7 features to increase productivity in your architecture, engineering and construction projects
Article by April Reed, published on October 25, 2023. Free translation by beCAD. The original article can be consulted Here.
Architects, CAD designers and engineers need innovative tools to produce high quality 2D and 3D models for AEC projects (Architectural, Engineering Construction: Architecture, engineering, construction). Whether it's a new factory, a shopping centre, an indoor renovation or any other project, professionals need a CAD platform that can quickly and reliably create designs, as well as generate deliverables for projects of all sizes.
Designing world-class infrastructure implicitly means following the ever-changing demands of industry. Is your CAD software up to speed?
Here are 7 features of MicroStation that make FAC projects easier and faster to achieve:
1.Modélisez n’importe quoi, n’importe où
Bring your ideas to life through conceptual and detailed modelling. MicroStation offers a flexible 3D modeling approach that frees you from the constraints of 2D drawings while transparently supporting users working in a 2D environment. 3D modeling, 2D drawing and layout, reporting and realistic rendering of MicroStation are all integrated into the product. Thus, no additional products or modules are required. MicroStation helps you achieve designs that meet the needs of your customers while remaining true to your design intent.
« Maximizing efficiency with a single program has proven the right path for us. When you are more efficient in your design, you have more time to ensure that you create the most innovative and accurate customer solution and maximize profitability. This is what we get with MicroStation. » Nicolai Oliden, PE, Ethos Engineering.
2.Lisez n'importe quel type de fichier
Recognized as the ultimate data integrator, advanced data reporting features of MicroStation allow you to manage your project more efficiently and accurately. MicroStation Natively supports at least 7 times more file formats than other CAD applications, eliminating conversion errors. Each discipline using specific software and various file formats, it may seem almost impossible to integrate the elements of a complex project: with MicroStation You have what you need! Incorporate various file formats, field models, formats ranging from IFC to GIS, DWG or less common formats; you can trust in the unrivalled ability of MicroStation open, reference, import or export a wide range of data formats and types.
« One of the main advantages of MicroStation is that everything is included in a single software – from planning and construction to simulations to construction services. For specialized professions, such as CVC or automation, having an interface in which we can accept all files, without any problem, is a very important advantage. » Mario Rödel, SBI BIM Manager and CAD Team Leader.
3.Concevez avec un contexte géospatial
The integration features of a geospatial context MicroStation allow professionals to design with a real context, providing valuable information for project design and decision-making. Using MicroStation For your infrastructure design projects, you allow multidisciplinary teams to incorporate the existing conditions of the site using a realistic context to help guide the design. You can also refer to project-related data and files from other stakeholders to ensure design accuracy and consistency.
« I really like the ability that MicroStation has to integrate contextual information. The support of Esri ArcGIS REST services within MicroStation is a considerable advantage for our work and is highly appreciated. » Eric Conklin, Ministry of Transport of Georgia.
4.Prolongez les cycles de vie des projets
MicroStation ensures the stability of the native DGN format. This truly timeless format ensures access to both past and future designs and designs. The life cycles of the projects are long and the need for access to the old design files during renovations or redesigns is vital for many projects. You can count on MicroStation to use in a native way the data necessary to carry out your projects, regardless of the date of their creation, even if it goes back decades.
« We know that we have achieved 60% less design time on some of our deliverables. This results in an overall reduction in design time of at least 11% on current investments. Significant results that of course allow us to achieve even more of our critical stages. » Ken Allen, designer, National Grid.
5.Consolidez tout
MicroStation Not only supports and integrates various file formats, it also streamlines the process of consolidating these files to produce your final deliverables. It incorporates many standard industry formats for consolidation and exchange of graphics and data with other BIM and CAD products. With MicroStation, you can integrate dot cloud data and support many file formats natively, allowing you to focus on your business.
MicroStation allows fast generation of deliverables thanks to its advanced document creation features. Forget double checking of dimensions and modification of plans and sheets each time you update a design; Instead, use the metadata you can integrate into your modelling to efficiently generate reports and metres.
« The implementation took a little time, but then we saved hours and hours and reduced errors on a difficult 5 mile road project. Configuration time is minimal compared to time saving » Mary Bloswick, CAD Designer, Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC.
6.Générez des rapports avec précision
MicroStation ensure consistency of file formats between products for the production of drawings, including data from tables that can be exported to Excel. You will avoid errors in output and editing by directly linking your drawings and reports to the geometry and associated data in MicroStation.
« Overall, we estimate that element characteristics and ratios are likely to save us about 80-90% of the overall time spent producing project nomenclatures. As architects, we want to devote our time to designing and solving problems and not to carrying out administrative tasks. The extraction of almost instant information is a considerable improvement in our workflow. » Duncan Gammie, Associate Director, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands.
7.Informez tout le monde
MicroStation ensures that CAD and BIM data are always up to date, including in your digital twins. The tools for collaboration within MicroStation allow various project stakeholders to access the latest visuals, files and deliverables.
« By using MicroStation, the changes are immediately visible, in different disciplines, different offices and even different countries, which is essential for a project as large and complex as HS2. » said Mikel Bastida, BIM coordinator for HS2, STRABAG SE.
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