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CHAPTER 1: (BIM for short) mean? 3
INTRODUCTION TO BIM ABB on BIM 4
Trust in ABB’s BIM data 7

CHAPTER 2:
INTRODUCTION TO MEP 8
Tools and technology used 10
CHAPTER 3:
ELECTRICAL DESIGN
INTEGRATION WITH BIM
9 ABB’s approach to delivering BIM solutions
The place of training for BIM in electrical designs
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Problem: Re-use and adoption policies 14

CHAPTER 4:
CHALLENGES AND
ABB SOLUTIONS
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Problem: Organizational culture
Problem: Lack of BIM education and training
Problem: Cost of BIM implementation
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Problem: A Collaborative way of working 17
Problem: Energy waste 17
Problem: Risk of injuries and delays 18

THE EDGE OF NEW ERA

OF SAFE, SMART AND
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION TO BIM
WHAT DOES “BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING”
(BIM FOR SHORT) MEAN?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a comprehensive, integrated approach
to envisioning, designing, constructing and operating a building digitally.
The BIM methodology makes it possible to involve all project participants in a
construction project in the entire process of the building with the help of 3D
data models. This approach allows for extremely efficient implementation.
Construction planning with BIM intervenes early in the process and is
therefore more proactive than traditional methods of construction planning.

1 2

Ability to impact cost

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Effect / Cost / Effort

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The integration of all those involved reduces costs
while improving the quality of execution and
building. In many countries, construction planning
with BIM is already required by law. The final result
of BIM planning does not end with the handover
of the completed building; through the digital
planning process, the client also receives the digital
twin after handover: the BIM model.
ABB ON BIM
Despite major technical advancements in BIM and
the benefits it could bring, the lack of widespread
adoption is linked to risks and challenges that
impede effectiveness. Using BIM, electrical
engineers can coordinate with other stakeholders
early in the life of the project and input electrical
information in the centralized model. As a result,
clashes can be easily avoided, and issues dealt with
early on.
With BIM, the electrical engineer coordinates with
the architects, structural engineers, and other
members of the project team, the electrical part of
the building, inputting the electrical information
into the centralized model early in the life of the
project.
Clash detection: One of the most lauded benefits
of BIM helps the electrical contractor to deal with
clashes that may arise. For example, the clash of
the electrical wiring path with that for piping and
plumbing works. This is easily resolved early in the
project (during design), therefore avoiding costly
revisions during project execution.
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From a process perspective, internationally most
projects are design and build. Design engineers
take the model to stage 3 - spatial coordination
or stage 4 technical design. At these stages,
engineers look to use generic objects as the final
decision of what is used at stage 5 construction,
which is with the contractor. If one goes by this
process flow, the specific BIM files are selected
by the contractor, the clash check is also not
fully performed until phase 5, and in many cases,
contractors do not adopt the MEP consultant‘s
BIM model but create their own, leaving room for
errors. This type of process reduces the efficiency
and benefits of utilizing BIM. The collaboration
that is a fundamental pillar of BIM is sometimes
lost in this process. ABB enables collaboration by
being a one-stop-shop partner for consultants,
designers, planners, and facility managers with
advice from BIM experts, when they all share the
support pillar that makes it easier to collaborate.
Wide product ranges with a huge portfolio or
families with too many variants could create
confusion and difficulties for the users in
finding the solutions they need. Some of the
key issues that you can encounter include
electrical calculations and connection/exchange
between traditional software and BIM authoring,
maintenance monitoring and assessment,
retrieving data.
We have a team of experts dedicated to help you
select the right products and create the right
solutions for you to truly optimize the advantage
of selecting from a wide portfolio of products.
Furthermore, for electrical connections, our BIM
files data are provided by our product experts.
The data structure of our objects is created based
in compliance with International Standards such
as ISO 19650 and customer feedback requests,
ensuring we provide what you really need for your
project. Our product experts verify the embedded
data.
Furthermore, to understand product ranges and
the portfolio we have already created tools to ease
BIM users’ life such as the EL BIM catalog and
multiple plugins.
Building Information Modeling is a new way
of approaching the design, construction, and
management of a building. If used correctly, it
saves money, time and materials while producing
fewer errors and enhancing productivity resulting
in higher-quality work. BIM utilizes the most
advanced technology and software in the industry
to effectively build a virtual model of the building.
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GLOBAL BIM OFFICE
Since many years at ABB Electrification we established an international,
culturally diverse team of experts at the service of our demanding Customers.

