BLACK & VEATCH
3D , 4D AND 5D DIGITAL MODELS SHED NEW LIGHT ON CONSTRUCTION
Traditional paper plans used by construction contractors have been replaced by digital twin technology , says Black & Veatch ’ s Angie Nygren and Greg Zalewski Black & Veatch has been leading the construction industry since its earliest days of building infrastructure in America ’ s heartlands and worldwide . The company delivers the highest standards of safety , quality and efficiency and adapts its diverse construction solutions to mitigate risk and suit client budgets .
The company ’ s construction experience extends across all industries they serve , benefitting from a holistic view of infrastructure lifecycles . Black & Veatch has experience with multiple contracting approaches as a prime contractor , design-builder , construction manager at-risk ( CMAR ), major subcontractor , joint venture partner , or consortium member . The company also selfperforms construction trades as a direct hire , as a construction manager of multiple subcontractors , or a combination of both .
“ I ' m seeing a couple of trends in digital twins in construction ,” says Black & Veatch Architect Angie Nygren . “ The first is much more client interaction . Historically , we used to give 2D plans to the client ; they would approve the plans , and we would build it , and then it would be something of a surprise when they saw the end result after construction .”
2D plans and drawings are not enough for clients anymore , says the Black & Veatch team , with clients instead calling for 3D and digital twin models . “ They want to see the building in three dimensions before we even stick a shovel in the ground ,” says Nygren . “ The client is going to be the end user , so they want to know things like how are they going to load the racks ? How are they going to access the cable tray ? Will they have a clear space for a ladder to get to areas that will be required in the future ?”
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