Digital modeling and 3D visualization have been very effective in communicating ideas in the field of Architecture. For better conception of a project, these techniques are helpful through each stage, from conceptual design to architectural illustration, and from construction documents to actual construction.
Virtual construction is completely changing the quality of construction in the real world. To provide clients with the best results, it’s essential to use computer software to design, analyze, and present the projects before they come to life. Modeling, presentation, construction, and management in the digital world are extremely useful in filling in the gap of understanding between the client and all those working on the project. Recently, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has created an opportunity for clients, architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors to collaborate with each other, and to immerse themselves more thoroughly in the project design and construction phases.
Combining this BIM system with Cloud computing permits sharing and coordination of information and data. Accordingly, a large network of computers and electronic devices are thus connected to serve the project and further develop the construction process. Targeted clouds such as BIM 360 Glue or onTarget allows for project members to review their projects and resolve coordination issues in less time and with less effort. Basically, the main purpose of using these cloud programs is to manage construction effectively by collecting and analyzing data as well as sending reports in a more efficient way.
However, for advanced analysis, the Cloud needs to be linked to other programs. BIM 360 Glue should be loaded into Navisworks for running clash detection and creating 4D animated timelines. OnTarget provides 4D project simulations and management but, still, it cannot be used for running clash detection. Moreover, updating construction models cannot be done automatically in the cloud, and it should be done separately in software such as Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD.
To sum up, Cloud-based software applications make it easier for project stakeholders to review and resolve coordination issues, but there is still a need for developing the software for performing a more advanced analysis.
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