The digital twin – the DNA of your building

At Unger Steel Construction, your building is created as a 3D model containing all production-relevant data. It’s what we call a ‘digital twin’, which not only helps to visualise the building, but also serves as a reference for feedback processes and measurements.

This BIM model supports the entire construction process – from ordering of raw materials to production and fitting of the very last screw.

Three decades of experience in BIM planning

Unger Steel has been using BIM since 1989, although back then, its functionality was fairly limited. Since then, around 50 design engineers, 20 project managers, 5 structural engineers and 20 assembly foremen as well as the entire production management team have started to use Building Information Modelling.

Parametric modelling to scale the order volume

Unger Steel Construction uses parametrised geometry, or macros (templates), in the planning phase. These are used to automatically generate individual components and their node connections within a wider context This way, larger order volumes can be realised efficiently and within short planning periods.

Integrated realisation

Planning (statics)

The execution and adjustment of building geometry, the final design, takes place in close coordination with our customers using digital 3D models.

Production – semi-automation and manufacture

This model serves as the basis for the production, or the steel making, of your project. From digital information to the building part!

Assembly

Digital assembly concepts created in advance enable generation of chronological manifests using BIM-supported component selection.

Our methods for monitoring deadlines

All internal processes are digitally recorded and controlled in our own ERP system.

The requisite databases are controlled via BIM based on cumulative construction schedules of all simultaneous projects.

• Purchasing list for raw materials procurement
• Construction work list (CAD)
• Production work list
• Shipping manifests

An overview of costs

Unger Steel’s comprehensive project controlling offers the perfect overview of the costs of your project. Extrapolated costs can already be viewed when the BIM model (5D) is created.

Clarity with process modelling

Unger Steel’s clear process modelling ensures stability in your project execution.

Optimal knowledge management at Unger Steel

The Unger Identification Code (UIC) allows you to identify every element created at Unger, and therefore trace it back to the raw materials producer.

A web-based, internal wiki (digital encyclopedia) enables access to the knowledge available at Unger at any time, from factory standards to performance declarations.