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ArtrA is an Asset and Facilities Management (FM) system that uses intelligent data from a 3D building model. It is developed in the UK by ArTrA Ltd and distributed to dealers and end users through BIM Products Ltd. |
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ArtrA is a true Building Information Modelling (BIM) solution for Facilities Management. It uses information that has already been defined during the design and construction phase, especially when a buildings services have been coordinated in a 3D model. ArtrA's NavisWorks interface means it can use models from all the leading architectural and structural CAD applications such as Revit, ADT, MicroStation, Graphisoft, EliteCAD, Nemetschek etc, and off course ArtrA is fully IFC complaint for buildingSmart™ projects. ArtrA is especially powerful when an intelligent MEP application has been used to design the buildings services such as CADPIPE, CADWorx, CADDUCT, HEVACOMP, AUTOPLANT etc.
| ArtrA extracts intelligent information from a BIM and populates a database where sophisticated searches can be made and documents retrieved. ArtrA enables FM professionals to rapidly find items or complete systems and then view every piece of information associated with them. It allows all stakeholders to add discipline-specific knowledge over time and helps manage large amounts of information from multiple sources such as safety, inspection, corrosion monitoring, fabrication, asset management and many other groups. The system is truly flexible and can be ‘linked’ to interact with other company information or systems such as Documentum, Maximo, MS projects and databases.
Asset & Facilities Management Many project owners require contractors to produce “as built” models. Although these models are normally paid for by the client, they soon becomes redundant following handover; the construction versus maintenance syndrome! The result is that the valuable information inside a BIM is generally not used over the buildings lifecycle where it can bring the most value to the owners.
ArtrA helps owners get to the data in the models and use it to bring real benefits through the design, construction and operation phases of projects. Skanka's David Throssell, 3D CAD & Data Management Leader, explained why the software was such good value for his company. "Skanska came to realize that the data 'behind' the designers drawing has great value. ArTrA has helped us to get to that data and realize the full benefits at the design, construction and operation phases of projects. “We are using the software to carry out swift and accurate, quantity take off using the search function; deliver operations and maintenance manuals using the powerful Link, Search and Find capabilities; record, monitor and manage the progress of construction on-site using the tag property capability; record and manage the early resolution of defects and closures".
For operators and owners ArtrA 3D Asset Management is a unique interface between 3D CAD models and all project documentation. It is an extremely useful tool for setting up maintenance teams and providing them with total access to all the information they need; where is the equipment located, is there access, how will it be serviced etc.? ArtrA allows users to view, interrogate and link documents to the models without the need for CAD software or training. It is exceptionally effective in helping people understand the design of buildings systems and to communicate this to others on the team |
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When maintenance teams review the building, all relevant information will "pop-up" as the mouse hovers over the model.
Many FM people have difficulty reading and understanding 2D GA's and sections; the model is so much easier.
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