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Overview summary

Key Takeaways

  • CNY 13.7 million in cost savings
  • 130% improvement in design efficiency
  • 50-day reduction in construction time
  • Up to 80% lower emissions

About our customer

China ENFI Engineering Co., Ltd.

China ENFI Engineering Corporation (ENFI) provided digital services for the design and construction of a massive, 220,000-square-meter underground waste treatment facility in Xiong’an, China. Tasked with creating a “waste-free city,” ENFI designed a plant to process 3,060 tons of daily waste from 6.5 million people. Utilizing a suite of Bentley applications, ENFI established a collaborative digital workflow to manage the project’s complexity and deliver it on a tight timeline.

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Key Takeaways

CNY 13.7 million in cost savings

130% improvement in design efficiency

50-day reduction in construction time

Up to 80% lower emissions

Digital Workflows for Complex Underground Design

ENFI faced the unprecedented challenge of designing a large, multi-process industrial complex completely hidden from view underground, beneath a public park. The project required integrating innovative technologies to process six different waste types within a confined space, presenting significant technical problems related to ventilation, logistics, and fire protection. With over 60 people from 13 different specialties involved, initial 2D design methods proved insufficient, necessitating a move to a collaborative 3D digital platform to ensure quality and efficiency.

Solutions

Connected Data for Collaboration

Using ProjectWise, ENFI established a connected data environment that brought all project participants together, ensuring everyone had access to up-to-date information for effective project management and collaboration.

Integrated 3D Modeling

The team used OpenPlant for 3D modeling and pipe layout and OpenBuildings to create a comprehensive digital twin, combining all design elements and prefabricated components in a single, detailed model.

Enhanced Visualization and Review

Animations created with LumenRT helped stakeholders intuitively understand the design intent. This visualization was critical for design reviews, improving communication and accelerating decision-making among the large, diverse team.