BIM
We were involved when the Dutch BIM standard was established. BIM stands for Building Information Modeling, the digital method for designing, constructing, and managing buildings and infrastructure.
We work simultaneously with structural engineers, installers, and suppliers in the same model. This allows us to see if anything goes wrong even before construction begins. This reduces failure costs. This is beneficial for both the contractor and us. Thanks to BIM, we know exactly what kind of building we're building, and that we're building something good. We create simulations that include daylight, energy consumption, and heating. Fluor was our first building "in BIM."
We see significant benefits in a single, accurate digital 3D model that brings together all the building information. By collaborating this way, everyone always knows exactly what to expect. We use Revit software. By working in the cloud, everyone can access it at any time. We have our own BIM working group to implement new standards and working methods, a BIM manager, a BIM protocol, and a manual that specifies the exact level of detail we're working at in each phase. During construction, we work closely with the contractor. Once a week, we perform clash checks to ensure everything is still going according to plan.
Material passports
BIM also includes so-called material passports, digital documents that precisely record the materials used in a building or product, including quantities, properties, and origin. Traditionally, materials disappear into waste after a building's demolition because no one knows exactly what's inside. With a material passport, you do know. This allows you to harvest the materials. In this way, a building becomes a resource bank for the future.
