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40 so that the construction teams can get the cross-sections at a specific change location with all the disciplines included .
Rather than having to refer constantly to the CAD team , Parnell believes this will enhance speed and efficiency in the ongoing design process . “ We ’ re seeing the potential for it to be used for linear infrastructure projects and handle large models ,” he says . “ Breaking the models into smaller locations , and smaller chunks of data , will make associated applications work more efficiently .” Autodesk has also worked with Balfour Beatty to develop BIM 360 Field in situ , ahead of its rollout across the M4 Smart Motorway Programme .
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Balfour Beatty has enjoyed a 300 % return on investment through the use of BIM 360 . The move away from paperwork to the use of mobile devices on site , loaded with BIM 360 Docs , makes project information accessible to Parnell ’ s team along the 52km stretch of the M4 motorway .
He estimates a saving of around three hours per week for each member of staff . “ By doing things digitally , the mobile devices pay for themselves within seven weeks per person ,” he adds , noting that significant savings have been made on the M4 project using the Autodesk AEC Collection . “ If a clash went undetected , the cost would be £ 500 for each instance .
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