ConstructSim V8i is a revolutionary program that optimizes your project through the planning, sequencing, execution and monitoring of construction activities from within a virtual plant model. ConstructSim V8i links together project IT systems including: the 3D CAD model (all major formats: AutoPLANT, PDS, PDMS, etc.); schedule; materials management system; project controls databases and others to create an integrated virtual environment that is constantly up-to-date.
This integrated virtual environment enables the following functionality within ConstructSim V8i:
- Virtual Walk Throughs
- 4D (3D + time) Schedule Simulations
- Automated Construction Material Take-Offs
- Automated Detail Task List Generation
- Life Cycle Status Tracking (color coding material availability and progress by area, system, spool/sheet, piece mark, task, etc.)
- Pipe and Steel Work Packaging at Weekly Crew Level
- Generic Work Packs for Other Disciplines (E&I, Civil, Mechanical) that take advantage of the database more than the virtual plant model
- Pipe and Steel Change Order Impact Analysis
- Tracking of the Design Changes Back to the Model
- 8-Week Look Ahead Planner/Constraint Analysis and Crew Planning (Beta)
- Weld Tracking QA/QC (Beta)
- Crane and Scaffold Simulation/Crew Density Analysis (Beta)
Many EPC firms have spent millions of dollars and many years developing in-house construction automation systems that offer only a portion of the functionality provided by ConstructSim V8i. The implementation of ConstructSim V8i on your project will improve productivity by providing the following benefits:
- Improved constructability analysis, interactive planning and coordination between engineering office and site field office using Virtual Plant Model
- Visually plan more optimal pipe installation and hydro test work crew packages
- Streamline material, equipment and sequencing
- Reduce rework/out-of sequence work
- Automated task estimates/automate data entry
- Speed time to start-up by systems tracking
- Better predictability of where you are on the project
- Reduce time looking for information via visually monitoring the status of engineering, materials and construction execution progress
Clients that have implemented ConstructSim V8i and workflow methodology for pipe workface planning have experienced savings ranging from 1-5% of the total installed cost of the project.
ConstructSim V8i is by far the most automated workface planning tool available! To manually build a crew level pipe (installation or hydro test) work package at a level 4 or 5 schedule of detail typically requires 3-8 hours per work pack. Using ConstructSim V8i, a pipe work pack can be created in less than 10 minutes. An entire schedule priority area can be completed in 2 hours. Changes and revisions can be accurately tracked and work packs updated accordingly. And you can then track progress at the individual spool, bolt, weld and work step level. ConstructSim V8i offers a substantial and compelling ROI.