Emanuele Tosatti Francesca Sassi Carlo Roncoroni Claudia Togliardi

BIM Program Leader Catalogue Catalogue Catalogue
and Software and Software and Software

Giulia Ferrarese Peter D. Smith Evita de Vetten Muhammad Akif

Training Global Global Marketing and content
Communications Communications
Specialist Specialist

Ainara Ayestaran Cecile Humbert Kai Garrels Guenter Giesser

Data Distributors Standards Training

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COUNTRIES

Nigel Thomas Roy Leenders

United Kingdom Netherlands

Manfred Lindert Mehmet Balbay

Germany Turkey

Antonio Caterina Filippe Dolgoff

Italy Brazil

Oktay Yavuzer
Australia

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TRUST IN ABB’S BIM DATA
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an object-oriented approach to building
design. Using content authoring software, e.g. Autodesk Revit (R) software,
the BIM process creates a 3D digital model of a building, enabling realistic
engineering analysis well before the construction begins. This analysis requires
BIM files with the correct data. This will not only enable the calculations to be
correct but should mean the data is accurate for the product or solutions that
will be in the actual structure. Hence, it is important that your design team is
using a high-quality object with high-quality data. Data structure embedded
parameters and data should be named and organized correctly. In addition,
third parties‘ parameters/data are sometimes not related to the product but
come from third parties such as BIM developers.
If your design teams want to know the data regarding ABB’s products or the
geometry of the products for space requirements to avoid clashes, we have
both available for you. When you use ABB’s BIM files, you not only get the
high-quality objects for your models but also our products and solutions are
compliant with internaional standards such as ISO 19650.
How does this occur? When you download an object, you get the data
packaged with the object and easily accessible through Revit or other
authoring tools. The same applies to the construction teams doing the
actual procurement – the people that wish to procure our products. They
will find it easy to get the information about our products and the specific
data, for instance, characteristics such as fire rating or U value, AKA thermal
transmittance. They can easily match ABB’s products to the specifications and
requirements they must comply with to get the design passed. Contact us, we
will find a suitable solution for your needs. In the following course of this eBook
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CHAPTER 2:
INTRODUCTION TO MEP
A building‘s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEPs) are
important parts of the building‘s services. These systems are typically
designed by experts. Because MEPs affect a building‘s efficient operation,
many different objectives and criteria must be met for their design,
installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
The mechanical part of MEP includes systems, which relate to heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning systems, but they may also relate to
transportation systems such as lifts and escalators, industrial plants and
machinery, etc.
The electrical aspect of MEP (which is our main focus) involves electrical
systems that include power supply and distribution, information and
telecommunication systems, control systems, security systems, detection and
alarm systems, interior lighting and exterior lighting.
The plumbing aspect of MEP design involves any system that allows for the
flow and movement of fluids, including pipes, valves, tanks, fixtures and other
apparatus. These systems may include heating and cooling, waste disposal,
water reclamation and treatment systems, fuel gas piping, etc.
As a domain expert in the electrical aspect of MEP, ABB, in the comming
chapters of this book, attempts to decipher the electrical aspect of MEP
using BIM. A key aspect of this book is a closer look at the challenges the
construction industry faces and how ABB solves them using quintessential
methods and solutions derived from years of proper research, application and
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CHAPTER 3:
ELECTRICAL DESIGN
INTEGRATION WITH BIM
Electrical engineers traditionally use a combination of electrical applications
for electrical systems design (ESD) and then create 2D CAD drawings. For
example, in a lighting design for a room, luminaires for each area are selected
according to lux requirements, and the results are depicted in 2D CAD drawings.
To conduct ESD design and analysis, it is necessary to collect room dimensions,
door and window details, furniture details and material data from architectural
drawings. However, as we create a design from multiple platforms, there is a
possibility that errors will be made. As such, this is a tedious process for an
electrical engineer because of the need to collect required details from civil and
architectural drawings. A similar problem of duplicated work arises if data are
collected from a catalog and drafted using a 2D CAD software program.
Building electrical systems are a group of electrical components interconnected
to carry out a specific operation. By integrating BIM into electrical designs,
estimation and coordination and manipulations can be carried out before
the actual construction starts and adequate solutions can be identified and
resolved by analyzing the BIM virtual model.
ABB provides seamless integration of electrical designs with BIM using state-of-
the-art tools and technology such as product objects, configurators, plug-ins,
product selectors. While there are challenges with electrical design integration,
ABB’s solutions (as discussed in chapter 4) are quite comprehensive for
electrical designs and follow the latest standards in order to get the best BIM
designs.

