Architecture and Construction

The construction industry is a sector that has experienced no major changes for twenty years, contrary to other sectors that have transformed their organisations and methods to improve their innovation performance. Projects are undergoing massive changes as regulatory issues and the problems of constantly increasing volumes of data requiring detailed monitoring have to be resolved. In the global economy, sustainable development and regulations are calling for the emergence of new generations of intelligent "green" products.

To maintain their competitive edge and meet the crucial challenges they are facing, construction companies must implement the process of transforming relevant activities such as:

• project governance
• architecture
• desk and detailed studies
• manufacturing and construction
• operations
• services.

Project structure therefore requires the project leader and the various players to work and coordinate their efforts on scattered sites. Each person's responsibilities must be specified and identifiable.

The PLM solutions for architecture, engineering and construction are as follows:

• CATIA, for virtual definition of buildings and 3D digital mock-up
• ENOVIA, for managing projects, business processes and the life cycle of buildings
• WAPP6, to support the project during its execution phase, manage reserves, check compliance with the document graphics chart, manage project finance and provide a simplified Electronic Document Management (EDM) system
• 3DVIA for customers’ experiences
• DraftSight, for the management of .DWG files (Autocad 2D). DraftSight is a free professional 2D CAD tool. It is designed for users who are seeking an alternative solution for creating, editing and viewing .DWG files.

3D management with CATIA

3D design tools are used for the following:

• Block plan
• Site and space survey
• Estimate and schedule
• Manufacturing
• Site management.

These solutions are easily integrated into the IFC industry software solution standard. The global package includes design, visualisation, documentation, scheduling, estimating, project management and collision detection.

Project management with ENOVIA

Construction projects involve a large number of participants and handle a very high volume of data and documents that have to be tracked throughout the project cycle. During such projects, all the players, whether internal or external, exchange information of a technical, administrative and contractual nature.

ENOVIA Program Management allows programme managers responsible for supervising large projects, to run their programmes, whilst ensuring consistency with the underlying PLM environment.

The users of ENOVIA Program Management can therefore more easily measure the impact of their decisions on the product development cycle. This solution can be used to: 

• Reduce project duration and cost thanks to real-time production plan monitoring
• Standardise project models with the help of successful projects including tasks, milestones, users, subcontractors, a document template, etc.
• Improve team productivity by providing intuitive and reliable access to all the project information
• Support management and collaboration with respect to all project data for all the product development teams
• Increase product development efficiency
• Manage multiple projects and their associated tasks and deliverables
• Centralise all product-related information in a single environment.

Reserves management with WAPP6

This solution supports the creation of a comprehensive dossier on each reserve by bringing together all the necessary associated documents. Its has the following advantages:

• Time saving
• Reduced redundancy
• Increased efficiency
• Fewer disputes
• Compliance with deadlines
• Greater visibility
• Improved traceability and quality
• Long-term MOE/MOA/EG relationships
• Better profitability for all.

Automatic control of each graphics chart with WAPP6

Technical document exchange is at all times associated with the graphics chart rules which are common to all the players. Compliance with these rules is, however, not always easy and often results in a loss of time and consequently delays in the project, tension and, naturally, dissatisfaction.

WAPP6 has developed a graphics chart tool that is available, irrespective of your document exchange platform (SEDI) or station, to allow the document controller or each individual, depending on their organisation or project, to automatically check the quality of the document against the specified rules.

Simplified document management (GED) for each project with WAPP6

• Project document storage
• File sharing, irrespective of size
• No file format restrictions
• With or without a schedule, depending on rules of the project
• Intelligent downloading
• Mini comments forum for each document
• Adjustable key information alerts
• Favourites search records
• Electronic messaging with a link to documents
• Workgroup creation
• Access rights management
• Project directory
• Graphics chart control (option)
• Signature management (option).

In response to the challenges, the construction industry needs to build a human communication system around the product to be able to take new technologies on board more quickly and accelerate innovation.

• PLM ensures that product design conforms to customer requirements and to the relevant standards and therefore provides a full degree of information and unicity of information to better control building conformity
• PLM maximises space during design, improves synthesis review monitoring and consequently optimises the distribution and modification process
• PLM can be used to support cost models and operational requirements with an integrated tool
• Real-time monitoring of all information and drawing production
• Dated and authenticated information
• Updated document notification.

In this context, Keonys supports customers with efficient solutions that allow them to reduce their project costs and risks.

• Firstly, a single global collaboration platform to address the challenges and support the entire cycle, from architecture, engineering and construction to building maintenance. This PLM platform will ensure efficient collaborative work within your sub-contracting system.
• The 3D digital mock-up will contribute innovative structures to the building, whilst at the same time generating value throughout the life cycle. Building information modelling (BIM) is a reality and must be supported by an integrated range of PLM applications and the technological resources for sharing and exchanging information in conformance compliance with IFC standards.
• The initial requirements of the work must be defined before capital equipment is ordered. An effective balance must be struck between the requirements of the owner on the one hand and best practices and regulatory compliance on the other.
• Most of the design and simulation work should be completed as early as possible - ideally before responding to a call for tenders - to ensure that the building or structure can be built cost-effectively and at the agreed price.
• General-purpose components - from structure to electrical and hydraulic systems - must be designed and manufactured to ensure that the building is built correctly from the outset.
• The construction, operation and maintenance processes must be optimised to increase safety, reduce downtime and guarantee long-term cost effectiveness for the owners.
• The reuse of design and knowledge must be maximised from one successful project to another.
• The complexity, in particular of sophisticated distributed systems and the interdependent work of engineering consultants, suppliers and construction sites must be managed.
• Owners and users must be provided with a basic document repository containing the building information and the processes required throughout the life cycle.
• Responses to calls for tender must be supported and Office, 3D or 2D documents automatically generated.

Our package consists of PLM solutions and a range of services, from consultancy to operational support. It aims to improve your processes by leveraging your existing system and the good practices provided by our PLM tools.

• Definition of a PLM strategy and roadmap
• Specification of solutions based on various business processes and adapted to your practices and objectives
• Implementation, deployment and development of these solutions and methods of use in association with our business consultants and service partners
• Support in the use of PLM tools
• Creation of pilot projects or demonstrations
• Business services centres with our service partners.

Our references / Documents:

• Dassault Systems: http://www.3ds.com/solutions/construction/overview/
• WAPP6