Our Construction Technology
Advances in technology continue to change the construction industry at a rapid pace and Shiel Sexton employs the latest tools and techniques to improve pre-construction efficiencies and provide our clients with even more confidence in a successful project even before we break ground.
Virtual Design & Construction
With Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), the Shiel Sexton team can significantly improve project productivity in areas like planning, design, implementation and communication, while reducing risk and cost across the project lifecycle. VDC allows the project team to create a virtual copy of some or all of a building project to visualize components that can improve coordination between stakeholders, reduce potential for errors and rework, improve safety and project execution.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a foundational element of Virtual Design and Construction. BIM is a process that involves creating and managing digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of a building, materials or components that allow the entire project team from architects and engineers to building owners and subcontractors to more easily identify, plan, price and fabricate every element of the project to the exact specification as designed.
3D Trade Coordination
The adoption of VDC practices leveraging BIM improves the trade coordination process by identifying and granting time to resolve issues before they occur in the field. The mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural contractors, and more provide models for integration into federated models for use in clash detection alongside the design models. Reviewing these models and running clash detection before construction starts allows trades to increase prefabrication efforts and assists with schedule, quality, and safety of installation in the field.
Reality Capture
Reality capture includes the use of the latest technology to record, document and analyze real-world conditions during a construction project through the use of laser scans, 360 cameras, drones, time-lapse photography or video and smartphones. These images and data can help Shiel Sexton and building owners to create a digital replica of the site at any point in time during the project. This allows for better communication and coordination, more efficient documentation and planning and improves the overall customer experience when working with us.
Drone Technology
While not new to construction, the increased use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has improved reality capture and provide a bird’s eye view of a project for all stakeholders while reducing risks for employees and subcontractors during inspections and improving communication at critical project milestones.
The use of all of these technologies help Shiel Sexton improve the overall experience on our projects so we can deliver for customers who expect more.