Leading the BIM revolution, Trimble is exhibiting at Offsite Expo 2022 and will be demonstrating the latest addition to its Tekla Structures constructible modelling software with a new tool designed specifically for volumetric modular design.
Offsite is a growing sector of the construction industry, helping structures to be built faster, greener and more efficiently. Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be a key part of this modern construction revolution, with the use of BIM software helping offsite manufacturers to visualise and model a building before construction has even started. With this comes the ability to anticipate design clashes and remedy them before a project reaches site, improving accuracy levels, saving time and therefore costs, as well as reducing waste material. In this regard, BIM and offsite are great partners.
Using a BIM workflow can help to enhance all the values and benefits of offsite construction, helping to provide higher quality outcomes. With this in mind, visitors to the Trimble stand will have the opportunity to learn not only about what Tekla’s constructible modelling software can bring to the offsite sector, especially with the launch of its new Volumetric Modular Tool, but also about other construction product solutions from Trimble’s vast portfolio. These include Viewpoint’s powerful project management, operations and field teams tool, and Trimble MEP’s solutions for contractors.
Developed on the back of the SEISMIC project, the new Volumetric Modular Tool was launched in the 2022 version of Tekla Structures. Designed specifically for the offsite market, the tool enables users to construct 3D models of container-sized modular units far quicker and easier, with automation at the tool’s core. A basic unit can be created in just a couple of clicks, saving valuable time and making the BIM workflow even more efficient and effective. The tool also offers a clear assembly hierarchy, automatically creating and organising assemblies, sub-assemblies and parts ready for production.
What’s more, the tool’s parametric capabilities help to streamline the change management process, meaning that if you make a change to one assembly it will automatically make the same change to all connected parts, again saving valuable time. Likewise, if you put in door or window openings, the tool automatically configures the surrounding steelwork to account for the design change.
Offsite Expo 2022 is a great opportunity to demonstrate the value digital software and hardware can bring to the offsite sector. Making sure the offsite industry, in particular, is aware of the fact that the design and planning of all building elements can be kept within the one 3D model, keeping all information and data consistent, amalgamated and easily accessible.
For more information visit: www.tekla.com/uk/resources/modular
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