Outlines the use of BIM for design, construction, and maintenance of rail infrastructure, focusing on asset lifecycle management.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4cMswn9dTU–A9WhWMyUCfKSnCkX1KRNrISwnYEIcuFUQUpRNVlaUzdQTzRFMDRVNEQ1TTVHRTExUy4u
Network Rail
UK
Written by an authorship team from the buildingSMART Germany community in 2023, the report explores digitalisation measures for the water industry to manage future tasks. An international working group of water utility players has reviewed the report and recognises its value as an introduction to the proposed program. The report is now being used to support the buildingSMART International ‘Call for Participation,’ aiming to attract more water utility players and establish a program of work focused on developing openBIM solutions for the sector.
https://www.buildingsmart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bSD_Whitepaper_Wasserwirtschaft_E-Book-en-bm.pdf
buildingSMART Germany
Germany
This collection of case studies highlights the use of digital technologies, including BIM and digital twins, to improve water infrastructure and operations. From the refurbishment of reservoirs and treatment plants to large-scale water transfer projects, these case studies showcase the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the benefits realised.
https://www.britishwater.co.uk/page/BIM4Water-CaseStudies
British Water
UK
Web page discusses how Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) leverages Building Information Modelling (BIM) and geospatial technology to develop a Digital Twin for its water infrastructure.
Anglican Water & Digital Twin Hub
UK
This white paper explores how integrating virtual twins and smart management within a digital standard framework can enhance rail operations and maintenance. The paper is a collaborative effort by Dassault Systèmes, DB International Operations, and WSP.
https://discover.3ds.com/enterprise-asset-management-and-digitalization-of-rail-systems
DB International Operations, WSP and Dassault Systemes
Regional
The buildingSMART research paper explores the use of classification systems in rail infrastructure projects across the Nordic regions. The findings aim to support the creation of a ‘Smart Infrastructure’ world, helping to align the rail industry with evolving digital and BIM standards.
https://www.buildingsmart.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Nordic-Study-of-Classification-Systems-for-Infrastructure-Transportation-v1.0-1.pdf
buildingSMART International
Regional
A key component in developing an effective Digital Twin (DT) is ensuring the right data reaches the right people at the right time. However, a challenge in the rail industry is that legacy data systems are tailored independently for specific technical requirements, creating disparate systems that do not form a solid foundation for modern digital environments. To tackle this, a detailed study in partnership with Network Rail tested a method for identifying appropriate Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), which inform the data needed throughout a project’s lifecycle—from design to disposal.
https://www.jacobs.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Informing-the-information-requirements-of-a-digital-twin.pdf
ICE in conjunction with Jacobs
UK
The Stafford Area Improvement Programme, a collaboration between Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Volker Rail, and Network Rail, aimed to eliminate a bottleneck on the West Coast Main Line, where high-speed trains were delayed by slower local services and goods trains. This major upgrade included the construction of 10 new bridges, designed using Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the outset. Laing O’Rourke also employed off-site construction techniques to improve efficiency.
In partnership with Network Rail, the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke Centre at Cambridge implemented fibre-optic strain monitoring on two of the newly constructed bridges. The project led to the creation of a real-time digital twin of one of the bridges, offering valuable insights into load-bearing capacity. This digital twin technology is expected to have a significant impact on the costs of running the UK’s rail network safely and efficiently, benefiting Network Rail engineers, passengers, and freight transport alike by improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and providing real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions.
https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/research/digital-built-environment/staffordshire-bridges-long-term-performance-monitoring-using
Centre for Digital Built Britain, JV between Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Volker Rail and Network Rail
UK
This document indicates how information management aligned with ISO 19650 will be carried out on the Aeropuerto del Café project.
Various examples of BIM uses on projects
