Success Story
NS drafter consists of dedicated people, working hard to achieve high results in the AEC industry. “We provide modeling services and create formwork and reinforcement shop drawings from them, using Autodesk tools like Revit, Advance Steel, and AutoCAD that help us deliver drawings and 3D models on time and with precision”, says Andrej Ćalić, BIM Modeler from NS Drafter.
“BIM has also been one of the focus points of our company, since the start of our journey, and through extensive learning with the help of TeamCAD, we worked our way up the ladder of success in this field. As a main tool for this methodology, and the most popular BIM software program on the market, we use Autodesk Revit.
“With that mentioned, at the beginning of the year, we had a great opportunity to work on a larger-scale project for the state hospital in Slovenia. The challenge we faced involved tight deadlines and the necessity for additional team members to contribute on a full-time basis”, says Aleksandra Jovanov, BIM Modeler.
To conclude, the timeframe was short and there was a lot of work to be done. The goal was to provide formwork drawings, reinforcement drawings, and a 3D reinforcement model using Autodesk Revit. The structural concrete model was already existent.
The agreed-upon terms were a collaboration between our team and the Slovenian team, providing a cloud-based data environment, managing activities, and sequential workflows. Also, the scope of work definition - who’s doing what?
Project delivery was divided into two phases:
This was a project that our team could be passionate about, a chance to do something new, rebar detailing in Revit is not something that we do often, mainly because our market has not yet transitioned completely to 3D modeling and BIM. We were ready for this challenge. We relied on our strengths - great collaboration between team members, and dividing large goals into smaller ones so that they can be accomplished quickly and easily.
The solution was to upload the model on Autodesk Construction Cloud, connecting data, workflows, and teams throughout the entire building lifecycle. With a Dynamo script, we automated repetitive tasks and optimized workflows. We mainly used basic scripts like sheet and view creation, copied filters from selected views, and placed views on sheets.
Cloud collaboration and using Revit worksets were necessary because the solutions allowed for multiple team members to work on the same project model at the same time. A different team member is responsible for each workset and can make design changes to a local copy of the central model.
As for the rebar, we used both Bars and Meshes. The reinforcement itself requires custom-created tags for correct presentation on drawings and custom-created Quantity Takeoff and reinforcement specifications.
Template Configuration and rebar cover settings were one of the first things we did.
Effective rebar modeling greatly benefits from parameter management since parameters may be applied to a variety of tools and procedures in the Revit model.
Partition parameter for reinforcement identification is important in managing and defining the bar marking and numbering system in a project.
Rebar number is defined automatically per partition, so you can schedule, count, and tag rebar numbers.
Schedule marks we used for rebar selection in structural elements so that we could copy rebar and monitor potential mistakes in modeling.
Using view templates we created a color-coordinated model to control the visibility of the rebar.
Model groups command was used to complete the column rebar detailing.
Revit 2024 includes a new feature that allows the incorporation of the Bending Details field in a rebar schedule, which is essential for projects in Europe.
Ultimately, we included some parameters that were required for each individual molded element. They will be used for later stages of the BIM lifecycle of the model like 4D, 5D, and 6D.
"We take immense pride in our involvement in this project. As BIM workflows and practices are still emerging in Serbia, each opportunity to participate in large-scale projects provides us with valuable learning experiences and the chance to introduce innovative concepts“, says Andrej.
This experience has resulted in a 4D BIM model that may be utilized for scheduling purposes during the phases of building, modification, and maintenance, a 5D model for estimating the cost of building components, and a 6D BIM model that adds lifecycle information like installation, maintenance, and repair information.
"A strong BIM project execution plan, which is essential for defining the objectives, procedure, information sharing, and infrastructure for BIM implementation, is something we can start putting into practice right away“, says Aleksandra.
By creating and adhering to these strategies, the teams can have a big influence on how well BIM is implemented. Even if it takes time, the benefits eventually outweigh the costs. NS Drafter expresses gratitude to TeamCAD for their unwavering support over the years. Without their classes and consulting services, we could not have achieved this level of accomplishment.
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