Winners of the Construsoft BIM Awards.

The winners of the Construsoft BIM Awards were recently announced.

We spotlight four winners.

Winner 'Public projects' + 'Audience Award'

"The high level of detailing and collaboration ensure the outstanding execution of this technically demanding project."

CSM Steelstructures' "FENIX" project involves the transformation of the former San Francisco warehouse in Rotterdam into the new Fenix Migration Museum. This impressive project includes the Tornado, a double staircase with a viewing platform that swirls through the building and rises above the roof. The jury unanimously agreed: this is the absolute winner in the public projects category. The jury praised the combination of pointclouds and parametric design using Grasshopper and Tekla. This entry also scored highly with the public, resulting in the most votes. This ensures that CSM Steelstructures also runs off with the audience award. So 2 prizes!

The high level of detailing and cooperation between the various disciplines ensured the outstanding execution of this technically demanding project. The intensive cooperation between CSM, EGM architects, CIG, Woodwave, and IFS, among others, supported by a detailed BIM model, made it possible to overcome the challenges of this project. Furthermore, the jury appreciated the focus on sustainability and the repurposing of the existing shed.

Frank Maatje, director of Building with Steel, adds, "The cladding has been realized in an impressive way. It consists of seven segments that were carefully welded together. Then the welds were ground and polished completely smooth, so that the cladding looks shiny and seamless again. It looks just like it is one plate again. Chapeau!"

Winner 'Industrial projects'

"A seamless integration of new and existing structures through successful deployment of BIM."

The "Brouwerij Roman" project by Mathieu Gijbels involves the expansion of one of the oldest family breweries in Belgium. A new brewing hall doubles its capacity to 200,000 hectoliters per year. The jury is impressed with the approach: "Cool to see that for such difficult existing situations BIM can be used so successfully. The detailed digital representation in Tekla Structures, combined with 3D scanning and point clouds, allows for seamless integration of the new and existing structures."

For this project, they worked out the entire steel structure and all precast concrete elements with a detail level of LOD400 within Tekla Structures.

Collaboration between the various parties, such as 360 Architects and Mouton, was facilitated through the use of Trimble Connect and Tekla Structures. This ensured that all project members had real-time access to the most up-to-date project information, which significantly improved efficiency and accuracy during construction.

In addition, the judges praised the innovative use of Augmented Reality (AR) through Trimble Connect AR. This allowed the construction plans to be visualized, giving a clear picture of the project to be built.

This project is an excellent example of how BIM technology and integrated workflows contribute to the successful realization of complex industrial construction projects.

'Infrastructure projects' winner

"A technically advanced bridge project, where maximum efforts have been made to reuse materials."

The "Replacement Lamgatsebrug Halderberge 2024" project by Meerdink Bruggen is an impressive example of circular construction and innovative bridge design. The jury was impressed by the reused materials and the application of advanced technologies. Jury member Hans Hendriks emphasizes, "The combination of pointclouds and precast elements, together with the use of Trimble Connect and Tekla Structures, has resulted in a project that is both sustainable and technically advanced.

More than 80% of the new Lamgat Bridge is made of recycled material. The material was found in 55 mm thick steel parts from an old ProRail railroad bridge. By using 3D scans of the existing bridge, converted into detailed 3D drawings, the construction was understood down to the bolt level. This ensured accurate and efficient planning and execution.

The jury appreciated the sustainable approach and innovative use of technology. This project shows that circular construction is not only the future, but can be realized today.

Winner 'Small-scale projects'

"Exceptional quality through integration of various materials supported by BIM processes."

Draisma Bouw has realized a beautiful building with project "Villa Vaassen. The jury is impressed by the way this project combines advanced technologies and diverse materials: "The integration of wood, concrete and steel, supported by BIM processes, has resulted in a project of exceptional quality."

The design and construction were realized using VDC/BIM processes, which allowed for maximum interoperability and precision. Materials selection was crucial, with a focus on the flexibility and durability of wood, combined with concrete and steel. Trimble Connect as CDE thereby ensured smooth communication and collaboration throughout the construction process.

Finally, the jury greatly appreciated the detailed 3D model. In addition to the precast concrete components, steel columns, HSB walls and the laminated wooden elements, even the mechanical and electrical installations have been carefully integrated.