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TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED
Even though Building Information Modeling is actually an approach to
designing, building, and managing buildings, appropriate technology is
needed for BIM to be successful. Because some BIM technologies can model
images virtually, there is a common misconception that BIM is only used for 3D
design. However, BIM is also possible without 3D modeling. In BIM, the most
significant difference is in the way the object appears after it is represented in
the drawing.
BIM can utilize a wide range of software and technologies.
• CAD
• Object CAD
• Parametric building modeling
There are multiple options to choose from when engaging in BIM. For CAD
and Object CAD some names include autoCAD by Autodesk, Solidworks etc.
Then there are others which allow parametric building modeling such as Revit,
freeCAD and solidworks etc.
CAD is the least effective technology to accomplish BIM because it takes a
great amount of effort. Object CAD is more effective, but parametric building
modeling technology is by far the most effective way of using BIM. For
example in parametric building modeling, Information is linked via algorithms
in a digital parametric structured model so that when a change is made,
components are updated automatically in line with specified parameters.
Although CAD is one of the easiest technologies to use in industry today, it
is not usually used as part of a BIM process. When used in conjunction with
BIM, CAD becomes even more challenging to use. In order to achieve the level
of efficiency that BIM demands, CAD files must be layered and standards
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must be developed and maintained. Very often the quality of the information
depends solely on the person providing the data. Additionally, each time an
update is made, CAD requires users to return and modify every area affected
by the change.
Object CAD is the next BIM-compliant technology. Object CAD simulates
a building component from regular CAD and focuses on modeling 3D
geometry in a drawing. Having the ability to extract data on individual objects
throughout the building provides information about their properties. The
technology allows for the coordination of many representations of a building
in documentation by using a single document. Also, because it contains so
much data about the building in the object structure, it can be converted to
BIM easier than with typical CAD software. Since this technology is based
on CAD technology, it is easily implemented without much change, and
the results are immediate. However, object CAD again relies heavily on the
consistency and reliability of the user. For example, Importing a standard part
will not update the Bill of Materials (BOM) unless the user also selects the
associated part reference of the standard part.
Parametric building modeling is the most effective method of implementing
BIM. The basic difference between this technology compared to CAD and
object CAD is the real-time self-coordination of the information in every view.
Self-coordination is a unique capability that parametric building modeling
utilizes, and CAD and object CAD do not. It ensures that when a change is
made in the design, it will be implemented throughout the entire project. This
gives an assurance of the quality of information coming from the design.
At this point, it is worth noting that ABB is positioned to create a paradigm
shift with the design aspect of the industry. The main focus is to create a
system where electrical design embedded with BIM functionalities becomes
as easy as it can be. The ABB approach makes all the difference.
Beside the design tools, to enable collaboration among the 500+ stakeholders
that may take part to a BIM project, Common Data Environment is paramount.
Such cloud services enable users access, operate and collaborate in real time
on the BIM model, performing complex tasks such as bills of materials, clash
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ABB’S APPROACH TO DELIVERING BIM SOLUTIONS
A rapidly developing technology like BIM is crying out for standardization –
which, however, is not yet available in all areas. There is currently a great deal
of competition among the various providers of platforms for BIM files, which
makes the whole process even more complex. However, ABB’s goal is to make
as many BIM solutions as possible available to all customers within the ABB
program.
ABB has so far opted for a mixed approach, offering most of the BIM solutions
for off-the-shelf solutions on its own BIM website, where they are accessible
by category or product line. At the same time, ABB works with external third-
party platforms such as BIM Object, MEPcontent, to contribute to an open
ecosystem, bringing to life the essentials of a standardized BIM system for
electrical designs.
ABB’s BIM solutions are available in both proprietary and open formats,
reflecting the different needs of engineers on the subject. In the area of
configurations, we have already developed tools that enable designers to
create customized objects of our product solutions. The next tool being
developed is the BIMagic Designer to configure other products as well.
BIM is also useful in improving the libraries concerned with the properties of
materials that are used in electrical design processes. For instance, although
these libraries can provide electrical-related properties, some special projects
require even more information and research about the life cycle assessment
of a building. BIM can be used as a bridging approach between simulation
tools and CAD tools and can contribute further measurements for life cycle
assessment that might be unavailable in libraries of both CAD tools and
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THE PLACE OF TRAINING FOR BIM IN ELECTRICAL DESIGNS
With BIM we can eliminate the need to use paper while designing electrical
circuits. We can save time and resources because we can create a model of a
complex energized system and then use it to develop and troubleshoot the
electrical designs from the issues of cabling, feeders, and distribution boards.
We can also make changes in the actual design using the actual energized
system rather than just a simple diagram and layout plan. Moreover, we can
track our designs and analyze the generated bills of materials (BOMs) which
is a major benefit for accountants and project managers. Overall, using BIM
for electrical designs will help us deliver high-quality electrical systems more
efficiently.
One of the most important aspects of successful BIM implementation is the
training and education of your team. Implementing BIM in your electrical
design process requires a change in the way everyone on your team thinks and
works.
Your electrical designers need to be able to think in 3D, understand how to
create and use intelligent models, and be able to navigate and collaborate in
a virtual environment. The training you provide should not only teach them
these new skills but also help them see the value of using BIM throughout the
design process.
If you want to quickly build confidence in your electrical designs, then you need
access to the latest information and tools. With ABB’s program, you can access
our free library of BIM courses and tutorials designed for electrical designers
in residential, commercial and institutional projects. These programs draw on
the latest research and knowledge of ABB experts to build confidence in your
electrical design and help you avoid mistakes that can slow down your project
and create extra costs. For example, in the BIM overview by ABB course you will
learn: 1) the aim of BIM and its impact on the construction environment 2) how
to capture BIM benefits for each project stakeholder all along the building life
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CHAPTER 4:
CHALLENGES AND
ABB SOLUTIONS
While BIM is still on the verge of total acceptance and adoption within the
building and construction industry, there are still some challenges that electrical
engineers face from time to time as regards the design process and the
implementation of BIM for their electrical systems.
In this chapter, we highlight the various challenges that are head-on against
the implementation of BIM in the electrical design process. ABB is doing a lot
to close the gap that divides BIM and electrical design. Although a lot has been
done and more is certainly to come, these challenges and how ABB is solving
them are worth noting.

