Constructing a Digital Environment with PERI UK

Our Digital Engineering team share how PERI is keeping up with changes in digital technology and utilising its benefits to support customer projects.

Digital technology has transformed how we design, plan and supply our formwork and scaffolding solutions at PERI, driving efficiencies from start to finish. We are seeing more customers request and incorporate these services as construction demands more accuracy and faster build times.

At PERI, we have the capacity to provide integrated digital solutions, including 3D,4D and 5D services. We use 3D modelling to create animations and visualisations, demonstrating the process throughout all stages of the build. Applying digital technology to construction enhances early engagement and planning, improves productivity and safety, and reduces costs for our customers.

Digital builds

3D drawings are becoming a normal requirement on projects as more contractors adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes. Using our 3D models, we can demonstrate sequencing, resource management, assembly, system integration and removal, and this too from multiple viewpoints to provide the required level of detail.

By adding data to our 3D models, we can give your team more insight into the design and more scope to manage the model. We can embed data such as pour IDs, asset tags and equipment statistics which enable additional BIM processes and procedures.

One of the biggest advantages of creating a digital twin of our designs is that we can coordinate and clash detect our designs against structural models and site environments in advance.

Through our clash detection process, we are able to identify and redesign our solutions to accommodate integral structural components such as rebar and embedded steelwork, removing and illuminating issues before reaching site.

Our declashing model on Hinkley Point C enabled both teams to detect whether the rebar and cast-in embedded steel work would come into contact with formwork elements such as ties or props.

In the same way, we can ensure various construction elements work in harmony with the 3D PERI design model. By overlaying our model with that of the project’s, we can check model coordinates and alignment, positioning, and facilitate operations such as lifting and striking of PERI systems.

Coordination is vital on complex projects that consist of multiple design elements, site limitations and other constraints. Lack of coordination is a risk to your construction programme as delays and construction issues can occur as a result.

Coordination also provides a more streamlined construction process for all stakeholders as there is transparency from the start.

Our declashing model on Hinkley Point C enabled both teams to detect whether the rebar and cast-in embedded steel work would come into contact with formwork elements such as ties or props.

360° visualisation of your project

Similarly, virtual tours help you to understand the environment in which PERI systems are being erected and struck. We use virtual reality software to combine a series of panoramic renders from a 3D model to create a virtual tour of the project model. This service enables you to investigate our temporary works designs in an interactive way, bringing your project to life ahead of the build.

We can add further insights within the tour, by embedding data such as images, videos and other supporting information. All of this data can be accessed via a single QR code or web link, which is then ready to view on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Risk-assess the construction process

Animations can demonstrate assembly, operations and sequencing of our design solutions, making it a useful resource for those on site or project managers responsible for risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and timely delivery.

The animations we produce are guided by your requirements and the elements you want to focus on. Created specifically for your project, our team can alter or configure the content to meet changes in requirements throughout different phases of construction.