Nucor Building Systems BIM WITH TEKLA 3D DIGITAL BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

Nucor Building Systems  3D, real-time, dynamic building modeling software  Stores building data in a digital database throughout a project’s life cycle  Allows for coordination among trades WHAT IS BIM?

Nucor Building Systems HOW DOES BIM WORK?  Concept  Design  BIM model  Complete embedded database

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 Easier coordination of various software and project personnel  Serves as a resource for erectors  Produces a working model usable for fabrication  Leads to increased productivity BENEFITS OF BIM  Enhances quality control, including clash detection  Enables improved communication across project team members  Can significantly reduce change order costs

Nucor Building Systems ENHANCED VISUALIZATION  Full-scale 3D views  Zooming capabilities  Erection issues easily identified  Design changes can be incorporated and viewed

Nucor Building Systems  Coordination amongst multiple trades  3D Views of all systems including:  Structural  Electrical  HVAC  Plumbing  Concrete  Fire Protection A HOLISTIC TEAM APPROACH

Nucor Building Systems  Approval process is easier and faster with BIM  Building can be viewed fully erected with all plans from the involved trades  No longer need to translate between multiple drawings and documents APPROVAL PROCESS

Nucor Building Systems  Successfully using BIM technology on the majority of projects  All detailers are fully-trained on these tools, increasing project efficiently  12 person in-house team solely dedicated to the development of custom BIM tools  Partnered with Tekla BIM TECHNOLOGY AT NBS

Nucor Building Systems  Tekla BIMsight is a free software application for building information model-based projects  Full versions runs on PC’s and mobile devices  Allows for open collaboration GET STARTED WITH TEKLA! Download the software to get started at: