Enhancing Project Planning for Rail Projects
In the realm of rail construction planning, the coordination of design and construction teams is essential for successful project outcomes. Bentley Systems AssetWise offers a solution that leverages 4D digital workflows to connect these teams seamlessly. With governments worldwide investing significantly in rail and transit projects, digital technology becomes a crucial tool for owners looking to plan projects effectively and enhance construction results. By unlocking the value of data through digital model-based workflows, project and possession/blockade plans can be optimized, bidding processes streamlined, schedules refined, and resources efficiently allocated.
Digital Twin Approach for Efficiency and Safety
The utilization of digital twin technology in construction planning ensures that rail projects can be delivered swiftly, safely, and efficiently. By creating a secure, single source of truth through model-based workflows and cloud technology, the alignment between design and construction is improved, leading to better project outcomes. Through the transformation of linear design models into construction models, data can be used more effectively to optimize project plans, schedules, and resources in a 4D simulation environment. This approach enhances collaboration, minimizes miscommunications, and reduces the risk of construction errors, ultimately ensuring that rail and transit systems serve their communities effectively.
Efficient Cost Projections and Quantity Takeoffs
With Bentley Systems AssetWise, cost projections and quantity takeoffs are managed efficiently through 4D workflows. These workflows enable the breaking down of horizontal projects into constructible components, with auto-calculated quantity takeoffs for precise cost projections. By leveraging this technology, construction teams can enhance their planning processes, leading to more accurate budgeting, resource allocation, and overall project success. The seamless integration of data and visualization tools enables better decision-making and improved project performance.
Case Study: Melbourne Level Crossings Project
Bentley Systems AssetWise has been instrumental in the successful delivery of landmark projects, such as the removal of dangerous level crossings in Melbourne. By adopting a digital approach supported by Bentley Systems, the project was completed safely, on-time, and with minimal disruption to passengers and the public. This demonstrates the effectiveness of utilizing digital engineering tools in construction planning to deliver critical physical assets while creating valuable digital assets. The endorsement from industry professionals like Daniel Easter, Digital Engineering Manager at ACCIONA, highlights the impact of using Bentley Systems AssetWise in real-world construction projects.