A good collaboration between architects and engineers is essential in any construction project. Yet in practice, that collaboration is often inefficient: schedules clash, design changes come in too late, and mistakes are only spotted during execution.
A BIM approach makes this collaboration much more transparent, especially when you, as an engineer, use a tool like BIM Expert by BuildSoft, which allows you to exchange models efficiently and synchronize data without errors.
1. A shared model as the central workspace
BIM allows all parties to work on the same model and exchange information in real time, improving teamwork. Architects and engineers each add their input into one central 3D model. With the software BIM Expert, you can connect that BIM model directly to your calculation software such as Diamonds, ETABS or SAP2000. Instead of working with outdated plans, you work with a single, shared source of data. Always up to date.
2. Responding quickly to changes
When an architect modifies the design, you’ll automatically see that change in your structural model. Thanks to the link between modelling and calculation software, updates are instantly reflected across the entire model, including drawings and calculations. This ensures faster coordination, less manual work, and much smoother collaboration between everyone involved.
3. No data loss between software
Accurate data exchange is crucial in any collaboration. But when switching between software tools, valuable data is often lost: incorrect materials, missing sections, or manual entry errors can disrupt the process. BIM Expert prevents that. Thanks to mapping files: materials, profiles and connections are correctly translated between design software like Revit or Tekla and your analysis tools. This keeps all team members aligned and avoids misunderstandings.
4. From design to connections
Collaboration doesn’t stop at the big picture, details matter too. BIM Expert recognizes existing connections in the BIM model and converts them automatically. Need to add new connections? You can insert them directly into the shared BIM Expert model and further detail them using PowerConnect or IDEA StatiCa Connection. This keeps the link between design and calculation consistent.
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