3D Wayfinder is expanding into the construction sector with 3D BIM models. Our many years of experience in creating convenient web-based 3D wayfinding solutions is a good basis for bringing a convenient web-based solution to the sector. Which increasingly relies on 3D models to ensure work efficiency.
Building information model, is a format that allows you to add and manage information about every detail of a building. It is useful during all the stages of building construction from construction itself to finalizing and maintenance. The recent trend is that the construction sector increasingly relies on BIM models at every stage. However, it is a relatively new format. Therefore opening the file and effective use of it is limited by the need for specific high-performance software.
The State Shared Service Centre (official abbreviation SSSC) has supported the development of 3D wayfinder “Web-based interactive BIM models”. In order to create a comprehensive and simple solution for web-based display of BIM models for implementation and management within the Ministry of Climate’s domestic e-leap in construction program. Without the need to use any complicated external software.
How it is works
As part of the development, we will add to our existing application the ability to upload a BIM model. Manage the content of the model in a simple administration environment. The capability of displaying everything in a web-based environment, the design of which can be altered to fit the need. Thus giving the customer the opportunity to display for himself exactly the information about the building. That is need in the given situation, from the type of screws to the location of water pipes. Along with different tools like taking measurements for example, our BIM solution would be a worthy addition asset.
As a web-based application, it also provides the opportunity to integrate the BIM model solution we are developing with our already developed web-based augmented reality application. Which through the camera image allows to display all the information hidden in the BIM model in real time at the exact place where you point the phone. For example, giving you the ability to see all the electrical cables and water pipes inside the walls without having to use any destructive trial and error method. As an additional bonus. It is worth pointing out that all these exciting and effective possibilities of use are planned to be made available on the national E-construction portal.
Managing BIM models is not a new thing for us. We have created web-based BIM model of the Estonian National Museum building 7 years ago. It was create in cooperation with the National Real Estate Center to promote BIM possibilities.
Our “Web-based interactive BIM models” project has been grant by e-leap in construction program, which is fund by European Union.
