Digitalisation spearheads innovations

摘要

Architects seemingly know no bounds when it comes to building design. The world's premier cities are dotted with the innovative creations of inspired geniuses whose ideas have been brought to life by people and equipment whose job it was to ensure the designs could be executed safely and efficiently. The falsework and formwork involved in the construction of today's most innovative building designs is itself getting more advanced, thanks to the same technology responsible for so many of the changes occurring in the construction process. Digitalisation is being increasingly integrated in many facets of construction, with falsework and formwork no different. Rightly so, because nothing else optimises project planning so effectively, while opening up enormous potential for both transparency and cost savings. The use of Building Information Modelling - BIM methodology - along with its associated tools, represents one of the most significant technological developments in recent years, transforming the design of scaffolding and formwork solutions. "The comprehensive digitisation of our warehousing system now allows us to connect directly with the client's worksite and monitor progress, adjusting material supply to maximise productivity and reduce expenses," states Asier Santos Bikuna, Ulma Construction. "We are also working with laser scanner technology that will allow us to precisely adjust our scaffolding design to the true dimensions of restoration projects."