Atkins has 3 years of experience using BIM software to coordinate complex rail projects. They have used Revit Architecture, Structures, and MEP on projects like Dubai Metro, Mecca Metro, and others to better visualize designs and coordinate disciplines. This reduces errors and costs through clash detection and improved collaboration.

1. Atkins Metro Division
Atki M t Di i i (ME&I)
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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2. Benefits of BIM
• Better visualisation of the design, providing earlier, more
accurate and more easily understood designs;
• Provides better quality design, which is integrated and
optimised;
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• Improves communication and collaboration across multiple
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• Reduces rework resulting in reduced abortive material and
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Reduces errors and omissions i construction d
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• Reduces cycle time of specific workflows;

3. Benefits of BIM
• Brings forward clash detection within the design cycle,
thereby introducing cost efficiencies to the project –
earlier/faster design decisions/problem resolution;
• P id greater certainty th t th d i i f ll coordinated
Provides t t i t that the design is fully di t d
and design documentation is consistent;
• Improved project process outcomes, such as fewer RFIs and
site coordination problems;
• Better multi-party communication and understanding from
3D visualisation;
• Reduced construction cost through reduced changes during
construction;
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• Fewer claims/litigation/disputes/conflicts;

4. BIM Projects
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• Dubai Metro
– G L Al Qusais 2 Station
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– G.L. Metro Entrance pods (27 No.)
• Mekkah Metro, KSA
– Arafat 1 station
– Muzadlifah 1 station (WIP)
– Jamarat St ti (WIP)
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– Operation and Control Centre (OCC)
• Kolkata Metro, India
Metro
– Howrah Maidan Station UG 2 Line
• Abu Dhabi Pumping Station
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• Lusail Metro, Qatar

5. Design Co-ordination and BIM
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External Façade view
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(R it) Above ground station, Dubai M t
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6. Design Co-ordination and BIM
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Structures and E&M Services view
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(R it) Above ground station, Dubai M t
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7. Design Coordination and BIM
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Metro Station Ground Floor Level 3D MEP View

8. Design Coordination and BIM
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9. Design Coordination and BIM
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Dubai Metro Entrance Pods
Better Co-ordination of all disciplines:
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Station Entrance Pod showing MEP Services with Architectural Envelope

10. Design Coordination and BIM
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Mecca Metro – Arafat 1 Station

11. Design Coordination and BIM
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Mecca Metro – Arafat 1 Station

12. Design Coordination and BIM
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Mecca Metro –
Arafat 1 Station MEP/Rail Systems Back-of-House area

13. M&E Combined Services Drawing
BIM generated 2D Co-ordinated Layout and Sections
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14. M&E Combined Services Drawing
BIM generated 2D Co-ordinated Layout and Sections
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15. Summary
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Atkins BIM/Design Coordination capability
– 3 years experience using Revit BIM
technology;
– Used on complex, fast track rail projects;
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– Proven design coordination capability;
– Delivered p j
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– Revit Architecture,
– Revit Structures and
– Revit MEP;
– Adopted BS1192:2007
project collaboration protocol;