BIM Safety Initiative "Taking BIM to a New Level"

    CHARLOTTE, NC, November 16, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wayne Brothers' Safety and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams are collaborating to integrate safety measures into 3D models. We can create 3D models that clearly show anything from concrete pump placement to tie-off points around the perimeter of an open shaft, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology.

Being able to see safe work processes and practices using 3D safety models helps Wayne Brothers to better communicate safe means and methods for performing both simple and complex tasks.

Wayne Brothers is not the only company modeling safety into their BIM models. What sets our program apart from others is the use of technology at the task level. Hundreds, if not thousands of companies, conduct daily Activity Hazard Analysis AKA Pre-Task Plans. We use the 3D model to assist with that plan. While conducting, a Pre-Task Plan our Field Supervisors can pull up the model on their iPad and show it to their crew. This allows their crew to visualize the task and the hazards associated with the task. From there, they can develop a plan to mitigate the hazards associated with the task. This also allows crew members to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer suggestions that a 2D drawing or written Pre-Task Plan may now allow.

We predict that our crews will retain the information covered in the Pre-Task Plan and in turn work safe, with the aid of the 3D models. Continued development and use of the 3D models will increase awareness and encourage safe practices on all our current and future projects. We are certain that communicating safe means and methods via 3D models will help Wayne Brothers continue to move towards completing projects Incident Free.

Wayne Brothers, Inc., is a site development and concrete construction firm headquartered in Davidson, NC. By bringing progressive methodologies and innovative approaches to civil & concrete construction, Wayne Brothers delivers value-based, high-quality construction services to owners and contractors. Visit http://www.waynebrothers.com to learn more about our company and service offerings.

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