural Center: After 34 months of construction, the first building in China that was built in two directions at the same time opened its doors.
The architects used all their knowledge and techniques in BIM technology to build this impressive building. They started with the ground floor and then built up and down simultaneously a milestone.
5.- Casa Enseada, in Brazil: thanks to BIM technology, this summer house could be built in record time, less than a year.
The use of the BIM tool allowed the process to be faster since they had a very tight execution time. Through the BIM methodology, they were able to analyze, in the preliminary phase, all aspects of the construction before carrying it out. Thanks to this, the impressive beach house was built quickly and efficiently.
6.- MOEA Innovation Campus in Taiwan: This impressive campus is located in the heart of Taiwan, and used BIM technology to carry out the project, which has more than 42,700 square meters.
These 2.47 hectares have changed over the years, but to maintain the name “Urban Garden” the new design is extremely respectful of the environment, managing to reduce carbon offset by 10% during its construction.
These are just a few examples around the world where BIM technology has been the main tool to achieve the objectives of these impressive projects, benchmarks in civil engineering and architecture worldwide.
