D-studio 4D visualisation for Google SketchUp

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4D Virtual Builder
‘Enabling the decision makers with
an visual overview of all steps
the project requires’
Frank Konings, Kliaplan Malysia
‘Effectively plan projects and demonstrate
this to our clients’
Kyp Kyprianou, Bam UK

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 Mechelen-Belgium / Schiedam-Holland
 Software – Services - Consultancy
 Project Data Integration-Centralization
 4D-5D-xD models
 4D solutions since 1999 - CAD expertise since 1984
 Markets:
 AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction)
 GIS (Geographical Information System)
 BIM (Building Information Modeling)
 PIM (Product Information Management)
 Main product line: 4D/xD Virtual Builder
 Full project data integration
 No data duplication
 Automated Project workbooks
 Project information sharing on everyones level
 Clients: BAM, PRC/ARCADIS, Eurostation (Station Brugges and Ghent), ERA
Contour, Amsterdam City (IBA), Erasmus and Viecuri hospital, University of
Leuven-Sydney-Liege, Deutsche Bank, Rabobank, Utrecht City (POS),...
The Dimension Studio

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+4D = CAD 2D/3D + Planning
Dynamic link between 2D/3D Objecten (AutoCAD, DesignCad, Sketchup, Microstation)
and Planning
xD = 4D + Attributes
Dynamic link between 2D/3D Objecten, Planning and other project data
(Costs, Functions, Parking spaces, ...)
4D Virtual Builder

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xD Virtual Builder Solution

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Advantages:
 Enhanced Communication:
Understandable communication on planning (internal and external);
 Analyzing:
Visualization of the planning leading to more accurate planning;
 Monitoring:
Close follow up on delays and resource problems;
 Sharing:
All members involved have the same view on the project;
 Reducing Costs:
Less time loss.
‘Effectively plan projects and demonstrate
this to our clients’
Kyp Kyprianou, Bam UK
Advantages

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Strong points:
 Learning Curve:
After basic training, easy and fast usable in every project;
 Direct Linking:
No import or duplication of data. All information remains in the native software;
 Centralized database:
All members involved can access the projects if necessary;
 Customizable:
Software architecture (Framework) ensures easy integration of data from other applications;
 User-friendly:
Several modules depending on the end-user wishes and use (Full-Pro-Lite);
 Flexibility:
Flexible and fast support;
 Automation:
Quickly generate new workbooks (tender document) based on updated information.
 Link with Google Sketchup:
2D/3D modelling made easy
Strong points

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Fields of Application:
 Construction
 Infrastructure
 Move management
 GIS
 Space Management
 ...
Fields of Application

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xD Applications
mgt SIGmgt INFRAmgt ESPACE
mgt CONSTRUCTIONmgt INFRAmgt DEMENAGEMENT

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xD Virtual Builder for Sketchup modules
xD Virtual BuilderxD Virtual Builder
LightLight
ProfessionalProfessional
UltimateUltimate
FullFull
Easy to use and fastEasy to use and fast
No direct link toNo direct link to
databasedatabase
Limited level of detailLimited level of detail
Instant 4D modelInstant 4D model
TimemgtTimemgt
Early project phasesEarly project phases
Easy to use, fastEasy to use, fast
Import/ExportImport/Export
planningdataplanningdata
Limited level of detailLimited level of detail
Instant 4D modelInstant 4D model
TimemgtTimemgt
Costmgt: optionCostmgt: option
Early project phasesEarly project phases
Easy to use, fast,Easy to use, fast,
directdirect
Synchronization withSynchronization with
planning dataplanning data
Unlimited level ofUnlimited level of
detaildetail
4D/xD model4D/xD model
TimemgtTimemgt
Costmgt: in progressCostmgt: in progress
All phasesAll phases
Full solutionFull solution
Direct andDirect and
continuouscontinuous
synchronization withsynchronization with
planningplanning
Unlimited level ofUnlimited level of
detaildetail
Complex 4D/xDComplex 4D/xD
model for all queriesmodel for all queries
TimemgtTimemgt
CostmgtCostmgt
Comparisons, ...Comparisons, ...
All phasesAll phases

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Demo
 Linking objects from Google SketchUp to Asta Powerproject;
 Navigating through time;
 Modify the schedule and reload;
 Showing a Powerpoint slideshow from a model.
Future development – see further
 Progress visualisation;
 Project Dashboard;
 xD-Ultimate with Excel real-time data server.
xD Virtual Builder for Sketchup modules

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xD Dashboard

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VU Amsterdam– september 09

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DELFT OSB – 2009/2010

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COA studies – september 09

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Oosterheem

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VIECURI movement

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Rabo Bank - Utrecht – 2006 – actual state

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… Thank You for your Attention

D-studio 4D visualisation for Google SketchUp

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