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Construction Tech Review | Sunday, September 24, 2023
Construction contractors can leverage BIM to automatically identify all locations on the structure that pose a significant fall hazard.
FREMONT, CA: Due to the advanced capabilities of building information modeling (BIM), underground construction technology is becoming more capable and dynamic than ever before. In spite of the challenges of working around buried structures and components, BIM offers opportunities to make it safer, more efficient, and more understandable.
BIM Technology benefits underground construction in the following ways:
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Construction that is less invasive: Excavation of trenches can be a highly destructive process that disrupts the local community and the environment. Microtunneling, for example, is a trenchless excavation method that is much less invasive. With BIM, these processes are much easier to implement. It is possible to gather data on buried structures or earthworks using above-ground tools. The information can be used to create a detailed digital model where things like pipes and tunnels can be carefully mapped out. As a result of this advance planning, excavation can be carried out swiftly and inconspicuously.
As a result of BIM's accessibility to the whole-building context, any necessary changes or updates to buried structures can be mapped out before any further excavation is performed.
Safety is improved: Its capability to conduct risk analysis is one of the top benefits of BIM in the construction process. The risk analysis process becomes significantly more thorough and reliable when engineers and risk managers utilize advanced features like heat distribution and layered imagery. The safety of the project is directly affected by this. Construction contractors can leverage BIM to automatically identify all locations on the structure that pose a significant fall hazard.
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It is also possible to identify unique risks associated with buried structures. The use of underground construction imaging technologies, such as LiDAR or GPR, along with GIS, is particularly helpful in this process. Waterline systems have already found this to be extremely useful for reducing risk.
As a result of the data collected from LiDAR, GPR, and GIS, humans do not need to risk venturing into potentially unstable tunnel systems. As a result of ground-penetrating imagery, a whole-building assessment of safety and risk can be carried out through BIM.
Construction that is more sustainable: In recent years, consumers have increasingly demanded sustainable construction, influencing stakeholder's and project owners' decisions. From how materials are sourced to how energy is consumed on project sites, the construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. Underground construction can be made more sustainable through BIM.
Traditional trench excavation is not particularly beneficial for the land surrounding it due to its destructive nature. Through BIM, trenchless operations can be refined and optimized, resulting in a significantly more environmentally friendly underground construction process.
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