Once you have generated the individual panel drawings, you can link them to a wall line and "pre-build" the project in 3D, with all panels tilted-up in their proper place. You can view this drawing from any direction at any scale and zoom in on details, even individual bolts, to check for errors. The software also generates rendered versions. Any view generated on-screen can be printed or plotted out.

3D error checking, or "pre-building, "lets you catch panel gaps and feature strip misalignments before construction, virtually eliminating the risk of major error and associated liability and legal costs. [CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR A DEMONSTRATION.]

Finally, you can turn this 3D drawing into a plan view, tilt all the panels back down horizontally with a click of the mouse, and place them on the slab to show where they should be poured. This makes it easy to optimize panel placement and tilt-up order as well as crane positions and paths. You can print out various options and evaluate them. You no longer have to cut and paste paper dolls.

How much CAD experience is required?

ConstructiVision's interface for designing and detailing TiltUp or PreCast panels is so simple that no CAD drafting experience is required to use this part of the program. The operator simple specifies the various panel parameters in a series of dialog boxes.

For more advanced functions some basic CAD experience is recommended. These functions include:

• Creating a wall line and linking panel drawings into a 3D project drawing.
• Generating a panel-layout drawing (from the 3D project drawing) showing where on the slab each panel should be poured.
• Adding Custom Objects and Detail Views.

How does it work as a Project Management Tool?

The ConstructiVision System

The ConstructiVision System goes beyond simple panel detailing.  Our System uses a state-of-the-art software program to perform three-dimensional error checking, on-screen panel layout, and form material take-offs; all in one comprehensive program.  Basically, ConstructiVision allows the contractor to detail, assemble and layout the entire project on-screen before building the first panel.  In addition, ConstructiVision will provide a tabulation of the required form lumber, feature strip, formliner, and embed quantities for the job. 

The ConstructiVision System breaks down information into modules for the different stages of panel construction.  We break panel building down into five main modules of panel construction, which we call Quality Control Work Packages:

1.)    Layout of Panels on the building/casting slab

2.)    Forming of perimeters and openings

3.)    Placing of feature strips, chamfer, and formliner

4.)    Layout and placing of embeds.

5.)    Pick and Brace locations from approved engineering panel drawings

Small specialized work crews are created for each Quality Control Work Package.  We use a 3-D Perspective Site Model posted on the jobsite to give our work crews an idea of what their panels will look like when the building is complete.  Each crew is given a panelbook with the information they need to complete their Quality Control Work Package.  To do this, we use ConstructiVision to print fully dimensioned panelbooks for layout or, by isolating certain layers, the specific work package panelbook for each crew. Using this breakdown, only the information needed by the specialized work crews is provided.  When approved engineering is received, pick and brace locations can be included in the panelbook and printed for field use.  (In future developments we plan to incorporate an electronic approval stamp from the engineer, providing complete, closed-loop data transfer.). 

As we all know, crews performing the same task repeatedly will become more efficient.  Repeated focus on a specific work package will cause an acceleration of the learning curve.  This accelerated learning will serve to reduce human error.  Also, as crews work through their Work Package, error checking becomes an inherent secondary function to their primary work task.  Due to their familiarity with the panels, crews who finish their portion of the work can easily cross over to work on other modules of panel construction.

Project Benefits

Site Layout capabilities allows superintendents to accurately manipulate panels on the building, or casting, slab to optimize panel placement for building, pouring and lifting.  Also, slab penetrations can be located to avoid covering temporary power stubs, plumbing drains, etc.  Up-front planning can be done with the crane company using panel books, which show each panel weight, and panel layout to assure that the proper sized crane is reserved for the job and no access problems arise on tilt day.  Since the program creates panels as 3-D models, panel weights and concrete volumes are calculated.  This information is printed on each panel drawing’s title block for easy reference.

As a Project Management Tool, ConstructiVision (and the ConstructiVision System) aids in pre-production planning, forming material take-offs, and design revision control.  With support from most of the popular Engineering Firms, turnaround time for panel engineering can be significantly reduced via electronic data transfer.  Not only does this reduce up-front engineering time, it also reduces re-engineering time for major design changes that require re-engineering of brace and lift points.  Once the panels are complete, ConstructiVision will print a comprehensive material list, including embed and anchor bolt counts.  When design changes come, as they always do at the eleventh hour, ConstructiVision allows you to make global or individual changes.  Changes are documented using a revision dialogue box, which can be printed out for review.

3-D Perspective Site Modeling is a valuable marketing tool to use with architects and owners/developers to show the finished product.  Showing a “closed” building to an architect, or a potential owner, prior to construction can make a powerful statement.  We have taken architect’s concept drawings and created a rudimentary panel book and 3-D Site Model in fewer than two man-days.  This allowed the owner to see what the finished product would look like.  It impressed the architect since he had yet to “close” the building himself.  He was able to see that his concept was indeed a viable design. 

Conclusion

ConstructiVision is a highly developed, field-tested, state-of-the-art construction software program designed specifically for tilt-up construction.  The ConstructiVision System uses this state-of-the-art software as a powerful construction and project management tool.  Our System uses three-dimensional error checking and on-screen panel layout to reduce errors in the field.  More than a mere detailing tool, ConstructiVision aids in design-phase marketing, pre-production planning, material take-offs, and design revision control.  With our program, panel construction is broken down into Quality Control Work Packages for use with small crews for each module of construction.  It is our experience that this method speeds up production, reduces human error, and is a valuable project management tool.  ConstructiVision is not the only answer for tilt-up construction, but our system works, and has a proven track record in the field.

What does it cost?

To make our software affordable, we license it on a subscription pricing basis, technical support and upgrades are always no charge.

Based on our experience, ConstructiVision software results in reduced drafting time, faster processing of change orders, fewer errors and rework, project acceleration, ability to use smaller crews at lower skill and pay levels, more efficient use of materials, etc. Our unique pricing structure allows everyone to compete favorably -- regardless of the size of your firm. The more you use it, the more you'll save. You'll find that our software will pay for itself many times over just on your first project alone.

Initial License (per seat):    $750 ^(USD)

Quarterly Subscription Price (per seat):    $750 ^(USD)

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