Achieving high-difficulty construction in a short period! A case study of executing a project using BIM.
West Terminal 2 is a new ferry passenger terminal in Helsinki, Finland, completed in March 2017. The new terminal was designed with a focus on functionality to ensure smooth and efficient boarding and disembarking for passengers. Many stakeholders utilized BIM throughout the project, from design to manufacturing and construction, in pursuit of design and quality. BIM software was introduced for design, structure, and equipment design, and "Tekla Structures" was adopted for the design of the building, which features a geometric design including a curved roof, sloped canopies and facades, and tall glass walls. BIM is not only an excellent tool for adjusting various design requirements and achieving complex construction within a short timeframe, but the client also appreciates that it helped deepen the understanding of the design. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. (If the PDF button is not displayed) ⇩ The catalog can be downloaded from the special website below ⇩
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【Case Summary】 ■Implemented Products: Tekla Structures, Trimble SketchUp ■Results - Various challenges that were not anticipated at the concept stage became apparent during the design adjustment phase of the BIM model, allowing project members to consider solutions early on. - BIM is not only an excellent tool for adjusting various design requirements and achieving complex construction within a short timeframe, but the client also evaluated it as helpful for deepening their understanding of the design. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Trimble is a technology company with a vision to transform the industry. Tekla Structures, a BIM software for structural design, enables the creation of As-Built BIM models that are utilized across a wide range from conceptual design to detailed design, fabrication, and construction site process management, playing a central role in the construction workflow. It supports various structural forms such as steel, reinforced concrete, and precast concrete. Particularly in the detailed design and fabrication stages, it serves as the global de facto standard, demonstrating its effectiveness among advanced user companies worldwide. Through a global network, Trimble has established partnerships with various advanced software and machine tool manufacturers in the industry, achieving efficiency in design and automation of the fabrication process. The company continuously invests in the development of cutting-edge technology, pioneering the development of technologies that enable global BIM model sharing and group design using the cloud, and it implements numerous user requests in its annual version upgrades. To accommodate Japan's unique specifications, Trimble has established a dedicated development system within Japan to develop software for Japanese user companies.