PROBLEM:
RE-USE AND ADOPTION POLICIES
Developing comprehensive and clear guidelines for the re-use and adoption
of BIM models by the same team for different purposes or by others is a
challenging task. The integrated concept of BIM blurs responsibilities between
different members of the project team. The accuracy of the data behind the
BIM model carries significant risk, and responsibility for that accuracy must be
protected by some form of disclaimers as well as limited warranties on the part
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ABB’S SOLUTION
BIM managers and senior operatives should be tasked with tracking and
controlling errors and deciding responsibilities. The BIM manager would need
to perform several activities, including agreement by the parties on model
access, software, security, information, archiving, transmission, etc.

To avoid disputes over BIM responsibilities, limitations and liabilities, a new

form of contract could be introduced. This would cover all parties directly
involved or any other party that might be affected by the BIM working method.

In a typical coordination process, the BIM coordinator receives the 2D and

3D digital information, project requirements, and design specifications (e.g.
minimum ceiling height, required clearance for access, and maintenance
equipment) to initiate the coordination process. Once conflicts are identified,
the BIM coordinator reviews the identified conflicts based on his or her own
knowledge of design coordination and identifies true physical conflicts as well
as process and model-based design issues.

In the second step, project stakeholders meet to review and discuss the
identified coordination issues and develop solutions. Once the models are
prepared and the problems are identified, the project team discusses the
issues raised in the problem identification phase. Participants interact with
three main representations of design information, 2D digital, 3D digital, and
2D physical (artifacts), and use their arguments to discuss and make decisions
about each design problem while interacting with state-of-the-art tools to
navigate and switch between different views.
PROBLEM:
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Organizational culture is the key challenge for the adoption of BIM in
organizations. Some of the concerns include leadership issues, unwillingness
to share information or knowledge with others, inappropriate training, broken
information flow among the parties, inability to exchange and make use of
information, unwillingness to admit new knowledge, not being ready to accept
change and a lack of rewards.
ABB’S APPROACH
To implement BIM effectively, there needs to be a change in the culture
and technique of project delivery for BIM implementation. Also, to change
any organization, one must first endeavor to change the individual beliefs,
attitudes and values (culture) inside the organization before the organization
in general can benefit. Culture influences policymaking, thinking, sensation
and the reaction to opportunities and intimidation. It likewise influences
how individuals are selected for a specific responsibility, which affects
performance and decision-taking. ABB has structures and methods in place
to enhance the culture of any construction and electrical organization in order
to meet the increasing needs required to successfully implement BIM. These
structures put in place are designed to achieve dramatic improvements in
efficiency, performance, strengthening margins, collaboration and knowledge
sharing.

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PROBLEM:
LACK OF BIM EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Education stands as one of the top challenges
that affect the successful implementation of
BIM projects for most organizations. A lot of
organizations have noted that BIM education
and skilled personnel were lacking within their
organization, and this was a major challenge for
them.
Many organizations are uneducated in BIM and
therefore may not understand the benefits it could
bring them. So, many companies make the mistake
of sending staff on courses centered on BIM
software.
ABB’S SOLUTION
BIM education is vital in preventing further barriers
to BIM implementation. The lack of available skilled
personnel remains one of the largest barriers to
successful BIM projects and this can easily become
a catalyst for other barriers as discovered by ABB.
Firstly, ABB debunks the misconception that BIM is
software-centered and supports the premise that
management and information sharing are critical
areas to consider when undertaking BIM projects.
BIM allows you to save money and time while
minimizing failure costs and labor costs. ABB BIM
videos/ assets provide guiding information not
only about the benefits of using BIM and how to
nurture these benefits. We offer training in our
library and host regular live seminars to help you
move your project forward faster.
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PROBLEM:
COST OF BIM IMPLEMENTATION
Cost is considered in every element of a business
from conceptual decision-making through to
maintenance and can often be the conclusive
factor in many decisions. The implementation of
BIM is no different and will have associated costs
depending on the outputs required.
This fundamental aspect of BIM adoption is
inevitable, and costs may include software,
hardware and set-up costs, education and training
costs, as well as transitional and behavioral cost
associations.
ABB’S APPROACH
There is no correct way of estimating the cost
of implementing BIM within a company. No two
construction projects are the same, therefore a
comparison of cost cannot be made between a
traditional project and a BIM project.
Through careful planning, programming, and
extensive research to determine decisions, the
cost of the implementation can be managed. While
it is difficult to calculate return on investment,
investigations into companies that have successfully
implemented and used BIM and seen its benefits
could be carried out, gaining knowledge of realistic
and relative cost associations. For example in
a case study ‚‘Effect of Building Information
Modeling (BIM) on reduced construction time-costs‘
presented in The 5th International Conference on
Energy, Environmental and Information System
(ICENIS 2020), the results showed‚ “use of BIM could
cut time by 50% and reduce costs by 52.36%.” This is where ABB comes in with
expertise knowing well the cost implication of running BIM for construction
companies. ABB runs estimates from initial research to give the company the
proper guidance on the associated cost. Also, ABB creates a strategic program
and a contingency for unforeseen circumstances.

PROBLEM:
A COLLABORATIVE WAY OF WORKING
Companies within the industry are reluctant to share information with one
another. This is due to the risk of other companies potentially stealing ideas
or clients. This has resulted in a very close-to-the-chest approach in the AEC
industry, with an abundance of issues in information exchange between
project consultants. This lack of communication has had a detrimental effect
on projects and can be costlier for all parties, often leading to uncoordinated
design.

