June 27, 2014

Wallprotex Adopts Cutting-Edge BIM Technology

June 27, 2014

Wallprotex Adopts Cutting-Edge BIM Technology

June 27, 2014

St. Charles, IL., June 27, 2014 - At Wallprotex, it is our first priority to seek out new design innovations and to stay up-to-date on the latest technology available in the architecture and construction fields. To that end, Wallprotex now offers BIM (Building Information Modeling) files for our top wall protection products, including the Surface Mount Retainer Wall Guard and Corner Guard series and the recently released Flat Handrail series.

BIM technology represents a new, exciting phase in building design. The software provides a digital representation of a building project in 3-D rather than relying on 2-D drawings, increasing the user’s ability to visualize and plan the project before actual construction. Utilizing BIM allows clients, architects, contractors, and suppliers to collaborate as each group contributes its own specific information to the program. It is an excellent way to ensure consistency in construction documents, anticipate problems, reduce costs, and improve productivity and efficiency.

BIM files for Wallprotex products provide a high level of adjustability in building plans. The size and type of product can be easily changed with the click of a button. Furthermore, the BIM program will also calculate the quantities that need to be ordered for selected areas. For example, if a hallway needs to be protected by a handrail, a user can simply click down the visualization of the hallway and the program will automatically fill in the number of linear feet needed.

However, this technology is only useful as long as architects and contractors are able to find suppliers who will contribute BIM files to complete the full picture of the building project, and not all suppliers have made it to that level thus far. Wallprotex is happy to provide BIM files for our products because we consider it of the highest importance that our customers are able to stay ahead of the game and keep up with this new technology.

Download BIM files here: Wallprotex Technical Dowloads