Impact Throughout Project
Virtual design and construction processes span the lifecycle of any project, from concept to operations and maintenance after the keys are turned over. As part of our goal to reduce the time and cost of design and construction, Mortenson leverages our expertise in virtual design and construction to deliver:
| Increased communication | Increased efficiency |
| Increased collaboration | Lower cost |
| Increased planning | Shorter schedules |
Our VDC services enable a new level of transparency in the building industry which allows us to work in a collaborative framework to conduct more accurate constructability analyses, improve estimating, maintain greater schedule and cost control while continually improving safety, quality and efficiency. We are able to more effectively interact with our customer, designers, consultants, subcontractors and trades people with the tools and processes experienced through VDC.
In our ongoing efforts to innovate our business, below are some of the value add services we perform on any given project:
Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA
"Mortenson has simply blown us all away, exceeding our already high expectations, and the subcontractors are very excited about the way they do business with processes like their highly sophisticated BIM applications. Unlike most, who all show it in the interviews and then never really put it to practical use, these guys have actually fully constructed our hospital on the computer. As a result, we've seen significant savings in schedule, cost, efficiency."
Michael Matthews
Owner's Representative
Matthews Development Company
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Preconceptual Planning Phase
Early 3D Cost Models- Provide efficient cost estimating for changes prior to design
- Develop in-house budget baseline, verification, and cost trending
- Enable team to run "what if" scenarios of building systems that identify costs for various budget conditions
- Allow collaboration with designer in real-time design to cost feedback
Site/Civil Virtual Planning- Providing early virtual planning to aid in customer decision making process
- Flood plain anaylsis
- Existing/proposed utility coordination
- Work phasing
- Documenting existing conditions
Building Information Modeling Protocol Manual- Encourages collaboration of all project stakeholders to define BIM strategy
- Establishes model level of development in all phases of design and construction
- Defines owner BIM deliverables
- Develops building project team partnership
Building Information Modeling Quantity Verification- Utilizes 3D technology and software for quantity take-off and verification
- Establishes model based trending throughout design phase
Constructability Reviews- Leverages the early design intent model with construction means & methods detailing for increased planning
- Provides design management and constructability feedback
Design Phase Virtual Building Coordination- Identifies design phase clash detection, resolution and documentation
- Encourages collaborative solutions that Involve the necessary stakeholders in design coordination
- Enables increased downstream project team efficiencies
Site Logistics and Disruption Avoidance- Communicates construction uses through 2D and 3D media
- Provides planning for current operations
- Augments planning for public safety
- Allows greater understanding of an owner’s needs on site
4D Schedule Simulation Planning- Visual planning allows everyone to understand the schedule by “seeing” it
- Facilitates overall sequencing studies
- Provides forum for “what if” scenarios for critical path sequencing
- Watching a 4D movie increases communication during subcontractor procurement
Design Visualization- Communicates “vision” to potential stakeholders
- Allows for efficient visualization of early design changes
Site/Civil Virtual Coordination- Integrating existing GIS and civil data to drive construction process
- Lidar scanning of existing site and structures integrate with Construction BIM
- 4D planning for managing construction sequencing
- Site utility coordination of existing and proposed systems
On-site Project Setup- Enables field connectivity and the implementation of “wireless projects”
- Advances electronic information accessibility in the field:
- Tablet computers
- Field computer workstations
4D Schedule and Sequencing- Improves planning for trade flow and resource allocation
- Communicates site utilization sequencing
- Fosters collaborative site safety planning
- Facilitates schedule look-ahead and verification
Virtual Mockups: Enclosure Systems- Communicates design details while incorporating means & methods to project team
- Provides opportunity for improvement in design and installation
- Identifies potential deficiencies early
- Supports increased opportunity for prefabrication
Virtual Mockups: Interior Architecture- Communicates effectively with stakeholders by integrating end-user functionality requirements
- Ensures accuracy of equipment layout
- Allows for standardization and work flow planning
Virtual Building Coordination- Enhances systems coordination
- Structural
- Architectural
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection
- Specialty systems ( i.e. pneumatic tube)
- Site utilities and underground systems
- Mitigates trade conflicts via clash detection and resolution
- Allows for reduction of field coordination issues
- Supports increased field productivity and accelerated construction schedules
3D Shop Drawings and Submittals- Streamlines shop drawing and fabrication process
- Provides greater detail for enclosure and structural systems
Integrated Work Planning- Integrates safety, quality, and efficiency planning with VDC
- Connects new technology to individual field team member daily activities
- Clarifies concrete placement and masonry installation details
- Improves accuracy of steel positioning
- Communicates enclosure installation sequencing
Digital Electronic Documentation- Electronic construction document as-built set
- Hyperlink technology to drawing specific data (RFI, ASI, COB, approved submittals, etc.)
Electronic Operations and Maintenance- Utilizes the model to assist facilities managers and staff
- Increases accuracy of as-built conditions
Maintenance and Usability- Ensures access to equipment is planned and communicated
- Enhances design to increase usability
Renovations and Additions Phase
Existing Conditions- Provides efficient as-built verification via laser scans
- Details and coordinates as-builts eliminates unforeseen issues
- Allows for more efficient planning for renovations