Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
Kane leads the digital revolution in construction, having invested heavily in cutting-edge Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) technologies over the past decade.
Our team of 12 expert Revit technicians exemplifies our commitment to innovation, collaborating seamlessly through Autodesk Collaborate Cloud-based systems. This advanced infrastructure grants our teams 24/7 access to central federated models from anywhere, driving efficient workflows and real-time decision-making. By championing VDC, we've not only elevated our project delivery but also set new benchmarks for precision, efficiency, and collaboration in building services.
At Kane, we're not just adapting to the digital age – we're defining it.
The projects we work on are authored in 3D using Autodesk Revit, to fabrication detail LOD 400 as a minimum. Our BIM Managers frequently analyse our models using Autodesk Navisworks on a regular basis, reviewing them for clashes, errors and constantly feedback this information to the BIM team to correct.
We have invested heavily in emerging VR technologies, and we have constructed a purpose-built VR room which at 32 m2 allows 2 engineers sufficient space to move around freely within the model and inspect it from the inside out. This has opened a whole new dimension on how we review mark-up and inspect our designs.
At the forefront of digital excellence
Setting out on site is driven from the 3D model. Our engineers place coordinate points on all anchors and corners of plant, and these points are then translated into a laser mapping software package that uses a laser setting out machine on-site to quickly locate and mark out points to sub-millimetre accuracy.
Our teams continually research ways to improve our in-house design capability, for example, mixed reality headsets such as the Microsoft HoloLens, that will allow our site management team to review our 3D BIM models live on the building site through as holographic heads up display helmet.
We will continue to be a market leader in the field of VDC and its surrounding technologies.