ABB’S SOLUTION
ABB‘s BIM solutions, such as clash detection and model integration, highlight
coordination issues early on and create an open information platform between
project stakeholders, identifying problems up-front and thus reducing them.
You certainly want clarity on construction technology and improved
coordination to save time through a simple understanding of BIM processes
and tasks. With ABB, you can easily create the bill of quantities for your structure
using BIM models to enable quick and improved knowledge sharing. Our BIM
experts use Common Data Environment to collaborate with your designers and
engineers sharing their expertise and ideas. Contact us, one of our experts will
be in touch to help you reap the true benefits of BIM. —
PROBLEM:
ENERGY WASTE
There has been a known challenge in handling energy restrictions since different
Contact
software such as CAD consumes a considerable amount of PC power for
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and they can cost a lot both to the environment and
finances. Moreover, this affects the carbon footprint
established by most of these devices and systems.
Also, for some systems, there is no clear way of
calculating energy consumption, and even when
there is, it is not usually accurate.
ABB’S APPROACH – REDUCING
CARBON FOOTPRINT
As BIM minimizes reworking, prevents clashes
and optimizes on-site logistics, waste can
be dramatically reduced along with cost and
time – some studies declare up to an amazing
70%. BIM can be used to quickly and accurately
simulate energy demand and consumption. It
thus helps to avoid energy waste and optimize
energy consumption. It integrates and analyzes
information in the construction phase to calculate
the thermal environment, effectively shortening
construction time and therefore already achieving
energy savings.
ABB has a broad portfolio of BIM-enabled products
and solutions that are perfect for reducing carbon
footprints. We help our customers initiate a broad
knowledge exchange, from technical documents to
ready-made solutions to how to get your solutions
on time. We provide consulting, training and
plugins for an entire product portfolio, available on
demand. We also give you public access to the ABB
BIM library in addition to the BIM object and MEP
content libraries to download and configure ABB‘s
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BIM solutions for your model. ABB has a library of   educe risk by using ABB’s prefabricated and
R
technical documentation for every product. We not integrated solutions.
only have a complete portfolio of products and
• Accelerate projects with prefabricated
solutions, but also comprehensive information for
modules and reduce risk on the job site
our customers.
• Avoid labor shortages and delays with job site
PROBLEM: services for installation and commissioning
RISK OF INJURIES AND DELAYS
With traditional construction procedures, there is a • Simplify the process with one supplier, one
lot of risk for engineers and on-site staff. There is project manager and one purchase order for
the risk of injuries, delays in construction execution, your solutions
clashes on-site, issues of accuracy as regards the
designs, and an issue of control. Not only do we support our clients in taking
advantage of prefabricated solutions, but we have
ABB’S SOLUTION – RIDING THE FAST a long history of working with our local partners to
TRACK TO PREFABRICATION help you take advantage of them.
One of the most important stages is
prefabrication. Because this increases the value
of the structure. But why is prefabrication so
important? It allows you to move most of the
construction process off site to a dedicated plant.
This both significantly reduces the risk of on-
site injuries, delays and collisions, and increases
quality, accuracy and control. This is why many
players in the construction industry are currently
updating their approach. They are shifting from
just supplying components to putting together
customized solutions. To bring prefabricated
solutions to the construction site that can then be
installed flawlessly; robotics, industrial automation
and BIM complement each other very well.
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THE EDGE OF A NEW ERA OF
SAFE, SMART AND
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Building Information Modeling is beginning to be heard more and more within

the construction industry. There are few people within the industry who have
not at least heard of BIM. There is an agreement by most that BIM is the
direction in which the building industry is growing at a particular rate, but how
long will it take to get there? Many building owners and investors, architects and
planners, facility managers, BIM managers, contractors, distributors and end
users have already begun to count on ABB because of the numerous benefits
ABB offers them.
After carefully examining the pros and cons of the technology of today, it is
not as advanced as it needs to be for most MEP firms throughout the nation
to convert from their current design tools. It is far too difficult for designers to
effectively and efficiently produce the same quality of work that they are able to
do now with CAD and MEP Autodesk.
Anyone looking to venture into a productive line of electrical design should
know that BIM is essential in today‘s advanced world. Therefore, ABB helps
in achieving the desired BIM goals for your electrical designs within building
construction.

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