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Asta Powerproject
An Overview of Asta Powerproject BIM
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Bringing 4D Planning within Affordable Reach
New module/bolt-on to Asta Powerproject,
adding 3D model view alongside Gantt Chart
Link project activities and model together in one
application
Quickly create schedules directly from IFC
model:
Drag’n’drop objects between the 3D view and tasks
Using structured templates with predefined searches to
automatically link to the IFC model objects
Compare ‘planned’ and ‘actual’ schedule plans
via 3D window for visual impact
Simulate the model using dates from timeline
Asta Powerproject BIM
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Initially release in Oct ‘14 & further distributed as part of
Asta Powerproject v13.0.01
Next release part of v13.0.02, to be released Q2 2015
V13.0.02 will be the first international release
v13.0.03 with additional BIM features scheduled for Q4
2015
Asta Powerproject BIM - Roadmap
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Key Aspects of using Asta Powerproject BIM:
Requires exported IFC file from design applications such as Revit, ArchiCAD, Vector Works, SketchUp, Tekla, Arcon etc.
Supports import of IFC 2x3 or IFC4
Relevant IFC Property informationpulled into Asta Powerproject
Filter view based on properties such as location or type
Colour model along similar criteria
In Version 13.0.01:
IFC file uploaded via web-interface to ELECO BIMCloud, which is hosted on Microsoft Azure platform
Asta Powerproject BIM draws the IFC data directly from the cloud, including any model revisions
Version 13.0.02 will also allow direct import of IFC
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From Asta’s parent company, ELECO plc
Shares information and supports improved collaboration amongst ELECO applications
Also boasts collaboration between users –sharing access to common files
Stores all data in IFC4 format
Eliminates the difficulty of emailing or FTP transfers of large BIM project files
Access the core project management, scheduling and resource management capabilities and draw on the functionality of other products from the ELECO group
Allows the sharing of data from visualisation, design and cost estimation tools such as Arcon® and Bidcon®
What is the ELECO BIMCloud?
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Asta Powerproject BIM module can be added to any
existing Asta Powerproject Licence
Licence needs an active support contract (adopting BIM
requires an upgrade to v13 of Powerproject)
UK Prices (contact local reseller for other region pricing):
£550 - named, £850 – concurrent
20% support fee applies
Asta Powerproject BIM - Licensing
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64-bit version for larger IFC modelsRemove the current 4GB memory limit
Overlaying of multiple IFC filesAllow separate IFC models to be imported e.g. Steelwork, Electrical etc & allow import of site objects such as cranes
Multiple 3D viewsRun two different 3D views alongside each other e.g. compare the effect of the current plan versus the original baseline
TimeLiner enhancements e.g. define in which direction an object is shown being constructed
Some objects may be built from left to right, others from back to front etc
3D Video generationProvide 3D video export functionality into industry-standard formats such as AVI & MP4
Task creation from Bidcon or such-likeAllow cost, resource and effort data to be imported and for tasks, resource and cost allocations to be created within a schedule
Asta Powerproject BIM v13.0.03 Features
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New 1 day standard Asta training course focused on new BIM tool:
Overview of Asta Powerproject BIM
Introduction to the ELECO BIMCloud
Linking to the model tasks
BIM product selections and searches
Creating a bar chart from the BIM product sets
Simulating the model
Planned/Actual views via Progress
UK Training Prices:
Thame
£275 per delegate
London Bridge and other regional venues
£330 per delegate
On-site course for up to 8 delegates
£1,375 per day (plus expenses)
Asta Powerproject BIM - Training
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Asta Powerproject
Contact the Asta Sales Team for more details
+44 1844 261700
www.astadev.com
