What is tekla structures? Tekla Structures is a series of BIM authoring software that is frequently used by contractors and fabricators to generate detailed design drawings. While most other BIM software only go to the extent of creating 3D views, Tekla Structures software can create constructible designs (completed with steel connecting elements, and concrete supporting … Read more
BIM Outsourcing: Why do companies do it? BIM Outsourcing is the act of delegating BIM processes to a professional agency. When a business outsources their BIM processes, they benefit from a lower (total) cost of employment, improved quality of work, and reduced work lead-time. Top 5 reasons for outsourcing bim 1. manage employee turnover According … Read more
The objective of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is to create a 3D digital representation of the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping components into a single unified model. BIM is a process that involves both people and technology. The BIM model can be used to evaluate the feasibility of construction design early in the project … Read more
The recent changes in Autodesk’s licencing agreement has forced many businesses using perpetual (i.e. AutoCAD or Revit) licences to switch to a user-based subscription model. Combined with the consistent annual price increases, some members of the CAD community have started looking for cheaper alternatives to AutoCAD. One promising option that has appeared is BricsCAD – … Read more
The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) is a funding scheme from the Singapore government that allows small businesses (SMEs) to tap into funding for up to 80% of an IT solutions’ qualifying costs. The intention of PSG is to enable businesses to scale their digitalisation efforts. Businesses may have to pay for the entire solution upfront … Read more
A novel way of working on BIM projects which comes with useful project management features.
Why is there a need for Remote Working? With the COVID-19 virus outbreak, there has been a huge number of companies with Business Continuity Plans put in place to mitigate the risk of infection. Some of these risk mitigation measures include staggered working hours. In the worst case scenario (such as a COVID-19 case within … Read more
For any BIM project, our clients are concerned with 2 main elements: cost and quality of work. At AcePLP, we have built a team of over 200 BIM Specialists that can operate in a multiple BIM software environment. This enables our clients to flexibly define their software use within their project needs, in-house expertise and … Read more
What is a Digital Twin A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical building or infrastructure. When the physical building is equipped with sensors, it can collect useful information which can then be processed to function like a digital living representation. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is used to create the virtual image of … Read more
Under the Smart Nation initiative, the Singapore government seeks to invest in technologies such as data analytics, ICT infrastructure and IAAS to enhance the quality of life of citizens and the ease with which to do business with the Singapore government. BIM will lay the foundation for which a host of other digital services will … Read more