DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

SETS’ Design Technology Unit (DTU) devises and implements innovative tools that support our processes and enrich our designs. The DTU tracks the latest software and tools to integrate them in tailor-made processes to ensure seamless workflows for our design teams and clients.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM)

> Design, consulting, management and training in BIM for all disciplines including infrastructure, roads, highways, utilities architecture, structures and MEP.
> The created Building Information Models are information-rich 3D digital representations of the project which are used to facilitate design review, improve project visualization, and perform automatic clash detection and automatic quantity take-off ensuring high quality and accurate engineering designs and deliverables.

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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)

> Creating powerful tools to support contractors during the construction stage including 4D and 5D modeling which consist of time-based 3D models with cost data. 4D and 5D models are very valuable in tracking project progress, validating time schedules, project cash-flows and expenses as well as ensuring efficient and safe implementation.
> These models are also used for site management and allow for time-based clash detection during construction.

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Facility Management Support

> 2D CAD drawings and facility management spreadsheet data (e.g. asset lists) are combined into smart information-rich 3D models which are used for improved facility management and preventive maintenance.
> The developed platforms are also used for better coordination between site technicians, office teams and building occupants.