August 8, 2008—Nemetschek Allplan has launched new, timesaving solutions for data capture at construction sites. With the generation of On-Site Solutions 2008, planners, surveyors, site managers or workmen can quickly enter and evaluate measurements, defects or other technical data on-site, says the company.
For the first time, users have the option to transfer entered data to Allplan BIM 2008 and to have it displayed in the new building structure. This means improved data quality and better planning efficiency.
On-Site Survey 2008 can be used to create digital floor plans in no time at all for example, with a stylus on a tablet PC or notebook, through keyboard-based data entry or via wireless data transfer from a handheld laser. The time-consuming step of manual entry and redrawing of dimensions and building data is eliminated. The system delivers detailed schedules of rooms, measurement logs and documentation that can be printed or edited further.
The 3D planning software accepts transfers of three-dimensional room geometries, as well as photos, films or voice recordings. Walls, windows, doors and radiators can also be transferred as native components or as smart symbols. The new building structure in Allplan also supports building management with all floor plans, sections, views and lists. Architects and planners thus receive comprehensive building information to enrich their planning processes.
Nemetschek Allplan, with headquarters in Munich, is Europe’s leading vendor of planning and design software for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. For more on the company, see its Web site.
