Unique integration allowing BIM model comparison to the as-built record

Lobster Pictures and Synchro Software Ltd have developed integration between Building Information Models (BIM) and time lapse records - the first integration of its kind. Customers can now use, view and share a BIM model through Lobster Pictures’ bespoke viewer Lobster Vision accurately aligned with a high-resolution photographic record, helping achieve Level 2 or 3 BIM compliance on a construction project.

“The feedback from our customers who tested the new integration was outstanding. They are extremely excited by how simple and effective it is to use and immediately recognised the value for digital project planning, progress monitoring and controls,” said Tom Dengenis, CEO of Synchro Software Ltd.

View a live BIM-enabled camera here: www.lobsterpictures.tv/bimdemo

Using a process developed in collaboration between Lobster Pictures and Synchro Software Ltd, a model is placed directly into the as-built photographic record captured by Lobster Pictures, to allow the model to be compared to any point in the past, and to ‘fast forward’ to view how the building will look into the future.

Some key customer benefits of this pioneering and unique integration include:

Visualise
See how a building will look a month or a year into the build, or how it will look in the environment when it’s complete - without having to commission expensive visualisations.

Verify and validate
Review progress against expectation at any time by comparing the BIM against the ‘as built’ record, providing irrefutable, transparent information and imagery, to understand what’s happening on site and ensure this is as expected, when expected, to as little as ten minutes ago.

Update
The integration is completely dynamic. When the server-based model is updated, the process can produce an entirely new ‘timeline’ to reflect the changes, ensuring the model is always accurate and in-date. Powerful time-comparison tools enable the user to pick out small details and accurately see what's been done, when.

Share and collaborate
The single model can be shared amongst stakeholders and suppliers without the need for everyone to own BIM software. This aids collaborative working during the entire project duration, providing comprehensive information to all parties at each and every stage to help manage the build process.


“The integration we have developed between Lobster Vision and Synchro’s 4D models provides immediate and useful visual benefits. It is the foundation for a suite of tools that can measure, monitor and visualise construction projects. This is a rapidly developing field within construction - which is traditionally conservative and change-resistant. The time, cost and dispute reductions that BIM can bring are astounding, and BIM-enabled Lobster Vision is an easily implemented visual and time-based platform that can be a critical part of this process.”
Robbie Allen, Founder and Managing Director, Lobster Pictures


Company overviews

Lobster Pictures can transform how construction projects are seen and managed. As the world leader in high quality remote time lapse camera systems, we can deliver cost savings, PR material and stakeholder engagement — all in one package. Our pioneering HD time lapse camera gives the best possible quality for long-term time lapse and remote site monitoring.
Learn more at http://www.lobsterpictures.tv/building-information-modelling

Synchro Software’s 4D digital construction platform serves the global market for building, civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, healthcare, high-rise, industrial process, oil and gas, alternative energy and mining. Combining traditional Gantt chart CPM scheduling with integrated 4D visualisation capabilities in real time, enables project delivery teams to consistently deliver safer, more efficient, and higher quality construction with reliability.  Learn more at http://www.synchroltd.com
 
For more information and high resolution supporting images, please contact: 
Lobster Pictures: laura.connelly@lobsterpictures.tv and philip.plested@lobsterpictures.tv
Synchro Software Ltd: marketing@synchroltd.com