The “SierraSoft BIM Accelerator” service helps the customer to effectively implement the BIM methodology in land survey restitution and infrastructure projects using SierraSoft software solutions.

The purpose of the service is to support the customer in developing the culture, skills and methods necessary to allow him to independently manage BIM projects for survey, infrastructure design and construction. The result is an optimised and simplified workflow for the management and restitution of information models that meet client requirements (Employer Information Requirement and BIM Execution Plan). The whole service is centered on the use of SierraSoft software and technologies and includes: SierraSoft M3 Framework, SierraSoft Land, SierraSoft Roads, SierraSoft Rails, SierraSoft BIM Modeling, SierraSoft BIM Exchange, SierraSoft BIM Checking. SierraSoft solutions are then combined with other third-party products and technologies in use by the customer such as: Tekla Structures, Midas Civil, Autodesk Revit, Allplan Bridge, Autodesk Revit, etc. The service is aimed at anyone who operates with information specifications, information management plans and information modeling. It is therefore aimed at design studios, construction companies and commissioning bodies. The figures involved in the service include: Designers, BIM specialists, BIM Coordinator, BIM Manager. The service includes various activities that constitute a useful path for the customer for the development of the know-how necessary for the implementation of BIM in infrastructures. The main activities that make up the service are:

• Orientation
• Tracé
• Analyse et solution
• Implementation
• Shadowing

The service excludes any kind of design assistance

Orientation

Dissemination and communication activity of BIM concepts and research in an accessible and easy-to-understand form. The goal is to make the public aware of the results of research activities and of the experience gained in the field of BIM for infrastructure.

Tracé

The activity consists in the presentation of the detailed characteristics of the service offered by SierraSoft and in the presentation of the BIM implementation requests by the Client. The result is an alignment between offer and request which can lead to the analysis of requests and formulation of the solution proposal. It is an activity lasting 1-2 hours that can also be done remotely.

Analyse et solution

The analysis of the requests takes place through the analysis of the documentation made available by the Customer including:

• Project data: Planimetry, profile, typical sections, ancillary works
• Cahier des Charges BIM (CCTP BIM) et/ou Plan d'Exécution BIM (PEB)
• Checks to be carried out on the models
• Software used in design
• Interoperability required and tools present in the process

The definition of the solution takes place through a comparison between SierraSoft-Client and Client-Ordering Company. Are defined:

• The composition of the information model in terms of: structure, type of managed entities and properties associated with the various types of entities
• Exchange formats according to information and uses
• The compatibility limits of the information exchange between the different software used

The analysis takes place using SierraSoft forms and at the end a written report is returned. The time required for this activity is variable and according to the objectives required within the alignment activity.

Implementation

It involves the making of the materials necessary to implement the solution.

• Model file that includes:
  • Definition of model generation rules
  • Definition of processing codes
  • Definition of quantity codes
  • Definition of the sequence of calculation
• Basic typical section working with the model file
• Project as prototype
• Guidelines for multidisciplinary interoperability required
• Training in the use of the material provided

Shadowing

It consists of a series of services and activities that support the client in acquiring the necessary skills.

• Scheduled or customized training courses
• Coaching sessions on specific topics.

To request more information, send an email to info@sierrasoft.com.