CDM News - December 2007 - (Page 12)

While 2D drawings are still generated, they are linked directly to the 4D model, allowing rapid and consistent changes to be made throughout the design life cycle and into construction. The engineers and construction team in the field are able to view and manipulate the model while onsite, incorporating in real time any changes to the model that stem from site conditions. facility integration,” added Nelson. Equipment information and maintenance procedures can be updated in all databases, providing the operations staff with a real-time sustainable tool that facilitates knowledge management and transfer, while preserving valuable information and continuity through any staff changes. “We knew going with a design-build approach would streamline the process; however, the 3D and 4D elements that CDM has brought to the project have really taken the process to a new level. With each conversation we have or decision that needs to be made, we can see our new facility in real time,” said Jeff Littrell, director of Okaloosa County Water & Sewer System. Using an enterprise-level electronic document management system, CDM provides the fourth dimension to the facility model. “Extensive data can be associated with each element of a new facility,” explained William C. Nelson, P.E., CDM vice president and 3D/4D task manager. “The fourth dimension to our approach creates a living database, allowing our engineers, designers, and constructors to work more closely in a structured environment, while creating a central repository for all related project data.” Delivering a Sustainable Tool Construction began in August 2007, with the new facility scheduled to be online June 2009 and the project completed in September 2009. Conserving Resources and Supporting a Growing Community “The fourth dimension to our approach creates a living database, allowing our engineers, designers, and constructors to work more closely in a structured environment, while creating a central repository for all related project data.” — William C. Nelson, P.E., CDM vice president and 3D/4D task manager Integrating the fourth dimension, including equipment data sheets and operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, provides the plant staff with an effective management tool for use long after the CDM team is done. “The O&M manuals will be linked to the maintenance management system and the process monitoring and control software, allowing for seamless and complete Ultimately, the new Arbennie Pritchett water reclamation facility will achieve multidimensional sustainability benefits. It will support responsible growth and economic development in this attractive coastal community, while producing high-quality reclaimed water for groundwater recharge and helping the county conserve precious water resources. And its 4D model will support efficient operations and knowledge transfer for generations. | Susan E. Cromidas

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CDM News - December 2007 Contents Sustainable Utility Design for Harvard University’s Expansion Plan Sustainability Takes Flight at Los Angeles World Airports Sustainable Water Management in Jordan Operating in the 4th Dimension Interview: Brendan Harley on Integrated Urban Water Resources Management Modeling New Orleans’ Urban Metabolism Sustainability at CDM Highlights

CDM News - December 2007

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