PHILADELPHIA, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Architects are hired
for their expertise and experience, but it's their vision of a
project that typically drives their success. That's why renowned
Hawaiian design firm Benjamin Woo Architects (BWA) was so careful
about choosing their partner for building information modeling
(BIM) services on their part of a $1
billion Park Lane Ala Moana
design project – they needed someone who could not only help
articulate their vision but also expand their horizons.
The Solution: ARC's Proven BIM Expertise
Park Lane Ala Moana is a large
luxury residential/resort development next to Waikiki in Honolulu. Two years ago, BWA was engaged to
design a group of residential buildings within the development
which was being constructed next to a commercial area.
"We got the project going, but our team for the Park Lane
project was five people, and we needed 10 people on it," said
Brandon Fujimura, Environmental
Planner/Designer/BIM & IT Manager for BWA. "It was a great help
that ARC and its BIM staff knew the language of architecture."
Because the project was complex and designed in three dimensions
using Autodesk's Revit® software, it required a specific
set of skills and resources that could scale with the project
needs. BWA leaders were cautious about who they might hire for any
outsourced work, but ARC Document Solutions ("ARC") offered proven
BIM experience with Revit and a deep understanding of the design
requirements and workflow and provided a team of experienced
professionals. "ARC demonstrated its ability to deliver quality BIM
work," explained Benjamin Woo,
principal at Benjamin Woo Architects.
The Results: Saving Time, Reducing Headaches
With a solid partnership with ARC, BWA was not only able to meet
Park Lane project deadlines, but the firm was also able to deliver
the project under budget. By supplementing its own capabilities
with ARC's BIM services, the firm reduced staff and production time
on the job by more than 50%.
"ARC doubled our project manpower and did more than half the
work," said Fujimura. And that opened up other opportunities for
the firm.
BWA, like architectural firms everywhere, operates in a world
where artistic vision and technical expertise are constantly being
buffeted by technological advancements. Simply keeping up with
change has become a core component of running a successful design
firm.
"The world of drafting and architecture is changing quickly,
with new software solutions and tools offering many benefits. But
there just isn't enough time to stay current and also do the work.
ARC's BIM services team enables us to go full speed ahead while
staffers are learning about new technologies," said BWA's
Fujimura.
Woo said, "We feel like ARC was part of the Park Lane design
team. Their participation also gave the developer a sense that our
team was capable of doing the project. Frankly, I don't think we
would have been able to do this project without their help."
And Park Lane was just the beginning for BWA and the team at
ARC. Woo thinks ARC's BIM services will enable his firm to land
more complex projects in the future.
BIM and Industry Tech Trends
Building Information Modeling, or "BIM" as it's more commonly
known, is the development and use of a computer software model to
simulate the construction and operation of a facility. Tools
designed to generate such models allow the user to view and analyze
a structure from any angle and visualize operations, and provide
the ability to virtually "fly" through a building. Its advantages
include:
- Faster and more effective design and engineering
processes—information is more easily shared and reused.
- Better design—building proposals can be rigorously analyzed,
simulations can be performed quickly, and performance can be
benchmarked, enabling improved and innovative solutions.
- Controlled whole-life costs and environmental
data—environmental performance is more predictable; lifecycle costs
are better understood.
- Better production quality—documentation output is flexible and
exploits automation.
- Automated assembly—digital product data can be leveraged in
downstream processes and used for manufacturing/assembling of
structures prior to delivery on a job site.
- Better customer service—proposals are better understood through
accurate visualization.
- Lifecycle data—requirements, design, construction and
operational information can be used in facilities management.
ARC Document Solutions recently conducted an Architecture,
Engineering and Construction industry (AEC) survey to identify
participants' views about industry technology trends and to
evaluate the role BIM will play in the future of global
construction.
Most respondents predicted that design and development will
become paperless in the next two to five years. Asked to identify
the main reason behind the elimination of paper in the AEC
industry, 36.7% of the participating architects said that clash
detection in BIM helps design and construction teams resolve issues
without having to print numerous drawings.
Another survey question explored the distribution of documents
in PDF format and use of BIM solutions. While the majority (73.5%)
of the architects in the study said that PDF and BIM files will
continue to co-exist, 20% of the participating architects said that
BIM files will take over and become the solution of choice on which
to base pricing and construction planning.
About ARC Document Solutions BIM Services
ARC professionals help customers plan, design, build, and manage
BIM projects. BIM Support Services from ARC include:
- Model creation for all or single trades MEP/FP
- Clash detection and collision reports
- Discrepancy/RFI reports
- Data-rich Revit models
- CAD and Revit drafting support
- 2D and 3D architectural support
- Photo-realistic renderings and 3D animations
To find out more, visit ARC Document Solutions at the American
Institute of Architecture (AIA) Convention 2016 in Philadelphia, May
19-21, Booth #2361 and meet Darren
Boihem, ARC's Global Director of BIM and Visualization
Services.
About Benjamin Woo Architects (BWA)
Since its founding in 2000, BWA has gained a reputation as
Hawaii's leading design-centric
architectural firm based on its impressive portfolio of
high-profile projects. The firm has been kept purposefully small,
driven by a tight-knit collective of architects and creative
professionals who believe that their compact size promotes
efficiency, allows them to work on a more personal level with their
clients, and fosters a collaborative atmosphere.
About ARC Document Solutions (NYSE: ARC)
ARC Document Solutions distributes documents and information to
facilitate communication for design and construction professionals,
real estate managers and developers, facilities owners, and a
variety of similar disciplines. The company provides cloud and
mobile solutions, professional services, and hardware to help its
customers around the world to reduce costs and increase efficiency,
improve information access and control, and communicate faster,
easier and better. Connect with ARC at www.e-arc.com and
on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
ARC Document Solutions is a registered trademark of ARC or its
subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other names
and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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