demolition and reconstruction of the north pier. Additionally, extensive routing of new fuel pipes on land will be needed to support the phased construction approach. The design also included the upgrading of 1,800 feet of rock armor shore protection to protect the facility from storm surge and prop wash as tug boats maneuver near shore. Halcrow’s expertise in 3D design work led the Navy to request a 3D model to serve as an asset management tool, facilitating decisionmaking during design, construction and long-term management of the facility. An optimized 3D model was needed to be interoperable within the Navy’s enterprise data architecture, modeling and simulation environments. This model, developed in accordance with Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC) standards, used building information modeling (BIM) tools, traditionally used to model buildings. Using these tools allowed the team to visualize the structure design in real time. This model acted as an internal quality control/ quality assurance tool, identifying constructability conflicts and interface issues. The model will continue to support maintenance and inspection requirements over the life of the structure. For information on our maritime engineering expertise, contact Patrick King at pking@halcrow.com or (212) 608-3990.
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