vision for the future

Current trends show that the construction sectors all over the world will be facing the transition from CAD to BIM (Building Information Modelling) over the next 10 years. This transition is not comparable with the first major evolution in the construction industry; the transition from the drawing board to CAD. This is due to the fact that BIM affects the ICT in a company as well as the entire business process. BIM especially intervenes in the management process (need for new skills and forms of cooperation), in the communication process (the flow and sharing of information) and in the technical process (3D models are central to the project management).
Transition/Delacroix 'La Liberté guidant le peuple', 1830

working structure

In the future, major projects will only be (financially) feasible if they are realized on the basis of an integrated approach in which all different levels of the business process are included. BIM is an excellent example for this approach. A successful implementation of BIM stands or falls with the integration of this approach in the management process. Working together in multidisciplinary teams requires a new working structure and new skills of all employees. When using BIM, the focus shifts from the current conflict model (for example: the traditional aggressive attitude and hierarchy in the construction industry) to a consensus model where communication and collaboration are key. Team members must be team players; team leaders will become team coaches.
With the new working structure, the classic hierarchical separation between the levels of training will also blur: engineers will become drafters and drafters will be thinking along in the engineering process. By shifting the responsibilities, these teams can function optimally and the decision making process will be more efficient. And it will also increase the involvement and motivation of the team members. Together, these elements create the ideal conditions for innovation.


The working structure of POUMA BIMfactory puts these principles into practice. A multidisciplinary approach leads to innovative solutions tailored to each project and increases our flexibility. Thanks to our efficient communication and innovative solutions, our team integrates successfully in different contexts. Recognitions, such as the "Tekla Global BIM Awards 2012", and our collaboration with Construsoft as "European Tekla reference user" prove that this approach pays off.

communication

Thanks to BIM, the various business processes - the management process, the communication and the technical process - are aligned like cogs in the same machine and the parties involved work together as equal partners. This requires a good information flow and an open and transparent communication. Through the exchange of project information and 3D models, different parties can work simultaneously on the same project and detect and remedy abnormalities at an early stage. This way, we avoid duplication of work and realize an increase in quality, lower cost prices and shorter lead times.


For the integral process management of major projects, POUMA BIMfactory has developed the CTRLbox: a web-based database system based on Relatics. This system allows us to capture, test and manage the project data in a systematic way. When we link the information from the CTRLbox to the 3D models, a powerful BIM communication tool is created, which allows us to increase the transparency and efficiency of the design and construction process. Thanks to a significant reduction in the cost of failure, the deployment of the CTRLbox is more than recouped.

3d model

BIM stands for the integration of different processes and disciplines and uses the 3D model as a central information point. By using 3D models, we already get a complete picture of the complexity of the project at an early stage of the construction process. This will make the building of prototypes in the construction sector financially viable and reduce failure costs during the execution phase. This way of working creates a change in the technical process: large amounts of information are available at a very early stage and the focus shifts to the management and exchange of information. In order to optimally capitalize on these opportunities, the different information flows are linked together (3D model, calculation model and project data such as drawings, lists or schedules). This increases the efficiency and the flexibility of the technical process.


POUMA BIMfactory has extensive experience in the integration of BIM modelling within the technical process. Our team of professional experts combines various technical skills (such as ICT and programming) and uses these skills as a means to an end and not as a final goal in itself. With this method of working, we can deploy tailor-made software tools for (implementation) projects that can be used to build models parametrically, automatically create drawings or make project information available via the 3D model (such as interfaces between 3D models and databases). Such customization brings spectacular gains in terms of speed and quality and results in a significant cost reduction.

our workflow

To prepare for this major transition, POUMA BIMfactory focuses, as an innovative pioneer in BIM, on the integration of BIM modelling, implementation study, project management and graphic design. By combining and integrating these different types of services we are a dedicated partner for designers, engineers and contractors. The interaction between these parties results in a unique learning and knowledge platform where both we and our clients can increase our knowledge. Working in teams is therefore one of our priorities.
Our team combines technical skills with effective communication and skills such as graphic design and visualization and has extensive experience in coordinating large-scale projects. This makes us a reliable and experienced partner that can respond flexibly to the needs of any project.