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Project Goal
The Ciment Québec project involved constructing six 45-meter-high concrete silos using slip formworks, requiring continuous monitoring during the nine-day concrete pour. Accurate positioning of steel plates and openings was crucial, necessitating effective communication among 120 workers, supervisors, and managers working in 12-hour shifts. The project addressed industry-wide challenges such as resource mobilization, progress tracking, and coordination. By creating a detailed 3D model and integrating height sensors with ArcGIS, a live digital twin of construction was developed. This allowed real-time tracking of concrete pour progress and automated notifications for precise placement of openings and embedded steel plates. The high level of automation and communication ensured a high-quality finished product, showcasing innovative solutions for optimizing construction processes and enhancing efficiency across the industry.Business Problem Solved
The Ciment Québec project tackled the critical industry challenge of optimizing resource mobilization, progress tracking, and project coordination amidst rising skilled labor costs. By implementing IoT sensors, the project automated data collection on variables like roll, pitch, rotation, temperature, and height, enabling real-time detection of deviations and precise adjustments. Integrating this sensor data with BIM models into ArcGIS, Pomerleau developed a digital construction twin. This innovative solution enhanced project coordination, real-time tracking, and resource management, minimizing errors and rework, and ensuring a high-quality finished product. The digital twin set new standards for precision and efficiency in slip formwork construction, showcasing a transformative approach that can drive significant economic growth for the broader construction industry in Canada.
Technology Implemented
Autodesk Construction Cloud’s Model coordination platform was utilized to publish up-to-date BIM models and track clashes or issues, enabling seamless collaboration through frequent web-based meetings. Initially in DWG and RVT formats, the BIM models ensured interoperability between BIM and GIS platforms. These models were exported as editable hosted feature layers to ArcGIS Enterprise, serving as the main portal for project progress tracking and monitoring. IoT sensor data was sent from an on-site gateway to GeoEvent server, automating data transfer to ArcGIS Enterprise Portal every minute. The data was then presented via dashboards, 3D scenes, and ESRI Experience Builder. Editable hosted feature layers were linked to Survey123 for managing survey inputs, modifying key object attributes, viewing and analyzing data, and creating custom reports. FME automated report generation in CSV format, sending them to a predefined email list.
Development Team Biography
Anthony Le Guen is a dedicated and innovative GIS Manager at Pomerleau, significantly advancing the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the company. By demonstrating GIS's direct impact on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Anthony has elevated GIS's role at Pomerleau.
Charles, a civil engineer with over eight years at Pomerleau, is involved in diverse and complex projects. He possesses expertise in BIM, GIS, and VDC. As the Operations Civil & Infrastructure Manager for Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) at Pomerleau, he manages four team leaders and 15 BIM coordinators on civil and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Fernando Valdivieso, M. Ing., Ing., is an accomplished Innovation Director at Pomerleau. He has extensive experience integrating cutting-edge technologies like BIM and GIS into construction management. He has led initiatives such as drone surveys, 4D simulations in game engines, and real-time project monitoring through GIS, BIM, and IoT