A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mathison Hall
📅 3 months ago
🏷️ EllisDon
News Summary
PCL Construction’s Virtual, Design and Construction (VDC) team is advancing a digital initiative on the Mathison Hall project at the University of Calgary. The project, which focuses on creating a comprehensive BIM/FM model deliverable, pairs traditional construction practices with modern digital techniques. Over 300 pieces of mechanical and electrical equipment are being tagged and barcoded in the field to ensure that every asset is accurately recorded. The collected data is being linked to a detailed 3D model of the building, a process intended to facilitate a smooth handover to the client. Once completed, this integrated digital record will be imported into the university’s Facilities Asset management software, Archibus. Additional asset data is organized into Facilities Asset Data Tracking Tables, which support the integration by supplying necessary information to the digital model without having pre-populated the Revit model with every equipment detail.
Industry Context
The integration of BIM and FM data in the Mathison Hall project reflects a growing trend in Canadian construction toward leveraging digital workflows for enhanced facility management. By coupling onsite asset tagging with a 3D digital model, the project illustrates a proactive approach to asset data management and lifecycle optimization. This strategy aligns with broader industry efforts to increase operational efficiencies and facilitate informed decision-making throughout a building’s life, particularly within the context of evolving digital construction practices across Canada.
