For customers using Cemex cement products, a recent development in Cemex's BIM platform will make it easy to access a precast product library from sustainable Vertua cements. A single Cemex BIM library will contain customers' product details, technical specifications, CO2 emissions and other supporting data required to design structures.
The BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools Cemex in Poland offers are ideal for architects, engineers, contractors and construction professionals developing residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.
The developed plug-in and calculators for Autodesk Revit, a popular BIM software, are also available in OpenBIM format and significantly facilitate the planning process, as well as the visualisation of the entire construction project, considering the principles of more sustainable construction and identifying optimal product solutions for planned or ongoing investments.
"The digitalisation of construction is vital if we are to continue supporting our customers with their projects and helping them choose more sustainable solutions. BIM technology surpasses traditional design and construction methods, facilitating planning and optimising the construction project. Thus, it provides significant time savings and reduces the amount of paper documentation, and more importantly, Cemex offers a way to assess the best solutions to achieve sustainable construction. It also means convenience - all necessary project information is available in one place," says Bartlomiej Wyrostkiewicz, sales director - Cement Commercial - Poland, leader of the BIM for Prefabrication project at Cemex Poland.
"Thanks to the BIM tools offered by Cemex, those involved in the design, planning and execution of construction projects will gain the ability to quickly compare and consciously select products, taking into account their environmental impact. Through libraries in Cemex Plug-in, our partners' products will be visible to BIM users," he adds. "We are currently in the final testing and market consultation phase of this innovative solution and planning a pilot implementation of BIM solutions for Cemex prefabrication."
The latest example of Cemex driving value for its customers through its global Future in Action strategy is the introduction of BIM tools, fostering more informed choices for more sustainable building solutions. This aims to combat climate change, targeting a net zero operation by 2050.
