Case Helsinki Airport expansion: Open InfraBIM-workflow in practise

The core idea of this presentation is to showcase real-life examples and practices how Open BIM-workflow and technology have been implemented in projects. In Helsinki Airport expansion project the goal with BIM and... [ view full abstract ]

The core idea of this presentation is to showcase real-life examples and practices how Open BIM-workflow and technology have been implemented in projects. In Helsinki Airport expansion project the goal with BIM and digitalization was set up very high: the goal was that all the design and construction processes would be BIM-based.

First of all, that meant that the data should be generated from design using open standards. Secondly, the data would be shared and utilized on the worksite with cloud based solutions. Thirdly, the implementation of structures should be based on digital construction and the use of working machine control systems and automation. In addition, BIM-solutions should be used actively in communication and collaboration when working with the inside and outside interest groups.

In this case presentation we go through step by step what the use of “BIM and digitalization” meant for this particular project. This will be done with concrete examples – BIM in practise. The presentation is built on software demos and videos - how the data was generated during the design and how it was transferred and utilized during the different phases of digital built environment.

In the end we achieved a situation where the design compatibility checks and quality assurance were made with the help of BIM-technology, infra construction was based on digital ways and technology that comprehensively enables us to work smarter. Lastly virtual technology (Unity) with communication and collaboration was a truly a success story. Using VR we were able to bring in the end users in to the process and decision making.

What was the outcome of the project working with BIM-methods? How did we manage to introduce and implement new ways of working? How do we see the future and what is the “next step”? If these questions arouse interest be there!