This category focuses on how BIM model has been planned and implemented on a particular project (or related projects). The project must be 100% complete within the last 24 months or be at the end of a major phase (so there is evidence of an outcome) and demonstrate multiple BIM uses (not just 3D modelling). For example, design processes, scheduling, cost control, sustainability, operations & maintenance or integration with industry 4.0. Entries are open to contractors, consultants, developers or project owners (not technology providers) but should acknowledge the work and roles carried out by the main project stakeholders.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
The Act1 Act2 project consists of two towers. The residential towers are located in Dubai's bustling Downtown high-end commercial residential area, and are within walking distance of the Dubai Opera. Units include 1, 2, 3 & 4-bedroom premium apartments. The development has a total BUA of 171,016 sqm, and comprises 770 apartments and 16 retail units, which add a significant amount of new floor area to the Opera District. The towers are designed as Act1 with 4 Basements + GL + 52 Upper Floors and Act2 with 4 Basements + GL + 46 Upper Floors, with a common basement and ground floor.
The project requirement is BIM LOD 500 with a digital twin as a virtual representation of the project used during execution. The goals of the project were achieved and paved the way for CSCEC ME to demonstrate its digital transformation and performance, including the use of digital twin technology.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
Emaar Properties Downtown Views II (DTVII) is a high-rise residential and commercial development in the downtown district, Dubai. The project comprises three high-rise towers on a common four-level podium, including the ground floor with one level basement. Tower 1 is 67 (G+67+R), Tower 2 is 62 (G+62+R) and Tower 3 is 54 (G+54+R) floors respectively. The project duration is 35 months with a total contract value of AED1,290,000,000. It is set to deliver a total of 1,509 high-end new apartment units of one-to-four-bedroom types, offices, retail shops, and a host of amenities befitting the luxury lifestyle.
Located in the sought-after address of Downtown, Dubai opposite the iconic Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall, the countless challenges of the project are rooted in the sheer size of the development, tight logistical area within a prime location, coupled with the tight project duration. The BIM requirement for this project is LOD 500. Successful project delivery will depend greatly on the number of resources and manpower any contractor can allocate. This premise poses a multitude of project-specific problems along with the usual challenges any construction gets through.
ALEC Engineering & Contracting
Dubai Hills Mall and the Indoor Coaster project is a testament to ALEC's unwavering dedication to achieving the highest levels of execution accuracy through the use of innovative tools available in the market. The implementation of BIM on the project has been carefully studied, with key areas for its implementation identified and a strategy developed. ALEC fully embraced BIM, and to date, 10 BIM tools have been implemented to ensure the highest possible standards.
ALEC established a Common Data Environment accessible to all stakeholders to facilitate seamless information exchange workflows and an accessible-to-all issue management platform to highlight and monitor relevant concerns. ALEC's Digital Construction team played a crucial role in establishing, supporting, and maintaining the BIM process and tool implementation throughout the project.
BESIX / SIX CONSTRUCT
This major project is a waste-to-energy plant located at the former Warsan landfill site. The facility will treat 1,900,000 tons of municipal solid waste per year and supply 200MW of electricity to the grid. Its size and capacity make this facility one of the largest waste-to-energy plants in the world. It marks an important contribution to Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai Plan 2021 to making the Emirate one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Due to the project's size and complexity, a detailed BIM model was required to support the coordination, construction, cost control and operation & maintenance of the facility.
Saudi Entertainment Ventures
To deliver this project, Saudi Entertainment Ventures' (Seven) project stakeholders leveraged the latest technology and innovative practices, heavily relying on BIM and digital engineering to develop, coordinate, and manage the project with precision. In recognition of the project's complexity and scale, Seven and the Project Management Consultancy implemented a paperless inspection initiative, using online forms for over 13 site processes. This resulted in significant time and cost savings, making the project more environmentally friendly.
Real-time dashboards were set up to monitor all QHSSE processes, contributing to the overall success of the initiative. Seven's commitment to delivering high-quality projects, adopting innovative practices, and promoting sustainable development is evident in the Madina Entertainment Complex project. This project serves as an example of Seven's ability to deliver projects that exceed client expectations and set new industry standards.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Government of Dubai
The Emirate of Dubai was selected in November 2013 by the Bureau of International Expositions to host the World Expo in 2020. To facilitate a successful world-class event, Dubai invested in a series of key projects, including the connection of the Dubai Metro from the existing Red Line to the Expo 2020 Site.
Capitalising on the success of the existing network of Dubai Metro, the Route 2020 Project was planned to contribute to the enhancement of the public transport facilities in line with RTA’s vision for providing an effective and integrated transport system to the residents of Dubai. The final selected alignment for this project is not only intended to serve the transportation needs of the Dubai 2020 Expo event, but also to act as a catalyst for improving economic development and urban regeneration along its main route and arteries, in-line with the core objectives of Dubai Strategic Plan 2021.
Red Sea Global
Turtle Bay Studios Project is located at the north west side of Saudi Arabia on an area of 25,000 m2. The project consists of 10 enlarged buildings comprising 585 rooms in total that were built over 16 months. One of the project’s unique factors is in the use of off-site manufacturing to fast track the project. The project followed international standards, ISO19650, and BIM was used throughout its lifecycle.
Using BIM360 as the CDE (common data environment) during the design and construction stages improved the communication between all stakeholders, allowing multidiscipline collaboration, coordination, and information flow, which resulted in more informed decision making, dynamic clash detections, faster fabrication and installation. The BIM environment also increased project productivity by providing accuracy, cost, and quality control on the drawing production. The BIM based Design for Manufacture and Assembly strategy drove a reduction of health and safety site risks and improved quality of product.