Fast, Sustainable and Smart Construction Earns Barli a BIM Award

Co-maker Tullenaars drew the steel balustrades and stairwell into the Tekla model, ensuring a seamless connection with the residential building during production and assembly. According to Tom Steenis, Tekla Modeller at Barli, this project therefore highlights the benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Tekla Structures in the construction sector. “BIM was crucial for managing information and processes throughout the project. Every piece of information was included in the model, ensuring streamlined production and a production planning team that knew exactly which materials and dimensions were needed".

The 3D model played a crucial role in resolving bottlenecks and errors at an early stage. “By consulting the structural engineer, the installers and the stair supplier during the modelling phase, we were able to identify bottlenecks very early on. As a result, you do not run into problems later in the process,” says Bart.

In addition to the production planning team knowing exactly which materials, dimensions and quantities to purchase, Barli uses the information in the model to manage the production lines and the people in the housing factory. Tom explains: “Every piece of information they need there, we put into the model. Everyone has a specific drawing for their task. We work paperlessly; on the tablet, they can see exactly what needs to be done at that step.”